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**antz.bin** · 06-03-2012, 02:19 AM

Query Approved

There are many reasons why a bike might do very low mileage in a long time.
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1. The owner moved abroad soon after buying bike
2. The owner is too busy and doesn't find time to ride it.
3. The owner found the riding position to be too uncomfortable/painful and couldn't make himself to ever like the bike.

So, No need to be sceptical about it. At 700km old, the bike is practically *still in the box*.

As long as there have been no crashes in its 1 year history, there is no need to worry. The easiest way to check this is to call up the insurance company and ask for the renewal amount. If it is ~10-15% less than last paid premium, there was obviously a claim made (thats why no NCB). But if it is >20% less than last paid premium, there were no insurance claims.

Anyways, even if there were some claims made, check with SVC about total bill (they also give bill details on request). Take a call accordingly.

If all is well w.r.t. crashes and repairs, I would say, grab it before someone else does.

**stefanm** · 06-03-2012, 12:09 PM

I wouldn't get too hung up that it's only ran 700km's, with such low mileage condition of the tyres, the setting of the chain tension, bodywork, brake pads and discs etc. will guide you to whether the mileage is genuine.

I had picked my R15 just over a year back, the bike was a touch under 2 years old, only 1500 clicks done, this was genuine and the service history also tallied, the previous owner had 3 other bikes and had been living abroad during most of that period. I paid a slightly higher price than a bike with 10-15 k's on the odo, but it was worth it as the ride was practically brand new and reasonably well maintained, still looks great.

**asasinationsinc** · 06-03-2012, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by antz.bin View Post

Query Approved

There are many reasons why a bike might do very low mileage in a long time.
...............o insurance claims.

Anyways, even if there were some claims made, check with SVC about total bill (they also give bill details on request). Take a call accordingly.

If all is well w.r.t. crashes and repairs, I would say, grab it before someone else does.

Originally posted by stefanm View Post

I wouldn't get too hung up that it's only ran 70............. ride was practically brand new and reasonably well maintained, still looks great.

Thanks for the approval.
It was the second reason that, the owner did not use it much
The last service was carried out in march at 593kms with an oil change

Had a look at the bike in person
The paint on the silencer end can has come off along wit an nasty looking dent. (The silver portion is looking a bit grayish because of the scratches)
The owner does not know the reason as his nephew was also using the bike.
He said he will ask his nephew.
Checked the handle bar end & panels as well. No signs of scratches.

Took a test ride of the bike with the owner as a pillion
Did not push it much as the roads did not allow.
Needs a bit of throttle to pull away from the first gear. Maybe i am used to my zma pulling away with just a slight amount of throttle.

Overall a good amount of dust sticking on the engine bay and instrument panel. Bike was kept in a shaded enclosure.

Thanks for ur replies antz.bin & stefanm i plan on enquiring with the service centre for repairs carried out. As of now the only thing putting the spanner in the works is the dent.

. Will have another look in a day or two.

**yellowspunk** · 06-03-2012, 05:25 PM

CBR currently does not have 6months waiting period. And what is the guys asking price? If its close to the on road price I dont see why you have to buy second hand.

Never buy a bike and regret it later. Check it thoroughly to your satisfaction and then okay it. Take help from some CBR owners in your place.

**lovish** · 06-03-2012, 05:56 PM

What's the asking price for the bike ??

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**Rahul Rods Tewathia** · 06-03-2012, 05:58 PM

if you want abs version and you getting gud deal then go and get it .
or if u getting it in std version on road price then better go and get new from showroom in 1 week.

**asasinationsinc** · 06-03-2012, 09:27 PM

Originally posted by yellowspunk View Post

CBR currently does not have 6months waiting pe.............. satisfaction and then okay it. Take help from some CBR owners in your place.

Originally posted by lovish View Post

What's the asking price for the bike ??
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Originally posted by Rahul Rods Tewathia View Post

if you want abs version and you ................from showroom in 1 week.

Thanks for your replies.
I inquired at the showroom they told me 6months.

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Asking price is 1.7lacs.
Attaching images of the damage
Owner cited reason for the damage
The bike skidded on a narrow road with mud n rocks at slow speeds.

**yellowspunk** · 06-03-2012, 09:46 PM

If i were you I would keep away from the bike. @1.7L its costly too.

CBR does not have a 6mons waiting period, enquire at other showrooms.

**lovish** · 06-03-2012, 09:54 PM

A big no at 1.7 lacs... why to buy an 1 year old bike for almost same amount... in 1.6 you can have RE Desert strome 500 or just go for new CBR... you may have a secondhand Ninja too for less then 2 lacs... so my advise is don't buy at at. More then 1.5 lacs...

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**techfreak** · 06-03-2012, 10:19 PM

Asking price of 1.7 for a second hand that too almost one year old and with such a bad fall seems on higher side.
Before you take a call check for damage at other places as handle bar end, mirror, fairing, engine casing etc. All this will give a better picture as to the extent of damage.
Best of all all take a long test drive and at high speed will give you the actual feel.
IMHO don't pay a penny more than 1.5 lakh, not worth it.
All d best.

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**stefanm** · 06-04-2012, 12:44 AM

Forget it, the asking price is way too high, quite possibly it's been thrashed by the owners relative, something like 1.35lacs would be more reasonable imo. Better off just getting a new one, I doubt the waiting period is 6 months, check with a few dealers in Bombay.

**abhiiceman** · 06-04-2012, 01:18 AM

how could you even think of buying a dented bike after paying 1.7lk that to cbr better get duke if you cant wait for the new bike else throw ur dilemma and buy a new cbr..IMO i would buy new r15 or duke after spending more then a lk..

**antz.bin** · 06-04-2012, 01:45 AM

If the others have been succesful in confusing you, allow me to simplify it a bit.

But this bike ONLY if your only other option is a Brand New CBR250R ABS. If you were looking at something else with no intention of buying a CBR ABS and this only happened to include this in your shortlist due to its reduced pricing, please don't buy it. Comparing its quoted price with New Duke / New Non ABS CBR250Rs / Used Ninjas is futile plainly because none of them have ABS.

1.6 lac is a damn good price for a 700km run CBR ABS in *Excellent* condition. But since this is not in *Excellent* condition, you might want to reduce replacement costs of damaged parts from the final offer.

Finally, do not start any negotiations before you confirm the crash history. As a thumb rule, you can negotiate the price upto 15-20% from the initial quote (in this case, 1.7 lac). Anything more, and it will become awkward for the seller. And you never know how someone might react in such a situation. Always remember when making an offer, this is a 2 lac bike we are talking about which is practically still in its *infancy*.

**techfreak** · 06-04-2012, 02:17 AM

My thoughts on Antz's reply...
he is damn right but the silencer seems to have become bent, and its an expensive piece of equipment on CBR as far as I know.
So if you are deciding on this be ruthless in bargaining.

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