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    Need Help Buying my First Bike

    Hello Everyone, This is my first ever post here as I'm buying my a bike for the first time with my own money . Currently I'm riding an Apache RTR 160 which my dad gifted my 2 years back, but now i feel like getting a new one (Probably the KTM RC 200). But as i have never purchased a vehicle before and never bothered about the procedure so i know nothing and I'm little worried too. I don't want to involve my dad in all this as it will be a surprise! So considering my situation please tell me the Procedure, Requirements, and any further information that will be helpful during the purchase considering that i will make the Full Payment by Ca$h. Any more Tips, Suggestions, Guidelines, Warnings e.t.c.are welcomed. (I'm 20 fyi)
    Tags: buying advice, buying guide, buying new bike, first bike, ktm rc 200, tips
  • #2
    Re: Need Help Buying my First Bike

    What bike query approved.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      Re: Need Help Buying my First Bike

      1.test ride..
      2.make up ur mind..
      3.enquire all the details...(how much advance,what's the waiting period,what all extra fittings u might need,how much that all would cost you, ask about all the available financial service providers if you are going for Emi..

      4.book the bike by paying a token (mostly around 1K-5k)
      5. For registration u might need one PP size photo,an attested copy of your address proof ...
      6.ask for a Pre Delivery Inspection (pdi)..most cases they will allow one after full payment...

      7.enquire about the warranty and the circumstances under which your warranty will be expired??like fitting aftermarket components ,skipping services etc..

      I think these would do...(I'm also a newbie..forgive me if I missed something....)

      1 more thing...do check out the ownership experiences and other reviews on xBHP.. Rose would give you an idea on what you should be and should not be expecting from your bike..

      Cheers 🍻

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      • #4
        Re: Need Help Buying my First Bike

        Originally posted by nithish07 View Post
        1.test ride..
        2.make up ur mind..
        3.enquire all the details...(how much advance,what's the waiting period,what all extra fittings u might need,how much that all would cost you, ask about all the available financial service providers if you are going for Emi..

        4.book the bike by paying a token (mostly around 1K-5k)
        5. For registration u might need one PP size photo,an attested copy of your address proof ...
        6.ask for a Pre Delivery Inspection (pdi)..most cases they will allow one after full payment...

        7.enquire about the warranty and the circumstances under which your warranty will be expired??like fitting aftermarket components ,skipping services etc..

        I think these would do...(I'm also a newbie..forgive me if I missed something....)

        1 more thing...do check out the ownership experiences and other reviews on xBHP.. Rose would give you an idea on what you should be and should not be expecting from your bike..

        Cheers 🍻
        Much thanks bro. I will be noting down all these points as i find them really worth considering
        And also I wanna ask that what is Bike insurance? I'm totally a Noob in all these terms. So can you tell me about Bike Insurance, what are the benefits, How to get it, and how much i have to pay for it.
        Thanks

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        Originally posted by sunilg View Post
        What bike query approved.
        Thank you Sir!

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        • #5
          Re: Need Help Buying my First Bike

          I will say try to go for a comprehensive 3year insurance package if possible. Also enquire the cover for metal and fibre parts.
          In my case it was 100% on metal and 50% on fibre. Rc has a lot of fibre parts, so you end up paying half of everything.

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          • #6
            Re: Need Help Buying my First Bike

            Alright i will keep that in mind too. But can anyone please guide me through the whole process of getting an Insurance for the new bike i will be buying. I am totally new to all this and never bought any vehicle before. And apart from insurance what other things to worth considering for?
            Please if anyone could exlain the process in detail, i will be very thankful to him 😇

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            • #7
              Re: Need Help Buying my First Bike

              See, the showroom guys will tell you about all the required documents, so don't worry about it, as they will be doing everything. But yeah, for the insurance, ask them for the zero dep insurance.

              Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

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