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I am Rajhan aka fullmoon. I have a unicorn for my daily office commute of 45 kms in total. two years back i Bought a 1990 model cast iron engine royal enfield standard 350 bullet (left leg side -brake, right leg side-gear lever). Recently I got a used 2011 grey Honda CBR 250R -ABS version.For both of these I am the third owner, which affects the resale value to an extent. Both has few minor requirements to make it ok for my weekend rides.
Right now I need to sell any one bike and keep one for longterm.Recently I had done a ride of 270 km in CBR which was doing 120 kph effortlessly. On the other ride, Bullet felt heavenly riding at 70 kph (torquey). I didn't buy bullet for its thump, but i love to explore its mechanism. It is really a good bike for DIY persons. Recently I browsed a lot of videos about bullet 350 maintenance, service all DIY sort of jobs. It is really a simple machine comparable to modern bikes.
But CBR 250R is super reliable and effortlessly does high speeds. Now I am really in a dilemma. this post is truly not for boasting anything. I cannot keep three bikes for myself. Because wife has a vespa and a car for our family. I need to sell either cbr 250r or Bullet 350 old model. Really it is painful to decide.Because I love both. Since my Heart is overpowering my Brain, I thought to seek impartial suggestions from you all.
I would post pictures of both bikes in this thread. I want to annoy you with some details about both bikes to enable you to suggest with more clarity.
Details:
1) Year of manufacture:
Bullet -1990
CBR 250 R (ABS) - 2011
2) Production:
Both are not in production, as of now.
3) Spares Availability:
Bullet: In chennai, each and every small part is readily available, if one wants complete restoration is possible.
CBR 250R: yes available, don't know about future availability, say after 2 years.
4) Fuel efficiency:
Bullet: 28 Kmpl (poor , need to sort out , achievable is 35 kmpl)
CBR 250R: 30 kmpl (city- at sane speeds) 25 kmpl - when ripping in highway
5) My comfortable speed with the steed:
Bullet : 70 Km/hr
CBR 250R : 100-120 Km/hr
6) DIY Possibility and customisation: Bullet: DIY is very much possible, customisation could be done at any time.
CBR 250R : apart from oil, oil filter and air filter change, i don't know anything.need to explore. Customisation is not required, it's already complete one.
7) Reliabilty & Features
Bullet: Like a girlfriend, If proper attention & care shown, will behave well reliably. Features are nil when compared to modern bikes.
CBR 250R: Reliable, Features - you name it, it has all. (Disc brakes, FI, ABS etc.)
Please help me to decide which to sell and which to keep. I will do single rides only, no pillion. may do few group rides with friends.But mostly alone. My Age-35, Height - 5' 7'' , weight - 64 kg.
Right now I need to sell any one bike and keep one for longterm.Recently I had done a ride of 270 km in CBR which was doing 120 kph effortlessly. On the other ride, Bullet felt heavenly riding at 70 kph (torquey). I didn't buy bullet for its thump, but i love to explore its mechanism. It is really a good bike for DIY persons. Recently I browsed a lot of videos about bullet 350 maintenance, service all DIY sort of jobs. It is really a simple machine comparable to modern bikes.
But CBR 250R is super reliable and effortlessly does high speeds. Now I am really in a dilemma. this post is truly not for boasting anything. I cannot keep three bikes for myself. Because wife has a vespa and a car for our family. I need to sell either cbr 250r or Bullet 350 old model. Really it is painful to decide.Because I love both. Since my Heart is overpowering my Brain, I thought to seek impartial suggestions from you all.
I would post pictures of both bikes in this thread. I want to annoy you with some details about both bikes to enable you to suggest with more clarity.
Details:
1) Year of manufacture:
Bullet -1990
CBR 250 R (ABS) - 2011
2) Production:
Both are not in production, as of now.
3) Spares Availability:
Bullet: In chennai, each and every small part is readily available, if one wants complete restoration is possible.
CBR 250R: yes available, don't know about future availability, say after 2 years.
4) Fuel efficiency:
Bullet: 28 Kmpl (poor , need to sort out , achievable is 35 kmpl)
CBR 250R: 30 kmpl (city- at sane speeds) 25 kmpl - when ripping in highway
5) My comfortable speed with the steed:
Bullet : 70 Km/hr
CBR 250R : 100-120 Km/hr
6) DIY Possibility and customisation: Bullet: DIY is very much possible, customisation could be done at any time.
CBR 250R : apart from oil, oil filter and air filter change, i don't know anything.need to explore. Customisation is not required, it's already complete one.
7) Reliabilty & Features
Bullet: Like a girlfriend, If proper attention & care shown, will behave well reliably. Features are nil when compared to modern bikes.
CBR 250R: Reliable, Features - you name it, it has all. (Disc brakes, FI, ABS etc.)
Please help me to decide which to sell and which to keep. I will do single rides only, no pillion. may do few group rides with friends.But mostly alone. My Age-35, Height - 5' 7'' , weight - 64 kg.
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