Re: Yamaha YZF-R15 version 2.0

I don't know if that's a downgrade. Me too owned a P220 for several years. I decided to change after getting fed up with svc and the first and only thing I wanted was a niggle-free bike. And by no means I think that's a downgrade.
And like [MENTION=62910]aditya_YZF-R15[/MENTION] said , thats where I learned cc and power doesn't always mean everything.

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Guys I meant it in terms of performance. R15 is superior in all other things. Tech, refinement, cornering king you may feel it slow after riding 220. Thats what I meant

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Thnx for the reply bro.

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What's the best way to get a good mileage

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Run-in.. This determines and sets the mileage. So first 1000km is the determining factor. After that however you drive,you'll get the same +or- 2.
Mine is 40 +or- 2 and I shift at 7k rpm usually. I have heard 25 too. But that was ripping right from the showroom. I guess you get what I say
And later to get the same you need to maintain.

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Hey I'm new to xbhp. Wider tyres of duke 200 are giving super cool look to your bike. How much did they cost
,being a new rider I'm concerned whether it'll affect handling and top end of the bike.

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U said it. I realised that my riding style is more of carrying speed and throwing in corners and not dragging. And to be honest I have pushed every bike to its limit while cornering, but never a v2. Besides that my 220 got old enough so had to go for something stylish and corner craving and ofcoz in the 1.5 lac budget. Duke 200 was an option but again fairing and refinement was something i was looking for

Yes its good and grippy, and little tall too. Costed 3000rs. Top end, havent checked yet.

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Please Help me out guys....
I'm not able to open my rear seat as I forgot to re-attach the lock cable when I opened up the lock assembly due to some problem...
I know it is very irresponsive of me to not re-attach that cable...
but please help me out people..
Is there any other way to open the rear seat or to re-attach the lock cable...

KTM 390 on a test ride

I am sure lotsa R15'ers are keenly following the KTM 390 and Ninja 300 news/reviews. Maybe wanting to move up the power ladder. Here's my experience...

I had gone to Noida to get my bike serviced. It was going to take a few hours so i thought i'll go to a nearby mall (GIP) to while away my time.
On the way all of a sudden it occured to me that there is a Bajaj Probiking showroom nearby. I figured i'll just go there check out the bikes even though i wasn't really expecting to find the Ninja 300 or the KTM 390 there. But when i reached the showroom to my surprise i found 2 green Ninja's and a Duke 390 on display!

The sales guy showed me the Ninja, started the engine and revved it. I knew they were probably not going to give anybody a test ride so didn't bother asking. I have ridden a Ninja 250 before, so i kinda know what to expect. Sitting on the bike though i felt the ergonomics have improved somewhat (as in more sporty riding position) but i could be wrong. Ofcourse, the metal footpegs without the rubber covering and a modern dash is a good improvement. Great bike for someone willing to pay the premium for it and live with the SVC issues of astronomical spare part prices and the waiting period required to source them if they are out of stock. :-P
I wouldn't mind the price if this was a bike with top notch chassis, suspension and came by default with excellent tires atleast as an option. In some ways this is a budget bike. If Yamaha R250 ever happens here and if its atleast as good as the R15 then its going to be a no brainer. I wonder whats taking Yamaha so long? :-P

BTW, the main news is my KTM 390 test-ride. :-)
First impressions: the engine refused to fire up. It took a few attempts and a very long crank to bring it to life. :-P
As soon as i let out the clutch the thing died. Then it happened once again. I figure this is one of those bikes where you need to slip the clutch a bit to get it going or give it a good rev before letting off the clutch.
Engine's very vibey at low revs (sort of like an Enfield i imagine) with a vapid exhaust note.
Once you get going you realize that this engine doesn't like to potter around at low revs. Unlike an R15 which feels better if you keep it over 5k all the time but you can still ride at lower revs if you want to the KTM its not rideable at such low revs the engine will jerk and snatch.
With regards to the ergonomics and riding position, i hate it. Its just not for me, lets leave it at that.
Once you pile on the revs things improve considerably. Its obviously faster than say an R15 but its not thrilling fast or scary fast by any means. Power delivery felt linear and smooth. I didn't get the rush i was hoping for. I think the only bike that's going to give me a rush is a supersport like the Triumph Daytona 675. ;-)
Brakes are good. Good feel and stopping power. Requires less lever effort than R15. I like that.
Suspension is firm. Should be great for cornering on good roads (on bad roads the tires will bounce off bumps). But i didn't ride hard enough to know how good it is.
I didn't like the feel of the throttle, i don't mean the fuelling of the bike but the actual feel of the throttle movement in your hands.
Also, the budget Pulsar bits on the handlebar are in poor taste.
Can't comment on the tires (didn't ride hard enough) but i am sure they are very good.

To sum it up its a decent bike, the only real concern i have is the engine starting problem. If the test bike is the same as the one's being sold to customers then this is going to be a real issue.
So there it is, my 2 cents. If you are considering buying a KTM 390 then u definately need to take it for a test ride. You may end up liking it or not, doesn't matter. This bike though is not for everyone.

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About a week ago I noticed that my bike is making weird buzzing sound between 4k to 5k and past 5k the sound stops. I was a bit confused so I took it to svc they said that it's nothing major something might be loose they didn't even checked were it's coming from. Somehow yesterday I figured out that buzzing sound is coming from somewhere near the ecu whenever the revs are between 4k to 5k.
So,what you guys think. Your advise will be very helpful.

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do you mean the instrument display panel area when you say "somewhere near the ecu" ? :P

if yes, then yes sometimes that instrument panel makes an extra vibrating sound in some RPM range...for me it also happens around 4-5000...sometimes it goes away with a random tightening of the screws in that area and then comes back after some rides, but sometimes tightening screws in that area doesn't remove it...just some random shit, nothing to worry, it just resonates a little whenever it's free enough to do so and whenever the RPMs produce vibes of frequency near about its resonating frequency...

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hmm budget bike. :P

oh yes yes the R25 is coming. unless they lied to us or are going to change their plans

yes, i too have written all over the internet/facebook that if yamaha makes the 250 YZF-R as good as the R15 v2, it will pretty much kill every other present bike in the 250-300 segment..maybe it's just the yamaha fan in me saying it.

market research probably, or waiting a little bit more for the indian biking (sport or otherwise) mentality to become a little bit more mature :P
yamaha wants to do it right and nail the thing to a winner.



realistically i imagine my next sportbike will be the ninja 300 or the upcoming R25 or the upcoming KTM RC 390/250..but what i actually hope and dream of (short of a 600 or a 1000) is a yamaha triple cylinder YZF-R 300/375/450 or something :P

and i also wonder if the R25 (hopefully it will be a 2 cylinder) will be the conventional parallel twin (or v-twin? probably not haha) or 270 degree parallel twin ("crossplane twin" - http://www.cycleworld.com/2013/07/07...rcycle-engine/). hah i wish.

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coming form ECU? are you sure you know where is the ECU? because ECUs dont make sounds. :/

usually the FI makes that sound or the radiator fan does. cross check the sound again and its origin. is it the engine? between the fairings? is it the fan or is it something else. the SVC guys dont bother about these things because they get to hear all these stuffs from new owners. cant really help it. sometimes it so happens that few things you would not have noticed in your bike form the beginning and one fine day it gets your attention. and you panic. has happened to me few times. i just lived with it. has not caused problems to me till now though.

wait for it next year definitely. either 250 or 300cc. AFAIk its 2 bikes, fz series and R series. please do not create a halla over this nor ask the source because i cant tell, since i myself i am in limbo just telling what i was told because he is a person i can trust and very close to Yamaha lets say from past 20 years.

about the 390, i heard it does not give thrill like the 200. because of the taller gearing which is for touring purpose. rode the 200 quite a few times, hooligan it is. hated the posture and the exhaust note (pure personal, please dont give a damn to this )

AFAIk it will a single, keeping the costs low, i only see 10% chance of it being a twin, since costs will be higher. maintaining twin is pain then a single. for a 250 i say single is just fine. so forget about twin

My simple wish is, same frame as r15, design little pillion friendly (maybe a good designed rear grab just like ninja300) , projectors with good battery, better clip-ons like a superbikish feel. and yes costing around 2.1L

(few answers in bold)

PS: just read that ninja250 is being relaunched, not sure, just saw it in different biking forum.

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It cant be. Maybe your toolkits or loose faring. Check whether all revets are there and also check whether ecu is held tightly in place. If not open the rear seat and rev it up to 5-6k rpm when standstill and confirm if its from ecu

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@RON @aditya_R15
Going by all news & rumors we been getting so far it looks like its gonna be a 250. Still i don't know why they been delaying this for so long. The 250 market worldwide is a big pie and getting bigger. Even the Americans who traditionally don't like their bikes (or cars) small are warming up to the 250. Affordable, cheap to run, ideal for commuting and okay for the occasional track day too.
If Yamaha brings out something other than a 250 say a 400 'that' would be really interesting. I know Honda's got a 400 coming but its something along the lines of its CBR 250R not an all out sports bike so Yamaha can have an edge there.
BTW, you can call me an R15 fan but i am no Yamaha loyalist. I will happily buy a Honda but these guys can't seem to get over their commuter mentality. :-P

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Guys am using MOTUL and am changing it myself everytime. Now the question is, what is the proof for changing oil?? Is the bill ok?? I mean for service records. I said to SVC that am using motul and they said its ok and no problem. But its not coming in the service bill. Any suggestion?