what is the price of the clutch lever of R15 V2.0?
i need to replace mine. this morning had a fall and broke the clutch lever.
dear riders, please respond.

How many of you guys are over 6 feet tall and find the bike comfortable?

Observations during run in[/B]
1. Gear shift is hard if not done perfectly(Drop the throttle fast followed by quick pull on the clutch and swift upshift. Release the clutch slowly and apply throttle).
2. Not so much of a delight at low rpm(below 5000 rpm). City riding wasn't great. A pain in heavy traffic.
3. Mileage was around 45 kmpl.
4. Find the petrol pump where the fuel suits your bike and stick to it. Fuel quality makes huge difference to the performance of the bike.
5. Not very eager at low rpm. Overtaking sucks at such conditions.
6. Back problem, what back problem? I am 6' 2" and 82 kgs. i feel perfectly at home on the bike .

One thing to remember though, over extended periods of slow riding (heavy traffic) and frequent braking, you tend to develop a little pain in the wrists and back.
Good news is, little adjustments(keep elbow slightly bent, grip on the handle should not be tight, leave handle, one hand at a time , and do wrist movements when possible, straighten back for a few seconds when needed) and you are good to go.

1000 kms, first servicing
Engine oil changed, air filter cleaned, chain cleaned and lubricated. With the break in the courting was over, 1st servicing was the marriage. Now, it was time for honeymoon.

First things first, forget about restrictions, let the rpm meter roll. Got to 8000 rpm and speeds of 110 kmph came in easy.
Thoroughly enjoyed the rides. But, something was still missing.

Observations post first service
1. Gear shift slightly softer.
2. Still not too great below 5000 rpm. City riding slightly better.
3. Mileage 42 kmpl.
4. Need to get beyond 6000 rpm for it to respond.
5. Back or wrist pains become minimal once you get that perfect riding position to suit your body.

Revelation
Although the bike was great, I still felt it wasn't as impressive as I had read about it. What was wrong, or rather, what was I doing wrong?
I decided one fine Saturday morning to push it to its limits and see what the bike can do.

Got on the Pune Bangalore highway at Wakad(Pune). With no plans in mind, just took off with only one thought in mind, I am going to push the bike and see how it behaves.

For the first time I rode it beyond 100 kmph for extended periods. Engine responded well, as if happy that i was treating it like it should be. Like a race bred stallion raring to go. It was complete bliss. When you become one with your ride and push it to its limit all the while trusting it to not disappoint you(not get you killed), you really appease the rider in you. I reached a max of 115 kmph. Covered around 80 kms in 1 hour 15 mins that included a mountain climb right at the end(A place called Khandala.Yup u heard it right. Don't be surprised, there's one south of Pune too). Came down, had a sandwich, refueled and rested for 5 mins.But, with the adrenaline rushing, who has time for rest.

Return journey was my best ride ever. With new found confidence in the capabilities of the bike, I was just raring to go.
The engine felt peppier than ever, and there was nothing that could wipe the grin off my face. Blasting my way back I clocked my best speed at 125 kmph.
The bike showed me an all new side of its personality beyond 9000 rpm. It was monstrous. First time I felt a vibration, but of the good kind. Handling was immaculate, be it 30 kmph at the mountain twisties or 100 kmph at the highway turns. Keeping most of the way at 100+ on the speedo, I was having a blast. Return journey made in 55 mins.
Such control, such great engine feel, such assuring feedback. No wonder these bikes demand a premium. They are a different breed.

A new world
1. Good god!!! The bike went into the ride a boy, and came back a man. Its personality had changed leaps and bounds.
Agressive and assuring from the word go. Now, a perfect babe at any rpm.
2. Overtaking now a cake walk. Doesn't need to be at high rpm to respond.
3. Lot more ridable in traffic after the power boost at low rpm.
4. Gear shift almost perfect.
5. Mileage 40 kmpl. Drops to 36 kmpl if raced beyond 100 kmph mark for extended periods.

5 litres petrol INR 355. Rediscovering love 1000 kms after marriage(1st servicing), priceless .

Looks impressive, but it doesn't link to a zoomed in versions, its too small.

Neat
just curious, which helmet?

Ohh, I just logged in to upload,
but wallah :P
Its already up