Hey folks.. The self start has started to give troubles again..

Engine kill on
Press self start
No response

Kick start works only

Any suggestions? I'm thinking of going to a local mechanic instead of svc

I own gixxer sf.. number is KA 03 JC 2700

please think before buying gixxer . I am not against to it but you should know some things before buying it.

1. Ground clearance. it is very low when compared to other bikes. Silencer may hit the ground often, in bad roads with pillion.

2. The. power is low when compared to apache,Honda, and pulsar. You will feel it while over taking and in gradient.

3.Pillion seat is no more comfortable. If you are a family man please avoid this bike.

4. Some minor problems I have faced are..

1.Gear shifting issue will get better after service but not smooth.

2.Shock obsorbe is little stiff.

3.Rear brake is not satisfied.

4.Loud sound at high RPM.

5.Little vibration at 4500rpm beyond that it wont exist.

6.Stock headlight position not good that much but it can be adjusted

Main advantage.

I didn't get any vibration even at its top speed. (121kmph)

It is best for long travel.

I got 40 kmpl mileage at the speed of 80kmph for 450 km run and 30 km mileage at the speed of 100 and above for 600km run. I guess you will surely get 50 kmpl if you maintained between 60 to 70kmph.

I didn't drive any other bikes so I can't compare with any others.


My another advice is you can try with apache 200, pulsar 200 which is available at same price with more and more power.
I don't know about long run. but proper maintenance is the matter.

check with hornet otherwise.

I won't go with Yamaha bcoz it has the lowest power in this segment.

please think and go for test drive if possible.

I have heard that Honda unicorn 150 is going to be relaunched again by Honda. please check that too.

Thanks to all for responding.
Ground clearance i think is manageable but pillion seat is definitely a concern.
I am personally not comfortable handling heavy bikes so avoiding anything 135 kgs and above.
Although I did not test drive, tried sitting on and moving the Uni 160 and Gixxer showroom bikes and am comfortable with their weight ( 135 kgs although, both).


Uni 150 is a proven and excellent bike no doubt, and Honda is going to re-launch it but my concern is its weight (145-146 kgs i think), which is beyond what I can control. So Hornet, Pulsar, Uni 150 all are out of my list unfortunately. Don't like Apache as it vibrates a lot and the build quality is not durable in my opinion.


All in all, it boils down to Gixxer vs Uni 160 for me. Although my heart is for Gixxer, practicality dictates that I may be forced to go for Uni 160 - Lesser price than Gixxer, better mileage, better seating, etc. But have been told to wait for 2 months. customer service as well as bike servicing are definitely of concern when it comes to Honda guys.
Still spending some more time to read and analyze further before I finally make up my mind and buy.

Thanks to all for responding.
Ground clearance i think is manageable but pillion seat is definitely a concern.
I am personally not comfortable handling heavy bikes so avoiding anything 135 kgs and above.
Although I did not test drive, tried sitting on and moving the Uni 160 and Gixxer showroom bikes and am comfortable with their weight ( 135 kgs although, both).


Uni 150 is a proven and excellent bike no doubt, and Honda is going to re-launch it but my concern is its weight (145-146 kgs i think), which is beyond what I can control. So Hornet, Pulsar, Uni 150 all are out of my list unfortunately. Don't like Apache as it vibrates a lot and the build quality is not durable in my opinion.


All in all, it boils down to Gixxer vs Uni 160 for me. Although my heart is for Gixxer, practicality dictates that I may be forced to go for Uni 160 - Lesser price than Gixxer, better mileage, better seating, etc. But have been told to wait for 2 months. customer service as well as bike servicing are definitely of concern when it comes to Honda guys.
Still spending some more time to read and analyze further before I finally make up my mind and buy.

Hey folks.. The self start has started to give troubles again..

Engine kill on
Press self start
No response

Kick start works only

Any suggestions? I'm thinking of going to a local mechanic instead of svc

Can anyone tell the voltage & current produced at different rpm via the stator coil(just before entering the rr unit)?

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May I know why you need those values?

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Thanks to all for responding.
Ground clearance i think is manageable but pillion seat is definitely a concern.
I am personally not comfortable handling heavy bikes so avoiding anything 135 kgs and above.
Although I did not test drive, tried sitting on and moving the Uni 160 and Gixxer showroom bikes and am comfortable with their weight ( 135 kgs although, both).


Uni 150 is a proven and excellent bike no doubt, and Honda is going to re-launch it but my concern is its weight (145-146 kgs i think), which is beyond what I can control. So Hornet, Pulsar, Uni 150 all are out of my list unfortunately. Don't like Apache as it vibrates a lot and the build quality is not durable in my opinion.


All in all, it boils down to Gixxer vs Uni 160 for me. Although my heart is for Gixxer, practicality dictates that I may be forced to go for Uni 160 - Lesser price than Gixxer, better mileage, better seating, etc. But have been told to wait for 2 months. customer service as well as bike servicing are definitely of concern when it comes to Honda guys.
Still spending some more time to read and analyze further before I finally make up my mind and buy.