I am concerned if my mom or other relatives would be able to sit side saddle on it?

The rear seat is a bit high set, but not as much as the R15 v2 or the NS200. But still people with knee problems will find it difficult to climb and sit.
In terms of seat comfort, it is good. Its fairly large and broad. So, it easily accommodates a well built adult.

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Yea I've observed that. Thanks for the input.


Mate, you need to consider two things as below.

1. Climbing and sitting on taller seat

My dad finds is very difficult/impossible to climb onto the seat as he has knee problems. Though the seat is wide, climbing itself is a task as he can't lift his leg over a certain height. Some old people may also find the taller seating position intimidating.

2. Foot rest option/solution for ladies who sit on one side.

The stock footrest for ladies who sit on one side of bike as pillion is too small and not practical for keeping both legs. Also I'm not sure about the presence of side foot rest as an accessory, like the ones seen on 100/150 cc bikes, for ladies who sit on one side of the pillion but that may be taken care by welding one, if there's no such official accessory. IIRC, it was done by someone in the forum.

Cheers!

Hi. As others have already mentioned good points. It's hard to get on and off the rear seat for me also. I am 5'10. But once on and sitting in saddle position it's very comfortable. Sideways sitting I don't think will be comfortable for older people. Sometimes they will sit as they don't want to disappoint us. But because they are uncomfortable will get tired or strained. As a plus the low end torque makes it easy to ride for the rider even with uneven load. Would suggest a Test Ride with your parents and see.

Hey guys. I am looking to buy a used fz25 2018 model with no abs from an acquaintance. It has been used sparingly and had done just 2000kms. What would be a fair price to pay for that?

Thanks!

There's Pirelli Angel CT, Michelin pilot sporty, Masseter and the zappers in the stock size.
Masseters are very hard to get in 100/80, most common ones are the zappers and pilot sporty. Else you could upsize to 110/70 in angel CT as it is less curved than other tires in 110/70.

Hey guys. I am looking to buy a used fz25 2018 model with no abs from an acquaintance. It has been used sparingly and had done just 2000kms. What would be a fair price to pay for that?

Thanks!

Guys, I completed 500Kms yesterday. I am genuinely impressed by the Fz25. I have been lucky enough to not have the problems many members are facing. I do not have the coin rattling sound, I do not have the Tappet sound, no vibrations from the engine, no paint chipping anywhere.

The only small niggle I have is the rattling of the headlamp assembly, even in a good road you can see the light rattling. I checked the nuts holding the headlamp assembly and it seems properly tightened. I haven't tightened it more cause I don't know the torque specs and don't want to break it. For now, I can live with it.

I got around 37KmpL the last filling. I did from reserve to full and topped up after 389Kms and it ate only 10.1 ltr. I would have waited till reserve but there were few days of public holidays and didn't want to be low on fuel. But the good news is it would be able to give around 35-37 any day. I also want to add that I ride in the city.

Overall, I'm pleased with the bike. I also added a tank pad, my jacket was scratching the matt paint. Did some stickering aswell on the rims and forks.

Robb.

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Hello xBhpians,

I'm would fancy more relaxed posture on the bike as I'm on the taller side. Has anyone installed handlebar risers for FZ25 and how is the effect after installing that?

If yes, please let me know from where can I get it? If not available online, would be great if someone can point me to some shop in Chennai! Thanks in advance!

Cheers!

I think the stock one is MRF Zapper and I am not happy with it's performance. Since Michelin is manufactured by TVS here in India, I would like to avoid them too.
That leaves me with just two options, Pirelli Angel CT and MRF Masseter. I could fine a Pirelli Angel CT here in Kolkata but that was manufactured in 2018. I didn't get it.
MRF stores are saying that Masseters are not available in 100/80. However, the website dedicated to Masseters tells a different story. I will contact MRF India over Twitter to check if it is available at all or not.

You can go for 110/70 for the front rim imo. Also 150/60 for the rear. That will improve road grip and looks, though it may reduce the mileage a bit.

Hi
Thanks for your response. I have already changed the rear tyre with Masseter 140/70. Now I am looking for the front one. A 110 mm tyre might be a tight fit. But I will keep looking.