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  • #211
    Originally posted by siddharth_ZMR View Post
    planning ladakh on a bike that has just hit the road... IMO you should refrain from doing so... first let a year go by.. understand the bike and the limits and then take her to a highly demanding terrain like ladakh... in the mean time you can exchange your impulse with others and take their bike for the ladakh ride... i guess many wont have issues with it...
    thanks for your PoV siddharth.
    Unfortunately I don't have anyone in my friends circle with whom I can exchange my bike, as all of them will be going along with me to the trip.
    Anyways the rip is scheduled for june-july 2012. So that should ne enough time to.run in the bike and find out its handling characteristics, I think.


    Request others to state their views too

    Thanks.

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    • #212
      I saw the impulse in person today . Too many "eye sore" welding joints are there. The bike doesn't look rigid for any kind of hard off roading. Rear brake is too small , which is mainly reqd for any off-roading duties. No provision to set up a rear disc.
      At a price tag of 76/77k on road pune , it seems like a very expensive proposition.
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      • #213
        Today I have seen the Impulse in flesh, the bike is a one hell of a looker, I got the same feeling when Hero launched the CBZ for first time, the quality is not too bad, the welding joints niks is mentioning are actually on the chasis which I think will be present on all the bikes but is covered with plastics, however there are some parts with bad fininsh, the plastics are kept to the minimum and I think it can pretty much handle moderate off roading, but for sure it cant be an X-Games bike!

        It is pretty tall looking but the suspension is very soft once you sit on the bike it reduces its height by nearly 2inches.

        If I have a option open I will buy this to be my secondary..
        All the wise men of the world are called wise only after they spoke their mind, so dont keep the ideas to yourselves!

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        • #214
          the bike will be uncomfortable if you are less than 5/10 in height. means you will not be able keep both your feet on the ground. i am 5/11, was able to rest both my toes only after sitting on the bike. the fascination vanished after seeing the bike in flesh. looks quite ordinary. yes it is a scrambler, so i expect it to perform like one paying close to 80,000/-.

          bottom line is i want a second bike for daily use. the choice is between a karizma ZMA / Impulse. will wait for a test ride which i hope can do some time next week. Then we ( me and my better half ) decide which one to go for.

          i have serious doubts about impulse going to be a best seller in its current avatar.
          Mountain biking on impulse with my wife and our bike goes down in water

          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...own-water.html

          my saddle sore 1600k is official - the story

          http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...ddle-sore.html

          my space
          www.harikesh.com

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          • #215
            I did test ride the bike yesterday . The stance of the bike is tall and you feel commanding. Ride is comfortable. Front brake is spongy but in our TR bike the rear was non existent. Lack of bottom end torque makes me wonder how well it will perform in off road conditions.
            The bike is definitely light and nimble. Headlights are pretty decent. The motor is very free revving.
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            • #216
              I am looking to replace my splendour with a Impulse.. Your Suggestions please???

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              • #217
                Yeah go for it....it's a Fun Bike
                Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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                • #218
                  Hero Moto Corp Impulse

                  Anyone here bought/checked out/test-ridden an impulse?

                  How is it?

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                  • #219
                    me and a cpl of memebers have jotted a few points after test riding the bike. Please go through the thread.
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                    • #220
                      seen impulse in personal at Sri lakshmi moters, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh..this is my view

                      1. since its from Hero Moto cop..its reliable
                      2. the dimensions are good (but minimum height required for this bike is 5.8" )
                      3. engine 150cc (13 bhp)..engine sounds like extreme
                      5. plastic quality is not bad..but bad finishing.. can see welding marks
                      6. tyres are tube... not tubeless
                      7. not good at cornering
                      8. company claming a mileage of 60 kmph (i feel 45-50kmph in practical)
                      9. the fuel tank is 11 liters (the design look ugly)
                      10. ground clearance is very high..since we ppl doing offroad with R15

                      Over all at Rs. 80,500 (on road in Hyderabad) this bike look at bit costly & the accessories cost Rs1950 includes( knuckle guard & other rubbish) bit too much

                      NOTE: THE EXHAUST IS NEXT TO THE RARE SEAT..THE HEAT GUARD FAILS TO PROTECT FROM HEAT.. PILLION SHOULD BE VERY CAREFUL

                      the biggest challenge is, will the Indian guys accept this or not at this price.... going to upload some pics

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                      • #221
                        Originally posted by aadimanav View Post
                        seen impulse in personal at sri lakshmi moters, hyderabad, andhra pradesh..this is my view

                        1. Since its from hero moto cop..its reliable
                        2. The dimensions are good (but minimum height required for this bike is 5.8" )
                        3. Engine 150cc (13 bhp)..engine sounds like extreme
                        5. Plastic quality is not bad..but bad finishing.. Can see welding marks
                        6. Tyres are tube... Not tubeless
                        7. Not good at cornering
                        8. Company claming a mileage of 60 kmph (i feel 45-50kmph in practical)
                        9. The fuel tank is 11 liters (the design look ugly)
                        10. Ground clearance is very high..since we ppl doing offroad with r15

                        over all at rs. 80,500 (on road in hyderabad) this bike look at bit costly & the accessories cost rs1950 includes( knuckle guard & other rubbish) bit too much

                        note: The exhaust is next to the rare seat..the heat guard fails to protect from heat.. Pillion should be very careful

                        the biggest challenge is, will the indian guys accept this or not at this price.... Going to upload some pics
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                        • #222
                          sorry for mobile cam pics

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                          • #223
                            Originally posted by aadimanav View Post
                            seen impulse in personal at Sri lakshmi moters, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh..this is my view

                            1. since its from Hero Moto cop..its reliable
                            2. the dimensions are good (but minimum height required for this bike is 5.8" )
                            3. engine 150cc (13 bhp)..engine sounds like extreme
                            5. plastic quality is not bad..but bad finishing.. can see welding marks
                            6. tyres are tube... not tubeless
                            7. not good at cornering

                            Well its an on-off road bike. It should handle well off road. generally these bikes dont have great on road handling characteristics !

                            8. company claming a mileage of 60 kmph (i feel 45-50kmph in practical)
                            9. the fuel tank is 11 liters (the design look ugly)
                            10. ground clearance is very high..since we ppl doing offroad with R15

                            Well mate, what do you expect ? As an off road machine( somewhat ) , the clearance is good enough and it should be this high for maximum suspension travel.

                            Over all at Rs. 80,500 (on road in Hyderabad) this bike look at bit costly & the accessories cost Rs1950 includes( knuckle guard & other rubbish) bit too much

                            NOTE: THE EXHAUST IS NEXT TO THE RARE SEAT..THE HEAT GUARD FAILS TO PROTECT FROM HEAT.. PILLION SHOULD BE VERY CAREFUL

                            the biggest challenge is, will the Indian guys accept this or not at this price.... going to upload some pics
                            My replies in bold .

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                            • #224
                              Rode impulse today for abt 9 kms
                              Here is what i feel

                              pros:
                              ****in awesome looks
                              looks gr8 in fles!

                              Cons

                              1)Lacks in power. - Maximum speed 97, 1st gear maximum 19, 2nd 39
                              2)Heats up like a heater, literally
                              3)Engine fries at 95+
                              4)Ankle touches the engine cover while braking (RH side)...the engine is 2 close, and the cover above it is of no use!
                              5)Exhaust heat sink under pillion seat is of no use, it gets hot 2 quick!

                              was desperately looking forward 2 impulse but overall was a disappointment
                              On road Price Thane - 80ks

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                              • #225
                                Guess the bike was really an IMPULSE for Hero Motors .

                                The IMPULSE to launch the bike was so great that it totally skipped the R&d and the design dept .

                                Only Jackie Shroff is missing on the bike doing some funny stunts of his.

                                Sorry HERO for the sales of this will be ZERO

                                Once again . No Thanks
                                "Be ashamed to die unless you have ridden a VICTORY"

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