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  • #16
    Originally posted by payeng View Post
    Convincing Indian consumers about the "Value" of a feature is a dicey affair..

    Guys here would be ready to shell out thousands of extra dough just for a Half/Full Fairing for show off/bragging rights.. but to invest about Rs. 5,000-10,000 for a Lifesaving Helmet (forget a feature like ABS) can raise eyebrows.
    Agree, but I believe marketing can make a slight difference here. Firstly, people have to understand what ABS is (specially in India).

    An attractive punchline should be chosen by company. Somewhat like:-->
    "The Ultimate Braking Assist for anyone, anywhere!" or "Brake harder anytime, everytime".

    It's not merely a safety aid, it increase braking performance too. This is the message that should go.
    About cost factor, I say that I advise Fi, ABS, etc. to anyone going for a LONG term bike...
    Let's hope the Indian ABS gives a good 60-0 time!
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    Indian riding = Alertness, Anticipation and Adjustment.

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    • #17
      Well...

      Indian Customers Welcomed the Fuel Injection Technology and paid that thousands for just a mere .5 bhp Increase...

      So, No Doubt ABS will also be welcomed by us....And ya I would definitely switch to ABS if it is available as Upgrade to previous Models too.....

      I hope an upgrade could be possible....
      "I hate people moving fast....so I overtake them.."

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      • #18
        They will probably launch it as optional
        so the price conscious individual can opt for the ones without ABS and the enthusiasts can opt for the one with ABS

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        • #19
          once launched willl it be possible to buy the complete abs kit seperately and install it on other bikes like the 220 man if that happens i would be the first person to do that some light on this please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


          1984 YEZDI 250 CLASSIC My dads SBK
          1987 YEZDI 250 CLII On a Vacation!!!!

          2005 Pulsar 150 UG 2 with ma cousin
          2006 Pulsar 180 UG 3 - For Experimenting
          2007 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi SOLD
          2010 Pulsar 220 DTS-i - Sold
          2015 PULSAR AS 200 - Sold
          2013 KTM DUKE 390 - Current Ride


          Whats next Probably An Inline 4.


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          • #20
            I would love that thing in my R15- Ready to pay 10K, are you listening Yamaha ?
            My thoughts are subjected to personal experiences/internet articles. Please read my comment carefully before replying. :)

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            • #21
              Originally posted by jigar2speed View Post
              I would love that thing in my R15- Ready to pay 10K, are you listening Yamaha ?
              +1
              same goes to bajaj


              1984 YEZDI 250 CLASSIC My dads SBK
              1987 YEZDI 250 CLII On a Vacation!!!!

              2005 Pulsar 150 UG 2 with ma cousin
              2006 Pulsar 180 UG 3 - For Experimenting
              2007 Pulsar 220 DTS-Fi SOLD
              2010 Pulsar 220 DTS-i - Sold
              2015 PULSAR AS 200 - Sold
              2013 KTM DUKE 390 - Current Ride


              Whats next Probably An Inline 4.


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