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I would really suggest for the 3m paint protection film to be applied on the tank and fiber panels of the bike. It might be a bit costly but i think its worth the cost. For me i regret not doing it on my bike , even though the parts are not that costly as the kawasaki to replace, down the line of 3-4 years if you still own the bike the paint would remain in immaculate condition. I think that is something any one would appreciate.

Cheers
Ride Safe
Krishna

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yeh i was thinking the same ... just looking to find some contact info if anybody from pune here knows

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green isnt green anymore
ok its still green but not so much

before and after images below:

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Hi friends , read all your posts here . I am new to biking , in fact not even a rookey . Planning to buy a motor bike gist time in my life. However, I am gonna start with this machine , earlier I was a harley freak but post reviews ND practice thoughts from people around . My search ends for a kaws. Lilkey to be 650 . I am 30 and going to use bike for commuting and touring as well but once a month .

I was wating for the vulcan S but it is not here in the market yet . So can you please advise me on the pros and Co ns of this motor bike please ? This would be of great help . Regards

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hi Rohan, i have had the ninja for about 3 months now.
i am using it as a daily commuter as well as for weekend rides. It heats up in stop go city traffic which is expected.
The only thing that i actually disliked is the headlights. They are seriously lacking especially when there is oncoming traffic. But you can upgrade the bulbs to get better illumination.
Lack of ABS could be an issue, especially for people new to riding and as you said you are "new to biking , in fact not even a rookey".
In such a case, ABS becomes an important safety feature.

Now, if you are really a first time rider, i would not recommend a 600cc category bike. Actually, not even a 250-300cc bike.
Start small, if you really get serious, go ahead and upgrade. But don't jump straight to a 600cc bike.

Eventually this is a decision that involves as much heart as mind.
So if you are sure and won't budge from your decision, just wait till Jan-Feb and get the 2017 model.
Do let us know on whatever you decide :-)

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100% agree on this one. Get a cheap second hand 150CC bike from Bajaj (Pulsar). They are dirt cheap on second hand market so you will get a lot of options to choose from. And are easy to repair, with very cheap spare parts.

Learn the basics from it. You are sure to drop it a couple of times, and sure to mismatch the clutch and gear. Use it as a use and throw bike and then move on to the brand new one. Trust me it hurts a lot when a shiny new bike drops and gets scratched by your fault, you wont feel too bad if you drop and scratch an old bike that you plan to keep for a short time.

A powerful bike will take you to triple digit speeds before you know it, even a small mistake (brakes applied a bit too hard, sand, gravel, a sharp turn, animals on road, people who behave like animals on road) will make your tire lock or over spin, it will then skid and lose balance, and it will be very dangerous, even ABS will not be able to help in certain conditions. A small capacity bike will be in your control till you acquire the skills to handle some speed and know your and the bike's limits.

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Thank you so much guys , I take your recommendations as a gift . This was n important piece of information .

I would just lol to tell you that I have made up my mind for ninja 650. Seems to be a good bike , I know to start from a 600 Cc bike may or may not end up correct , but the bug inside wants a bigger engine .

I would really appreciate if you can help me with contact of any friend who wants to of away with ninj a650 ASAP. Initially I am planning to go hi

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Crossed 5000km ... somewhere near jodhpur (rajasthan)