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**sunilg** · 02-09-2011, 12:19 PM

Query approved.

**k2cool_87** · 02-09-2011, 12:29 PM

dude...have u thought about the fz ...its a perfect city bike...large rear tyre..wide handle bars...perfect for daily commuting in traffic...

handles well for 100-200 kms ride.. check it out...feel it...see if u like it...also have u test driven anything as of yet...

do that...only then will u know which babe u can love....

PS: that post is nowhere near a long post...there have been longer ones....

**aargee** · 02-09-2011, 12:42 PM

Welcome to xBhp & pls consider posting about yourself & your ride under the "Who Are You" section.

Originally posted by staid rider View Post

if there are others like me!

Count me in your list

. I too love retro looking motorcycles like CBX, GT1000, then, there're very limited choices in this country for that budget price.

How about a STD 350 that will perfectly fit into your budget? Otherwise, restore the Rx to mint & it can do 100+ Kms in touring.

**vipin_s** · 02-09-2011, 12:59 PM

bikes i have in mind, avenger220, Honda shine, Yamaha crux, Splendor+ as you can see, its a strange set of choices and i badly need some advice

Anyways....I suggest you buy Honda Shine , do test drive Slingshot

**raja_roadster** · 02-09-2011, 01:46 PM

As said by aargee bro go for a STD 350 when you want something for long distance Its a STD always IMO RE has severly tampered what bullets were no thump left gear as like the modern bikes nothing about the new UCE's is really retro styling ;If classic looks and retro styling is all you look for go for a CI STD ; Since you want it for long distance travels i would suggest you to get a LB 500 but they are few in number and getting spares is another pain but i can assure you that it will never let you down ; As for as maintenance is concerned you need to be ready to become a half mechanic but for a true biker its always enjoyment to work on their machine themselves; best wishes on the hunt ;

**Krish1417** · 02-09-2011, 01:57 PM

If you don't care about the mileage,then go for the zma..

**need4torque** · 02-09-2011, 03:06 PM

Staid rider, argee I join you guys in wishing there was a bike with clean, simple retro looks.

Staid rider, the RE Electra UCE is a good option, however reliability is still not proven and costs north of a lac of green ones.
Super Splendor 125/ Honda Shine, Both are good bike with decent torque, fuel efficiency etc. Maybe I would replace the Super splenders front headlamp with a simple round unit.

**anmol_1990** · 02-09-2011, 03:58 PM

I suggest you Yamaha FZ 150

**aargee** · 02-09-2011, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post

I suggest you Yamaha FZ 150

Is it FZ150 or FZ16?

**Rune** · 02-09-2011, 04:30 PM

I am not sure if you like the suggestion, but anyways........................

Pulsar 220 S

You can also replace the front headlamp with a round one if you so like.

**staid rider** · 02-09-2011, 04:40 PM

thanks ppl... so many replies!
many of my friends have RE bikes. i love their styling. i am just not comfortable with the weight and the fact that they are sometimes unreliable.

i had not thought of replacing the front head lamps. can i do that in any bike? that would really open up a lot of choices. i still dont like the bulging fuel tanks and so am not sure of the many 150+ cc bikes available in the market.

i have only test/driven the shine. i guess splendor+ will be like splendor and i have driven it for 10 years!

what about the avenger220?

**raja_roadster** · 02-09-2011, 05:08 PM

Weight of RE you will learn to handle them once you start using them Avenger 220 is nothing but a detuned pulsar engine what i dont understand is bike makers abroad show difference in tuning when an engine is used for a cruiser or street bike as,
Street Bike : More Power , less Torque(relatively to the cruiser version)
Cruiser : Less Power (In comparision to street models ) but torquey
See what BAL has done with Avy 220 just lessened both power and torque in the same engine fit it on a different body call it a cruiser
Its like painting a tiger brown and putting vegetable before it so that people will think its a donkey BAL do make a proper cruiser ; One thing Ilike much with the Avy is its comfortable riding position Yet the pillion seat is too cramped ; Test ride and then take a call

**staid rider** · 02-09-2011, 05:17 PM

i guess you are right about the weight issues. what is it about the maintenance? i keep hearing so many conflicting stories about it. i am quite confident about its durability. i think RE makes very durable bikes. how about reliability? i am not much of a bike person; don't know of parts and their workings. so i am always a bit skeptical about it stopping mid way.

**kkrk2** · 02-09-2011, 05:40 PM

I dont know why everyone missed it - Yamaha Crux, beats the splendor in Retro look:

I wanted to suggest Suzuki Heat, unfortunately its not in production!!

Originally posted by staid rider View Post

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engine capacity: does not matter! fine with 100cc as well as 220cc!
fuel efficiency: anything above 30+
reliability: matters a lot. should last long with reasonable maintenance
budget: anything less than 80-85k

bikes i have in mind
avenger220, Honda shine, Yamaha crux, Splendor+

as you can see, its a strange set of choices and i badly need some advice. i have been pouring over the what bike threads for the past week to see if there are others like me!

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