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    My First Bike!!

    Hi guys I am going to buy my first bike so needed some suggestions from you guys and help me decide which one to buy and what will suit me best based on my following requirements.
    • budget 1 lakh rupees
    • mileage 35-40
    • good pickup, excellent handling, pillion comfort, good build quality and refined engine.
    • the bike should last for 5-6 years
    • I am 6 feet and weigh about 80 kgs

    Are any new bikes being launched in the next 2 months that I should look forwars to??
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    • #3
      You may go for suzuki gs150r.It reatils for maximum 70k.mileage more than 45kmpl, very smooth engine, good pillion seat, pickup is comparitively low but for city riding the low end torque is very utilizable for the novice riders or for lazy riders like me.6th gear is a boon for highway cruising.
      the only disadvantage could be lack of sale and service in your area, otherwise it is a very good bike & is well under your budget.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by RMV View Post
        Hi guys I am going to buy my first bike so needed some suggestions from you guys and help me decide which one to buy and what will suit me best based on my following requirements.
        • budget 1 lakh rupees[P220,R15,ZMA]
        • mileage 35-40 [P220,R15,ZMA]
        • good pickup, excellent handling, pillion comfort, good build quality and refined engine.[Good pick up-P220,Excellent handling-R15,Pillion comfort-P220,Zma Good build quality-Zma,R15,refined engine-zma,R15]
        • the bike should last for 5-6 years[Solely depends upon how u maintain it,p220 require more maintenance than others]
        • I am 6 feet and weigh about 80 kgs

        Are any new bikes being launched in the next 2 months that I should look forwars to??
        Answers in bold.
        As you have a budget of 1 lakh rupee am suggesting the premium products of different companies
        Summing up i will suggest you to buy the r15,but wait rumors have been saying that new r15 and re-engineered pulsars are on cards.So hold on
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        • #5
          Even the ZMR is a good option..
          It has got good built quality,crisp throttle response as it is fuel injected,GRS suspension,mileage hovers around 35-40/lt and it can give even more than that and it will easily last 5-6 years
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          • #6
            R15 and ZMR will overshoot your budget.
            ZMA is the best bike that suits all your requirements
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            • #7
              Originally posted by eliksir View Post
              R15 and ZMR will overshoot your budget.
              ZMA is the best bike that suits all your requirements
              +1 Karizma is a great option.

              and avenger if your dad is used to the cruiser style riding.

              R15 is a no no, as it can induce back ache. P220 not great for pillion comfort.
              Been obsessed with momentum ever since i was born, but 0 - 200kmph took 30yrs! This will do for now!

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              • #8
                ZMR without any second though..it meets all your needs..

                Its very comfortable..will return you mileage figures over 40kmpl..will stay there for longer duration..suits your built..

                everything what you need
                Last edited by 111diablo111; 08-16-2011, 01:41 AM.
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                • #9
                  zma/zmr without a doubt will suit you just fine.. legendary bike capable of doing long distance touring...

                  all the best

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                  A quote by a toilet, " use me well, keep me clean, i would never tell anybody whatever i have seen.." :P

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                  • #10
                    @ Everyone thanks for the replies.

                    I have shortlisted 2 bikes p220 and zma-r, r15 and zmr will be above my budget range. R15 will not suit my build told my dad about my choices he said a big no to p220 he told me to go for zma-r even if it cost more than p220. Today I went to the hero moto corp showroom to my surprise there where no zma-r's only zmr's asked the the sale guys he told me that zma's will be available only after 2 months if i book it today but the zmr's are readily available and he told me zma are selling more than zmr's.

                    Here are some more queries

                    * will any bike which will be launched in the next 2 month be in my budget range. I have heard the new r15 will be price @ 1 lakh is it true ??
                    * are tubed tyres more prone to punctures than the tubeless tyres.
                    * after zma-r break-in period if i ride it at higher speed say 100 kmph during weekends will the mileage permanently settle down to 25kmpl even if i ride the bike at 50 kmph.
                    * should i be concerned about the absence of rear disk bake in the zma.

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                    • #11
                      strange that nobody has even mentioned the rtr

                      anyways my suggestion would be the rtr-abs or non abs as per your choice


                      it falls into your budget has good pickup ans amazing handling.........
                      Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. Thompson

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by RMV View Post
                        zma are selling more than zmr's.
                        true. ZMR was somewhat a flop.

                        Originally posted by RMV View Post
                        will any bike which will be launched in the next 2 month be in my budget range. I have heard the new r15 will be price @ 1 lakh is it true ??
                        All speculations. Nothing official has come from yamaha.

                        Originally posted by RMV View Post
                        are tubed tyres more prone to punctures than the tubeless tyres.
                        not really. the advantage of tubeless tyres is that air leaks at a slower pace. So you can ride it for a few KMs even after it has punctured

                        Originally posted by RMV View Post
                        after zma-r break-in period if i ride it at higher speed say 100 kmph during weekends will the mileage permanently settle down to 25kmpl even if i ride the bike at 50 kmph.
                        WTF ? where do you get all these things from? Funny nevertheless.

                        Originally posted by RMV View Post
                        should i be concerned about the absence of rear disk bake in the zma.
                        nope. the drums are decent. the front disk is very powerful too.



                        Originally posted by revvhard View Post
                        strange that nobody has even mentioned the rtr
                        refined engine :|
                        Last edited by eliksir; 08-16-2011, 04:16 PM.
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                        • #13
                          @eliksir thanks buddy
                          I have Booked black karizma zma-r few days back. Apart from low fuel efficiency(than competition) and expensive spare parts are there any other issues with the bike. Will there be any need for extra care apart from regular service. few day back saw few black karizma which faded quite badly is it due to lack of proper maintenance or do black karizma fade after sometime? if not please tell me how to take care If I buy the bike.

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                          • #14
                            There are no problems in ZMA....just enjoy your ride Responsibly...Post some pics
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                            • #15
                              any bike will fade if not maintained well. just clean with wax occasionally or get a teflon coating done and things will be fine
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