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    Looking for a Bike for my Dad

    Hi
    I'm planning to gift a bike to my dad on his 25th Anniversary.
    He currently rides a Platina & is pretty happy with it. But I want him to upgrade.
    I have a budget of around 60k [+/-5k]
    The bikes which I have looked at so far are:

    1. Honda CB Twister 110cc,9bhp On-road: Rs.56010 (self, drum)
    2. Bajaj Discover 125cc, 11bhp On-road: Rs. 55400 (self, drum)
    & if I strech my budget:
    3. Bajaj Pulsar 135 13.5bhp On-road: Rs.66000

    The prime concern would be road-grip, Riding comfort & of course Mileage.
    The bike should also be hassle free or low on maintainence.

    I would have happily gone for Discover 125 but my brother had a very bad experience with his Discover 100cc. The piston broke & was stuck into the cylinder. So now, I'm concerned about reliability of Discovers.

    Thanks in advance for help.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by abhinavsri01 View Post
      ...He currently rides a Platina & is pretty happy with it.
      The prime concern would be road-grip, Riding comfort & of course Mileage.
      The bike should also be hassle free or low on maintainence.
      Undoubtedly Discover buddy. Your Paa will be definitely happy. Trust me...

      BTW, you want to gift your DAD on his anniversary. Loud applause for this though...

      Originally posted by abhinavsri01 View Post
      ...
      I would have happily gone for Discover 125 but my brother had a very bad experience with his Discover 100cc. The piston broke & was stuck into the cylinder. So now, I'm concerned about reliability of Discovers.
      One bad example doesn't mean whole generation is bad. Aam ki peti me ek aam kharab nikla to puri peti fek doge kya?
      It's just a machine which went bad. it happens. But remember it's a proven best commuter *at least for me*.
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      • #4
        One of my friend still uses a Discover 100 which is five years old, Treats it nicely and has no problems except rattling
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        • #5
          Originally posted by Rahul.Gvli View Post
          One bad example doesn't mean whole generation is bad. Aam ki peti me ek aam kharab nikla to puri peti fek doge kya?
          It's just a machine which went bad. it happens. But remember it's a proven best commuter *at least for me*.
          Originally posted by Rashid View Post
          One of my friend still uses a Discover 100 which is five years old, Treats it nicely and has no problems except rattling
          Hmm.. I have a inclination towards Discover too but after what happened to my bro's bike & what all bad mouthed words he used for Discovers, I'm quite skeptical about it..

          On the other hand, the Hondas are known for their reliability..

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          • #6
            Originally posted by abhinavsri01 View Post
            Hmm.. I have a inclination towards Discover too but after what happened to my bro's bike & what all bad mouthed words he used for Discovers, I'm quite skeptical about it..

            On the other hand, the Hondas are known for their reliability..

            Do you mean to say Hondas don't break down !?
            If you keep it well, any bike will serve you with it's best. And if you don't, you know what happened with your friend. Even japs (honda / yamaha) will also behave the same.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by abhinavsri01 View Post
              Hi
              I'm planning to gift a bike to my dad on his 25th Anniversary.
              I have a budget of around 60k [+/-5k]
              The bikes which I have looked at so far are:

              1. Honda CB Twister 110cc,9bhp On-road: Rs.56010 (self, drum)
              2. Bajaj Discover 125cc, 11bhp On-road: Rs. 55400 (self, drum)
              & if I strech my budget:
              3. Bajaj Pulsar 135 13.5bhp On-road: Rs.66000

              The prime concern would be road-grip, Riding comfort & of course Mileage.
              The bike should also be hassle free or low on maintainence.
              Thanks in advance for help.
              I would say stretch your budget a little more and go for the CB Unicorn.And it is low on maintainence and hassle free, very comfortable and would return 50km/ltr .
              Wish Happy Anniversary to your parents on my behalf too
              Last edited by Krish1417; 04-26-2012, 03:09 PM.
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              • #8
                what is age? what you plan for next year?

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Krish1417 View Post
                  I would say stretch your budget a little more and go for the CB Unicorn.And it is low on maintainence and hassle free, very comfortable and would return 50km/ltr .
                  Wish Happy Anniversary to your parents on my behalf too
                  Originally posted by ZenReputation View Post
                  what is age? what you plan for next year?
                  Thanx man... Unicorn is a great bike but at about 72k it'll be quite out of my budget.

                  My dad's age is 57. He is a Government doctor & has to travel about 30kms daily, in which about 10kms on not so good Rural roads. So comfort also needs to be taken care.

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                  • #10
                    Look no further than a Splendour- light, runs rugged and economical too.

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                    • #11
                      Hi, I would suggest Discover 150 just because you are considering P135LS. Coz, P135LS is more youthful doesn't suit your Dad, besides he will have to keep it revving to make it behave well(read lots of wrist action), which is natural to youth!! Discover 150 will be much easier to ride coz it has lots of initial torque, it also weighs more or less same as Discover 125.
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                      • #12
                        Theres Discover 150 also if you forgot.
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                        • #13
                          have a look at glamour or shine,and if your dad is young by heart and mind then p135 it is.
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                          • #14
                            also consider glamour fi but weight is high
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by manas34 View Post
                              also consider glamour fi but weight is high
                              Thats exactly what i wanted to suggest.
                              Glamour fi will be a nice choice i think. It is modern in its own way...
                              Its a little pricey, but i guess its worth it.
                              Second Option would be P135. I think its a fantastic bike, light weight, powerful, nimble and very stylish.
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