I'm from mumbai, mulund to be precise. Also, I was later corrected by the showroom guy, Its INR 99200

Are you talking about Shreeram Bajaj Chandrajit?

Yes Shreeram Bajaj indeed.

Also, Let me describe my first few experiences.
NS - I was blown away/completely sold after looking at that bike in flesh. After sitting on a stationary bike i could feel that i could grip it well with my thighs and since I'm 5'10", I had no issues with sitting on the bike atleast. But this is my initial impression, I did not get a test-ride

Same day I visited a RE showroom too (I havent ever ridden a RE, though i have applied for a loan for an RE Electra 350CC), so I wanted to test ride an RE electra. First thing, kicking the bike is such smooth experience,(Electric start on the test bike wasn't working). Though, i dont own a bike, have very little experience with a bike, i felt at home as i started on that Enfield Electra. Compared to the way I felt when i sat on NS, there is a small bit of discomfort sitting on any bike as you leave your normal posture, all this just to fit in the bike frame; with Enfield, there was nothing like that, felt that there was no change in my natural posture at all. Took it for a short round, riding that bike you don't feel that the bike is getting stressed at all

Coming to reliability of the two machines. With me, I live in a house where I will have to park my vehicle on the road outside and since the monsoon is very near, I am a bit worried if the RE might catch rust (yes i will be putting a cover on it). Also, it will have to take all the seasons as they come, being on the exposed road. I don't know if this round goes to Pulsar NS or the RE Bullet. But again, someone reminded me that RE is a time tested machine, so I should not worry about those factors. What do you guys think.

Having finally ridden an Enfield, which is not a 0-60 machine and comparing it with a 0-60 machine (NS). What I experienced on Enfield is entirely new to me. I dont know what sort of experience i shall long for, in the longer run . I am really confused which bike to own.

I am yet to test ride an NS, if i really-really like it, I might cancel my RE plans.

Lastly thanks to all the Xbhp'ians for helping me out.

If you cancel RE, you won't be regret. Because NS is an Awesome bike.

And surely let us know when you decide.

If you like electra then you may get it hand to hand by just a bit of jack... though for classic you would have to wait 4-6 months in metro even if you have a jack but in suburbs you will get it in 2 months or lesser of you have jack.. I would advise you to go for bullet... nothing is like a bullet... experiencing it myself


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Well, i am getting the RE Electra booked by someone else in Nov (yes some commission involved here), so it will be in showroom very soon.
Thanks for your reply...However, would be great if you could answer the other questions i posted in my earlier post too.

ZMR Kicks ass.

Duke/200NS Kicks ass.

Its a tie I guess, cause Bajaj spares are well known for being easily available, and after the big split, Karizma parts are available direct from the SVC's without any fuss over ordering or anything, just pay and you get it.

Chandra: First decide what would you like to own ?? a street fighter ??? or a king ride ??

Now a days RE is more stable and well accepted by people in india which results in mamooth wating periods for it's bike!!

No doubt it's a nice bike and will come out with flying colors. But my friend it's a different bike altogether than RE ! You can flick with this bike, sometime race it against time, etc.....Which you can't do with RE. RE is straight and crusing bike, need to ride with big resposibilties/discipline. It's a huge bike with huge power. NOT AT ALL FOR FLICKING /CORNERING OR RACING !! Just built to feel the two wheels and enjoy with your one loves. you take RE to any corner of this world with out a question of comfort!!

RE is RE !!!

in terms of reliablity it will last more than any palstic bodied bike !!

Rust can be prevented by proper care, like antirusting/teflone quoting , etc.

a miilion dollar question .

ask few question to your self ?
1. Will i race when some other bike just passes by me like Vroooommm?

If Yes then NS, If No then RE

2. I would like to cruise and enjoy the biking feeling and certainly do long tours?

No then NS, Yes then RE

3. I want o fickle on streets

Yes NS, No RE

4. Thinking for Family rides too (Mom/Dad).
No NS, Yes RE


Touring can be done on any vehicle it's how adamant you are, but comfort comes with RE only.

Mileage would be nearly same on both machine.

Anytime !!!

Spoke to dealer now and he said NS has a waiting for 20-30 days !!

All I can tell you is, test ride both, the answer will be more than apparent. There would have been a proper contest had you compared the NS to the 500. But the 350 really has no chance.

Thanks for your response, its really helpful. Im thinking that I will have to make a compromise in any of the choices. I'm trying to get a test-ride of NS. Showrooms are not giving away their bikes for test rides. Will let you guys know of my experience when i test-ride the NS.

Hi Antz, even I am trying for a test-ride. I am finding it a bit of a challenge as its difficult to convince the showroom guys to give their bikes for a test-ride.

Will let you know about my experience, if i test-ride NS.

Thanks.

Hey guys,
I got to test ride a 200NS yesterday, yes the bike is great. But, i remembered my test ride of the Bull and....
I've finally chosen a Enfield Electra 350.

Special thanks to all the BHPians for helping me with this one.....

since this is very old thread and no one might be watching it, still can't resist answering such question.
i am riding NS for about ~80K kms.

No, but there is "an option" in NS to ride slow, not "the compulsion" that you can't hold on to 100+ without nerve shaking vibrations.

Yes, travelled all 29 states in India in last 5 years on NS.

in case of emergency, yes.
last time I brought O-ve blood from 50 kms away for a patient fighting life and death situation.

thinking of family while riding alone? yes. most of the time I do whole doing triple digits all day long.
riding with one of family member? yes. i have done Bombay Pune with all my family members (one at a time) 😉

rode 700-1000 kms each day for multiple days on NS. doing triple digits all day long with minimal vibrations but I could still see traffic behind me clearly in Rvm.