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    totally confused !

    first let me introduce myself , i just passed my MBBS and not yet got into a job yet,thought of taking a break for awhile
    My problem is that i really donot know which bike to get, i have never really owned a gear bike ,used to ride a gearless 200cc hybrid bike scooty in hongkong.
    Now when i want to get a bike i have no clue what to get
    i donot intend to go many long drives with it ,I drive a laura l&k so long drives i would take that. mainly a bit of city and once in while hit the highway for a change.
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    finances isnt a problem but what my problem is i have a small back problem,had a small disc slip ,so if i bent too much and drive in the too upright position back starts hurting,so need something that would be comfortable
    i just shortlisted some bikes KTM Duke 200,Honda CBR 250, Kawasaki Ninja 250R [loved da looks and have da money so only problem is back and is the extra lakh more than the cbr really worth it

    please give me your valuable suggestions !
    Last edited by Samarth 619; 07-30-2012, 12:41 AM.
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    I would suggest that you stick to the Duke. The other 2 are majorly Highway mile munchers and since you won't be taking them where they belong too much, there is no point in spending extra even though money is not a problem.
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    • #3
      Duke 200 will be perfect. Another option is Yamaha R15 2.0 (but 150cc).

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      • #4
        Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
        I would suggest that you stick to the Duke. The other 2 are majorly Highway mile munchers and since you won't be taking them where they belong too much, there is no point in spending extra even though money is not a problem.

        Agreed whole Heartily ! ! ! & The Mention Bikes wont give you back problem i guess .. and choose any1 from 3 you Wont Regret
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        • #5
          Hi,

          I believe CBR 250R is the best in your case. Duke 200 is no doubt VFM product and does what it aims quite well. But, since you have more money for disposal, CBR that does all where DUKE fails, i.e. above 130 mark. You are going to enjoy the revs, the throttle, the response and in short the power band that this bike offers.
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          • #6
            i dont about bikes but the siting position is also important when anyone having back problem...
            I am having cbr250 + back issues too but i am quiet comfortable with the bikes siting position. But only problem is have to take bum brakes frequently say after every 120kms (seat is quiet tight ) .
            When i bought the bike at first i use to take brake after every 50kms because of my back but now it is fine ..
            At last please do consider other bikes too because i havent rode any other bikes.
            Last edited by aman15; 07-29-2012, 10:50 PM.
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            • #7
              Test Drive all three bikes & also ZMR along with them..then choose which one you found most comfortable..i would suggest you to go with either CBR or ZMR..they both have comfortable riding position though the best bike amomg all is mighty Ninja..
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              • #8
                Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post
                Test Drive all three bikes & also ZMR along with them..then choose which one you found most comfortable..i would suggest you to go with either CBR or ZMR..they both have comfortable riding position though the best bike amomg all is mighty Ninja..
                thanks for all the input, duke 200 would be good choice as that will fullfill my requirements ,but just that mighty green caught my eye,look of a real sports bike . i guess i would test drive all the three and see , the showroom for duke and ninja are only in one city in kerala. so have to drive down 220 kms up and down to do a service as i live in cochin.!!!
                i was even thinking about the thunderbird ,but waiting period is 3 months....
                lemme take a test drive and see whether ninja is really worth that extra 1.3 lk.. if not would go for duke or the thunderbirdie!!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post
                  Agreed whole Heartily ! ! ! & The Mention Bikes wont give you back problem i guess .. and choose any1 from 3 you Wont Regret
                  bro have you tried the ninja ,cbr or the duke,? is the seating upright or forward biased?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by chinafreak View Post
                    i have never really owned a gear bike ,used to ride a gearless 200cc hybrid bike scooty in hongkong
                    Are you India or in China still? Your riding skills outside India will be put to dust when you enter into the border!!!

                    Originally posted by chinafreak View Post
                    but what my problem is i have a small back problem,had a small disc slip ,so if i bent too much and drive in the too upright position back starts hurting
                    So rule out D200 straight away!!!

                    Originally posted by chinafreak View Post
                    so need something that would be comfortable
                    In that case, R15, CBR 250R, Ninja 250R, GT250R, GT650R

                    Originally posted by chinafreak View Post
                    i just shortlisted some bikes...really worth it
                    Then go & buy Ninja 250R, I don't even see a reason to be asking this question here That's the best money can buy
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by aargee View Post
                      Are you India or in China still? Your riding skills outside India will be put to dust when you enter into the border!!!


                      So rule out D200 straight away!!!


                      In that case, R15, CBR 250R, Ninja 250R, GT250R, GT650R


                      Then go & buy Ninja 250R, I don't even see a reason to be asking this question here That's the best money can buy
                      im now in qatar staying with my dad for awhile,i wen to the kawa showroom but they donot have the 250r for display,so have to go to india and try all three
                      bro why do you think d200 is bad for the back,isnt it the normal seating position >?

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by aman15 View Post
                        i dont about bikes but the siting position is also important when anyone having back problem...
                        I am having cbr250 + back issues too but i am quiet comfortable with the bikes siting position. But only problem is have to take bum brakes frequently say after every 120kms (seat is quiet tight ) .
                        When i bought the bike at first i use to take brake after every 50kms because of my back but now it is fine ..
                        At last please do consider other bikes too because i havent rode any other bikes.
                        dats really good, in my case the only long trip i might have would be to get the service done as it si 220 kms apart..

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by chinafreak View Post
                          im now in qatar staying with my dad for awhile,i wen to the kawa showroom but they donot have the 250r for display,so have to go to india and try all three
                          So...you're in Qatar & want an Indian motorcycle? I'm not sure I understood your position fair enough help me understand pls?

                          Originally posted by chinafreak View Post
                          why do you think d200 is bad for the back,isnt it the normal seating position
                          Since you said you've disc slip & keen on forward leaning posture.

                          Pls don't make back to back post & use multiquotes instead, which is against the forum rules - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/coffee-l...tiquettes.html
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                          Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                          ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by aargee View Post
                            So...you're in Qatar & want an Indian motorcycle? I'm not sure I understood your position fair enough help me understand pls?


                            Since you said you've disc slip & keen on forward leaning posture.

                            Pls don't make back to back post & use multiquotes instead, which is against the forum rules - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/coffee-l...tiquettes.html
                            i am heading towards india within 4 days ,and planning to do my internship for the next 2 years atleast.
                            sorry about that bro,just getting a hang of the whole forum thingy..!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by chinafreak View Post
                              i am heading towards india within 4 days ,and planning to do my internship for the next 2 years atleast.
                              In that case, I'd suggest, wait until you reach here, hit the showroom & do a TD; IMHO, for your back issue, forward leaning riding posture helps
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                              Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                              ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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