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**hellgate** · 08-28-2012, 09:02 PM

Originally posted by been there View Post

b) a yamaha with a newbie rider is asking for trouble; are you sure you can handle the performace that comes with a yamaha?

Couldn't quite get what you meant by saying that a newbie cant handle the performance of Yamaha?

I mean he is not buying a FZ1/R1.

**shv18** · 08-28-2012, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by been there View Post

You know, I was going to post the same! I think your post is really funny!!

a) who is going to pay for the petrol and maintenance; are you financially independent?
b) a yamaha with a newbie rider is asking for trouble; are you sure you can handle the performace that comes with a yamaha?

To summarize, I think unless you are well to do, a yamaha could become a burden for you. If your parent is paying for you, I only hope that he/she is not a govt. employee and not sacrificing anything else for your fun.

Older gens of Yamaha FZ/Fazers had FE problems.. Newer ones with Retuned carb are more efficient and give out better FE figures in the range of 40-48 kmpl based on riding style.

FZ is one of the most rider friendly; easy to use, easy and comfortable rider seating, superb cornering characteristics: in short a good baby street fighter. It is cheap to maintain as the parts costs are not astronomically expensive.. doesn't need any major maintenance besides the regular servicing, chain lubing and periodic maintenance prescribed by manual as is for any other bike. Bullet proof engineering and butter smooth gears.

coming from a 1st hand owner with over 22,000 km log of ownership. Would rate this bike to be easy peesy for a newbie.

Cheers,

**been there** · 08-28-2012, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by hellgate View Post

Couldn't quite get what you meant by saying that a newbie cant handle the performance of Yamaha?

I mean he is not buying a FZ1/R1.

When I was a newbie, too many of my friends had injured themselves trying to understand their vehicle's limits. At that time, we had Rx100/135.

And you're right that this is not a super bike, but you know, our body is so feeble, a simple sudden braking during a fast turn is enough to send us towards the clinic.

**shahbaz63** · 08-28-2012, 10:55 PM

Originally posted by been there View Post

When I was a newbie, too many of my friends had injured themselves trying to understand their vehicle's limits. At that time, we had Rx100/135.

And you're right that this is not a super bike, but you know, our body is so feeble, a simple sudden braking during a fast turn is enough to send us towards the clinic.

That's not sticky with brand name Yamaha can happen with Activa too

**been there** · 08-28-2012, 11:07 PM

True, and can happen with a cycle also.

And my first ride was dad's splendor. I changed my vehicle a few times since then, but dad still uses it, 16 years later.

The thing with Yamaha is that they accelerate pretty fast, but the newbie riders don't calculate the distance needed to decelerate safely and end up under/over/aside the obstructing vehicle.

**somen1984** · 08-28-2012, 11:28 PM

So, it's actually how rider rides, not with some kind of bikes or brand!!

So he is good to go with FZ anytime, because it's easy to handle then any bike today and it's grip is also nice, which i guess is most important for some new people..TS already have ridden old splendour and now graduating to FZ so i don't see any issues here!!

**shahbaz63** · 08-28-2012, 11:40 PM

NS, Apache & R15 have best acceleration so as Brakes....

**abingk** · 08-29-2012, 02:44 AM

When did all this hapened . . ?

@been there : like somen1984 said ,iam aint buying a bike to learn , I had my practice stuff on a boxer ,splendour ,pasion pro and ofcourse riding a friends hunk nowadays.but still at turns and gear shift iam like a beginer.then about mileage ,i did told that 40+ is not a problem for me.
But still after hearing your post ,i would like to ask you which bike you will suggest for me ?

**abingk** · 08-29-2012, 02:54 AM

@shahbaz63 : so sad to hear about your college days.but in my case iam in 3rd year now ,and till now I didnt had even the fiero that you had.so I hope isnt any problem in buying a better bike.

**abingk** · 08-29-2012, 02:59 AM

Newer ones with Retuned carb are more efficient and give out better FE figures in the range of 40-48 kmpl based on riding style.

This line realy tends me more towards fz . . .

from a 1st hand owner with over 22,000 km log of ownership. Would rate this bike to be easy peesy for a newbie.

Cheers,

If so , iam going for it

**sayank10** · 08-29-2012, 03:12 AM

suggesting a cheaper but better alternative of fz minus the looks=p135

**hellgate** · 08-29-2012, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by been there View Post

The thing with Yamaha is that they accelerate pretty fast, but the newbie riders don't calculate the distance needed to decelerate safely and end up under/over/aside the obstructing vehicle.

Fast acceleration is not a problem that is associated with Yamaha.
Doesnt a P220 accelerate faster than a R15?

So according to you, a newbie shouldnt buy a Bajaj bike as well.

IINM these days the bikes that have pretty good acceleration come with both front and rear discs.

Its not about a particular brand. And here OP is not a total newbie.

**been there** · 08-29-2012, 09:55 PM

Abi

I am applying filters to narrow down my list below.

I believe you said that you are short and lean, and I am lean too (very). So, meaty motorcycles won't look good for us even if they are designed/faired well.

You said you ride a hunk; can you tell me if you look good on that bike? Check yourself out while riding in a mirror/reflecting surface somewhere next time and let me know. If you do, then 150cc bikes can be included in the list.

I believe that you are looking for good power, so the standard commuter vehicles won't do for you. So the classic splendor, etc., are out of the list. With what knowledge I have, I believe you can test ride a) bajaj discover 125 ST - they just released it and it will help you with your intercity commute, and b) honda cb twister - this will help you with the city traffic; the prime reason I took it as against all others was its small frame and light weight.

You will notice that I am limiting my recommendations to 110 - 125 cc range. I do have some suggestions on 150 cc and above, but I would like to know if you are comfortable riding on those.

**abingk** · 08-30-2012, 01:49 AM

Originally posted by abingk View Post

This line realy tends me more towards fz . . .

If so , iam going for it

Originally posted by sayank10 View Post

suggesting a cheaper but better alternative of fz minus the looks=p135

i do love this bike , but the looks and reliability stands as a question mark infront of me.iam ready to compromise on looks.but only if i can trust it.

**Dinesh.P** · 08-30-2012, 01:57 AM

Originally posted by sayank10 View Post

suggesting a cheaper but better alternative of fz minus the looks=p135

Sayank I was searching for your P135 suggestion and finally it is up here in this thread also

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