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**itsmevini123** · 08-31-2012, 08:08 PM

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**MHG** · 08-31-2012, 08:15 PM

Hayate is the way to go for you I guess. Its extremely light, the gearbox is butter smooth and size is small as well.

**antz.bin** · 08-31-2012, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by kds1980 View Post

Hi Guys

I want to purchase a lightweight bike

here are my requirements

1) The most important factor is weight, Due to some health reasons I am not comfortable with heavy bikes.

2) Side storage box

3) Sporty look

4) Budget could spend upto 60ks

5) electric start

So far I have seen Dream yuga, Twister , Tvs star sport.I am very much inclined towards Hayate

No 125s on the shortlist? Any particular reason? If weight is the consideration, you could still include Honda Shine / Discover 125 DTSi as these are also reasonably light bikes at 120kg or a bit less. The Discover will easily fit in the budget though Shine may require stretching (depending upon your location)

Originally posted by itsmevini123 View Post

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Originally posted by MHG View Post

Hayate is the way to go for you I guess. Its extremely light, the gearbox is butter smooth and size is small as well.

I have discovered a chink in the Hayate's seemingly flawless Armor!! Actually 2.

1:

The Hayate disappointingly deploys a tubular swingarm at the back, this being a dated specification in this day and age, when almost every Indian motorcycle has long since switched to the superior rigidity of a box section swingarm. Its light handling is a boon in the congested traffic conditions, but stability is iffy when cornering, the bike easily shifting around disconcertingly on road undulations, that is surely due to the antiquated swingarm.

2:

Fuel economy could be better, this commuter bike giving us 51.9kpl in city riding conditions, and 53.3kpl during our highway economy tests.

Source: Suzuki Hayate review, test ride | Review | Autocar India

Given the pricing, at ~10k less than Dream Yuga, #1 can be excused. But #2 ?

**Sushrut** · 08-31-2012, 09:22 PM

I would also suggest you to take a look at the Honda Shine.IT offers a lot of torque at low revs, making for an interesting ride in the city..

About the side storage boxes, I am a bit apprehensive about them as they cause instability at speeds.They also affect the center of gravity of the motorcycle.Plus they form sticking out appendages so, negotiating tight traffic might be cumbersome..

**somen1984** · 08-31-2012, 09:33 PM

Originally posted by kds1980 View Post

I want to purchase a lightweight bike
here are my requirements
1) The most important factor is weight, Due to some health reasons I am not comfortable with heavy bikes.

I think why not hero's 100cc and 125cc or Bajaj's platina or Discover??

Originally posted by kds1980 View Post

2) Side storage box

I din't see any side storage box in any bike!!!

But are you talking of fitting one aftermarket ??

Originally posted by kds1980 View Post

3) Sporty look

hmm....

I doubt there are any sporty looks bike in 60k.

Originally posted by kds1980 View Post

4) Budget could spend upto 60ks
5) electric start

mostly all comes with a self start!! Do consider 125cc too. I would suggest for 100cc please don't go for Honda, as there are priced higher as compare to other bikes. Go with Hero or Bajaj.

I guess Yamaha SS and TVS Slingshot have some what sporty looks!! Check that!!

**Rashid** · 08-31-2012, 09:44 PM

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

......... Tvs slingshot ..........

Made my day

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It's not just weight that matters, one has to consider how the weight is distributed for ex:-Slingshot is about 129kg but will feel lighter than Hero passion pro which's actual weight is less than SS.Also even the lightest of the bike will feel heavy like a bullet when it is tilted for an average person.

**satchit** · 08-31-2012, 10:07 PM

Honda unicorn can be a good choice. Take a test ride of both the hayate n' unicorn , also check out the new discover with mono suspension.

**kds1980** · 08-31-2012, 10:09 PM

Originally posted by Sushrut View Post

I would also suggest you to take a look at the Honda Shine.IT offers a lot of torque at low revs, making for an interesting ride in the city..

About the side storage boxes, I am a bit apprehensive about them as they cause instability at speeds.They also affect the center of gravity of the motorcycle.Plus they form sticking out appendages so, negotiating tight traffic might be cumbersome..

I am not going to drive bike at speed.In our home brother already have SZ-R
Side storage box is necessity as I have to bring lot of chhotta mota samaan
will take a look at CB shine

**kds1980** · 08-31-2012, 10:16 PM

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

I think why not hero's 100cc and 125cc or Bajaj's platina or Discover??

Platina is not coming in self start anymore Hero and discover look too common

I din't see any side storage box in any bike!!!

But are you talking of fitting one aftermarket ??

Yes I wanted to purchase Twister but then I stepped on this forum found some posts that Side storage box cannot be fitted .I even called the dealer and his reply too was that the box may not fit in twister

hmm....

I doubt there are any sporty looks bike in 60k.

Slightly better look than normal bikes will also work

mostly all comes with a self start!! Do consider 125cc too. I would suggest for 100cc please don't go for Honda, as there are priced higher as compare to other bikes. Go with Hero or Bajaj.

I guess Yamaha SS and TVS Slingshot have some what sporty looks!! Check that!!

Already Have Yamaha Szr in home and not at satisfied with mileage .My brother use to drive 90 km day on average of 30-35 kmpl.

**abhi7013** · 08-31-2012, 10:20 PM

Have you ever looked at hero bike series? The ignitor? Not as heavy as stunner, but is light and has sporty looks and i guess you can attach a side box as you can for almost all hero products..

**kds1980** · 08-31-2012, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by abhi7013 View Post

Have you ever looked at hero bike series? The ignitor? Not as heavy as stunner, but is light and has sporty looks and i guess you can attach a side box as you can for almost all hero products..

Hmm I f I am not wrong both stunner and ignitor are 129 kg kerb weight

**kds1980** · 08-31-2012, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by Rashid View Post

Made my day

.

It's not just weight that matters, one has to consider how the weight is distributed for ex:-Slingshot is about 129kg but will feel lighter than Hero passion pro which's actual weight is less than SS.Also even the lightest of the bike will feel heavy like a bullet when it is tilted for an average person.

Thanks Your post will help me a lot

**abhi7013** · 08-31-2012, 10:31 PM

Originally posted by kds1980 View Post

Hmm I f I am not wrong both stunner and ignitor are 129 kg kerb weight

Nope. From my sources it says its from 116kgs to 126kg. The difference is between kick and that of self.. Google it and search for the rite sources

**Rashid** · 08-31-2012, 10:35 PM

Additionally bikes with less saddle heights will feel more lighter and easier to handle(I think so, ride one to find out).BTW what exactly is your health problem??

@antz.bin:SVC at my place claims upto 80kmpl for Hayate,
maybe 50-52 is mileage before engine is properly broken in.

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