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    Thunderbird/Classic 500 (or) Duke (or) CBR250R

    Hi,

    I am posting this on behalf of my friend (he is the process of registering himself here!). He is switching from his old Pulsar 200 DTSi to a new bike and the debate over which one is on and on for months, choosing one seems almost impossible; need help badly from my fellow brothers!

    He is 6'3" and quite well built, travels 50% Highway max and rest city. Being a previous Pulsar owner, he wants power (more power and performance than his previous bike!) thus the shortlisted bikes.

    • Thunderbird/Classic 500
    • Duke
    • CBR250R


    All the three bikes are within the budget. FE is almost similar figures for three bikes, so that will keep him happy!

    I know three of them are three different kinds of bikes, it is like asking me to choose idli or paneer butter masala (I love both!)... But would love to know your view!

    He is not much of a tourer, travels by highways (only 50 % - 60 % of his journey), not a daily commuter to office. Loves a wonderful handler, swears by his FZ... and that guy who loves to zip zap through travel, but also looks at CBR250R`s zip through him while travelling through the highway sadly!

    Please help!
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    • #3
      Similar discussion is here too : http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/what-bik...00-cbr250.html

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      • #4
        occasional rider with city and highway with a greed for power and speed, heart for CBR then clearly:


        CBR250 ABS!!!!!

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        • #5
          Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
          occasional rider with city and highway with a greed for power and speed, heart for CBR then clearly:


          CBR250 ABS!!!!!

          Can CBR250R provide FZ like handling in CIty Traffic??

          @jabirahmed: This is even more confusion... with Duke in it!
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          • #6
            Originally posted by govind.one View Post
            Can CBR250R provide FZ like handling in CIty Traffic??

            @jabirahmed: This is even more confusion... with Duke in it!

            Nope not at all, FZ and Duke are something different bikes specially made for city/Street.

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            • #7
              for that kind of riding..D200 suits the best..but if he wants more top end then only go for CBR250R..
              & tell your friend to stop considering bulls for that kind of riding
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              • #8
                Originally posted by govind.one View Post
                Can CBR250R provide FZ like handling in CIty Traffic??

                @jabirahmed: This is even more confusion... with Duke in it!
                No, it will be hard to handle a CBR in traffic filled city roads. You've mentioned he'll be going on the highways most of the time (50%~60%), but not the distance. If he's going for long distances on the highway, he should pick CBR 250 ABS. If its only gonna be short tours on the highways, Duke will do just fine.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by govind.one View Post
                  Can CBR250R provide FZ like handling in CIty Traffic??

                  @jabirahmed: This is even more confusion... with Duke in it!

                  I rode a few CBR's that were 6 months old and i could feel everything loose and shaky.. so decided on a duke.. try taking a friends bike out for a ride instead of the demo bike..

                  Duke is awesome feels rugged, powerful and RAW.

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                  • #10
                    yeah for those kinda trips id go for the duke..handels brilliantly in traffic..pick up is awesome, milage is decent its light and man oh man does it pack a punch.. i never really was a fan of the cbr but i love enfields ..but then again..for his needs the duke seems like the best answer..

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                    • #11
                      any idea whats the warranty on Dukes engine?

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                      • #12
                        i am honestly not sure but il find out..the overall warrenty is for 30,000 kms or 2 to 3 years i think

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Giles View Post
                          i am honestly not sure but il find out..the overall warrenty is for 30,000 kms or 2 to 3 years i think
                          its 30,000 or 2 yrs which ever is earlier , just got the duke today its an awesome machine to ride... power ful, stable , strong and feels confident..
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by jabirahmed View Post
                            its 30,000 or 2 yrs which ever is earlier , just got the duke today its an awesome machine to ride... power ful, stable , strong and feels confident..
                            congrats dude!!

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