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  • #1

    need your advice... :)

    hi Frens,

    i am looking for buying a bike. well... thats not all...


    i owned P180 UGIII for 5 years.
    then i rode P220 DTSI for 1 year.

    and then got myself a R15 v2... and parted with it in just 2 months of ownership... reason.. i missed the torque of p220 and my wrists used to ache a lot. I never had any back pain, was comfortable with seating, but as all my weight was getting transferred to my arms and wrists, so wrists used to pain a lot, so I sold it.

    now I am again looking for a bike.

    while buying R15v2 i had DUKE in mind...
    don't know why i didn't go for DUKE...

    now ... before making the purchase decision I wish to take your advice.

    I am going to make this purchase this Diwali itself...
    so I don't have many models to consider.

    No budget constraint.
    Though I can only afford a second hand Ninja... not a new one... :P

    My purpose:
    daily riding to office to and fro (40+40)kms. approx.
    Weekend trips to nearby malls or occasional Rides or touring

    ~
    Please advice

    My Leh Trip:
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/29402-up-above-world-so-high.html


    Because I love U...
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/26120-because-i-love-u-part-4-dodo-holy-cow-page-18-a.html


    Two troubled Lads:
    http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...h-nirvana.html

    https://www.facebook.com/ankitmishra1
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  • #2
    Thread Approved
    Advice is a form of nostalgia.
    Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

    Antz Travelz!! | South India Exploration Ride | Leh Triplog (Work in progress)

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    • #3
      If you don't have any fairing fetish, and don't need pillion comfort then go with Duke or p200ns.

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      • #4
        Why did you sell P220 when you were happy with it ? Have you shortlisted any bikes ?

        OT: I wonder how many killers are there on this forum. Stylishkiller, kilometerkiller... Ggrrrr... I'm going to kill all of them and be a supperkiller...
        Last edited by Rahul.Gvli; 10-31-2012, 02:50 PM.
        Originality is the art of hiding your sources...

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        • #5
          Duke boy...

          No reasons, just feeling that a biker radiates of owning this machine, chuck everything out the window, if you have the money the Duke or else 200NS. Dont look into the technicalities and confuse yourself more.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by ankit mishra View Post
            hi Frens,

            i am looking for buying a bike. well... thats not all...


            i owned P180 UGIII for 5 years.
            then i rode P220 DTSI for 1 year.

            and then got myself a R15 v2... and parted with it in just 2 months of ownership... reason.. i missed the torque of p220 and my wrists used to ache a lot. I never had any back pain, was comfortable with seating, but as all my weight was getting transferred to my arms and wrists, so wrists used to pain a lot, so I sold it.

            now I am again looking for a bike.

            while buying R15v2 i had DUKE in mind...
            don't know why i didn't go for DUKE...

            now ... before making the purchase decision I wish to take your advice.

            I am going to make this purchase this Diwali itself...
            so I don't have many models to consider.

            No budget constraint.
            Though I can only afford a second hand Ninja... not a new one... :P

            My purpose:
            daily riding to office to and fro (40+40)kms. approx.
            Weekend trips to nearby malls or occasional Rides or touring

            ~
            Please advice
            80kms , It's better you go with TBTS350 new model this would be best. I don't think that Torque was the only issue in R15 Vs P220 ?? Even riding position played a crusial part here to sell it.

            TBTS would be great in terms of comfort, Duke is not comfortable for daily 80kms ride, due it's back placed foot peg and hard seat.
            NS200 owner says that NS200 has good seat! But personally riding 40kms daily is something person would need comfort more than power or speed, personal opion though!

            Else CBR 250 with relaxed riding position and more better torque and speed over P220.

            If budget constraints then CBR 150R.

            My suggestion is TBTS new model!!


            Originally posted by Rahul.Gvli View Post
            OT: I wonder how many killers are there on this forum. Stylishkiller, kilometerkiller... Ggrrrr... I'm going to kill all of them and be a supperkiller...
            ...ROFL...lol...

            Good one!! You are really hilarious!!
            Last edited by Guest; 10-31-2012, 02:21 PM.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
              Thread Approved
              thanks antz, i thought no one is going to approve such a boring thread.

              Originally posted by StylishKiller View Post
              If you don't have any fairing fetish, and don't need pillion comfort then go with Duke or p200ns.
              I dont have any fairing fetish, but i enjoyed the attention i got on R15 v 2,
              pillion comfort wasn't that big a criteria, but my frens always complained while climbing r15v2, once I had to park my bike close to the ramp to make a fren-girl climb on the bike.
              Duke is what my heart says yes. Though my girl-fren and all others around don't like the styling much as compared to R15. hehehe.


              Originally posted by Rahul.Gvli View Post
              Why did you sell P220 when you were happy with it ? Have you shortlisted any bikes ?

              OT: I wonder how many killers are there on this forum. Stylishkiller, kilometerkiller... Ggrrrr... I'm going to kill all of them and be a supperkiller...
              try troll spray.. haha

              TBTS is a very good choice,
              I feel i should by one bike for commuting purpose and one bike for sports riding. ninja 250 or 300. I am loving the design of it. Lets see when it is launched. Though Ninja 250 has 2 months waiting and is costing 3.2Lakhs here in Mumbai.


              Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
              80kms , It's better you go with TBTS350 new model this would be best. I don't think that Torque was the only issue in R15 Vs P220 ?? Even riding position played a crusial part here to sell it.


              Yes, riding position though a very cool looking but was a rider-killer... ! so many killers... i wonder what should i kill.


              TBTS would be great in terms of comfort, Duke is not comfortable for daily 80kms ride, due it's back placed foot peg and hard seat.
              NS200 owner says that NS200 has good seat! But personally riding 40kms daily is something person would need comfort more than power or speed, personal opion though!

              yaah, i tried new TBTS recently i tried both 350 and 500. They are very nice and They have 6 months waiting here in Mumbai...
              until then i will grow old of not riding a bike and i might forget how to ride a bike even... hehe..


              Else CBR 250 with relaxed riding position and more better torque and speed over P220.


              CBR 250 is good with Honda quality, but its not a traffic machine, as Mumbai is so loaded with heavy traffic, everytime I have to do zig-zag cutting in the traffic.
              This was another big reason why I am considering Duke200.


              If budget constraints then CBR 150R.

              err... if I have bought r15 rejecting CBR150R.. then I won't think i would be able to convince myself to buy CBR150 over a r15.
              My personal opinion I still think CBR150 to be a less potent bike than r15. R15 is a lot better.


              My suggestion is TBTS new model!!
              Matt Black?


              ...ROFL...lol...

              Good one!! You are really hilarious!!
              Duke boy...

              NO reasons, just chuck everything!

              "technicalities confuse more"
              "feeling that a biker radiates of owning this machine."

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              Originally posted by Eshan-P180 View Post
              Duke boy...

              No reasons, just feeling that a biker radiates of owning this machine, chuck everything out the window, if you have the money the Duke or else 200NS. Dont look into the technicalities and confuse yourself more.
              Last edited by ankit mishra; 10-31-2012, 06:48 PM.

              My Leh Trip:
              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/29402-up-above-world-so-high.html


              Because I love U...
              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/26120-because-i-love-u-part-4-dodo-holy-cow-page-18-a.html


              Two troubled Lads:
              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...h-nirvana.html

              https://www.facebook.com/ankitmishra1

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              • #8
                Originally posted by ankit mishra View Post
                Duke is what my heart says yes. Though my girl-fren and all others around don't like the styling much as compared to R15. hehehe.
                Duke is good for city any time!!

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                • #9
                  Go for 200ns...you will save money & it offers good pillion comfort too
                  Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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                  • #10
                    Go for the duke, you won't regret it. Its best for city traffic. I too have a similar dilemma, heart says duke, mind says cbr250r. But its more likely that I'll be going with my heart .
                    2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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                    • #11
                      Frens,
                      Got my Bike today... Dook 200 BLACK

                      Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
                      Go for the duke, you won't regret it. Its best for city traffic. I too have a similar dilemma, heart says duke, mind says cbr250r. But its more likely that I'll be going with my heart .
                      yaah, no regrets after the initial first ride.

                      Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                      Go for 200ns...you will save money & it offers good pillion comfort too
                      200ns is a tall bike, i am not that taller Satyam...

                      Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                      Duke is good for city any time!!
                      Duke is good everywhere anytime, i feel so, ooh i am evolving out to be a fan.
                      lets see, but i love Yamahas equally.


                      Ownership Review and cool pics coming soon...
                      on this thread only...

                      I will write all my purchase experience, which was pathetic due to reckless staff of KTM(Bajaj), but then the bike was so good that it just lifted my mood.

                      [Mods please don't close the thread, I am going to post my purchase experience on Sunday(holiday) with lots of pics..]
                      Last edited by ankit mishra; 11-01-2012, 08:11 PM.

                      My Leh Trip:
                      http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/29402-up-above-world-so-high.html


                      Because I love U...
                      http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/26120-because-i-love-u-part-4-dodo-holy-cow-page-18-a.html


                      Two troubled Lads:
                      http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...h-nirvana.html

                      https://www.facebook.com/ankitmishra1

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                      • #12
                        Congrats Dude is awesome for city any day!!

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                        • #13
                          Gratz on your new bike. Post the pictures soon
                          Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                          Congrats Dude is awesome for city any day!!
                          Its Duke
                          2013 R15(Sold) | 2014 Duke 390 (Sold) | 2022 Adv 390 | 2022 Ninja 300

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
                            Gratz on your new bike. Post the pictures soon

                            Its Duke
                            he he i missed a t "it's awesome" * lol...

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                              Congrats Dude is awesome for city any day!!
                              yaah, with your logo it seems you too are a R15 fan.
                              Now I have experience of riding both the best bikes in India... R15 and Duke...

                              Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
                              Gratz on your new bike. Post the pictures soon

                              Its Duke
                              Duke...

                              and pictures...
                              this was the one i took while delivery...

                              on sunday I will click some real good pics and share with you..
                              This is just to show the new black colour on offer..
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                              My Leh Trip:
                              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/29402-up-above-world-so-high.html


                              Because I love U...
                              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/26120-because-i-love-u-part-4-dodo-holy-cow-page-18-a.html


                              Two troubled Lads:
                              http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/2...h-nirvana.html

                              https://www.facebook.com/ankitmishra1

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