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Thread approvedHappiness is finding you have another Gear left....
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if u want cornering then te r15 takes the cake, but if u want comfort and an amazing ride quality then its the cbr that you should go for.
decide what your priorities exactly are; it will make it very easy for you to choose between the two.Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Go for the cornering king R15, you will most likely end up keeping it even after you buy a bigger bike-it has all the traits of a SBK&in precisely 1.5-2yrs. you will feel you are ready for a bigger bike!
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Looking for a new bike
Hi guys I am Saurabh.I have been following this thread for some time now, but this is my first post here.
Currently i ride a HH Hunk.In the past 5 years i have learnt a lot in riding and so has my expectations changed.Earlier i really enjoyed 3K-5K rpm city ride and highway ride on my bike.But now i tend to shift only after 7K and somehow i am now feeling that Hunk is not the right bike for this kind of riding and neither does it provide the feedback or handling that i am expecting now.Above all quality is my top priority.
Now my hunt for a new bike has narrowed down to R15 version 2.0 and CBR 250(non ABS).I know this isn't the thread for R15 but what i realised in last few days is we have many CBR owners here who have owned R15.I rode a colleagues CBR today but i am not able to get a test ride of R15 yet.
Guys it would be a great help if you guys could give the pros and cons of both, or may be a comparo.Please ask if any other info is needed.
Thanks in advanceLast edited by saurabh041086; 10-29-2011, 02:25 AM.Comment
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My vote goes to R15, just because I haven't heard anything negative on R15, but on the other hand even engine seizures are reported on CBR250, which hasn't even completed 5k kms. If you can wait Duke 200 & new pulsar series are in offing in a couple of months, you can check them out as well.Let's bring down the monster of corruption to it's knees.. please visit http://ipaidabribe.com/Comment
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Looks like you haven't read here in xBhp about an engine seizure around 4K on a R15.Originally posted by vrugonnab View Post
@xxbomb +1; what is that "recurring" gear box issues
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what's the guarantee that the pulsars and ktm wont seize? just because u love Bajaj doesn't mean the cbr is bad. afaik there has been only one cbr seizure and Honda handled it in the best possible way by providing a brand new replacement engine.Originally posted by vrugonnab View Post
the way u mention seizure issue, it will make the prospective buyer feel as if there are plenty of cbr seizures.
@buyer:- please go thru the cbr ownership thread for more cbr detailsComment
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CBR250R is an all rounder compared to R15 V2; has good power, good handler in city and highways, comfortable tourer, good looks (though subjective), comfortable pillion seat. R15 V2.0 is more style than substance compared to CBR250R (keeping aside the handling part).
And, please take a thorough test ride (borrow from known owners) and see the differences.HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
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Yes, I love Bajaj. Still, I was only suggesting him to wait it out if he can coz he can properly evaluate the options. What's the harm in waiting it out for two months, if that allows him to weigh his options.Originally posted by bprags View Post
Don't want to start any brand wars here by taking a dig at so-called Honda's reliability.. but the fact remains that CBR engine seizure was reported on this forum, that too on a bike that hasn't even completed 5k kms. So "my vote goes to R15, coz I haven't heard anything negative on it".Let's bring down the monster of corruption to it's knees.. please visit http://ipaidabribe.com/Comment
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The fit, finish and quaity of parts on the R15 V2.0 is of higher order than the CBR250R. I also like the styling of the R15 V2.0 better. If only it's engine could have been 200-250 cc, it would have been a no brainer.
Nevertheless the R15 V2.0 is still a gem.
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1. 'engine seizure around 4K on a R15.'Originally posted by aargee View PostLooks like you haven't read here in xBhp about an engine seizure around 4K on a R15.
@xxbomb +1; what is that "recurring" gear box issues
Even I never knew this.... Could you please give the link to this post/thread.
2.Hard gear shifting, I guess.
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Originally posted by amitmalve View Post1. 'engine seizure around 4K on a R15.' Even I never knew this.... Could you please give the link to this post/thread.
2.Hard gear shifting, I guess.
xbhp member and cbr250r owner called argee had this issue of engine siezure. the cbr250r also suffers from poor fit and finish and plastic quality. read about it on the cbr250r ownership thread
there have been many reports of rusting in just a couple of days of ownership. even the cbr250r long termer on the autocar magazine has started to rust.
its very sad that honda advertises itself as I ENJOY THE QUALITY
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