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MG · 04-15-2013, 05:51 PM

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Low saddle height and lightweight should be the main criteria when you will purchasing a new bike 6 months down the line. You are bang on with your choice of used bikes for learning

P.S: Duke 390 is not a low saddle bike infact almost none of the Bajaj/KTM bikes are

**The Monk** · 04-15-2013, 05:55 PM

I guess a Avenger with its extremely low saddle will be quite comfortable.

Though I am only guessing as I don't know anybody of that height who rides bikes. Though I had a friend in college who used to ride an enticer. And she used to be continuously pelting the bike in Bombay traffic!!!

**somen1984** · 04-15-2013, 06:06 PM

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

Very soon, I & my wife will become one of those lucky couples who ride together on separate bikes

My wife has been riding an Activa for couple of years and now she has expressed interest in a proper motorcycles. She's 5'3" and has never ridden a geared bike before. I am quite undecided on what bike to get her. After quite a bit of thinking, I have thought of getting a used bike for her to learn, as my CBR will be too heavy and too powerful for her to start learning) and thereafter, switch to a proper performance bike.

Now now I have, not one, but two bikes to choose:

A decently priced, used bike to start learning on

Criteria: Learner-friendly, lightweight and low saddle. Preferably should deliver power at higher RPM range (low torque at low RPMs)
Options:
1. Discover 100 (used)
2. Pulsar 135LS (Used)
3. Others (Please suggest)

A performance bike, 6 months down the line.

Criteria: Lightweight, low saddle, easy to handle, below 250cc.
Options:
1. Duke 200
2. Yamaha FZ/FZS/Fazer
3. Others (Please suggest)

For learning nothing is best than" Discover 100/ Hero Splendour/Honda Shine/ TVS Victor". These are some bike which are very friendly as this has low height.

For new I would suggest your wife to ride Avenger. Just because this will be low heighten and good power to ride.

Still do you really want her to ride ? It would be great if you both think on car drives together.

Don't know but I am too scared with the way Indian great people ride here. I keep seeing woman riding bikes and how they are scared like hell in Jams, or toll booth. No men stop or gives way to the lady to pass by.

It would be great with car instead of a bike.

**bbsrailfan** · 04-15-2013, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

I guess a Avenger with its extremely low saddle will be quite comfortable.

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

For learning nothing is best than" Discover 100/ Hero Splendour/Honda Shine/ TVS Victor". These are some bike which are very friendly as this has low height.

For new I would suggest your wife to ride Avenger. Just because this will be low heighten and good power to ride.

Monk and Somen...we did consider the Avenger solely for it's low height, but given the fact that it's quite heavy and difficult to maneuver, we struck it off our list. BTW...I have seen quite a significant number of ladies on Dukes and thought that might suit well as it's lighter and nimble?

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

Still do you really want her to ride ? It would be great if you both think on car drives together.
Don't know but I am too scared with the way Indian great people ride here. I keep seeing woman riding bikes and how they are scared like hell in Jams, or toll booth. No men stop or gives way to the lady to pass by.
It would be great with car instead of a bike.

I think she got the virus from me...we could have bought an Alto 800 (2.99L), but I opted for the CBR250A...guess the bug's bitten her too and she seems pretty serious about it. Nevertheless, we will be using it only for touring together and it will only make me happier to see her riding alongside me instead of dozing on the pillion while touring!

And yes, I can steal the keys too - for a change

**The Monk** · 04-15-2013, 06:24 PM

Test your love my good friend. Give your CBR keys to wifey dearest and become a praying man

EDIT: My sister rides my 220, before that she had only ever ridden an Activa. She is around 5'7" though!

**drifter** · 04-15-2013, 06:57 PM

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

...we could have bought an Alto 800 (2.99L), but I opted for the CBR250A...

That was a big move

Everybody doesn't have luxury of that i mean buying a bike instead of car

I think directly to fz should do its small and will be peppy enough for tours.
Mostly it would be easier to reach both feet on the ground on it - i think

**bbsrailfan** · 04-15-2013, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by The Monk View Post

Test your love my good friend. Give your CBR keys to wifey dearest and become a praying man

EDIT: My sister rides my 220, before that she had only ever ridden an Activa. She is around 5'7" though!

@Monk: Pleeeeeeeeze......I wouldn't dare to do that :eek; At least not until she learns to shift correctly!

I do love my wife...but I love my ceeber more

Guys, any idea if the weight of a bike mentioned in the official specifications is the kerb weight or dry weight?
And what exactly is kerb weight? is it (dry weight+ fuel) or (dry weight+accessories weight+fuel).
Just noticed that the Twister is one of the lightest bikes in India at 108 kgs

**antz.bin** · 04-15-2013, 07:51 PM

Light, compact bike with low saddle height and power high up in the rev range: RTR 160/180 Though the best bike to learn to ride a bike is the RX100.

Performance segment: No need to look anywhere beyond the Duke. This can be *optionally* skipped if you get the RTR 180 right now. Alternately you could opt for the Avenger.

**viks** · 04-15-2013, 07:59 PM

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

Very soon, I & my wife will become one of those lucky couples who ride together on separate bikes

My wife has been riding an Activa for couple of years and now she has expressed interest in a proper motorcycles. She's 5'3" and has never ridden a geared bike before. I am quite undecided on what bike to get her. After quite a bit of thinking, I have thought of getting a used bike for her to learn, as my CBR will be too heavy and too powerful for her to start learning) and thereafter, switch to a proper performance bike.

Now now I have, not one, but two bikes to choose:

A decently priced, used bike to start learning on

Criteria: Learner-friendly, lightweight and low saddle. Preferably should deliver power at higher RPM range (low torque at low RPMs)
Options:
1. Discover 100 (used)
2. Pulsar 135LS (Used)
3. Others (Please suggest)

A performance bike, 6 months down the line.

Criteria: Lightweight, low saddle, easy to handle, below 250cc.
Options:
1. Duke 200
2. Yamaha FZ/FZS/Fazer
3. Others (Please suggest)

How about a yamaha rx 100/135 for learning.

**dual disc 200** · 04-15-2013, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by viks View Post

How about a yamaha rx 100/135 for learning.

Ever popped a clutch accidentally in one of these??

**Rakesh Rok** · 04-15-2013, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by viks View Post

How about a yamaha rx 100/135 for learning.

Nope, it's a mad wild horse, not a learner bike and definitely not for ladies. . .

**viks** · 04-15-2013, 09:20 PM

Originally posted by dual disc 200 View Post

Ever popped a clutch accidentally in one of these??

Accidently, never. It was always by purpose.

**viks** · 04-15-2013, 09:22 PM

Originally posted by Rakesh Rok View Post

Nope, it's a mad wild horse, not a learner bike and definitely not for ladies. . .

Yes, its a wild wild horse, no doubt, but 6 months down the line, if she is gonna ride duke 200, then probably she should tame this wild horse first.

**metaphoric.el** · 04-16-2013, 03:29 AM

The best / lightest / easiest geared bike ever to learn on - Hero Honda Splendour !
Learnt to ride on this one when my feet hardly touched the ground (while on bike).

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