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**bbsrailfan** · 05-04-2013, 11:17 AM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

Anyways, So what TS thinks ? Which bike and when ??

Originally posted by valkyrieX7 View Post

Also, I want a tourer.
No hard feelings for Duke. It's a nice machine. Probably the best for the guys looking for a Streetfighter....
But CBR250R is more powerful, more comfortable and safer (C-ABS).... with nice touring capabilities and pillion friendly...

From the above quote, I guess the TS is pretty interested in the CBR - he wants a great tourer and the CBR is just that!

What say valkyrieX7 ? When do we get to see your new ride?
OT: Are you from Bangalore?

**viks** · 05-05-2013, 06:58 AM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Im sure CBR with C-ABS will be great for long rolling stoppies. Im gonna lay my hands on her this december if the CBR 500 doesnt get launched.

**Ezilkannan** · 05-05-2013, 11:42 AM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

@TS Have you made your decision? Going with the CBR?

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

Don't know I am not convinced with this video. I have seen Duke leading in initial few meters. Later CBR overtaking it.

No bro, watch the vid closely, the CBR is ahead of the duke from the very start. I found it strange too, because Duke being a lighter machine and better PWR I thought it would accelerate faster than the CBR, but CBR accelerated quite quickly.

**valkyrieX7** · 05-25-2013, 07:50 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

From the above quote, I guess the TS is pretty interested in the CBR - he wants a great tourer and the CBR is just that!

What say valkyrieX7 ? When do we get to see your new ride?
OT: Are you from Bangalore?

Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post

@TS Have you made your decision? Going with the CBR?

No bro, watch the vid closely, the CBR is ahead of the duke from the very start. I found it strange too, because Duke being a lighter machine and better PWR I thought it would accelerate faster than the CBR, but CBR accelerated quite quickly.

I am extremely sorry for being off the forum. Actually dint receive any email updates about it.

Anyways, I am inclined towards CBR250R C-ABS cuz of its touring capabilities but the 50,000 cost difference is making me think.

I am busy arranging someone to buy my Thunderbird at a reasonable price. Once I get a good price. I will buy it.

Also, dun get surprised if I bring home the Hooligan Duke 200. Cuz a part of my brain and most of my heart, loves it...

I will post the snapshots and maybe a short review here.
And I promise the first online photo of my ride will be here ((even before facebook)

And [MENTION=49917]bbsrailfan[/MENTION], I am from Chandigarh bro....

Thank you for your valuable inputs.

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**bbsrailfan** · 05-27-2013, 02:30 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by valkyrieX7 View Post

I am extremely sorry for being off the forum. Actually dint receive any email updates about it.

Anyways, I am inclined towards CBR250R C-ABS cuz of its touring capabilities but the 50,000 cost difference is making me think.

Had a crash @80-90kph yesterday and I'm impressed with the build quality of CBR... check my update on the CBR thread

**valkyrieX7** · 05-27-2013, 03:09 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

Had a crash @80-90kph yesterday and I'm impressed with the build quality of CBR... check my update on the CBR thread

Sorry to hear that bro.
Hope that you are fine.

I will check the forum you linked me..

Get well soon bro!!

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**DeVille** · 05-28-2013, 11:55 AM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post

Had a crash @80-90kph yesterday and I'm impressed with the build quality of CBR... check my update on the CBR thread

You've hyperlinked it to the wrong thread

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**Ezilkannan** · 05-28-2013, 01:08 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

[MENTION=61644]valkyrieX7[/MENTION] yet to decide? Hmm, there is no need to hurry, take your time (caz it took more than 9 months for myself to choose a bike, and I'm still waiting

) and good to see that you're more inclined to the CBR.

Originally posted by DeVille View Post

You've hyperlinked it to the wrong thread
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I don't think he linked to the wrong thread.

**valkyrieX7** · 05-28-2013, 01:24 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post

@valkyrieX7 yet to decide? Hmm, there is no need to hurry, take your time (caz it took more than 9 months for myself to choose a bike, and I'm still waiting

) and good to see that you're more inclined to the CBR.

I don't think he linked to the wrong thread.

Yup, m not rushing...not this time....i want more brain in the decision this time..

Last decision to buy TBTS was total heart decision when my brain was telling me WTF.
Now I see.
But mostly the decision is made in the favor of CBR250R C-ABS.....now remains the financial workarounds....
Selling TBTS, convincing parents about the new girl, procuring money from them.... I dun earn that much... I am a starting researcher in biology, more like a student...

btw, ua waiting for Jan 2014? Ninja 400R?

and the hyperlink is right.... so sad that @bbsrailfan had a crash...but happy to see that he is doing alright..!!! Hope him and his girl get well soon!!!

**Ezilkannan** · 05-28-2013, 02:57 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by valkyrieX7 View Post

Yup, m not rushing...not this time....i want more brain in the decision this time..

Last decision to buy TBTS was total heart decision when my brain was telling me WTF.
Now I see.
But mostly the decision is made in the favor of CBR250R C-ABS.....now remains the financial workarounds....
Selling TBTS, convincing parents about the new girl, procuring money from them.... I dun earn that much... I am a starting researcher in biology, more like a student...

btw, ua waiting for Jan 2014? Ninja 400R?

and the hyperlink is right.... so sad that @bbsrailfan had a crash...but happy to see that he is doing alright..!!! Hope him and his girl get well soon!!!

I'm a student myself and I earn nothing

. I don't think 400 will be here by Jan 2014 if at all they are launching it in India. Its the 300 that I'm waiting for, but I'm forced to wait by my parents who heard from an astrologer that I'll be having a bad time if I buy a new bike before 2014

So I wait, counting the days, but hey look at the bright side, there is a slim chance that the Special Edition may come out by 2014, but I'll be getting a Ninja (SE or no SE) by Jan 2014 (Hopefully just in time for my birthday

).
I went through [MENTION=49917]bbsrailfan[/MENTION]'s post, he said that the bike didn't get much damaged except for the bruised fairing and some damage to the brakes. Infact he said that he rode it to his office the next day. So I think the build quality of CBR is quite good. Actually I myself had an idea of picking the CBR. You can check my thread for more info on that.

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**valkyrieX7** · 05-28-2013, 03:56 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post

I'm a student myself and I earn nothing

. I don't think 400 will be here by Jan 2014 if at all they are launching it in India. Its the 300 that I'm waiting for, but I'm forced to wait by my parents who heard from an astrologer that I'll be having a bad time if I buy a new bike before 2014

So I wait, counting the days, but hey look at the bright side, there is a slim chance that the Special Edition may come out by 2014, but I'll be getting a Ninja (SE or no SE) by Jan 2014 (Hopefully just in time for my birthday

).
I went through @bbsrailfan's post, he said that the bike didn't get much damaged except for the bruised fairing and some damage to the brakes. Infact he said that he rode it to his office the next day. So I think the build quality of CBR is quite good. Actually I myself had an idea of picking the CBR. You can check my thread for more info on that.
http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/what-bik...cbr-250-r.html

Yeah. The quality looks good. I have a 5 years old Honda Unicorn which never had a single issue, just regular services. I had a few small accidents too.
Its still rockin'... had recently changed the its face and fender, thanks to a small accident

!

So, I can easily vouch for the Honda Quality.

You can never go wrong with a Ninja... but my financial condition doesn't allow me to get her..

Anyways I am happy with the CBR250R decision.... if I can finally finance it..

**DeVille** · 05-28-2013, 05:56 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post

@valkyrieX7 yet to decide? Hmm, there is no need to hurry, take your time (caz it took more than 9 months for myself to choose a bike, and I'm still waiting

) and good to see that you're more inclined to the CBR.I don't think he linked to the wrong thread.

It's showing fine on the desktop when checked now......it lead to an SBK ownership thread from 2004 about a VMax when I viewed it from the mobile app!

**valkyrieX7** · 06-03-2013, 01:24 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Ya tge phone app goofs up sometimes...but is surely a great app.!

Thanks to all those who contributed... for all the information... now I will buy my Ceeber (maybe Duke, 20% chances) and post a new thread about that...

B)
[MENTION=23793]mod[/MENTION] Thread can be closed now.

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**DeVille** · 06-06-2013, 06:47 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Yup, agree. The app has made me "n times" more active.
Good luck for your purchase!

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**valkyrieX7** · 06-06-2013, 07:57 PM

Re: Not happy with ThunderBird, Please Suggest: CBR250R or KTM Duke 390 or other

Originally posted by DeVille View Post

Yup, agree. The app has made me "n times" more active.
Good luck for your purchase!

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Me too...

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