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Dear All,
Hi.... I am Kunal.
I have joined recently at xbhp.com. I am planning to purchase a new bike. can you please help me with the available options in the market!!! Parameters are mentioned below.
1. Age: 28 yrs.
2. Weight: 54 kgs.
3. Height: 5'6".
4. Location: Kolkata.
5. Engine capacity: 135cc to 160cc
6. Usage: 35 kms - 40 kms daily commuting
7. Travelling domain: Mostly city traffic. Very rare weekends on highways.
8. Mileage: 50 kmpl to 55 kmpl.
9. Budget: Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 70,000/-
10. I am looking for a sensible bike which can maneuver easily through city traffic without much changes in the gear.
11. I also would prefer a bike with a larger wheelbase as i believe it would provide a better handling.
Please help with the choice and also let me know if you need any more information. I would also like to mention that I have sent messages to a couple of Senior Members of xbhp, as i was unable to post here. Thanks to those members who helped me out with their replies. At last on my profile being approved, am posting here.
Certain observations which I found regarding a few bikes by riding and from riders are mentioned below.
Hero Moto Corp:
1) CBZ Extreme as far as i got to know from users, it gives a mileage of 40 kmpl to 45 kmpl. (approx)
2) Hunk I suppose would be on the same platform in terms of mileage.
3) Ignitor I like the design and the looks, but is it that will its engine be as smooth as the once very famous Hero Honda Ambition AMI? Because I rode the Ambition and found the engine to be very smooth. Will Ignitor be similar to that?
4) Impulse, I prefer not to go with it in terms of the mono shocker. Is it a myth or true that Rear Mono Shocker bikes are not Indian
road friendly? Please help!
5) Passion Pro: I have also tried the passion pro. In the city its agreeable, but when on the highway I often felt a requirement of an additional gear. Though, its a commuter bike and its lives up to its religion ethically!!
Honda:
1) CB Trigger: I am looking forward to some user reviews as to how it is on road. Although the mono shocker is an issue here too.
2) Stunner CBF: I am not sure how a bike without a kick lever would cope up in the Indian Environmental Conditions.
Yamaha:
1) SZR: Keeping the FE (50 kmpl to 55kmpl) in mind I guess in 150cc segment I am left with SZR only!!
Bajaj:
1) Pulsar: I am not keen on going for the pulsar series except 135 LS. I have driven Pulsar 135 LS and found the engine to be very refined and smooth. Will it be a good buy in terms of VFM, FE and durability?
TVS:
1) Apache is the only option I want to try if its TVS.
Am looking for a bike with the above mentioned FE and yes a bit sporty but a refined, sensible and matured ride!!
I might sound very choosy and with a hell lot of queries. But as its my first bike, I hope you can understand.
Please help!
Hi.... I am Kunal.
I have joined recently at xbhp.com. I am planning to purchase a new bike. can you please help me with the available options in the market!!! Parameters are mentioned below.
1. Age: 28 yrs.
2. Weight: 54 kgs.
3. Height: 5'6".
4. Location: Kolkata.
5. Engine capacity: 135cc to 160cc
6. Usage: 35 kms - 40 kms daily commuting
7. Travelling domain: Mostly city traffic. Very rare weekends on highways.
8. Mileage: 50 kmpl to 55 kmpl.
9. Budget: Rs. 60,000/- to Rs. 70,000/-
10. I am looking for a sensible bike which can maneuver easily through city traffic without much changes in the gear.
11. I also would prefer a bike with a larger wheelbase as i believe it would provide a better handling.
Please help with the choice and also let me know if you need any more information. I would also like to mention that I have sent messages to a couple of Senior Members of xbhp, as i was unable to post here. Thanks to those members who helped me out with their replies. At last on my profile being approved, am posting here.
Certain observations which I found regarding a few bikes by riding and from riders are mentioned below.
Hero Moto Corp:
1) CBZ Extreme as far as i got to know from users, it gives a mileage of 40 kmpl to 45 kmpl. (approx)
2) Hunk I suppose would be on the same platform in terms of mileage.
3) Ignitor I like the design and the looks, but is it that will its engine be as smooth as the once very famous Hero Honda Ambition AMI? Because I rode the Ambition and found the engine to be very smooth. Will Ignitor be similar to that?
4) Impulse, I prefer not to go with it in terms of the mono shocker. Is it a myth or true that Rear Mono Shocker bikes are not Indian
road friendly? Please help!
5) Passion Pro: I have also tried the passion pro. In the city its agreeable, but when on the highway I often felt a requirement of an additional gear. Though, its a commuter bike and its lives up to its religion ethically!!
Honda:
1) CB Trigger: I am looking forward to some user reviews as to how it is on road. Although the mono shocker is an issue here too.
2) Stunner CBF: I am not sure how a bike without a kick lever would cope up in the Indian Environmental Conditions.
Yamaha:
1) SZR: Keeping the FE (50 kmpl to 55kmpl) in mind I guess in 150cc segment I am left with SZR only!!
Bajaj:
1) Pulsar: I am not keen on going for the pulsar series except 135 LS. I have driven Pulsar 135 LS and found the engine to be very refined and smooth. Will it be a good buy in terms of VFM, FE and durability?
TVS:
1) Apache is the only option I want to try if its TVS.
Am looking for a bike with the above mentioned FE and yes a bit sporty but a refined, sensible and matured ride!!
I might sound very choosy and with a hell lot of queries. But as its my first bike, I hope you can understand.
Please help!
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