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So I'm looking to buy my first bike. I'm upgrading from a 110 cc scooter with 40000 kilometers of road riding experience (Going from point a to point b). The motorcycle will hopefully be one to enable me to experience the full joy of motorcycle riding. Depending on how I value the motorcycle riding experience, (and also if my career growth permits the budget) I'm looking to upgrade to a 650 or 1litre bike within 5 to 10 years from now
Currently looking at a 70/30 to 50/50 split between city and highway riding, flexible depending on the number of highway trips I make a month. As of now, not looking at the track and my city doesn't have a dedicated track, but it's not something I have fully ruled out and may look at it in the future.
The bikes I've shortlisted ( budget 2 to 3lakhs) but still undecided which one to go for.
Dominar 400: this is my first choice cause of the versatility and value for money it offers. Checks all the boxes on paper. I am apprehensive about reliability issues but the closest bikes that match the performance cost around 70k more and I think the additional 70k along with warranties should cover major reliability issues through periodic maintenance and also fuel my rides and accessories. Also I like its look the most
Duke 390: Probably the most versatile bike on this list, but it's also on the upper end of my budget. It is probably as value for money as the dominar for what it offers. I'm a bit apprehensive about the city heating issues, the uncontrollable power delivery, high speed stability and pillion comfort. Since it's about 70k more upfront, I wouldn't want to get it unless it's a vastly superior experience.
Gixxer naked/sf 250. My wallet is very happy. I probably would have gone for this if it looked more angry and intimidating. I feel it looks very simple and it's a big let down for me. The Sf Solved the looks department to an extent but in general I prefer the looks of naked bikes. Also I'm not sure if it will feel underpowered a year or two down the line.
Apache RR 310: I'm not so inclined towards faired bikes cause I feel they look a bit overkill on the roads. I'm also not sure if I'll like the more aggressive ride position for long distance runs, for me or the pillion
Ninja 300 (sadly no z300 yet): will be stretching my budget both upfront and maintenance to a point where I don't want it to go, so I'm considering it only if it will be far superior than the others as an overall experience
G310 r: I am put off by the maintenance costs. Also my city currently doesn't have a bmw service centre or showroom. And it doesn't seem to offer anything more when compared to the duke 390 other than the bmw badging.
Currently looking at a 70/30 to 50/50 split between city and highway riding, flexible depending on the number of highway trips I make a month. As of now, not looking at the track and my city doesn't have a dedicated track, but it's not something I have fully ruled out and may look at it in the future.
The bikes I've shortlisted ( budget 2 to 3lakhs) but still undecided which one to go for.
Dominar 400: this is my first choice cause of the versatility and value for money it offers. Checks all the boxes on paper. I am apprehensive about reliability issues but the closest bikes that match the performance cost around 70k more and I think the additional 70k along with warranties should cover major reliability issues through periodic maintenance and also fuel my rides and accessories. Also I like its look the most
Duke 390: Probably the most versatile bike on this list, but it's also on the upper end of my budget. It is probably as value for money as the dominar for what it offers. I'm a bit apprehensive about the city heating issues, the uncontrollable power delivery, high speed stability and pillion comfort. Since it's about 70k more upfront, I wouldn't want to get it unless it's a vastly superior experience.
Gixxer naked/sf 250. My wallet is very happy. I probably would have gone for this if it looked more angry and intimidating. I feel it looks very simple and it's a big let down for me. The Sf Solved the looks department to an extent but in general I prefer the looks of naked bikes. Also I'm not sure if it will feel underpowered a year or two down the line.
Apache RR 310: I'm not so inclined towards faired bikes cause I feel they look a bit overkill on the roads. I'm also not sure if I'll like the more aggressive ride position for long distance runs, for me or the pillion
Ninja 300 (sadly no z300 yet): will be stretching my budget both upfront and maintenance to a point where I don't want it to go, so I'm considering it only if it will be far superior than the others as an overall experience
G310 r: I am put off by the maintenance costs. Also my city currently doesn't have a bmw service centre or showroom. And it doesn't seem to offer anything more when compared to the duke 390 other than the bmw badging.
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