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  • #16
    Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

    Originally posted by Touseef Ahmed Mohammed View Post
    ^ amen!!
    CBR250R is welcome in the list for amit
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    Originally posted by Ezilkannan View Post
    You wont get a new N250 right now, unless you are going for used ones. Why don't you consider the CBR 250?
    Originally posted by roks2408 View Post
    My opinion goes for CBR250R. It is very much relaxed machine which is an mile muncher just like you current ZMR. I doubt how good upgrade is this machine over your current one as they both showcase 250cc engines, of course later one would be better. This makes CBR not so creditable upgrade for your ZMR, sorry, I think I am myself confused over my own opinion
    Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
    CBR250 - is pretty much a jack of all trade and master of none, kind of bike, which does almost everything pretty good, still excel in nothing. this makes it a very good all rounder. a very good general purpose bike. you can even sell your existing karizma and use the money for downpayment. you will use it for a couple of years till you are again thirsty of more power. also comes with ABS.

    Ninja300 - is costly. if you can afford one, go for it. more power than CBR, and costly to maintain too.

    Duke 390 - if you can live with naked bike and upright riding position. it is for you. power and performance at an affordable price.

    RE500: opinions can vary.
    I have kept CBR250 out of the list as I don't think it is a creditable upgrade. Why??? Because my ZMA is already having a big bore kit, CDI, Head work, Semi Flat Carb, Simota filter and FFE from Race Concepts. In my last trip to Goa, I could manage to cross 9.1k RPM in 5th gear which translates to 150+kmph. Planning to get a racing camshaft soon. So CBR250 will not be a proper upgrade. I am not going to sell my ZMA ever...not in that bad financial condition guys
    Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
    If there's no hurry and you are willing to increase your budget and you want to settle with something good for the next few years, again going by your intended use, I would anyday suggest N650 - For the price, nothing beats a tourer like this, atleast in India.
    Originally posted by lathiwala_99 View Post
    @Amit Currently going through the same dilemma as yours buddy. When duke 390 was launched I was dead sure of purchasing it as it featured all the goodies (ABS, tourqey engine, insane acceleration etc...) after my 2009 P200 DTSi but after seeing it in reality and taking opinion from better half (wifey) I am saving more money and going for ninja 650. As per my research it is one of the best sports tourer machine available in India plus its a beauty (but also disappointed on the non-availability of ABS on Ninja 650).

    Also the price in Delhi (on-road) for Ninja 650 is 5,53,000/- as per KTM/Kawasaki Showroom in CP. So, finally dead sure of buying it by mid next year.
    Originally posted by Vykier View Post
    You should definitely think of upgrading to a middleweight (600cc)... the N650 is also perfect for your needs of touring, riding fun and the occasional commute. makes even more sense since you already own something in the light weight category with the ZMA. Hang on for a bit... I think a lot of us folk out here biding our time to save up for a fat upgrade... I'll probably have my own middleweight by next year or early 2015.
    I agree. After getting all this response I think I should either wait to get 6lakh cash in hand or pay the 2 lakh as down payment and go for finance for rest of the amount and get a N650R.
    Thank you all for the inputs...
    Originally posted by Vykier View Post
    Thanks guys...
    The CBR like @princesirohi said is a very capable, reliable and loveable all rounder... I own one and would never sell it even after upgrade. But since you own a ZMA which can probably be juiced up by RACE concepts for another year of fun.
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    • #17
      Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

      I agree. After getting all this response I think I should either wait to get 6lakh cash in hand or pay the 2 lakh as down payment and go for finance for rest of the amount and get a N650R.
      Thank you all for the inputs...
      That is a wise decision mate. Go for it.!!

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      • #18
        Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

        Use your 2lakhs as down payment and go for the Ninja650 right away. Remember, you can always earn more money...but you can never buy lost time! You are close to 30y (I m 31) and things/priorities change once you cross the magical 30years mark. So, don't wait for bank balance to cross Rs5.5lakh...just go for the Ninja right now.

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        • #19
          Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

          How about RE Continental GT?
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          • #20
            Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

            Originally posted by experimentalhead View Post
            How about RE Continental GT?
            I honestly don't think it will stand a chance when it comes to touring/endurance rides. TS is interested in touring on weekends
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            • #21
              Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

              Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
              I honestly don't think it will stand a chance when it comes to touring/endurance rides. TS is interested in touring on weekends
              Also with the Bonville coming up in another couple of months... Don't think the cafe racer stands a chance ... He's strongly considering a middleweight...

              And he's willing to wait... ... That reminds me, you can also consider the Triumph Street Triple. If my prayers are answered, Triumph will be in India by end of this year.


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              Last edited by Vykier; 09-20-2013, 03:10 AM.

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              • #22
                Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

                Originally posted by Vykier View Post
                Also with the Bonville coming up in another couple of months... Don't think the cafe racer stands a chance ... He's strongly considering a middleweight...

                And he's willing to wait... ... That reminds me, you can also consider the Triumph Street Triple. If my prayers are answered, Triumph will be in India by end of this year.


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                Bro if I am not wrong the bonneville wont be coming down till 2014
                Last edited by snehithpereira; 09-20-2013, 03:52 AM.
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                • #23
                  Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

                  Originally posted by snehithpereira View Post
                  Bro if I am not wrong the bonneville wont be coming down till 2015
                  Oh is it? My bad, thought they're coming out with Daytona, street t and the bonnie together.

                  I stand corrected.


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                  • #24
                    Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

                    Originally posted by Vykier View Post
                    Oh is it? My bad, thought they're coming out with Daytona, street t and the bonnie together.

                    I stand corrected.


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                    Correction, bumped a year, mid 2014, will change in previous post too

                    But again did you have a look at the expected prices, personally except the dayatona I find everything else pricey

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                    • #25
                      Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

                      Originally posted by snehithpereira View Post
                      Correction, bumped a year, mid 2014, will change in previous post too

                      But again did you have a look at the expected prices, personally except the dayatona I find everything else pricey

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                      IIRC, Street Triple is expected to be priced lesser than Daytona (subjective between the R series though), the one I am eyeing
                      Last edited by chaosaddict; 09-20-2013, 10:46 AM.
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                      • #26
                        Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

                        Originally posted by pitbull View Post
                        Use your 2lakhs as down payment and go for the Ninja650 right away. Remember, you can always earn more money...but you can never buy lost time! You are close to 30y (I m 31) and things/priorities change once you cross the magical 30years mark. So, don't wait for bank balance to cross Rs5.5lakh...just go for the Ninja right now.
                        Thats what is going on in my mind...better to go for it asap...

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                        • #27
                          Re: Duke 390 or RE TB 500 or N250R

                          Originally posted by snehithpereira View Post
                          But again did you have a look at the expected prices, personally except the dayatona I find everything else pricey
                          I maybe wrong but as far as I know the Street Triple will be one of the cheapest of what Triumph will offer in their <600cc segment in India. Daytona (std version) too will be priced closer to their lower range offerings. But the Daytona R version will be prices high around 8-9L region. Speed Triples will be around 10L (quite competitive in my opinion - litre class bikes cost anywhere between 10-15L brand new).

                          Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post
                          IIRC, Street Triple is expected to be priced lesser than Daytona (subjective between the R series though), the one I am eyeing
                          Bhai... you want to tag along, sell our soul and buy the Daytona R by the fag end of their 'introductory price' period? (said with one arm shaking the Devil's hand ) ... drooooollll.


                          p.s - apologies for disturbing thread. I do believe the N650 to be the best bet mate.

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