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Hey! My name is Sashank, 20 years old and I live in Bangalore. Basically im a complete noob when it comes to bikes. I drive my dads swift around a bit, but that's about it. No one in my family owns a bike (or ever has i think :P). My parents think riding a bike is too risky and unsafe, but I finally managed to convince them to buy a bike for me (sick of public transport XP), but i need some help regarding this matter.
I dont really want to buy a scooter. Anyways, a couple of questions first!
->How easy is it to get the hand-foot-eye coordination and a smooth gear shift?
->Im pretty much set on buying a 150cc bike-Is this advisable or is a 125cc bike a better option?
->My dad said he'd get me a brand new bike as opposed to a second hand one, so im a little apprehensive about messing up the clutch and the gearbox- How easy is it to do that?
Requirements:
I weigh around 72 kilos and Im 6' 2", not a lot of muscle :P
-> My commute would be around 40kms a day-from home and back to college, plus the occasional ride. For those of you who are familiar with Bangalore, my entire route would be on the outer ring road, approximately from Marthahalli to Nyandahalli junction. A bike with a decent mileage of 40/45-55 kms would be ideal!
-> Not too heavy as Im not that well built
-> Comfortable for riding long distances, but quick enough to weave through traffic
-> Good handling, smooth, durable gearbox and easy for a newbie to master.
-> My budget is around 90k
I've shortlisted the following bikes, but if you have any other suggestions please advise me!
FZ - Ive read its newbie friendly, but the mileage figures vary quite a bit O_O How much mileage does the 2013 model give?
Hero Ignitor
Discover 125ST - Ive read in multiple forums that it gives a lot of mechanical problems, is this true?
Hero Hunk - Good specs, but will it be too heavy?
Ive left out the suzuki GS150R as the showrooms are too far away, and its quite heavy :P Not really impressed with any of the honda bikes either, I know they're good but i feel they lack character for some reason. Just a personal opinion
Anyways I look forward to some replies! Thank you all!
Hey! My name is Sashank, 20 years old and I live in Bangalore. Basically im a complete noob when it comes to bikes. I drive my dads swift around a bit, but that's about it. No one in my family owns a bike (or ever has i think :P). My parents think riding a bike is too risky and unsafe, but I finally managed to convince them to buy a bike for me (sick of public transport XP), but i need some help regarding this matter.
I dont really want to buy a scooter. Anyways, a couple of questions first!
->How easy is it to get the hand-foot-eye coordination and a smooth gear shift?
->Im pretty much set on buying a 150cc bike-Is this advisable or is a 125cc bike a better option?
->My dad said he'd get me a brand new bike as opposed to a second hand one, so im a little apprehensive about messing up the clutch and the gearbox- How easy is it to do that?
Requirements:
I weigh around 72 kilos and Im 6' 2", not a lot of muscle :P
-> My commute would be around 40kms a day-from home and back to college, plus the occasional ride. For those of you who are familiar with Bangalore, my entire route would be on the outer ring road, approximately from Marthahalli to Nyandahalli junction. A bike with a decent mileage of 40/45-55 kms would be ideal!
-> Not too heavy as Im not that well built
-> Comfortable for riding long distances, but quick enough to weave through traffic
-> Good handling, smooth, durable gearbox and easy for a newbie to master.
-> My budget is around 90k
I've shortlisted the following bikes, but if you have any other suggestions please advise me!
FZ - Ive read its newbie friendly, but the mileage figures vary quite a bit O_O How much mileage does the 2013 model give?
Hero Ignitor
Discover 125ST - Ive read in multiple forums that it gives a lot of mechanical problems, is this true?
Hero Hunk - Good specs, but will it be too heavy?
Ive left out the suzuki GS150R as the showrooms are too far away, and its quite heavy :P Not really impressed with any of the honda bikes either, I know they're good but i feel they lack character for some reason. Just a personal opinion
Anyways I look forward to some replies! Thank you all!
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