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    Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

    I am Chetan from Faizpur, dist. Jalgaon.
    I am 23 yrs old. My height is 5'7ft and i weigh 58(pretty thin)
    This is gonna be my first bike so i really need your help guys. As i dont hav much riding experience( i have ride pleasure and bajaj ct100 occasionally)
    My ttotal budget is 70k(-+2k).
    Following are my expectations..
    1. Good mileage and riding comfort.
    2. Engine reliability and smoothness
    3. Low maintenance and parts availability.
    4. After sale service..
    I want a bike for a long period.
    I'd ride mostly in city.. and long runs too.
    I have a shortlist..(which can be modified by anyone )
    1. Cb Unicorn
    2. Cb Shine
    3. Cb Twister
    4. Discover 100M or 125St.


    So now i better leave it on all you experts.. please post ur honest opinions.. pros n cons.... thanks in advance..

    Regards,
    Chetan More.

    Sent from my GT-S7562 using xBhp Connect mobile app
    Growing up as a biker...
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    Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

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    • #3
      Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

      Upps.. sorry, forgot to mention one important requirement..

      The looks, stylish and sporty...
      Growing up as a biker...

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      • #4
        Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

        1. Cb Unicorn
        2. Cb Shine
        3. Cb Twister
        4. Discover 100M or 125St.

        Looks like Unicorn is out of your budget. It costs around 77k on road atleast in Chennai, not sure about your place. Did you check the pricing in your area?
        Since you meant stylish/sporty, Shine would be out of your list as it is neither stylish nor sporty(atleast to me).
        Since you have budget of 70k Discover 125 ST would be a good choice, nice power and mileage figures, mono shock, open drive chain etc
        You may look for Hero Ignitor too, which is a good bike with in your budget with all goodies like digital speedo console, tubeless tires, split seats and reliable, smooth Honda engine. Ride quality is good too.
        It may have slightly less mileage and power than discover 125ST, but the engine smoothness and reliability way better than discover.

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        • #5
          Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

          Originally posted by newbiker1990 View Post
          Upps.. sorry, forgot to mention one important requirement..

          The looks, stylish and sporty...
          Have a look at centuro, test ride it once and speak with the owners in the Owner's thread, you might feel it's good. . .

          Or else Shine is a good option. . .

          Cheers!!!
          Yamaha Rx135 - 2005 - 2007 (stolen :mad:)
          Scooty Pep - 2008 - 2012 (sold)
          Honda Unicorn - 2012 - 2015 (crashed)
          Hero Honda Splendor+ 2015 - present (temporary ride)
          Bajaj Pulsar AS200 - 16th September 2015 - present ride

          10 years into riding :D
           Live2Race. . .

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          • #6
            Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

            why no yamaha.... Yamaha has a 2 very good bikes in the specified range the SS125 and SZR.
            I personally own a Yamaha SZR and its pure bliss to ride. I am mentioning few pros and cons

            PROs:
            1. Excellent handling
            2. Good Torque in lower rpms(u can even cruise at 20 in the 4th gear)
            3. Excellent pillion comfort.
            4. Sporty looks

            Cons.
            1. Mileage little bit on lower side(40-42)
            2. TVS tires not upto the mark(I changed it to Ceat and its the best now).

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            • #7
              Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

              [MENTION=9487]ani[/MENTION]_icecream:
              Yeah i do have an eye on SZR..
              But not sure about post sale service and spare parts availability in this very area.. but i'll check it out..
              Are you sure that SZR will work for me??

              Bikes are much better than girls..
              Growing up as a biker...

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              • #8
                Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

                Originally posted by newbiker1990 View Post
                @ani_icecream:
                Yeah i do have an eye on SZR..
                But not sure about post sale service and spare parts availability in this very area.. but i'll check it out..
                Are you sure that SZR will work for me??

                Bikes are much better than girls..

                dude the names ani_iceman. icecream did not sound pleasing.

                Coming back to the bike,damn yeah it will work, it will run for you. I own a first generation SZR, and its the best. Now they stopped production on SZR and have taken out a new version SZRR with few cosmetic changes. But the bike is damn good.

                Spare part availability is good here in Pune but definitely look out for it in your area. And after sale service is also good. If you are thinking of SZR/SZRR ping me later and I can give you a few tips on the maintenance.

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                • #9
                  Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

                  Hey bro.. i am really sorry.. my bad!! Its just brcause ... ok whatever.. i m really sorry.. hope u didnt mind it

                  Bikes are much better than girls..
                  Growing up as a biker...

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                  • #10
                    Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

                    @andi_iceman:
                    Yeah sure... thank you so much..

                    Bikes are much better than girls..
                    Growing up as a biker...

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                    • #11
                      Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

                      [MENTION=65269]ani_iceman[/MENTION]:
                      Can you tell me the on road price, mileage and few pics?

                      Bikes are much better than girls..
                      Growing up as a biker...

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                      • #12
                        Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

                        Originally posted by newbiker1990 View Post
                        @ani_iceman:
                        Can you tell me the on road price, mileage and few pics?

                        Bikes are much better than girls..
                        On road here at Pune is 72K. Check it in your area.

                        Mileage varies between 40-42kmpl for me since I weigh little on the heavier side. Also it depends on your riding style/way.

                        For pics you can definitely get a lot on the internet, just google it man.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

                          Originally posted by Rakesh Rok View Post
                          Have a look at centuro, test ride it once and speak with the owners in the Owner's thread, you might feel it's good. . .

                          Or else Shine is a good option. . .

                          Cheers!!!
                          You are absolutely correct centuro is value for money

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                          • #14
                            Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

                            Please search the forum first bro, there are N number of threads for similar queries.
                            Grab some popcorn and read through this bible of a thread - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/what-bik...e-comfort.html
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                            • #15
                              Re: Hi pals, please guide me to choose my very first bike.

                              List modified....
                              Any 150cc bike with smooth engine, better mileage, low maintainence and comfortable riding... in a bugdet of 70-75k...
                              Growing up as a biker...

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