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  • New bike for college student with varied uses.

    Hello
    I had started a thread on What Bike about 6 months ago before I started my college but my father advised me to view the situation in college and then decide. Need less to say I followed his advice and need help in choosing a new bike which fulfill the following parameters :

    1. Budget : 75 k
    2. Age : 19
    3. Height : 5'10
    4. Weight : 70 kgs
    5. Intended usage: travelling from college to Patiala city ( approx 12 kms each way ) , slight city use in Patiala ; Trips from Patiala to Delhi and back ( 250 kms each way ) ; sporadic touring twice a year.

    6. Fuel Efficiency requirement : No such requirement
    7. City & Highway percentage usage- City 25% Highway 75%
    8. Approximate Monthly running : 800 kms
    9. City / Town /Village of residence : Patiala
    10. Brand / Bike type preference : None

    To be noted-
    -I will be purchasing the bike from CSD ( Canteen Stores Department ) so price will be approx 7% less than in civilian market.
    - Pillon seat is important as 75% f the time there will be a pillion

    My Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/abohtan?ref=tn_tnmn

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    Re: New bike for college student with varied uses.

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    • #3
      Re: New bike for college student with varied uses.

      As you are on xbhp you must be aware of some bikes which suits you.. It would be better if you could give some choices for us to think on. There are 100/125/135/150 cc stuff to look at in your range.

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      • #4
        Re: New bike for college student with varied uses.

        Originally posted by muztariq View Post
        As you are on xbhp you must be aware of some bikes which suits you.. It would be better if you could give some choices for us to think on. There are 100/125/135/150 cc stuff to look at in your range.
        I don't have any choices as such. Would definitely like a powerful bike as I have to keep this for the 5 years of college and wouldn't want it to feel underpowered later.
        My Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/abohtan?ref=tn_tnmn

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        • #5
          Re: New bike for college student with varied uses.

          In your budget, you can get Pulsar 180 or Yamaha FZ-16.
          Both are good bikes and quite popular among college goers. I too got my FZ during my college time
          Go for FZ as you don't mind a little less mileage (it will give you around 35-40km/L) and has ample power, looks
          Also the newer FZ's have wider seat for pillion, so it should be comfortable.

          Ride safe and have fun.
          Regards
          Nadeem

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          • #6
            Re: New bike for college student with varied uses.

            Is it possible to find Yamaha FZ under 80k? I thought of it too but I am not sure the budget mentioned will fit. Yamaha is perfect for the situation described: comfortable seat and ability to manage traffic & long distance nicely. Plus it has nice tyre grip and power and fuel mileage is very reasonable.

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