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  • #1

    Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Commute

    hi Guys,

    I am in the market to get a bike for my daily office commute.
    Own a car, but the time taken by a car to office is quite a lot and hence I prefer a bike as it makes the commute a shorter duration.

    I am 5'10", around 100kgs ..yeah i need to lose weight
    The bike will be mostly used in Pune, where roads can be

    The two important things for me are:
    1. Comfort
    2. Mileage (around 50kmpl).


    I am ok with the 125-150/160CC range and i feel with 100cc is a bit under powered for me.

    The bikes I have considered:
    Apache RTR 160:
    Actually my brother(hes a college student) and I were both looking for bikes, he settled on this based on friends recommendations, I like the features, a great console, decent mileage, tube less tires. But what I am worried about is the comfort, it has a slight forward bent riding position and I am not sure if that is great. A

    Unicorn:
    Used to own one of these, from 2005, a great bike, the only issue that I have is that it has not caught up with the times, its still an analog console (not a big issue) but most importantly they have done no upgrades to the engine, transmission etc since the bike launched.

    GS 150 R:
    Borrowed this from one of my colleagues for TD, a few things that put me off are, the initial 50 day service interval, weight of the bike, and the fact that there are comparatively few bikes of these on road. Plus after the official services/warranty period i like to service my vehicle at a local shop that I have been using for quite some years now and the owner told me that spares for Suzuki are a bit of a problem.


    CB Trigger:
    have not TD this, but I am not willing to go to 90k for what is essentially a souped up Unicorn.

    Pulsar 150/CBZ Exterme:
    For some reason (and I have no justification) I am not a big fan of Hero and Bajaj.
    Being used to the refined Unicorn Engine and Transmission, I always felt that these companies were not there yet. At-least this is a bias that I have.

    I am not sure if I should consider the 125 CC bikes TVS Phoenix, the Sling Shot, Shine - I am not sure if their comfort levels are as good as their 150 brethren.

    Other than the above I am open to any other bikes as well based on the forums expert opinion.

    Just to re-iterate:
    Most Important would be the Comfort and No back issues for me.

    Thank you!
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    Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

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    • #3
      Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

      i think you should look at yamaha sz it will the best option for you..

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      • #4
        Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

        For comfort and better fe, i think cb trigger is a better optio as it is bettrr looking, digital console, tubeless tires etc.
        And if you have restriction on budget then go for CB Trigger STD model its about 80k..

        All the best.!
        EDIT: if you think its a souped up uni.. then its all upto you brother..
        Its a performer machine.. though looks are a bit low..
        Last edited by newbiker1990; 02-05-2014, 09:31 AM.
        Growing up as a biker...

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        • #5
          Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

          Wait for suzuki gixxer 150cc

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          http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhagat_Singh.

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          • #6
            Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

            Originally posted by shadowgun View Post
            Wait for suzuki gixxer 150cc
            It is supposed to be available only mid 2014, I am not sure I can wait that long.

            Originally posted by newbiker1990 View Post
            For comfort and better fe, i think cb trigger is a better optio as it is bettrr looking, digital console, tubeless tires etc.
            And if you have restriction on budget then go for CB Trigger STD model its about 80k..

            All the best.!
            EDIT: if you think its a souped up uni.. then its all upto you brother..
            Its a performer machine.. though looks are a bit low..
            [MENTION=66364]newbiker1990[/MENTION], I maybe wrong and hence the thread, isnt the Trigger Engine/Transmission the same as the Uni?
            The other specs are good, tubeless tires, new console the CBS system etc.. and again correct me if I am wrong, its the Uni Engine/Transmission System one of the oldest, i believe from '04.
            When the Uni was introduced it was awesome, and I had bought it right away after a TD, but now its with my father and if i look at the all the 150's from Honda all of them seem to be based on the Same old workhorse.


            Originally posted by aaron_dagger View Post
            i think you should look at yamaha sz it will the best option for you..
            Will try it out, how is it form a Mileage and Comfort perspective compared to the others?

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            • #7
              Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

              Rule out the Apache, it needs you to crouch and has a gruff engine. There goes your comfort out of the window.

              From what you've posted, the Trigger is a good choice your reservations notwithstanding; otherwise if you can wait then the Gixxer may suit you as well and if you can't wait, include the GS150R. IMHO, the 125cc bikes are best avoided. Your weight plus say a 70kg pillion will overload the bike.

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              • #8
                Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

                @mogambokhushhua the build quality is good after all its a yamaha,

                mileage claimed by yamaha is 62 kmpl but you will get around 40-55 kmpl depending on your riding style,

                its having more of a upright seating position so its comfortable too

                the only thing it lacks is power and tiers(but can be replaced to a better one)

                test drive it i think you will definitely like it

                for a detailed info go through this link :-
                Yamaha SZ-R Test Ride Review | MotorBeam – Indian Car Bike News & Reviews
                Last edited by aaron_dagger; 02-05-2014, 02:00 PM.

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                • #9
                  Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

                  [MENTION=66364]newbiker1990[/MENTION], I maybe wrong and hence the thread, isnt the Trigger Engine/Transmission the same as the Uni?
                  The other specs are good, tubeless tires, new console the CBS system etc.. and again correct me if I am wrong, its the Uni Engine/Transmission System one of the oldest, i believe from '04.
                  When the Uni was introduced it was awesome, and I had bought it right away after a TD, but now its with my father and if i look at the all the 150's from Honda all of them seem to be based on the Same old workhorse.


                  Yeah you are right.. though uni and trigger share the same engine which has no upgrades.. but trigger generates more power than unicorn(kerb weigh can be affecting factor)


                  But you talked about two things i.e. mileage and comfort.. and trigger has a upright seating position and extra soft cusion seat (i felt so) which is more comfortable than any other 150cc machine in marke (personal opinion)

                  And the old honda engine is still upto the mark in case of smoothness as well as mileage.


                  But you do TD all other bikes in the segment.. take your time bro.

                  (Sorry if i m behaving like a honda cb trigger Salesman lol)
                  Growing up as a biker...

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                  • #10
                    Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

                    Originally posted by mogambokhushhua View Post
                    It is supposed to be available only mid 2014, I am not sure I can wait that long.
                    Yes, Gixxer will be available after July. But I am waiting for it too and my condition is same as yours. So I am buying a second hand 100-125cc bike for next 6 months and then I will get the Gixxer. Its a matter of 6 months
                    ~Accelerate Fast ! Brake Faster~

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                    • #11
                      Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

                      [MENTION=66767]prathappa[/MENTION]
                      I will probably not wait.. + On Road Pricing may be above 80k for the gixxer...

                      @newbiker1990
                      Did some homework on the Trigger, will definitely include it in the TD.
                      BTW, do you think combi brakes are a worthwhile investment?
                      [MENTION=64073]aaron_dagger[/MENTION]
                      Will also check out the SZ-R, however I am a little biased against this for the FE, from personal accounts of a few friends.
                      [MENTION=13071]nirvan[/MENTION]
                      Thank you! I was inclined to remove the RTR-160 from my list and you have just confirmed that decision.


                      So the final TD list is Trigger, SZ-R, GS 150 R.

                      Guys I konw i have said no to Bajaj Bikes, but what are you thoughts of the Bajaj 125 ST?
                      Am reading some good things about it in the ownership thread...

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                      • #12
                        Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

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                        @newbiker1990
                        Did some homework on the Trigger, will definitely include it in the TD.
                        BTW, do you think combi brakes are a worthwhile investment?

                        Well, its the key attraction of the bike.. if you are not a racer and a cool and calm driver plus if you are good at breaking then i guess "NO"

                        and if you find it damn cool and irresistable then its your money dude! See bro this CBS thing varies from man to man. Some find it essential and some not..
                        But its a big plus point as far as security concerned...

                        Guys I konw i have said no to Bajaj Bikes, but what are you thoughts of the Bajaj 125 ST?
                        Am reading some good things about it in the ownership thread...[/QUOTE]

                        Perhaps its the best bike in segment.. but as it is a BAJAJ bike you cant be sure about reliability..


                        (Experts kindly correct me if i am wrong with any point.. thanx)
                        Last edited by newbiker1990; 02-05-2014, 07:17 PM.
                        Growing up as a biker...

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                        • #13
                          Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

                          Originally posted by mogambokhushhua View Post
                          The two important things for me are:
                          1. Comfort
                          2. Mileage (around 50kmpl).


                          Most Important would be the Comfort and No back issues for me.
                          I'd suggest you to stretch your budget slightly and opt for the Avenger right away, if comfort figures higher among your priorities. none of the 125s / 150s will come close to the car-like seating of the Avy. FE figures would be around the 40 mark, but that'll give you a bike that's got comfort as well as highway prowess.
                          Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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                          • #14
                            Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

                            Originally posted by bbsrailfan View Post
                            I'd suggest you to stretch your budget slightly and opt for the Avenger right away, if comfort figures higher among your priorities. none of the 125s / 150s will come close to the car-like seating of the Avy. FE figures would be around the 40 mark, but that'll give you a bike that's got comfort as well as highway prowess.
                            I am personally not a big fan of cruisers so the avenger is out the Pic..

                            BTW, was look at the Gixxer photos and from the pics it seems it will have a forward leaning stance....

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                            • #15
                              Re: Confused Need Help figuring out a bike around 80K for a very COMFORTABLE 40km Com

                              Originally posted by mogambokhushhua View Post
                              I am personally not a big fan of cruisers so the avenger is out the Pic..

                              BTW, was look at the Gixxer photos and from the pics it seems it will have a forward leaning stance....
                              Most of the bikes which qualify as 'streetfighters' (Pulsars, Apache, Gixxer, FZ) will have an slightly forward-leaning stance. My brother owns a SZ-R and it offers a very smooth engine, loads of torque and very good comfort levels. FE is around 45kpl. Though the SZR has no real cons, I'd say the main disappointments are the skinny tyres, no engine-kill switch & no pass light. The Fazer, though slightly overpriced, will also offer a comfortable and relaxed ride due to it's slightly upright posture and different handlebar (compared to the FZ).

                              Do take a TD of the Fazer, SZ-R & Trigger and see which suits you best.
                              Biking is not about how many Km/h you put on your Speedo. It's about how many miles you put on your Odo. Ride Safe, Ride Long!

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