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Hey Guys, I have been following this forum for a while now. I am planning to buy a new bike this month itself.
I am very much confused with my choices right now.
My budget is some where between 1.5L to 2L(Max).
The options which I have is KTM DUKE 390, KTM DUKE 200 and CBR 250R
My height is 5.7" and weigh some where around 60Kg(fairly slim).
Currently I own a CBZ Extreme which I bought 7 years back in Bangalore and did so many trips in and around karanataka, kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Right now I am staying in Delhi , general purpose of the bike would be for commuting between office and home and occasional trips in/outside Delhi.
1) KTM DUKE 390: The reviews of Duke 390 made it my obvious choice but considering the amount of traffic in Delhi, I just don't think that I will be able enjoy this bike or even justify my purchase, but you don't often get such bike for just 2L in India and this has made me further confused. I did a test ride in Lajpat Nagar but there was lots of traffic and I was not even able to take the bike in 4th gear which I feel will be very common in my daily commute.
2) KTM DUKE 200: Read the reviews and I find this bike more suitable for my needs, but when I compare this with DUKE 390, it makes me feel like I am over paying for a 200cc bike, since I can get a DUKE 390 for just 50k extra. Look wise they both look almost the same, So that's not an issue but added features like ABS does make a difference (may not be required in my case but still).
3) CBR 250R: I haven't got the chance to ride this bike as of yet, but I do like full faired bikes and I like the look of this bike. Read reviews and everything, I know it is a cruiser and may not be very comfortable in stop and go traffic of Delhi but just putting this also as an option.
Please provide with your opinions, I seriously need some help with this.
Also if there is anything more you would like to know from me, please do ask.
I am very much confused with my choices right now.
My budget is some where between 1.5L to 2L(Max).
The options which I have is KTM DUKE 390, KTM DUKE 200 and CBR 250R
My height is 5.7" and weigh some where around 60Kg(fairly slim).
Currently I own a CBZ Extreme which I bought 7 years back in Bangalore and did so many trips in and around karanataka, kerala and Tamil Nadu.
Right now I am staying in Delhi , general purpose of the bike would be for commuting between office and home and occasional trips in/outside Delhi.
1) KTM DUKE 390: The reviews of Duke 390 made it my obvious choice but considering the amount of traffic in Delhi, I just don't think that I will be able enjoy this bike or even justify my purchase, but you don't often get such bike for just 2L in India and this has made me further confused. I did a test ride in Lajpat Nagar but there was lots of traffic and I was not even able to take the bike in 4th gear which I feel will be very common in my daily commute.
2) KTM DUKE 200: Read the reviews and I find this bike more suitable for my needs, but when I compare this with DUKE 390, it makes me feel like I am over paying for a 200cc bike, since I can get a DUKE 390 for just 50k extra. Look wise they both look almost the same, So that's not an issue but added features like ABS does make a difference (may not be required in my case but still).
3) CBR 250R: I haven't got the chance to ride this bike as of yet, but I do like full faired bikes and I like the look of this bike. Read reviews and everything, I know it is a cruiser and may not be very comfortable in stop and go traffic of Delhi but just putting this also as an option.
Please provide with your opinions, I seriously need some help with this.
Also if there is anything more you would like to know from me, please do ask.
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