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    Need bike for long daily commutes.

    Hi all,

    I am 5'9 and 69 kgs. I work in an agribusiness based company so I have to travel a lot to villages and fields. My typical daily commute will be around 150 - 250 kms. I have to maintain an average speed of 70-80kmph to meet my needs. I am 21 and thanks to the Indian roads I started to have back pain within 2 months. Presently I am using a Yamaha SZ R and would like to upgrade to a more comfortable bike. I am looking to buy a used bike as I can't afford a new one. Budget is 40k. Can stretch it to 60k Max . Please suggest a bike good for my backbone. Thanks in advice.
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    Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

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    That is a tough job you got there mate!
    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

    Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

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    • #3
      Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

      That's how life is supposed to be right..... ;p
      By the way can someone shed some light on how would a hero impulse fare in this situation.

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      • #4
        Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

        AFAIK, SZ R is a very good bike as far as comfort is concerned. But still, if you want a more powerful used bike I'd suggest you a Karizma R or a GS150R. Both of them suits your need pretty well. And please do not ignore the back pain. It might haunt you all along later in life. Go to a good doctor and follow his/her instructions religiously. Even if that means some compromises(you know what I mean).
        A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

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        My Ride To Sunderbans -         Hemnagar & Samsernagar
        Saagar Kinare - Bakkhali Calling

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        • #5
          Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

          Thanks for your input Krishna77. I'll try to find a karizma r . The sz r used to be comfortable until the shock absorbers got worn out. This bike also has a low top speed (hardly 100) so that's why I decided to get a better bike. What about the karizma zmr. Any big difference between ZMR and R in terms of riding comfort.

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          • #6
            Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

            In my opinion, karizma r is better suited for your travel as it is able to cope up with potholes better than zmr. Also the zmr is costlier and bigger. But both use almost same power plants with mild tuning...

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            • #7
              Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

              The ZMR will be a bit tough for you to navigate through traffic due do the added weight of the fairings. Apart from that, not many differences in comfort department.
              A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

              Weekend Rides Around Kolkata
              My Ride To Sunderbans -               Hemnagar & Samsernagar
              Saagar Kinare - Bakkhali Calling

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              • #8
                Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

                Ok guys thanks a lot for your inputs. Will start hunting for karizma R now. [emoji4]

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                • #9
                  Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

                  Hero impulse is best in this department if u can find used one

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                  • #10
                    Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

                    My only concern about impulse is I am not sure if it will it be able to sustain long rides @ 100 + speeds

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                    • #11
                      Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

                      Well if you have to drive on village roads then impulse is the best bet, but as its a 150cc so ut wont be an UPAGRADE for you. If you drive on highways then karizma r anytime.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

                        Impulse is only good for off road instead high speed.it is not comfortable for speed more than 80kmph speed

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                        • #13
                          Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

                          Well I have to go like 30% off road , 20% not bad roads and 50% highways.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

                            Karizma R it is mate.. if you want to ride constantly at speeds above 100, Karizma is the one for you. But finding a good second hand bike which is reliable is always goes for a toss..
                            Splendor - 2k to 2006
                            Karizma - 2k3 to 2009
                            P180 - 2k6 to 2k9
                            Hunk - Oct 2k7 til now
                            ZMR - 2010 to Forever
                            RX135(2k) - 2013 to 2018
                            Ninja 250R (2010) - 2016 til now
                            RayZ - 2015 til now
                            Ninja 650 (2014) - 2017 til now


                            Delhi to Narkanda
                            Delhi to Coimbatore
                            Delhi to Nepal

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                            • #15
                              Re: Need bike for long daily commutes.

                              It's the best I can do under these circumstances. Can't afford to buy a new one for the next 2 years. I hope to find a well maintained bike.

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