Since '02 xBhp is different things to different people. From a close knit national community of bikers to India's only motorcycling lifestyle magazine and a place to make like-minded biker friends. Join us

Axor
Magazine
Castrol Power 1

Keep your helmet tightly strapped up.

Our Partner

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Help me choose my 1st bike

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
  • #16
    Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

    Thanks both for ur valuable suggestion
    Yeah I like Duke but u noe that I'm a rookie so will I be able to handle it nicely as I'm not so experienced
    As u said it was ur 1st bike so was it easy for you to handle it?

    Comment

    • #17
      Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

      Originally posted by rrb156 View Post
      My preferences are
      Fz-s 2.0 - it looks great
      R15 2.0
      Duke 200
      I'm not sure what will suit me best
      I do want to have a bike with good top speed but have to drive in city heavy traffic too most of the time. So I want something that could be best in both ways like all-rounder types
      And yeah I do sometimes travel longer distance around 100kms at a stretch so it MUST be comfortable
      Pulsar 200ns is a gem of an all-rounder. You should consider it.

      Sent from my MT11i using xBhp Connect mobile app

      Comment

      • #18
        Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

        I'd suggest you Gixxer,Karizma or FZ2.0. All of them are good and comfortable for a new rider. Can do reasonable top speeds. Believe me you will very rarely need to go above 80-90 kmph within city limits. Later on you can graduate to a more powerful bike like P400(will hopefully be launched this year) or RC390.

        Sent from my Xperia L.
        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

        Comment

        • #19
          Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

          +1 for the above post.
          Go for FZ V2 if your budget allows it. It has a butter smooth, reliable engine, Yamaha build quality, fit and finish are second to none. It is perfect bike for beginners.

          Go for Gixxer if you have a limited budget, the bike is very good with fresh new looks. good handler and easy rider.

          Karizma will be a bit more powerful and a relaxed riding machine.Looks are subjective and if you like it, it will server you well.

          Take test rides of the one you've shortlisted and then decide.
          For any other queries, we're here 24/7.
          All the best for your bike hunt mate.
          I would like to thank my legs for supporting me, my arms for being always by my side and my fingers; I could always count on them.

          Comment

          • #20
            Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

            If this is yoir first bike and your budget is upto 1.5 then go for Duke200. Its the best bike there is considering the value for money, mileage, maintainance, looks, comfort and smoothness. No other bike in that price range comes close. FZs and Gixxer150 are all commuter bikes. If you really don't want to spend money thwn go for these. If you believe there is a rider in you, go for Duke200.

            PS: Don't compare KTM Duke200 with Pulsar200NS.

            Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

            Comment

            • #21
              Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

              Originally posted by prsntmsra View Post
              If this is yoir first bike and your budget is upto 1.5 then go for Duke200. Its the best bike there is considering the value for money, mileage, maintainance, looks, comfort and smoothness. No other bike in that price range comes close. FZs and Gixxer150 are all commuter bikes. If you really don't want to spend money thwn go for these. If you believe there is a rider in you, go for Duke200.

              PS: Don't compare KTM Duke200 with Pulsar200NS.

              Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app
              Ok sir can you tell me that the pulsar 200ns is based on which bike

              Sent from my C2004 using xBhp Connect mobile app

              Comment

              • #22
                Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

                The ns is a new product from bajaj. Its a way better than what they have build earlier. Its the platform on which the newer bikes aka 400 ss & others will emerge.

                Sent from my GT-S7562 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                TVS Apache RTR 180 (2014 - ….)

                Comment

                • #23
                  Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

                  'Based on a bike' is a very superficial comment. Yes, p200ns and duke200 practically share the same engine yet these are two very different bikes. Very noticiable differences are Duke has fuel injection, inverted forks, is 10-12 kms lighter and has a wider section tyre. There are more differences but i guess you get my drift.

                  I am not saying NS is a bad bike but for a 6.1Feet guy who wants flaunt value with a bit of long term usage and has a higher budget Duke fits suitably. And believe me it is purely my opinion as i don't know the likes and dislikes personally.

                  Sent from my GT-N7100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

                  Comment

                  • #24
                    Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

                    Bro you should go for fz s v 2.0
                    Perfect bike for beginners.
                    I own it from last 3 weeks n I just love the way it treats me.
                    Butter smooth engine .
                    Rev happy engine.
                    Better mileage.
                    Awesome looks.
                    A truly head turner bike on the streets n ya the lord of the streets! !!!! YES YAMAHA!!!

                    Sent from my GT-I9100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

                    Comment

                    • #25
                      Re: Help me choose my 1st bike

                      GIXXER would best suit your needs

                      Comment

                      Previous 1 2 template Next
                      Working...
                      X
                      © xBhp.com 2026. All rights reserved.
                      Designed by xBhp