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  • #16
    Re: Japanese Or Indian?

    Originally posted by radikel View Post
    I own a gixxer, and can confidently say crushing at 90 is easily possible. It reaches 80 in no time in city, and given highway space you can settle into a nice steady 90.
    But as its new there is not that much data to comment on FE at 90. Then again who does highway rides worrying about FE, its the journey!!
    The only problem you will face is that, at 90 you will face windblasts,as its a naked, and this might want you to lower the speed to 80.
    Given your posts, from what I have understood, your comfort level and need, its solidly between the NS and the Gixxer.

    I have no hesitation in recommending the gixxer though. Its a brilliant all rounder, and won't leave you feeling like you are lacking something, which is ultimately what you expect when you get a machine.
    Peace!
    Seems interesting. I am now shortlisting two bikes. GIxxer and CBR. I have heard that CBRs are more reliable than Bajaj for long term use. I do not bother about fuel efficiency very much. I am just concerned about the refinement levels, comfort and cruising ability!

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    • #17
      Re: Japanese Or Indian?

      Originally posted by srinath2494 View Post
      Seems interesting. I am now shortlisting two bikes. GIxxer and CBR. I have heard that CBRs are more reliable than Bajaj for long term use. I do not bother about fuel efficiency very much. I am just concerned about the refinement levels, comfort and cruising ability!
      If refinement is the issue at hand, then you can't go wrong with the Japs. They have nailed it. Although with due credit to bajaj, with the KTM association they really have closed the gap.
      Can't talk about the CBR, but you really can't go wrong with gixxer.
      All the best with the purchase[emoji111]

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      • #18
        Re: Japanese Or Indian?

        I think I have to consider gixxer SF after seeing this

        Photo Gallery

        It looks much better up close! thank god I waited. I ll definitely check this out before buying! that exhaust and busa like fairing :O

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        • #19
          Re: Japanese Or Indian?

          Need help here,

          I am confused between gixxer sf and gixxer mainly. Given my routine, I am taking out the bike for long weekend rides and inside the city only during holidays and that too just 20-30km. Since highway riding as become a part(interesting it is ), my main concern is the stability. Haven't tried gixxer sf yet on highways. Can anyone tell me if its worth going for sf considering that it will be stable even in crosswinds and windblasts because of the fairing? I am going for these two options as the bike is at rest on most of the days in a week and it would be easy to maintain it due to simple mechanicals.

          I have ridden gixxer for quiet a few km and it felt stable except for windblasts. Havent seen it perform at 90kmph speeds on open highways so i really cant conclude its stability in crosswinds and headwinds. Also will there be a drastic difference in acceleration between the naked and the faired version?

          I like the surging acceleration of torquey bikes too. So if there is any other option other than these two(more power when needed and as well as refined) then please suggest
          Last edited by srinath2494; 04-21-2015, 06:30 PM.

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