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    Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

    Dear All,

    Im planning to buy a new/used motorcycle within the magin of 2 lacks. Please suggest me a new bike which will fulfill my requirements or genuine used bike seller in south india. Consider also the upcoming bikes.
    My requirements: FI, Liquid cooled engine, comfort for pillion rider.
    Im of height 173cm and weight 58KG.
    (Im kind of interested in kawasaki Ninja 250r which is my dream )

    Thanks in advance.
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    Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

    Topic Approved.

    Manju,

    I guess Kawasaki Ninja 250R, a second hand one, would be a good deal. Its a twin cylinder, and good fun. I don't know about its pillion comfort though.
    A relatively new Z250 has the same engine as above, but its fresh in the market, so a second hand piece is rare.



    In new bikes, I suggest you go for either RC 200 or CBR 250.

    Do not go for the Duke series, as they're bad with regards to pillion comfort. Its my Personal experience.
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    Brotherhood, Rules, Freedom. Xbhp.
    Indian riding = Alertness, Anticipation and Adjustment.

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    • #3
      Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

      Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
      Topic Approved.

      Manju,

      I guess Kawasaki Ninja 250R, a second hand one, would be a good deal. Its a twin cylinder, and good fun. I don't know about its pillion comfort though.
      A relatively new Z250 has the same engine as above, but its fresh in the market, so a second hand piece is rare.



      In new bikes, I suggest you go for either RC 200 or CBR 250.

      Do not go for the Duke series, as they're bad with regards to pillion comfort.       Its my Personal experience.


      Tells Thread Starter not to buy the Duke, because of bad pillion seat. Recommends the RC200.

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      • #4
        Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

        thanks for approval. I tried RC 200 but riding position is bit painful for long rides and no pillion rider comfort. Z250 is too overpriced.

        Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
        Topic Approved.

        Manju,

        I guess Kawasaki Ninja 250R, a second hand one, would be a good deal. Its a twin cylinder, and good fun. I don't know about its pillion comfort though.
        A relatively new Z250 has the same engine as above, but its fresh in the market, so a second hand piece is rare.



        In new bikes, I suggest you go for either RC 200 or CBR 250.

        Do not go for the Duke series, as they're bad with regards to pillion comfort. Its my Personal experience.

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        • #5
          Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

          A Different Platform ... YAMAHA RD350, If you can live without FI,Liquid cooling..!!
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          2000 YAMAHA RX-135 4-SPEED [GIVEN BACK]
          2001 YAMAHA RX-135 5-SPEED [Vrooming Successfully]

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          • #6
            Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

            Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
            In new bikes, I suggest you go for either RC 200 or CBR 250.

            Do not go for the Duke series, as they're bad with regards to pillion comfort. Its my Personal experience.
            How could you even suggest him a RC200 for Pillion comfort. Are we missing the point here or is that your experience of being a pillion on a RC. CBR250 is definitely a good buy. But a first hand bike is a good rather than going for a 2nd hand one if his intended purpose is for just few months.
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            • #7
              Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

              You can get a new CBR250 in 2 lakhs.
              And a well maintained Ninja 250 for the same amount of money.
              Both the bikes tick all the requirements that you listed.

              The spare parts for baby ninja will be hard to get and will be significantly expensive than the CBR250. So do consider this issue.
              And in case you go for a second hand bike, take a qualified mechanic with you to make sure everything is in order and check the service history before finalizing the deal.

              Choose wisely.
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              • #8
                Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

                Originally posted by HyperRetard View Post
                Tells Thread Starter not to buy the Duke, because of bad pillion seat. Recommends the RC200.
                What's so illogical about it? RC's pillion seat is more comfortable than Duke's. I sat on both otherwise why would I post this?

                I felt RC to be more cushioning and comfortable, when I rode pillion. Anyways, I guess you all mean that the pillion footpegs are higher than normal bikes, is that what you mean?
                I probably didn't notice that, and I guess it does affect ladies who're most likely to be pillions. So, ok...
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                • #9
                  Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

                  Originally posted by Ankey View Post
                  You can get a new CBR250 in 2 lakhs.
                  And a well maintained Ninja 250 for the same amount of money.
                  Both the bikes tick all the requirements that you listed.

                  The spare parts for baby ninja will be hard to get and will be significantly expensive than the CBR250. So do consider this issue.
                  And in case you go for a second hand bike, take a qualified mechanic with you to make sure everything is in order and check the service history before finalizing the deal.

                  Choose wisely.
                  Thanks for your suggestion..is that worth to wait for upcoming bikes

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                  • #10
                    Re: Suggestions on buying new/used Bike

                    Originally posted by manjuadiga View Post
                    Thanks for your suggestion..is that worth to wait for upcoming bikes

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