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My current ride is a Hero Honda CD Deluxe which is also my first bike and had learnt riding on this. It has been serving me well for the past 2 years and I have maintained it in pristine condition and completed 17,000 trouble free kilometers. My daily commute to and fro is approximately 40 - 50 kms in heavy Mumbai traffic and non peak hour short highway rides.
Sometimes I also go on the close outskirts of the city which is a 100 km journey in total.
The main problem that I am facing on the CD Deluxe is its harsh and stiff ride quality. Every bump and pothole is filtered over to the body and I experience immense tension on the shoulders, lower back and mainly unbearable pain on the tail bone. I am writing this post a day prior of visiting the doctor as it is uncomfortable to ride the bike now.
Riding position and ergonomics is definitely comfortable due to its upright stance and easy to use nature respectively.
My main concern is my height. I am 5'3" and weigh 54 kilos. I can easily ride many bikes but not exactly comfortably or easily on bikes with big tanks as let me admit it applies too much pressure on the crotch. Once in a while it is fine to ride slightly taller bikes like the Unicorn or Hunk which have amazing suspension, but I am not confident for my daily commutes.
There is no reason for me to be disappointed with my current bike but if I continue riding I will strain and damage my back prematurely. I am in my early twenties.
In a nutshell I wish to retain the same positive aspects of the CD deluxe like and also want these factors on my next upgrade :-
I am not considering Bajaj and TVS bikes and will stick to Hero or Honda only for their after sales and overall long lasting reliability.
I am very keen on purchasing a Hero Passion Pro.
Considering CB Twister but have read about some problems which makes me skeptical.
Suggestions and feedback are appreciated as my health is at risk.
I have been a silent reader on X Bhp. And have read the thread on a fellow member purchasing a Passion Pro over the CD Deluxe solely over the ride quality.
Thank you!
Sometimes I also go on the close outskirts of the city which is a 100 km journey in total.
The main problem that I am facing on the CD Deluxe is its harsh and stiff ride quality. Every bump and pothole is filtered over to the body and I experience immense tension on the shoulders, lower back and mainly unbearable pain on the tail bone. I am writing this post a day prior of visiting the doctor as it is uncomfortable to ride the bike now.
Riding position and ergonomics is definitely comfortable due to its upright stance and easy to use nature respectively.
My main concern is my height. I am 5'3" and weigh 54 kilos. I can easily ride many bikes but not exactly comfortably or easily on bikes with big tanks as let me admit it applies too much pressure on the crotch. Once in a while it is fine to ride slightly taller bikes like the Unicorn or Hunk which have amazing suspension, but I am not confident for my daily commutes.
There is no reason for me to be disappointed with my current bike but if I continue riding I will strain and damage my back prematurely. I am in my early twenties.
In a nutshell I wish to retain the same positive aspects of the CD deluxe like and also want these factors on my next upgrade :-
- Seat height should not be very high as I am not exactly tall and should translate to better handling.
- Good F.E. - 60 kpl +
- Overall trouble free ownership and reliability, intend to keep for 5 - 6 years
- Good ride quality
- 100 cc bike is adequate for my needs. Doesn't feel underpowered.
- Should be a little stylish and not plain vanilla like the Splendor or CD Deluxe
I am not considering Bajaj and TVS bikes and will stick to Hero or Honda only for their after sales and overall long lasting reliability.
I am very keen on purchasing a Hero Passion Pro.
Considering CB Twister but have read about some problems which makes me skeptical.
- I must inform that I intend to purchase a used bike ( 6 months - 1.5 year old) so that I can upgrade with minimal cost after selling my existing bike. So I have to keep in mind the initial expenditures if I go the second hand route.
- I am confused whether I should retain my existing bike and modify the shock absorbers instead of selling a bike on which I am facing zero issues and not that old. However I dislike tampering with the stock factory setup of the bike and hence this decision.
Suggestions and feedback are appreciated as my health is at risk.
I have been a silent reader on X Bhp. And have read the thread on a fellow member purchasing a Passion Pro over the CD Deluxe solely over the ride quality.
Thank you!
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