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Re: Suggestions Required For 250+ CC and 3 Lakhs Budget!
TNT300 is a CKD and not Indian manufactured, parts are imported from China and assembled in Pune facility of DSK. The same goes with 600.
Hence the price difference due to import duty and stuffs.
It depends totally upto you. If you think you wont upgrade for a while and can handle the power of the bigger bikes, go for it. Moreover, Like I earlier quoted, you should be ready to take a hit with your money in terms of maintenance, fuel spending and others, which might come anywhere close to 45k(25k for maintenance and 20k for fuel) per annum for a 600, may be 10-15k less for a 300.
So, look for your practicality than falling for any vehicle. In the end, it must be a usable tool, If you havent taken a TD of 600, try taking one and decide. I doubt in Chennai, er-6n TD they give it or not.
Originally posted by iVinay
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Thanks for the suggestion, I was indeed planning to wait until Auto Expo 2016 but I guess I got carried away with my impulsiveness. I have PM'ed and WhatsApp'ed too about your 600i! 
I'm also trying to understand on what basis is the cost price expensive for Benelli TNT300 when compared to Duke 390. I'm not comparing the two bikes directly as I understand Benelli has twin cylinder, bigger fuel tank, manufactured in India and so on. I couldn't get a clarity on why Benelli (3.55L) is priced 1.25 Lakhs more than Duke 390 (2.25L).
The more time I spend reading about other bikes, I felt TNT 600i and ER-6n were VFM for the price they are selling currently: TNT 600i is 6.28 Lakhs and ER-6n is 5.60 Lakhs. This is when I felt I would take a loan and upgrade to a better bike than feeling confused between Duke 390 vs Benelli TNT300 vs Yamaha R3 (or MT-03).
My idea of choosing a perfect bike might not be right but if you have any suggestions, please share them.
I'm also trying to understand on what basis is the cost price expensive for Benelli TNT300 when compared to Duke 390. I'm not comparing the two bikes directly as I understand Benelli has twin cylinder, bigger fuel tank, manufactured in India and so on. I couldn't get a clarity on why Benelli (3.55L) is priced 1.25 Lakhs more than Duke 390 (2.25L).
The more time I spend reading about other bikes, I felt TNT 600i and ER-6n were VFM for the price they are selling currently: TNT 600i is 6.28 Lakhs and ER-6n is 5.60 Lakhs. This is when I felt I would take a loan and upgrade to a better bike than feeling confused between Duke 390 vs Benelli TNT300 vs Yamaha R3 (or MT-03).
My idea of choosing a perfect bike might not be right but if you have any suggestions, please share them.
Hence the price difference due to import duty and stuffs.
It depends totally upto you. If you think you wont upgrade for a while and can handle the power of the bigger bikes, go for it. Moreover, Like I earlier quoted, you should be ready to take a hit with your money in terms of maintenance, fuel spending and others, which might come anywhere close to 45k(25k for maintenance and 20k for fuel) per annum for a 600, may be 10-15k less for a 300.
So, look for your practicality than falling for any vehicle. In the end, it must be a usable tool, If you havent taken a TD of 600, try taking one and decide. I doubt in Chennai, er-6n TD they give it or not.
Along with 45k I think we need to add 15k for the insurance, making the total ~60k which indeed is a lot! I'll consider that for sure, thanks for the input. I haven't taken a TD on 600i yet, I'll try that or take yours for a spin! ER-6n isn't available for TD in Chennai, one has to book it to try it!
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