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  • #16
    Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

    Originally posted by achaganti View Post
    Experts, need help in choosing a bike primarily used for commuting to office and shopping groceries nearby. Not more then 10-15 km daily. Everyone saying for Honda brand although it's over priced but comparing to TVS victor, I feel TVS victor has an edge in terms of on paper specs. Can some one advice is TVS bikes are durable. Or should I go with herd and chose Honda. Plus advice.

    1. Budget 60- 70k

    2. Age 33

    3. Height 5.9

    4. Weight 70

    5. Intended usage (eg. Office/College commute, Highway runs, Racetrack usage, Weekend recreation riding etc.)
    Office which is 5 km away from home and daily groceries. Not more 10-15 km per day
    6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any)
    50-60

    7. City & Highway percentage usage 95% city 5% highway

    8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running

    Daily 10-15 km max

    9. City / Town /Village of residence (so we can evaluate road conditions / traffic / terrain / altitude / OTR pricing)
    Chennai
    10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any)
    Thinking of TVS victor 2016
    Honda Dream Yuga
    Hero Passion Pro
    I rode old victor and its was awesome to ride it, in this segment honda yuga is also good and so as Passion.
    Parts availability is seriously issue with Honda as i visited 3-4 services center for clutch plate change and finally done by local mechanic.
    Passion is Hero product and low in maintenance and no doubt its a good bike but victor is just one step ahead in styling.
    No offence to any on three but my personal suggestion is go with victor

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    • #17
      Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

      Originally posted by Neerajvayu View Post
      I rode old victor and its was awesome to ride it, in this segment honda yuga is also good and so as Passion.
      Parts availability is seriously issue with Honda as i visited 3-4 services center for clutch plate change and finally done by local mechanic.
      Passion is Hero product and low in maintenance and no doubt its a good bike but victor is just one step ahead in styling.
      No offence to any on three but my personal suggestion is go with victor
      What's your opinion on TVS spares availability .. Many people of the opinion that spares might be an area to look at

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      • #18
        Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

        Test drove these bikes. Go for the Victor, very nice spread of torque, much better plastics and equipments than Hondas.

        Why Hondas excel is charging you more for every single screw and I hope you know about the queues early morning for service bookings lol

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        • #19
          Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

          Originally posted by achaganti View Post
          What's your opinion on TVS spares availability .. Many people of the opinion that spares might be an area to look at
          TVS spare availability is never an issue and they care about customer need.

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          • #20
            Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

            Originally posted by Shyam Cmr View Post
            One word "Honda"

            My friend never serviced his Honda. Oil change too not timely. But working perfect.

            So Is my 5 year old Honda shine. It also does awesome wheelie just like that. First wheelie for me.
            I second that, Honda engine stays youth even after years
            --------------------------------------------------------------
            Bikes owned: HeroHonda splendor 1998, Honda Dream Neo 2013
            Honda is HONDA da
            DIY:
            Carburetor cleaning Dream Neo
            Fuel line cleaning Dream Neo
            Valve clearance Dream Neo
            Oil strainer cleaning Dream neo
            Air filter replacement of Dream neo

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            • #21
              Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

              No idea about the latest gen victors but I was set on getting the first gen victor but didn't pan out. Al 3 seem sold choices to me, though I prefer honda for long term engine smoothness.

              Why didn't you keep the bajaj discover as one of your choices? afraid of the now defunct "bajaj is not reliable" concern?

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              • #22
                Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

                Originally posted by achaganti View Post
                Experts, need help in choosing a bike primarily used for commuting to office and shopping groceries nearby. Not more then 10-15 km daily. Everyone saying for Honda brand although it's over priced but comparing to TVS victor, I feel TVS victor has an edge in terms of on paper specs. Can some one advice is TVS bikes are durable. Or should I go with herd and chose Honda. Plus advice.

                1. Budget 60- 70k

                2. Age 33

                3. Height 5.9

                4. Weight 70

                5. Intended usage (eg. Office/College commute, Highway runs, Racetrack usage, Weekend recreation riding etc.)
                Office which is 5 km away from home and daily groceries. Not more 10-15 km per day
                6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any)
                50-60

                7. City & Highway percentage usage 95% city 5% highway

                8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running

                Daily 10-15 km max

                9. City / Town /Village of residence (so we can evaluate road conditions / traffic / terrain / altitude / OTR pricing)
                Chennai
                10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any)
                Thinking of TVS victor 2016
                Honda Dream Yuga
                Hero Passion Pro
                Do you really intend trace track usage with the bikes listed or was that a typo?

                Go for a Honda... The bike has high tolerance for bad servicing

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                • #23
                  Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

                  Thank you all for wonderful suggestions. I finally bought TVS Victor after multiple road tests with all the choices. Will soon post detailed review.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

                    Congratulations on new bike. Regarding Review, you can start a new thread in Ownership Experience section. Will be very useful for newbies

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                    • #25
                      Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

                      Congrats!
                      Wishing you many happy miles on your steed!
                      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

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                      • #26
                        Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

                        Originally posted by achaganti View Post
                        Thank you all for wonderful suggestions. I finally bought TVS Victor after multiple road tests with all the choices. Will soon post detailed review.
                        plz give ownership review ASAP. I want to buy TVS VICTOR.

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                        • #27
                          Re: Commuter Bike advice TVS VICTOR OR HONDA?

                          Since TS is only talk about tvs and honda..

                          In my option yamaha comes first in svc and quality... Szrr is fine example of tht

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