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What bike? Beginner|Budget:1L|3 years|weekend rides
Hey, I am a 22 year old and I am a beginner to bikes(just learnt, still learning). I have been riding scooters(gearless) for about 8 years now, and have just learnt riding a proper geared bike. I am looking to buy one now. I have been riding a Passion Pro in the city traffic a little semi-regularly.
My requirements:-
1) Weekend riding only. City commute in the rarest of cases.
2) Rides of 100kms+ on weekends.
3) Budget is 1 to 1.1 lakhs.
4) 150cc-220cc+ engine capacity.(Something that can cruise at 70-80 easily)
5) Will be keeping it for 3 years max.
6) No particular urge for a new bike, a second hand would also work if reliable(IMPORTANT: because I don't know how to DIY on a bike)
7) Decently Comfortable(for decently long rides)
8) No requirement as of pillion comfort etc.
9) Nothing too crazy(for now :P).
My options till now:-
1) Avenger 220 Cruise (Not street because cruiser = chrome)
2) Pulsar 200NS
3) Apache RTR 180
4) A second hand, 1 year old, 7500km Pulsar 200RS ABS for 1.1lakhs.
Keeping in mind the inability-to-DIY factor, I am not very inclined towards the 200RS(second-hand), and the Avenger220 Cruise ticks off most of the boxes: comfort, grip, stability, no spiky acceleration curves/handling quirks, predictable etc. and cheap allowing me to buy good safety gear.
Also, what safety gear should I buy? Right now, I am planning to get a Studds full face(+visor + glare visor) helmet, but I am not sure what shoes, kneecaps or jacket(I am thinking just leather for now?) to buy.
My requirements:-
1) Weekend riding only. City commute in the rarest of cases.
2) Rides of 100kms+ on weekends.
3) Budget is 1 to 1.1 lakhs.
4) 150cc-220cc+ engine capacity.(Something that can cruise at 70-80 easily)
5) Will be keeping it for 3 years max.
6) No particular urge for a new bike, a second hand would also work if reliable(IMPORTANT: because I don't know how to DIY on a bike)
7) Decently Comfortable(for decently long rides)
8) No requirement as of pillion comfort etc.
9) Nothing too crazy(for now :P).
My options till now:-
1) Avenger 220 Cruise (Not street because cruiser = chrome)
2) Pulsar 200NS
3) Apache RTR 180
4) A second hand, 1 year old, 7500km Pulsar 200RS ABS for 1.1lakhs.
Keeping in mind the inability-to-DIY factor, I am not very inclined towards the 200RS(second-hand), and the Avenger220 Cruise ticks off most of the boxes: comfort, grip, stability, no spiky acceleration curves/handling quirks, predictable etc. and cheap allowing me to buy good safety gear.
Also, what safety gear should I buy? Right now, I am planning to get a Studds full face(+visor + glare visor) helmet, but I am not sure what shoes, kneecaps or jacket(I am thinking just leather for now?) to buy.
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