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Hi all,
This is me posting on behalf of someone close, who is an avid rider. The choices are so weird that I've turned to the forum for wisdom.
This is not for me ... so please don't advise based on what you might know about me. My decision is already made here.
This is going to be his 'everything bike' ... for the street ... for the twisties and the occasional (rare IMO) tours. There might be a pillion involved at times (Not sure who ... so can't tell you about weight).
He is single (and hence assuming would be same on the bike too
) and likes to live life before his fear of 'family' catching up to him. He has experience with liter class vehicles abroad and not much in any segment in India. He is going all down/no-loan for the purchase.
The contenders ...
1. Triumph Street Triple 675
This was always his choice and he has been saving for. I too lust after this bike but not fully support the idea.
The sound track is amazing in the city and the build quality is superb.
It has a larger tank with a range of about 200Kms (Important as not all petrol pumps can be trusted)
The seat is amazing and has a comfortable riding stance inspite of it being forward biased.
I think the detuned version is perfect as it helps with acclimatization to Indian traffic while having great power for Indian roads.
Pretty much out of showroom not requiring any additional accessories.
The Street Triple I ride scrapes speed breakers even without a pillion. Though if you are a little careful I think the straight bits are dreamy.
The mileage is around 18-20 kmpl which is important as it is a daily-use vehicle.
It heats up in Hyderabad traffic *ridiculous traffic*
As much as a head-turner it is; tis impossible to park out of sight as people get attracted like flies messing with everything.
8K service prior 1000kms and 10K per service for 1yr or 10000kms since and then maintenance.
2. Triumph Street Twin
The new 900 HT motor is amazing in my honest opinion for the city. It pulls like a dream from very low RPMs.
It doesn't scream like a Banshee and is very subtle.
It looks amazing in Matt black.
It doesn't heat up at all for all the time that I used it.
Has Ride-by wire, Traction Control, ABS and progressive brakes, though the bite is missing.
The problem I had is ... also like the street triple ... the bottom scrapes with a pillion (Guy weighs 70-80 Kgs I guess).
It has a waiting period in Hyderabad taking longer for the Matt Black he wants putting it awfully close to 2016 end for registration (Depreciation hits sooner in case he wants to let go of it)
The seat, though looks comfy, is difficult while sitting in traffic for ages.
The handle-bar strangely was not comfortable for him ... but that is to blame on his broken shoulder. Found the ST better.
The mileage figures are surprising ... just trundling around in the city it returned an amazing 28 kmpl for its 10 lt usable tank and 22-24 kmpl on highway.
The chain needs frequent lubing and has terrible access.
Pretty much out of showroom not requiring any additional accessories.
I'm not really into the looks as I find it disproportionate. Though everyone else thinks its ok.
3. Ninja 300 KRT Edition
This is my choice and he really doesn't like the idea though it was his first choice of track-bike in the US. But it comes with ABS in the US and not in India. I personally wouldn't care ... but him is difficult as he is not used to Indian riding.
The Ninja costs half as much as the above options.
You can replace the stock tyres, and change the brake lines and brake pads ... I think its ready to go.
The power is perfect for our road conditions. Not too much or not too low.
The mileage is awesome and will give a tank range of 450-500 kms with its massive tank. Just lesser runs to petrol pumps.
The Ninja feels very small and is definitely under-powered compared to above options.
The Green was not bearable *thanks to KRT livery it is better now*
Missing ABS but can be livable without.
No test drives *Needed to understand how it feels in India traffic*
Extremely bad Customer service at Hyderabad Dealerships.
No idea about how service is in Hyderabad
Though almost everything might be covered ... the problem is everything is covered *thanks to me* and it confuses the hell out of the decision maker.
This is me posting on behalf of someone close, who is an avid rider. The choices are so weird that I've turned to the forum for wisdom.
This is not for me ... so please don't advise based on what you might know about me. My decision is already made here.
This is going to be his 'everything bike' ... for the street ... for the twisties and the occasional (rare IMO) tours. There might be a pillion involved at times (Not sure who ... so can't tell you about weight).
He is single (and hence assuming would be same on the bike too
) and likes to live life before his fear of 'family' catching up to him. He has experience with liter class vehicles abroad and not much in any segment in India. He is going all down/no-loan for the purchase. The contenders ...
1. Triumph Street Triple 675
This was always his choice and he has been saving for. I too lust after this bike but not fully support the idea.
The sound track is amazing in the city and the build quality is superb.
It has a larger tank with a range of about 200Kms (Important as not all petrol pumps can be trusted)
The seat is amazing and has a comfortable riding stance inspite of it being forward biased.
I think the detuned version is perfect as it helps with acclimatization to Indian traffic while having great power for Indian roads.
Pretty much out of showroom not requiring any additional accessories.
The Street Triple I ride scrapes speed breakers even without a pillion. Though if you are a little careful I think the straight bits are dreamy.
The mileage is around 18-20 kmpl which is important as it is a daily-use vehicle.
It heats up in Hyderabad traffic *ridiculous traffic*
As much as a head-turner it is; tis impossible to park out of sight as people get attracted like flies messing with everything.
8K service prior 1000kms and 10K per service for 1yr or 10000kms since and then maintenance.
2. Triumph Street Twin
The new 900 HT motor is amazing in my honest opinion for the city. It pulls like a dream from very low RPMs.
It doesn't scream like a Banshee and is very subtle.
It looks amazing in Matt black.
It doesn't heat up at all for all the time that I used it.
Has Ride-by wire, Traction Control, ABS and progressive brakes, though the bite is missing.
The problem I had is ... also like the street triple ... the bottom scrapes with a pillion (Guy weighs 70-80 Kgs I guess).
It has a waiting period in Hyderabad taking longer for the Matt Black he wants putting it awfully close to 2016 end for registration (Depreciation hits sooner in case he wants to let go of it)
The seat, though looks comfy, is difficult while sitting in traffic for ages.
The handle-bar strangely was not comfortable for him ... but that is to blame on his broken shoulder. Found the ST better.
The mileage figures are surprising ... just trundling around in the city it returned an amazing 28 kmpl for its 10 lt usable tank and 22-24 kmpl on highway.
The chain needs frequent lubing and has terrible access.
Pretty much out of showroom not requiring any additional accessories.
I'm not really into the looks as I find it disproportionate. Though everyone else thinks its ok.
3. Ninja 300 KRT Edition
This is my choice and he really doesn't like the idea though it was his first choice of track-bike in the US. But it comes with ABS in the US and not in India. I personally wouldn't care ... but him is difficult as he is not used to Indian riding.
The Ninja costs half as much as the above options.
You can replace the stock tyres, and change the brake lines and brake pads ... I think its ready to go.
The power is perfect for our road conditions. Not too much or not too low.
The mileage is awesome and will give a tank range of 450-500 kms with its massive tank. Just lesser runs to petrol pumps.
The Ninja feels very small and is definitely under-powered compared to above options.
The Green was not bearable *thanks to KRT livery it is better now*
Missing ABS but can be livable without.
No test drives *Needed to understand how it feels in India traffic*
Extremely bad Customer service at Hyderabad Dealerships.
No idea about how service is in Hyderabad
Though almost everything might be covered ... the problem is everything is covered *thanks to me* and it confuses the hell out of the decision maker.
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