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I need help in choosing my first bike. I read a lot of posts in this section but thought it better to create a new one. My requirements are as follows -:
1. Budget - Around 75k. Can increase it by 10- 15 k max but only if I derive great value from it.
2. Use - I intend to use it to commute to office. Mostly city riding, with an occasional trip once a month.
3. Ride comfort and handling are important.
4. Mileage - Around 40 kmpl would be preferrable.
5. I am 6ft in height and some extra kgs. I want a bike that looks good.
6. The bike should be >=150 cc
7. Will prefer to buy it by the start of May, but can wait for 1 more month if anything worthwhile is expected.
I have some practice on a friend's Pulsar 150 which I often use.
Based on the posts earlier, I had shortlisted 4 bikes -
1) Royal Enfield Bullet (electra, machismo) - Had a test drive on an electra 350 cc and I had a big smile on my face after I got down. It also suits me well.
The biggest put off is that it costs around 90k in Noida, with disc brakes and self starter. Another issue that I am concerned about is maintainence. I being a software mazdoor find little time during weekdays and hence would prefer something which does not require a lot of upkeep.
Please advise.
2) Karizma - I haven't taken a test ride as yet but intend to do so. It looks good, but am concerned whether it would be okay for city driving.
3) Fz-16 - This looks to be best option based on the posts I read. A couple of friends have also purchased it and appear to be satisfied. The concern here is whether in the long term it carries any risk. There enough service centers but the problems will only be evident after some time.
4) Apache RTR 160 Fi - This was also recommended by a lot of users. The reason for concern is that a lot of people have advised me against buying a TVS bike. Haven't taken a test ride, but all the above 3 score better in looks that RTR.
I do not wish to go for Unicorn or Pulsar 150 (although may consider P180 or 200). Please provide your recommendations for the above as well as for any other bike that may be suitable like hunk or CBZ, etc.
Thanks for the help.
I need help in choosing my first bike. I read a lot of posts in this section but thought it better to create a new one. My requirements are as follows -:
1. Budget - Around 75k. Can increase it by 10- 15 k max but only if I derive great value from it.
2. Use - I intend to use it to commute to office. Mostly city riding, with an occasional trip once a month.
3. Ride comfort and handling are important.
4. Mileage - Around 40 kmpl would be preferrable.
5. I am 6ft in height and some extra kgs. I want a bike that looks good.
6. The bike should be >=150 cc
7. Will prefer to buy it by the start of May, but can wait for 1 more month if anything worthwhile is expected.
I have some practice on a friend's Pulsar 150 which I often use.
Based on the posts earlier, I had shortlisted 4 bikes -
1) Royal Enfield Bullet (electra, machismo) - Had a test drive on an electra 350 cc and I had a big smile on my face after I got down. It also suits me well.
The biggest put off is that it costs around 90k in Noida, with disc brakes and self starter. Another issue that I am concerned about is maintainence. I being a software mazdoor find little time during weekdays and hence would prefer something which does not require a lot of upkeep.
Please advise.
2) Karizma - I haven't taken a test ride as yet but intend to do so. It looks good, but am concerned whether it would be okay for city driving.
3) Fz-16 - This looks to be best option based on the posts I read. A couple of friends have also purchased it and appear to be satisfied. The concern here is whether in the long term it carries any risk. There enough service centers but the problems will only be evident after some time.
4) Apache RTR 160 Fi - This was also recommended by a lot of users. The reason for concern is that a lot of people have advised me against buying a TVS bike. Haven't taken a test ride, but all the above 3 score better in looks that RTR.
I do not wish to go for Unicorn or Pulsar 150 (although may consider P180 or 200). Please provide your recommendations for the above as well as for any other bike that may be suitable like hunk or CBZ, etc.
Thanks for the help.
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