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  • #16
    Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

    Originally posted by GandalfTheGrey View Post
    As you aren't in a hurry, I suggest you wait for a couple of more weeks. Looks like Indian spec'd version of BMW G310R is launched in Thailand. Sources tell the price is lower than D390's which is even more interesting.

    India-spec BMW G310R debuts in Bangkok - Here are the changes
    https://www.rushlane.com/bmw-g310r-bangkok-show-12201223.html
    BMW G310R India launch has been delayed. The company will focus on exports first. Here is now on display at the 2017 Bangkok Motor Show.


    On a completely OT, no offense mate and please don't take me wrong before I ask, why spend 2 to 2.5 lakhs on a bike that's going to be used mainly for commuting and occasional touring? I personally feel there are bikes such as FZ25, RTR200, Dominar, and CBR250 are not only well below your budget but also will excellently serve your purpose.

    Cheers!
    Is FZ25 or Duke 250 capable of handling peak hour traffic engine heat for more than an hour??

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    • #17
      Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

      Originally posted by GandalfTheGrey View Post
      As you aren't in a hurry, I suggest you wait for a couple of more weeks. Looks like Indian spec'd version of BMW G310R is launched in Thailand. Sources tell the price is lower than D390's which is even more interesting.

      India-spec BMW G310R debuts in Bangkok - Here are the changes
      https://www.rushlane.com/bmw-g310r-bangkok-show-12201223.html
      BMW G310R India launch has been delayed. The company will focus on exports first. Here is now on display at the 2017 Bangkok Motor Show.


      On a completely OT, no offense mate and please don't take me wrong before I ask, why spend 2 to 2.5 lakhs on a bike that's going to be used mainly for commuting and occasional touring? I personally feel there are bikes such as FZ25, RTR200, Dominar, and CBR250 are not only well below your budget but also will excellently serve your purpose.

      Cheers!
      No offense taken mate. I used to own an Apache 180, so looking for an upgrade. The budget mentioned is an upper limit. So FZ25 CBR and Dominar are on the radar.

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      • #18
        Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

        Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
        Is FZ25 or Duke 250 capable of handling peak hour traffic engine heat for more than an hour??
        Hey mate, saw your original thread as well. I don't have any data to comment on Duke 250's capability. One of my acquaintances has got FZ25 and he rides it daily to and fro his office. There's no heat as per his words but on a lighter note, we Chennaites have a totally different level of tolerance towards heat.

        Just a few questions for you, sorry for spamming this thread, are you sure that the heat from your RS200 was that unbearable, did you make sure that nothing was wrong with your bike's engine, and did you get a chance to try any other RS200 for a brief amount of time in traffic?

        Cheers!

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        • #19
          Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

          Originally posted by GandalfTheGrey View Post
          Hey mate, saw your original thread as well. I don't have any data to comment on Duke 250's capability. One of my acquaintances has got FZ25 and he rides it daily to and fro his office. There's no heat as per his words but on a lighter note, we Chennaites have a totally different level of tolerance towards heat.

          Just a few questions for you, sorry for spamming this thread, are you sure that the heat from your RS200 was that unbearable, did you make sure that nothing was wrong with your bike's engine, and did you get a chance to try any other RS200 for a brief amount of time in traffic?

          Cheers!
          Hi GandalfTheGrey, I have raised the heating issue with the service mechanics during regular service. However, the mechanics say everything seems to be fine with my bike. Its only because of peak traffic, full fairing and 1.5+ hours of commute time, the issue aggrevates and causes unbearable heat wave from radiator fan.

          Hence, I am looking out for more torqy engine and better heat handling capablity bike for my need. This thread closely relates to my needs and helping me to bottom down and filter the options. That is why I am concerned about considering FZ25, which is only oil cooled and KTM Duke 250, which again comes from a family of high compression engine design. These are the only two bikes which actually are better than my present bike and seems to be more reliable too!

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          • #20
            Originally posted by arunviswes View Post
            On the 2017 Duke 390 ownership thread, I read about the ECU malfunctioning, malfunction of Drive by wire etc. How reliable is the machine? I am not in an urgent need and hence would want to wait and watch on how it goes with the initial batches of Duke 390. I have requested a test drive for Dominar. Are the vibrations under control with Dominar?
            It was just a malfunction of oil level sensor. Just​ turning off ignition and turning it back on did the trick to him. And with a bundle of sensors something always goes wrong for the first batch. If you can wait, I'd suggest you to buy next batch since they might get an ECU update.

            Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
            Is FZ25 or Duke 250 capable of handling peak hour traffic engine heat for more than an hour??
            D250 might but FZ250 can.

            Originally posted by arunviswes View Post
            No offense taken mate. I used to own an Apache 180, so looking for an upgrade. The budget mentioned is an upper limit. So FZ25 CBR and Dominar are on the radar.
            RS 400 is on it's way now if you are interested in bikes with fairings.

            MOD NOTE: Avoid Multi-posting. Use Multi-Quote to avoid back to back posts.
            Last edited by antz.bin; 04-01-2017, 05:43 PM.

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            • #21
              Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

              Originally posted by famishedrider
              D250 might but FZ250 can.
              Didn't get you.

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              • #22
                Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                Originally posted by GandalfTheGrey View Post
                As you aren't in a hurry, I suggest you wait for a couple of more weeks. Looks like Indian spec'd version of BMW G310R is launched in Thailand. Sources tell the price is lower than D390's which is even more interesting.

                India-spec BMW G310R debuts in Bangkok - Here are the changes
                https://www.rushlane.com/bmw-g310r-bangkok-show-12201223.html
                BMW G310R India launch has been delayed. The company will focus on exports first. Here is now on display at the 2017 Bangkok Motor Show.


                On a completely OT, no offense mate and please don't take me wrong before I ask, why spend 2 to 2.5 lakhs on a bike that's going to be used mainly for commuting and occasional touring? I personally feel there are bikes such as FZ25, RTR200, Dominar, and CBR250 are not only well below your budget but also will excellently serve your purpose.

                Cheers!
                The options I am actively considering in order of my liking are: CBR 250, Duke 390, Dominar, FZ25 and then maybe TB/Classic 500. I have ridden the Classic 500 and I like the feel, but hesitant because of reliability. I like the CBR's reliability, engine smoothness and ergonomics. It's been hard to get a TD of FZ25, Duke 390 and Dominar.

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                • #23
                  Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                  Originally posted by [email protected] View Post
                  Didn't get you.
                  FZ250 won't heat as much as the Duke 250 is what I mean.

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                  • #24
                    Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                    Originally posted by arunviswes View Post
                    The options I am actively considering in order of my liking are: CBR 250, Duke 390, Dominar, FZ25 and then maybe TB/Classic 500. I have ridden the Classic 500 and I like the feel, but hesitant because of reliability. I like the CBR's reliability, engine smoothness and ergonomics. It's been hard to get a TD of FZ25, Duke 390 and Dominar.
                    Nice choices there mate. Yeah REs have a different feel to them and no doubt about that but I wish they were more reliable.

                    Yeah it's difficult to lay hands on the FZ25 yet, in Chennai at least. I tried the FZ in the Yamaha showroom in Pallikaranai, may be you can try there if you haven't.

                    Dominar can be tried in Adyar showroom but it's mostly crowded.

                    In Chennai, KTMs don't have TD vehicles of all of their products in every showroom so it's better to call the showroom before going. Mostly the Camp road showroom(above Bajaj) will have bikes for TD.

                    Cheers!

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                    • #25
                      Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                      Originally posted by GandalfTheGrey View Post
                      Nice choices there mate. Yeah REs have a different feel to them and no doubt about that but I wish they were more reliable.

                      Yeah it's difficult to lay hands on the FZ25 yet, in Chennai at least. I tried the FZ in the Yamaha showroom in Pallikaranai, may be you can try there if you haven't.

                      Dominar can be tried in Adyar showroom but it's mostly crowded.

                      In Chennai, KTMs don't have TD vehicles of all of their products in every showroom so it's better to call the showroom before going. Mostly the Camp road showroom(above Bajaj) will have bikes for TD.

                      Cheers!
                      Checked with the camp Road showroom (Khivraj). They neither have Dominar or Duke 390 for TD. Only Mount Road Showrooms have it seems.

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                      • #26
                        Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                        My search continues....CBR 250, no news of the new/BS IV model. Bullet Std 500 has been updated as FI, but dealers have no clue - they say they are hearing for the first time from me. No Duke 390 for TD. Have eliminated Dominar provisionally and Will be trying to TD the FZ 25 today

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                        • #27
                          Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                          Originally posted by arunviswes View Post
                          My search continues....CBR 250, no news of the new/BS IV model. Bullet Std 500 has been updated as FI, but dealers have no clue - they say they are hearing for the first time from me. No Duke 390 for TD. Have eliminated Dominar provisionally and Will be trying to TD the FZ 25 today
                          Dominar you can test drive at Jai Bajaj, Sanatorium . Duke 390 only display vehicle available at Tambarm KTM (Sembakam). Call the JaiBajaj, santorium, normally on Fridays, Bajaj will have night test rides for Dominar

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                          Originally posted by arunviswes View Post
                          My search continues....CBR 250, no news of the new/BS IV model. Bullet Std 500 has been updated as FI, but dealers have no clue - they say they are hearing for the first time from me. No Duke 390 for TD. Have eliminated Dominar provisionally and Will be trying to TD the FZ 25 today
                          Bullet 500 FI is not yet hit the showrooms, the news is only in the automobile sites.
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                          • #28
                            Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                            Rode the FZ 25 today. Ergonomics great! Torque great, breaking decent. Slight vibrations at 4000-4500 rpm.

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                            • #29
                              Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                              Originally posted by arunviswes View Post
                              Rode the FZ 25 today. Ergonomics great! Torque great, breaking decent. Slight vibrations at 4000-4500 rpm.
                              I felt the same thing but for the price it is offered, it is a very good value for money bike.

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                              • #30
                                Re: New Bike Needed - Budget - 2 to 2.5 Lakh

                                CBR 250R and 150R taken off from the Honda website!

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