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Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

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  • #16
    Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

    Originally posted by rajush26 View Post
    Now the choice is narrowed down to (with a few additions )

    TVS rtr 200 4v
    Yamaha fz15 v2
    Suzuki GIXXER / sf fi sp
    Bajaj 200 ns/rs
    Yamaha fz25
    Vespa 150 (usable by others in family)

    I have reduced my budget cause my usage will be restricted to approx 5 months in a year .
    Great Choice.
    Yamaha FZ25
    Apache RTR 200 - get abs version if possible.
    Gixxer SF - ABS


    All the above are amazing bikes for the city & occasional highway rides.
    The special feeling a proper bike gives , scooters can only dream... that's until you encounter a b2b traffic condition .
    Try a bike this time as you have already experienced scooters earlier.
    Cheers
    People are like Motorcycles: Each is customized a bit differently.

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    • #17
      Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

      if you're considering "premium" scooters like vespa, also consider aprilia sr 150...only recently i came to know aprilia has a f-ing scooty in india lol..i so want to own one :P

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      • #18
        Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

        Originally posted by SAMUEL-Fi View Post
        Great Choice.
        Yamaha FZ25
        Apache RTR 200 - get abs version if possible.
        Gixxer SF - ABS


        All the above are amazing bikes for the city & occasional highway rides.
        The special feeling a proper bike gives , scooters can only dream... that's until you encounter a b2b traffic condition .
        Try a bike this time as you have already experienced scooters earlier.
        Cheers
        How is
        TVS APACHE RTR 200 4V (200 cc)
        Vs
        Suzuki GIXXER sf fi (~155 cc)

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        • #19
          Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

          Originally posted by rajush26 View Post
          How is
          TVS APACHE RTR 200 4V (200 cc)
          Vs
          Suzuki GIXXER sf fi (~155 cc)
          Add to above
          Honda hornet
          My local mechanic advises Hero and Honda bikes

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          • #20
            Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

            Among the revised options, I'd suggest following -

            1. RTR 200 - Go for ABS if available.
            2. FZ 25- Decent combination of power and economy.
            3. Hornet - IMHO the most sensible buy in 150 segment. Honda reliability, good mileage and power. Comfortable pillion position as well (not sure if that's your requirement though)


            Hero not as good as they used to be during their official joint-venture with Honda. Try these three bikes multiple times, if possible for longer ride and see what you're comfortable with according to your preferences. Also consider proximity to service centres and their reputation - a good/bad service center can make lot of difference in your bike ownership experience.

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            • #21
              Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

              Chkd out the hornet ,it's looks good and feels refined (rode pillion for TD)
              It's 102000 OTR Pune
              Liked the combo braking feature

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              • #22
                Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                Originally posted by rajush26 View Post
                Chkd out the hornet ,it's looks good and feels refined (rode pillion for TD)
                It's 102000 OTR Pune
                Liked the combo braking feature
                ALSO dealer and service centre very close to my residence .

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                • #23
                  Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                  Good that you had a TR albeit as a pillion. Now take the weekend to TD the other bikes too and then decide.
                  Don't rush in. Happy Shopping.
                  People are like Motorcycles: Each is customized a bit differently.

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                  • #24
                    Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                    However GIXXER seems to be a allrounder and overall winner in the 150/160 cc on various reviews on YouTube etc

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                    • #25
                      Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                      Friends due to family pressure and ALSO pune's b2b traffic with a heavy heart once again cancelled buying a bike and now almost finalised on Honda Activa 125 Disc model which is almost 80k OTR Pune with all accessories.
                      ALSO considering the Suzuki access 125 Disc which is almost 10k cheaper than the same spec Activa ,except it's missing cbs.

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                      • #26
                        Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                        In b2b traffic, my opinion is that a bike is way better than a scooter. Riding a scooter for long durations result in a lot of stress on the back, bike is better any day. This opinion is based on the fact that I also am in pune and drive both my wife's activa and my bike in pune's b2b traffic. Found a bike way better every time.

                        The reasons imo for your case to go for a scooter is if -
                        * You like a particular scooter and want to drive it
                        * You need something versatile, you can commute as well as have the extra space for when you go shopping, storage space under seat etc
                        * It will be used by you, wife, daughter etc

                        Family pressure will always be there, don't let that stop u

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                        • #27
                          Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                          Originally posted by _kamikaze_ View Post
                          In b2b traffic, my opinion is that a bike is way better than a scooter. Riding a scooter for long durations result in a lot of stress on the back, bike is better any day. This opinion is based on the fact that I also am in pune and drive both my wife's activa and my bike in pune's b2b traffic. Found a bike way better every time.

                          The reasons imo for your case to go for a scooter is if -
                          * You like a particular scooter and want to drive it
                          * You need something versatile, you can commute as well as have the extra space for when you go shopping, storage space under seat etc
                          * It will be used by you, wife, daughter etc

                          Family pressure will always be there, don't let that stop u
                          Not really sure if bike would be better in B2B traffic. I am saying this inspite of the fact that I ride a R3 and a Ninja 650 in B2B Bangalore traffic for daily commute (40kms total per day).
                          The biggest advantage of a scooter is its automatic transmission and its agility. However if one needs to travel long distances everyday (100kms or more), then might become an issue as on open roads you cant really pull like a bike would. For city B2B traffic I would suggest a scooter unless that person has serious OCMD (Obsessive-Compulsive Motorcycle Disorder) like me (cant think life without my bikes)
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                          • #28
                            Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                            Originally posted by hellgate View Post
                            Not really sure if bike would be better in B2B traffic. I am saying this inspite of the fact that I ride a R3 and a Ninja 650 in B2B Bangalore traffic for daily commute (40kms total per day).
                            Well riding a Ninja or an R3 is much different than driving a basic commuter like a P150, Gixxer or even FZ25, they are more 'indian traffic friendly'. But yes you're right, the automatic transmission would save your hands from hurting due to using the clutch non-stop in B2B traffic, for me however I've gotten so used to it, never felt it in many years of biking.

                            offtopic: B2B suddenly reminded me of A2B, Sadly we don't have it in Pune and I'm missing their breakfast combo.
                            Last edited by _kamikaze_; 09-21-2017, 12:27 PM. Reason: grammar nazi

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                            • #29
                              Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                              Test Driven the NS160 and GIXXER ,
                              The GIXXER has an almost non existent bullion seat and very high too.
                              The ns is slightly better

                              However the GIXXER is to be a solo user bike ,then is apt for avg Indian newbie bikers .

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                              • #30
                                Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                                TD'd

                                Yamaha fz15
                                Good , angle of handle is limited by the tank while turning (same like Bajaj ns160)

                                Yamaha fz25
                                Only one word
                                SUPERB

                                TVS APACHE rtr 200 4V
                                WOW what a bike ,loved it .
                                Grt bass in firing .
                                Spectacular VFM
                                ONLY missing future proof items FI & ABS
                                Icing on the cake 107000/- OTR PUNE

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