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

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  • #31
    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



    Fellow FM's from Pune any idea which dealer will give best deal for the APACHE 200

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    • #32
      Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

      Fellow FM's from Pune any idea which dealer will give best deal for the APACHE 200

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      • #33
        Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

        Sorry to be a spoilsport but here is a titbit about RTR 200, it’s an awesome bike no doubt but Tvs remora Tyres are a big no especially you are graduating from a scooter after almost many years and without a ABS you are bound to be little heavy on the brakes. Try to get the Pirelli which is just a 5k extra if I m not wrong and gives that extra grip you need, otherwise the remoras are super skiddish especially if you find yourself at an emergency braking situation.

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        • #34
          Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

          I'm 40, and a couple of years ago I bought a Gixxer on which I learnt. The first lesson I had was given by the delivery person. It's a great bike, a lot of fun to ride, and pretty comfortable for a solo rider and a good one to learn on.

          But, last year, when I took the bike on a 3000+ km cross country trip, I really felt the need for abs and more power.
          I'd advise you to get the most powerful bike you can, as long as it has abs. Coming from driving a car for 20+ years, the acceleration of a bike is breathtaking, but the Gixxer maxes out at 110, and that's not a speed it can do all day. We usually drive our cars at over 120kmph on the highway, and a small bike really feels underpowered on those long open roads.
          Wait a bit longer for the abs model to get released and get the tvs, or wait for yamaha to release an abs model of the 250.
          What you do on the bike will depend on the bike you get.

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          • #35
            Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

            I do not intend to take the bike outside the city .
            So is ABS very imp?

            City use
            Best option between
            Yamaha fz25
            Yamaha fz15
            GIXXER naked
            TVS APACHE RTR 200

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            • #36
              Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

              While ABS is a good thing for sure but it is not a deal-breaker. For city usage, Hornet and FZ-25 both are good options.
              A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

              Weekend Rides Around Kolkata
              My Ride To Sunderbans -               Hemnagar & Samsernagar
              Saagar Kinare - Bakkhali Calling

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              • #37
                Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                Friends as I have mentioned earlier my budget is 1.5

                My shortlist r the
                TVS APACHE RTR 200 (107000/-)
                Yamaha fz25 (138000/-)
                In that order

                On the net many reviews have mentioned the APACHE is a sweet handler

                ALSO I found with that oddles of torque at low revs the fz25 is sort of jerky

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                • #38
                  Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                  Ok friends finalised
                  Suzuki GIXXER sf abs
                  104000/- OTR PUNE

                  one last thing decided against the FI model cause it doesn't have kick start

                  Is it the right decision guys

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                  • #39
                    Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                    Congrats on your selection.
                    The presence of a kick starter in a FI bike is almost comparable to appendix in the human body - redundant. The models with only self-start option have such good electronics that you'll hardly feel the need for kick start! The kick start sends fuel through the combustion chamber of a carb bike till enough pressure difference is created to start the bike - this part is taken care of by the fuel pump in a FI bike. Should not be a problem if you maintain enough charge in the battery.
                    A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

                    Weekend Rides Around Kolkata
                    My Ride To Sunderbans -                     Hemnagar & Samsernagar
                    Saagar Kinare - Bakkhali Calling

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                    • #40
                      Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                      I am only titled towards the carb version of GIXXER sf is due got the fact that my bike is going to lay dormant for 4 months in a row and battery maintainable will have to be taken care of by somebody in the family !!!!!

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                      • #41
                        Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                        Friends ,delaying my buying , now that ns200 is out with single.channel ABS, others might follow suit , especially fz25 and RTR 200.

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                        • #42
                          Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                          Originally posted by rajush26 View Post
                          Friends ,delaying my buying , now that ns200 is out with single.channel ABS, others might follow suit , especially fz25 and RTR 200.
                          Forget about Yamaha adding ABS to the FZ25 / Fazer 25 anytime before same time next year.
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                          • #43
                            Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                            What about the APACHE RTR 200 , rumours r they might get the fi and dual abs that is available for overseas mkt for Indian consumers soon

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                            • #44
                              Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                              TVS might get that.... but question is when... The waiting game is never ending. Best bet would be to get something that fulfills all your needs and is available now.
                              Honestly you wouldnt feel the need for ABS in RTR 200 (or any 200cc bike).
                              Yamaha Ray ZR Street Rally -> 2020
                              Kawasaki Ninja 1000 2019 -> 2019
                              YZF-R3 -> 2017 -> SOLD 2019
                              CBR 250R -> 2017 -> SOLD 2017
                              Ninja 650 -> 2016 -> SOLD 2018
                              Blue Activa 125 -> 2016
                              Black YZF-R15 v2 -> 2011 -> SOLD 2016
                              Black Discover 125 DTS-i -> 2005

                              Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUc...fiHTCWO8E6WdeA
                              Please check out our ride videos.

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                              • #45
                                Re: Bike buying advise Yamaha fz25 , ktm 250/RC 390 , GIXXER sf sp fi

                                Raju you can try Dominar. it will suit you i think it has ABS and it is a good package if you want resale value go for C350

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