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Hi friends,
After 10 years of using (and abusing) my Bajaj XCD 125, I finally have decided to replace my bike.
The History
I got by XCD back in college days, when budget was a constraint, an LCD display in a bike for 50k was a novelty
, and Twin Spark with Swirl Induction was the peak of innovation, and the Bajaj Pulsar 180 was the most powerful bike on the market (RE excluded). Had a relatively decent experience with the XCD. Gave minor niggles from time to time, and the service centre was absolutely horrible. But 10 years has taken a toll on the bike. Every commute has become a chore with stiff suspensions, slow throttle response and non functional display.
The Need
With increase in age, a slow desk job (and waist size), my requirements have changed today. I am looking for a suitable bike which will now be doing the boring job of an office commute of approx 10 Kms each ways, in a safe and comfortable manner, but will hopefully bring a little more spark back into the driving experience. Detailed requirements are as follows:
1. Budget - 1.5 L OTR
2. Age - 30 years
3. Height - 5' 4" (Hence tall bikes are a strict NO)
4. Weight - 74 Kgs
5. Intended Use - Mainly Office Commute in peak traffic OR short local trip
6. Fuel Efficiency - More than 35 would be nice
7. City Highway - 100% city use
8. Approximate daily running - 20 Kms
9. City of Residence - Mumbai
10. Brand / Bike Preference - Yamaha FZ 25 / Suzuki Gixxer SF FI ABS / TVS Apache RTR 200 (All different capacity bikes. I know I am a confused soul!!)
The Dilemma
While my personal choice is FZ 25, the lack of ABS is making me lean toward the Gixxer SF. (TVS, I have lost all hope that they will ever get the FI ABS model in)
And before you say that ABS doesn't make a difference, please try braking near the rotten and squishy vegetable filled road of Dadar market, which i have to pass through every day.
The only time i have slipped on my bike is while panic braking over a piece of tomato and lettuce at the same spot. Add a piece of bread and I could have had a sandwich right there to recover from my crash
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So, while mind says Gixxer SF, heart says FZ 25!! And i haven't even explored other options
Please help me decide
After 10 years of using (and abusing) my Bajaj XCD 125, I finally have decided to replace my bike.
The History
I got by XCD back in college days, when budget was a constraint, an LCD display in a bike for 50k was a novelty
, and Twin Spark with Swirl Induction was the peak of innovation, and the Bajaj Pulsar 180 was the most powerful bike on the market (RE excluded). Had a relatively decent experience with the XCD. Gave minor niggles from time to time, and the service centre was absolutely horrible. But 10 years has taken a toll on the bike. Every commute has become a chore with stiff suspensions, slow throttle response and non functional display.The Need
With increase in age, a slow desk job (and waist size), my requirements have changed today. I am looking for a suitable bike which will now be doing the boring job of an office commute of approx 10 Kms each ways, in a safe and comfortable manner, but will hopefully bring a little more spark back into the driving experience. Detailed requirements are as follows:
1. Budget - 1.5 L OTR
2. Age - 30 years
3. Height - 5' 4" (Hence tall bikes are a strict NO)
4. Weight - 74 Kgs
5. Intended Use - Mainly Office Commute in peak traffic OR short local trip
6. Fuel Efficiency - More than 35 would be nice
7. City Highway - 100% city use
8. Approximate daily running - 20 Kms
9. City of Residence - Mumbai
10. Brand / Bike Preference - Yamaha FZ 25 / Suzuki Gixxer SF FI ABS / TVS Apache RTR 200 (All different capacity bikes. I know I am a confused soul!!)
The Dilemma
While my personal choice is FZ 25, the lack of ABS is making me lean toward the Gixxer SF. (TVS, I have lost all hope that they will ever get the FI ABS model in)
And before you say that ABS doesn't make a difference, please try braking near the rotten and squishy vegetable filled road of Dadar market, which i have to pass through every day.
The only time i have slipped on my bike is while panic braking over a piece of tomato and lettuce at the same spot. Add a piece of bread and I could have had a sandwich right there to recover from my crash
.So, while mind says Gixxer SF, heart says FZ 25!! And i haven't even explored other options
Please help me decide
. No exchange also available.
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