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    Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

    Hi, I am 6 ft tall and weigh about 100kgs. I am looking for a new bike for commuting and short highway runs. I have spent most of my riding years on 2 strokes, my only experiences with 4t bikes are on pulsar 180 n 220.

    So I have narrowed it down to a used cbr250 or a new pulsar ns200. Which one should I go for?
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    Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

    Query Approved

    Being a fellow 220 owner, neither the CBR nor the NS 200 are much fun to ride in the city, since there is nothing happening at low rpm. On the highway though it is a different story entirely.
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      Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

      Originally posted by The Monk View Post
      Query Approved

      Being a fellow 220 owner, neither the CBR nor the NS 200 are much fun to ride in the city, since there is nothing happening at low rpm. On the highway though it is a different story entirely.
      I know that no sc bike would have the low-end rush like the 220. But I can live with average low end, if the bike is reliable.
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        Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

        Some guys on xbhp have issues with the new BSIV 2017 NS 200 relating to jerky power delivery at high speeds. Apparently, one guy has problems with the bike not going above 95 kmph on certain occasions. Avoid the carb ns200 until Bajaj has fixed these issues.

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          Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

          Originally posted by leech View Post
          Some guys on xbhp have issues with the new BSIV 2017 NS 200 relating to jerky power delivery at high speeds. Apparently, one guy has problems with the bike not going above 95 kmph on certain occasions. Avoid the carb ns200 until Bajaj has fixed these issues.
          Thanks for the input. I will take it under advisement.
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            Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

            A sparingly used Duke390(2013,14,15) is right up your alley-available in plenty on OLX and Quikr-you sure will not miss the 2stroke thrills on this one
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              Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

              Here's the link to the horror story of NS200 that Leech was talking about.

              Issues with my P200NS 2017 non ABS edition - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
              https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/39267-issues-my-p200ns-2017-non-abs-edition.html#post1328744
              Wanna know whats wrong with your bike or or looking for the best mechanic in your town? Ask here!


              If reliability and smooth robust engine are top priorities, CBR should be the obvious choice.
              I would like to thank my legs for supporting me, my arms for being always by my side and my fingers; I could always count on them.

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                Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

                Originally posted by Ankey View Post
                Here's the link to the horror story of NS200 that Leech was talking about.

                Issues with my P200NS 2017 non ABS edition - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community
                https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/help-me/39267-issues-my-p200ns-2017-non-abs-edition.html#post1328744
                Wanna know whats wrong with your bike or or looking for the best mechanic in your town? Ask here!


                If reliability and smooth robust engine are top priorities, CBR should be the obvious choice.
                Ns200 does have it own share of drawbacks like every other bike but I feel most of problems faced by Bajaj bikes is due to the incompetent SVC ....they are lazy , unresponsive and even lie sometimes to skip job.
                Otherwise it is a dream bike to own . I started that thread ( the one you have posted ) but I am happy to report all problems and issues have been resolved and I am living my dream with my NS200

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                • #9
                  Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

                  How about fz25 ? Good torque for city use and even for highway use. Cost maybe more than your budget (not sure how much)

                  Take a test ride on fz25

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                    Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

                    Originally posted by wingrider007 View Post
                    How about fz25 ? Good torque for city use and even for highway use. Cost maybe more than your budget (not sure how much)

                    Take a test ride on fz25
                    The power of fz25 and the headlamp are a big let down.
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                      Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

                      Originally posted by zestbiker View Post
                      A sparingly used Duke390(2013,14,15) is right up your alley-available in plenty on OLX and Quikr-you sure will not miss the 2stroke thrills on this one
                      390 is out of budget. May be a used 200.
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                        Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

                        Originally posted by abhijithpreddy View Post
                        Ns200 does have it own share of drawbacks like every other bike but I feel most of problems faced by Bajaj bikes is due to the incompetent SVC ....they are lazy , unresponsive and even lie sometimes to skip job.
                        Otherwise it is a dream bike to own . I started that thread ( the one you have posted ) but I am happy to report all problems and issues have been resolved and I am living my dream with my NS200
                        SVC isn't an issue for me. Have enough contacts here.
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                        • #13
                          Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

                          Originally posted by Bibhu View Post
                          SVC isn't an issue for me. Have enough contacts here.
                          Then if your looking for a entey level naked sports bike which is awesome in both pick up and speed but still works on carberuted engine ( less complications ) that is suitable for your city use and highway use, its definitely you bike .
                          Time tested Bajaj company , time tested bike NS200 , cheap spare parts , easy repair ( carberuted engine ) .
                          Good bike for a good price now you get ABS too

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                            Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

                            I have found a good condition CBR 250r and have my heart set on it. Let's see how it goes.
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                              Re: Which bike for a grizzly veteran's daily use and highway runs?

                              Originally posted by Bibhu View Post
                              I have found a good condition CBR 250r and have my heart set on it. Let's see how it goes.
                              Cbr has been relaunched with a new color scheme and Leds.

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