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**The Monk** · 02-21-2018, 02:36 PM

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All four motorcycles are good. Since you are a college student i would suggest buy the cheapest of the lot and invest the remaining cash in good quality riding gear

**newwannaberider** · 02-21-2018, 10:23 PM

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I finalised on fz 250 but i just want to know is it worth the price? Also can the oil cooler handle longer rides(above 20 km in single stretch) without any stress?

**newwannaberider** · 02-21-2018, 10:25 PM

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Also how much mileage can i expect from the dominar given my above riding condition?

**Ankey** · 02-22-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally posted by newwannaberider View Post

I finalised on fz 250 but i just want to know is it worth the price? Also can the oil cooler handle longer rides(above 20 km in single stretch) without any stress?

Originally posted by newwannaberider View Post

Also how much mileage can i expect from the dominar given my above riding condition?

Yup, the FZ25 is worth its price. You may find it a bit underpowered on paper, but take a long test ride and you will find it quite adequate on power. The oil cooler is nothing to worry about 95% of the bikes are still just air cooled and do fine on long tours, the oil cooler is more than capable enough to handle long tours or highway sprints. A 75cc scooty pep would be happy to do 20kms without any worry. However if you seriously plan to tour on it, I find that the missing 6th gear is a bit let down when it comes to highway rides. The fifth gear seems a bit stressed out at triple digit speeds and I think a 6th gear would have made the highway rides more relaxed at lower rpms. Having said that, it is in no means a slouch and only 5 gears means that it will be in the power band for quick overtakes. Do take a long test ride of this one before finalizing.

The Fazer25 is the same as above, just different clothes. The looks are a bit on the fence, some people love it most hate it to the core, so if you can digest the looks of it, the faring improves the high speed stability, makes it more aerodynamic and you will not face wind blasts at triple digit speeds.

Among the other shortlisted bikes, the NS200 is a hoot to ride, the Bajaj reliability and quality has improved by miles. If you plan for it, go for the ABS one.

The Dominar too is a complete value for money product, go for it if the budget allows.

The CBR250R is in a league of its own, it has earned its reputation and lives by it. The new one comes with upgraded light setup, if you can live with the age old styling and dash, go for it. You cannot go wrong with a CBR.

Regarding mileage - the 250s will give you anywhere between 30-38 kmpl and the Dominar will give you between 26-35. You can ask the owners in the ownership section about the mileage, they would be able to give you accurate information.

**newwannaberider** · 02-22-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally posted by Ankey View Post

Yup, the FZ25 is worth its price. You may find it a bit underpowered on paper, but take a long test ride and you will find it quite adequate on power. The oil cooler is nothing to worry about 95% of the bikes are still just air cooled and do fine on long tours, the oil cooler is more than capable enough to handle long tours or highway sprints. A 75cc scooty pep would be happy to do 20kms without any worry. However if you seriously plan to tour on it, I find that the missing 6th gear is a bit let down when it comes to highway rides. The fifth gear seems a bit stressed out at triple digit speeds and I think a 6th gear would have made the highway rides more relaxed at lower rpms. Having said that, it is in no means a slouch and only 5 gears means that it will be in the power band for quick overtakes. Do take a long test ride of this one before finalizing.

The Fazer25 is the same as above, just different clothes. The looks are a bit on the fence, some people love it most hate it to the core, so if you can digest the looks of it, the faring improves the high speed stability, makes it more aerodynamic and you will not face wind blasts at triple digit speeds.

Among the other shortlisted bikes, the NS200 is a hoot to ride, the Bajaj reliability and quality has improved by miles. If you plan for it, go for the ABS one.

The Dominar too is a complete value for money product, go for it if the budget allows.

The CBR250R is in a league of its own, it has earned its reputation and lives by it. The new one comes with upgraded light setup, if you can live with the age old styling and dash, go for it. You cannot go wrong with a CBR.

Regarding mileage - the 250s will give you anywhere between 30-38 kmpl and the Dominar will give you between 26-35. You can ask the owners in the ownership section about the mileage, they would be able to give you accurate information.

Thank you for the info. I've finalised the fz 250 or the dominar. Will do longer rides on both and finalise. I meant long stretch of 200km not 20km. Sorry about that...

**krishna77** · 02-22-2018, 09:17 PM

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That's a quick one!
Do keep us posted.

**newwannaberider** · 02-22-2018, 09:20 PM

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Also a quick question. When can i expect the cbr 250 bs4 to hit the showrooms?

**manishh** · 02-22-2018, 09:51 PM

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Originally posted by newwannaberider View Post

Also a quick question. When can i expect the cbr 250 bs4 to hit the showrooms?

Just asked this question in Honda showroom today - they have no clue. The sales representative there told me that it hasn't been launched!

**newwannaberider** · 02-22-2018, 09:55 PM

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So maybe year end? I can't wait that long for a CBR

**leech** · 02-22-2018, 09:59 PM

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So maybe year end? I can't wait that long for a CBR

Honda is hilarious. They haven't even given us the new 286 cc engines! I There are rumours that the CBR would be available after 2 months. Those new stickers need to be carefully applied.

I've read here that the FZ25 has high maintenance.

**newwannaberider** · 02-22-2018, 10:04 PM

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Originally posted by leech View Post

Honda is hilarious. They haven't even given us the new 286 cc engines! I There are rumours that the CBR would be available after 2 months. Those new stickers need to be carefully applied.

I've read here that the FZ25 has high maintenance.

[emoji23] [emoji23] Same old design with stickers and LED unit.

Could FZ maintanence be higher than that of dominar?

**leech** · 02-22-2018, 10:05 PM

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Originally posted by newwannaberider View Post

[emoji23] [emoji23] Same old design with stickers and LED unit.

Could FZ maintanence be higher than that of dominar?

I haven't heard first hand, but it would be similar, I reckon. The fz25 needs FI cleaning for regular intervals.

**newwannaberider** · 02-22-2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally posted by leech View Post

I haven't heard first hand, but it would be similar, I reckon. The fz25 needs FI cleaning for regular intervals.

Is upgrading to 250cc from 160cc worthwhile or will i regret not buying the dominar in the long run?

**leech** · 02-22-2018, 10:20 PM

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Originally posted by newwannaberider View Post

Is upgrading to 250cc from 160cc worthwhile or will i regret not buying the dominar in the long run?

The Dominar is only half a second faster than the CBR to 100 kmph. You will save a lot of fuel and have easy DIY maintenance if you pick the CBR250. Get Dominar only for ABS.

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