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  • #1

    First bike

    Help me out.
    1. Budget 1.5L
    2. Age 18(got my license few months ago but I have ridden my father's Unicorn 150 for almost 3 years)
    3. Height 6ft
    4. Weight 90
    5. Intended usage: Going to college(10km from home) in highway, Weekend tours to nearby places about 50km.
    6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any)
    7. City & Highway percentage usage 75% Highways 25%city
    8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running: Daily 25km+ / 750km+ monthly
    10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any)None
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  • #2
    Re: First bike

    Query Approved

    Have you not test ridden any bike up until now? Also, are you not interested in any specific model? You couldn't be possibly starting from a blank slate!
    Biking is not about what you have between your legs, its all about how well you use it!!!!!!!

    Give your details here if you want to help your fellow xBhpian stranded in your city

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    • #3
      Re: First bike

      Considering your FE requirements, an FZ 25 makes most sense. Good fuel efficiency. A 5 year warranty on the Engine and can do long runs at 100kmph.

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      • #4
        Re: First bike

        Originally posted by Hoardseeker View Post
        Help me out.
        1. Budget 1.5L
        2. Age 18(got my license few months ago but I have ridden my father's Unicorn 150 for almost 3 years)
        3. Height 6ft
        4. Weight 90
        5. Intended usage: Going to college(10km from home) in highway, Weekend tours to nearby places about 50km.
        6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any)
        7. City & Highway percentage usage 75% Highways 25%city
        8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running: Daily 25km+ / 750km+ monthly
        10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any)None
        Since you just got your license and have ridden a 150cc commuter bike, I would recommend you stay below 200cc

        As such you have a couple of options for which you will need to take test rides and get a feel for yourself.

        1. RTR 200 4V
        2. RTR 160 4V
        3. Gixxer SF (has cosmetic defects, be careful)

        Originally posted by The Monk View Post
        Have you not test ridden any bike up until now? Also, are you not interested in any specific model? You couldn't be possibly starting from a blank slate!
        Hes prolly a beginner rider, whos not interested in Motorcycles yet. Thats how I was back in 2013 when I bought an Activa just because I had to get a bike for commuting and general reasons.
        Last edited by MotoBlizzard; 04-23-2018, 06:13 PM.
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        • #5
          Re: First bike

          Originally posted by Hoardseeker View Post
          Help me out.
          1. Budget 1.5L
          2. Age 18(got my license few months ago but I have ridden my father's Unicorn 150 for almost 3 years)
          3. Height 6ft
          4. Weight 90
          5. Intended usage: Going to college(10km from home) in highway, Weekend tours to nearby places about 50km.
          6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any)
          7. City & Highway percentage usage 75% Highways 25%city
          8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running: Daily 25km+ / 750km+ monthly
          10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any)None
          How about honda hornet ABS ..OR the FZ250?

          As you have 3 years experience of your dads unicorn .. hornet will be comfortable for you ...
          Its had good milage of 40-45 kmpl.
          Reliable engine ..
          Bigger rear tyre ..
          Comes at a good price ..
          Optional ABS ..
          Good for city rides ..


          Or if you need style and looks you can go for r15 v3 ... it has decent milage like 40-50 kmpl (depends on riding style)
          Amazing handling ..
          Lots of features like slipper clitch ,VVA, FI.

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          • #6
            Re: First bike

            Hoardseeker, since you are starting your biking life (more or less), I would suggest you get one with dual channel ABS which will give you safety also.

            Since you have ridden your Dad's Unicorn, check out the TVS RTR 200 4v which comes with dual channel ABS.

            Cheers

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            • #7
              Re: First bike

              Originally posted by Hoardseeker View Post
              Help me out.
              1. Budget 1.5L
              2. Age 18(got my license few months ago but I have ridden my father's Unicorn 150 for almost 3 years)
              3. Height 6ft
              4. Weight 90
              5. Intended usage: Going to college(10km from home) in highway, Weekend tours to nearby places about 50km.
              6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any)
              7. City & Highway percentage usage 75% Highways 25%city
              8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running: Daily 25km+ / 750km+ monthly
              10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any)None
              Have you bought or test drove a bike yet?

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              • #8
                Re: First bike

                Originally posted by Zapps View Post
                Have you bought or test drove a bike yet?
                I have bought the RS200 , i am much tall and the 810mm seat height fits me ,i wanted a faired bike but my parents wanted the seating position not being so aggressive,so i had 2 options rs200 and cbr250r ,the cbr was little outdated and priced nearly 2lac exshowroom for abs ,out of reach for my budget ,only one option was the rs200.

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                • #9
                  Re: First bike

                  Originally posted by Hoardseeker View Post
                  I have bought the RS200 , i am much tall and the 810mm seat height fits me ,i wanted a faired bike but my parents wanted the seating position not being so aggressive,so i had 2 options rs200 and cbr250r ,the cbr was little outdated and priced nearly 2lac exshowroom for abs ,out of reach for my budget ,only one option was the rs200.
                  That's a nice bike - ample power, performance and it is nice entry to sports segment. since this is your first bike, drive safely & consult this sub-forum for expert tips - https://www.xbhp.com/talkies/art-safe-riding/

                  and welcome to the biker tribe, I hope you got the basic biking gear to protect yourself.

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