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**aamaadmi** · 10-29-2018, 11:32 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by ordinaryme View Post

Okay.. so I spent major part of today asking the showrooms in and around south delhi, including Noida about the availability of cbr 250... And surprisingly, none of them have it..not even on display!
The abs versions price is the same as re 500 classic abs
I will have to get a hands on feel of the bike at the very least if not a test ride (which technically i should before investing 2 lakhs into it) .. so basically, hit a road block here

Hi there, I replied to you on another thread before I found this one. Just wanted to let you know that I was able to get a CBR250 test ride at noida at Prakash Honda on Amaltash Marg in Noida. This was at the beginning of this month. I just walked in and insisted for that model and after a while the sales guy understood I was serious about it and arranged for the ride. I did not get the same response with similar tactics at any other showroom.

Also there is a Yamaha showroom behind it that has the R3 on display and available for test rides, in case you want to check that out too.

I hope this helps!

**ordinaryme** · 10-30-2018, 02:15 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by aamaadmi View Post

Hi there, I replied to you on another thread before I found this one. Just wanted to let you know that I was able to get a CBR250 test ride at noida at Prakash Honda on Amaltash Marg in Noida. This was at the beginning of this month. I just walked in and insisted for that model and after a while the sales guy understood I was serious about it and arranged for the ride. I did not get the same response with similar tactics at any other showroom.

Also there is a Yamaha showroom behind it that has the R3 on display and available for test rides, in case you want to check that out too.

I hope this helps!

Hi mate. Incidently I did go to Parkash Honda, but didn't get a positive response. Sat there, chatted with him for 15 minutes, but didn't get an enthusiastic vibe from him. Plus it's 2.36 in Noida compared to 2.21 in Delhi.. pretty steep, location wise.

The availability of honda bikes makes me question their after sale services too..

**Zapps** · 10-30-2018, 04:36 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by ordinaryme View Post

Hi mate. Incidently I did go to Parkash Honda, but didn't get a positive response. Sat there, chatted with him for 15 minutes, but didn't get an enthusiastic vibe from him. Plus it's 2.36 in Noida compared to 2.21 in Delhi.. pretty steep, location wise.

The availability of honda bikes makes me question their after sale services too..

Now I understand what people mean when they say Bajaj is easy to service and on pocket too.

**aamaadmi** · 10-30-2018, 02:20 PM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by Zapps View Post

Now I understand what people mean when they say Bajaj is easy to service and on pocket too.

Brother Bajaj is like a Samosa. Yes it isn't fancy, is everywhere and everyone is bored of it. Sometimes it also has too much salt or chilli or is over-fried

. But it is also cheap, convenient and will do what it needs to (fill you right up). It is us ungrateful desis who sing praised of fancy Japanese sushi and Italian pastas while ignore the humble but loyal samosas, idlis and parathas.

**jomson13** · 10-30-2018, 02:38 PM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by aamaadmi View Post

Brother Bajaj is like a Samosa. Yes it isn't fancy, is everywhere and everyone is bored of it. Sometimes it also has too much salt or chilli or is over-fried

. But it is also cheap, convenient and will do what it needs to (fill you right up). It is us ungrateful desis who sing praised of fancy Japanese sushi and Italian pastas while ignore the humble but loyal samosas, idlis and parathas.

Great analogy bro, I completely agree with you.
We Indians have a fancy for anything made outside our country!

**Zapps** · 11-05-2018, 07:20 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by aamaadmi View Post

Brother Bajaj is like a Samosa. Yes it isn't fancy, is everywhere and everyone is bored of it. Sometimes it also has too much salt or chilli or is over-fried

. But it is also cheap, convenient and will do what it needs to (fill you right up). It is us ungrateful desis who sing praised of fancy Japanese sushi and Italian pastas while ignore the humble but loyal samosas, idlis and parathas.

Haha, that's right on spot bro

**Zapps** · 11-05-2018, 07:24 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by jomson13 View Post

Great analogy bro, I completely agree with you.
We Indians have a fancy for anything made outside our country!

Yeah that foreign or imported tag gives us a woodie. I mean come on, India has come a long way in terms of technology.

I personally remind sellers when they say 'this is imported' that even Chinese shit is imported.

**#bpk** · 11-05-2018, 07:48 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by aamaadmi View Post

Brother Bajaj is like a Samosa. Yes it isn't fancy, is everywhere and everyone is bored of it. Sometimes it also has too much salt or chilli or is over-fried

. But it is also cheap, convenient and will do what it needs to (fill you right up). It is us ungrateful desis who sing praised of fancy Japanese sushi and Italian pastas while ignore the humble but loyal samosas, idlis and parathas.

Nice explanation, touched my heart [emoji7][emoji7]

**Aswinlogi** · 11-05-2018, 08:29 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by aamaadmi View Post

Brother Bajaj is like a Samosa. Yes it isn't fancy, is everywhere and everyone is bored of it. Sometimes it also has too much salt or chilli or is over-fried

. But it is also cheap, convenient and will do what it needs to (fill you right up). It is us ungrateful desis who sing praised of fancy Japanese sushi and Italian pastas while ignore the humble but loyal samosas, idlis and parathas.

Yup , you missed pizza bro [emoji23][emoji1360]

**Zapps** · 11-05-2018, 08:37 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post

Yup , you missed pizza bro [emoji23][emoji1360]

Exact opposite, not cheap, not convenient to make(been there, my base bread just won't rise). In short, samosa is more simple and widely available (spares/repair work).

**Aswinlogi** · 11-05-2018, 08:46 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by Zapps View Post

Exact opposite, not cheap, not convenient to make(been there, my base bread just won't rise). In short, samosa is more simple and widely available (spares/repair work).

Yeah it's better to stick with whatever our own land offers!

One of my friends having Fz15 (2016) model ,he is saying want to change chain sprocket as it's bad !
ODO was 28K and I said him "oh good sprocket worked for 2 yrs " .

He became silent and replied "this is 2nd sprocket ,and a third one is awaiting " !!

So , whatever bike it be Japan,Austrian, Italian or Indian !!!

All will cost us and a care is needed !!!

**Zapps** · 11-05-2018, 09:52 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by Aswinlogi View Post

Yeah it's better to stick with whatever our own land offers!

One of my friends having Fz15 (2016) model ,he is saying want to change chain sprocket as it's bad !
ODO was 28K and I said him "oh good sprocket worked for 2 yrs " .

He became silent and replied "this is 2nd sprocket ,and a third one is awaiting " !!

So , whatever bike it be Japan,Austrian, Italian or Indian !!!

All will cost us and a care is needed !!!

Indeed, proper care and maintenance is required. I am really astounded that I didn't bother with chain cleaning and lubrication. I did however used to clean. Air filter every now and then(Shine has paper filter, my new ride will be having viscous filter so I can change it at every service.

**Shashank K R** · 11-05-2018, 11:34 AM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by aamaadmi View Post

Brother Bajaj is like a Samosa. Yes it isn't fancy, is everywhere and everyone is bored of it. Sometimes it also has too much salt or chilli or is over-fried

. But it is also cheap, convenient and will do what it needs to (fill you right up). It is us ungrateful desis who sing praised of fancy Japanese sushi and Italian pastas while ignore the humble but loyal samosas, idlis and parathas.

Now it is more like a schnitzel filled samosa or an idli with bratwurst (and beer). Still a samosa/idli none the less.

Jokes aside, that's a great analogy. But sometimes Bajaj/TVS don't offer what a person specifically wants (I want the RTRs to be comfortable. The older pulsars are fine, but I wanted FI and better comfort, which meant no clipons). In this case, I'm left with no option but the "fancy" Japanese stuff.

But most of the time it's just the "foreign" tag which attracts people and the constant praises of smooth engine, 999kmpl, no maintenance, etc. people hear from others. If you ask a person why he bought a Japanese bike, you'll most probably hear that a lot of people praised and recommended it.

Honda tried bringing in good, "different" products here (stunner, twister, CBR150/250, the older unicorn 150), but the reception wasn't that good. They're now basically offering what most of India wants

.

**sayanchakraborty89** · 11-06-2018, 04:09 PM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by ordinaryme View Post

Hi Everyone!

Its been a while since I've been here. I first came here to ask for suggestions for my first bike. Went ahead and bought the P150 in 2012. But alas, someone grabbed her from me in 2013, and since then I've been with a second hand albeit trustworthy P220.

So, the time has come to switch bikes, and I'm looking at the RE playground. I'll be short and crisp with my requirements and details:
* Have a budget to afford the Classic 500 ABS or 2-2.2 lakhs
* Love touring, would like a stable, safe and not too high maintenance bike
* Have a daily commute of 30 km , or a weekly commute/travel of lets say 250-300 km
*Any other alternative/competitor I should consider/ test ride?

I appreciate the fact that the Classic has ABS (and a petrol indicator! don't know if they had it before or not

) now. Makes you feel safer, at least mentally

Please do help me out with how and where I could learn more about the specifics and other technical details one must consider before buying a big bike, money wise.

Any comments, pointers would help a LOT.

Thanks.

Perhaps the worst decision of the year for you. RE is the worst possible choice one can make with his money, according to me off course, worst quality, 0 reliability, issues, issues and issues..

The only most suited for your purpose in that budget will be Dominar 400. You can try Mojo 300 as well, it will get ABS after April 2019.

If you are still inclined for a RE, get a Himalayan. Please don't buy classics and thunders, you don't know what follows after.

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Originally posted by Shashank K R View Post

Now it is more like a schnitzel filled samosa or an idli with bratwurst (and beer). Still a samosa/idli none the less.

Jokes aside, that's a great analogy. But sometimes Bajaj/TVS don't offer what a person specifically wants (I want the RTRs to be comfortable. The older pulsars are fine, but I wanted FI and better comfort, which meant no clipons). In this case, I'm left with no option but the "fancy" Japanese stuff.

But most of the time it's just the "foreign" tag which attracts people and the constant praises of smooth engine, 999kmpl, no maintenance, etc. people hear from others. If you ask a person why he bought a Japanese bike, you'll most probably hear that a lot of people praised and recommended it.

Honda tried bringing in good, "different" products here (stunner, twister, CBR150/250, the older unicorn 150), but the reception wasn't that good. They're now basically offering what most of India wants

.

No one can question the reliability and design of purpose of a Japanese/ European bike. And people who bought a Japanese bike hearing a lot of praise from people is not very far from the truth, they are actually very good product.

However, if you buy a RE hearing the same thing from some one, trust me, you are in for a totally different game.

Don't know why I dislike RE so much. May be because I have seen a lot them outside the city, in the middle of no-where, in a broke down condition.

I ain't buying anything that is not Japan engineered. I am living with one for past 9 years with-out complain.

**Mick3y** · 11-06-2018, 09:11 PM

Re: Upgrading from P220 to RE..wise choice?

Originally posted by sayanchakraborty89 View Post

Perhaps the worst decision of the year for you. RE is the worst possible choice one can make with his money, according to me off course, worst quality, 0 reliability, issues, issues and issues..

The only most suited for your purpose in that budget will be Dominar 400. You can try Mojo 300 as well, it will get ABS after April 2019.

If you are still inclined for a RE, get a Himalayan. Please don't buy classics and thunders, you don't know what follows after.

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No one can question the reliability and design of purpose of a Japanese/ European bike. And people who bought a Japanese bike hearing a lot of praise from people is not very far from the truth, they are actually very good product.

However, if you buy a RE hearing the same thing from some one, trust me, you are in for a totally different game.

Don't know why I dislike RE so much. May be because I have seen a lot them outside the city, in the middle of no-where, in a broke down condition.

I ain't buying anything that is not Japan engineered. I am living with one for past 9 years with-out complain.

Well everything you said is absolutely right... but there is something about RE which still
Makes them a bit different. RE Is totally illogical machine at times but still it rules so many hearts. Majority of those are just followers of the cult but some are there who have a real feel for this bike.

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