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Hi All,
Its really nice to see the biking fraternity sharing their knowledge and experience to help each other.
I have read through many articles, threads, ownership reviews so much so that I kind of remember the names of the members (VJ has been the highest contributor sharing his views).
Based on the above homework and couple of test rides that I did, I have shortlisted the below bikes.
However, I would like to know more about the after sale experience, maintenance and ride comfort.
I currently own a 2010 TVS RTR 180 which has been ridden for 23.5k kms and mostly for small errands and to the gym. The only long ride experience I have is doing 150kms and the vibration was so much that my palm became numb.
Requirement: A sufficiently powered machine capable of doing 500kms with utmost comfort for the rider and the pillion. I am planning to have the saddlebags and top box. I am from coorg and my punto struggles in monsoon to climb from the main road to my house and hence the bike should be able to climb(offroading?)
I am 5’11 and 74kgs.
Shortlisted Bikes:
Himalayan: Test ridden and found it to be extremely comfortable in terms of riding stance and pillion seat. Since bs6 deadline just around the corner, would it be wise to pick a bs4 one now.
CBR250r: Test ridden and found it to be fairly comfortable(but himalayan still comes on top). The engine refinement and gear shift was shockingly smooth. But my wife complained about pillion discomfort and she kept falling on me whenever i applied brake.
Dominar/Any other: Any other suggestion based on my requirement and preference?
Also, I am planning to ride along with my friend who owns an interceptor and hence I mentioned that I need a sufficiently powered machine which can catch up with him doing 100-120 with less stress on the engine.
Its really nice to see the biking fraternity sharing their knowledge and experience to help each other.
I have read through many articles, threads, ownership reviews so much so that I kind of remember the names of the members (VJ has been the highest contributor sharing his views).
Based on the above homework and couple of test rides that I did, I have shortlisted the below bikes.
However, I would like to know more about the after sale experience, maintenance and ride comfort.
I currently own a 2010 TVS RTR 180 which has been ridden for 23.5k kms and mostly for small errands and to the gym. The only long ride experience I have is doing 150kms and the vibration was so much that my palm became numb.
Requirement: A sufficiently powered machine capable of doing 500kms with utmost comfort for the rider and the pillion. I am planning to have the saddlebags and top box. I am from coorg and my punto struggles in monsoon to climb from the main road to my house and hence the bike should be able to climb(offroading?)
I am 5’11 and 74kgs.
Shortlisted Bikes:
Himalayan: Test ridden and found it to be extremely comfortable in terms of riding stance and pillion seat. Since bs6 deadline just around the corner, would it be wise to pick a bs4 one now.
CBR250r: Test ridden and found it to be fairly comfortable(but himalayan still comes on top). The engine refinement and gear shift was shockingly smooth. But my wife complained about pillion discomfort and she kept falling on me whenever i applied brake.
Dominar/Any other: Any other suggestion based on my requirement and preference?
Also, I am planning to ride along with my friend who owns an interceptor and hence I mentioned that I need a sufficiently powered machine which can catch up with him doing 100-120 with less stress on the engine.
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