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    Friends, my name is Saravana currently residing in Chennai and I will be moving to Bangalore in mid of September. My house is located near Whitefield and office near Banashankari. So, I need to travel around 60 kms daily up and down from Whitefield to Banashankari and vice-versa. I am looking for a bike comfortable for both rider and pillion. The bike should be comfortable for daily 60kms ride and weekend ride for shopping, cinema etc with family comprising wife and son of 6 years old. My budget is approximately 1.5 lakhs.

    I request the experts here to suggest a bike which can suit my requirements. Thanks in advance.
    Last edited by xBhp; 08-28-2019, 12:01 PM.

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    Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

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    • #3
      Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

      In My Opinion Avenger is the Most Comfortable in this range, 220 or 160 depends on you,but I'll suggest your cruise varient of it
      Rode my brother's Avenger 150 in Intercity ride of 320 kilometers, smooth cruising speed at 75-80...
      Can't imagine that much smoothness in Dad's Bullet 350.
      Plus Mileage is better than all...
      If it's not urgent i Will suggest you to wait till march ending as bs 4 will be obsolete,then you can get better deal...
      .
      Plus maintenance is cheap
      .
      Plus It can be modified into a Harley Davidson. I Mean there is huge community of modifiers of this bike in YouTube.
      .
      N don't forget to wear helmet. [emoji3531]
      Last edited by jaypatel; 08-28-2019, 01:31 PM.

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      • #4
        Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

        What is your height and weight?

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        • #5
          Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

          Revolt RV 400 is lauched today,
          It'll launch in your city soon.
          .
          But if you take this option,
          Please wait!!!
          .
          As it's Still new Technology and we are still not sure about the durability of its body imported from it's Chinese Partner super soco

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            Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

            Originally posted by xBhp View Post
            Thread approved.
            Thanks for approving

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            Originally posted by jaypatel View Post
            In My Opinion Avenger is the Most Comfortable in this range, 220 or 160 depends on you,but I'll suggest your cruise varient of it
            Rode my brother's Avenger 150 in Intercity ride of 320 kilometers, smooth cruising speed at 75-80...
            Can't imagine that much smoothness in Dad's Bullet 350.
            Plus Mileage is better than all...
            If it's not urgent i Will suggest you to wait till march ending as bs 4 will be obsolete,then you can get better deal...
            .
            Plus maintenance is cheap
            .
            Plus It can be modified into a Harley Davidson. I Mean there is huge community of modifiers of this bike in YouTube.
            .
            N don't forget to wear helmet. [emoji3531]
            Thanks for the suggestion... Let me take a test drive of Avenger and see how it feels.

            I cant wait till march 2020, because I already sold my honda shine which I used for 8 plus years in chennai. I need a bike for my daily commute of total 60kms. Anyway, thanks for your suggestion, I will take a test drive of avenger.

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            Originally posted by Arbor View Post
            What is your height and weight?
            My height is 5'11" and my weight is 82kgs. And age is 35. No health issues till date.

            I am more interested to know how height and weight plays a role in selection of bike. And moreover I was never a bike freak(sorry to be blunt) and my first bike was Activa. I rode it for 5 years and then I sold it and bought shine. After 8 years, I sold shine also. In all these 13 years, my average commute per day would be less than 5kms. So, never felt much difference between activa and shine. But, now, I have no other choice other than commuting 60kms per day and for that, I am religiously looking for a comfortable bike.
            With my limited bike knowledge and with some google search, I am little convinced that unicorn might suit my needs. But, I wanted to hear experts opinion and thatswhy I am here.

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            Originally posted by jaypatel View Post
            Revolt RV 400 is lauched today,
            It'll launch in your city soon.
            .
            But if you take this option,
            Please wait!!!
            .
            As it's Still new Technology and we are still not sure about the durability of its body imported from it's Chinese Partner super soco
            Thanks for the suggestion. Let me look for more details.

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              Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

              For your height and weight and since your gonna get settled in Bangalore, if you can spend a bit extra the new Mojo 300 ABS is the best for you. Bangalore is like the Mojo capital of India and has the best customer support/community there. With its massive 500-600km tank range you will visit fuel stations less too.

              Cheers

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                Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

                Originally posted by jazzysaravana View Post
                For your height and weight and since your gonna get settled in Bangalore, if you can spend a bit extra the new Mojo 300 ABS is the best for you. Bangalore is like the Mojo capital of India and has the best customer support/community there. With its massive 500-600km tank range you will visit fuel stations less too.

                Cheers
                Will this bike be comfortable for pillion riders ?

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                  Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

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                  My height is 5'11" and my weight is 82kgs. And age is 35. No health issues till date.

                  I am more interested to know how height and weight plays a role in selection of bike. And moreover I was never a bike freak(sorry to be blunt) and my first bike was Activa. I rode it for 5 years and then I sold it and bought shine. After 8 years, I sold shine also. In all these 13 years, my average commute per day would be less than 5kms. So, never felt much difference between activa and shine. But, now, I have no other choice other than commuting 60kms per day and for that, I am religiously looking for a comfortable bike.
                  With my limited bike knowledge and with some google search, I am little convinced that unicorn might suit my needs. But, I wanted to hear experts opinion and thatswhy I am here.

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                  Thanks for the suggestion. Let me look for more details.[/QUOTE]

                  Height and weight plays a key role in riding style and comfort. Considering your height is 5'11 , its just the right size for Fz25. It has decent mileage 35+ in city plus riding comfort both for rider and pillion.

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                    Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

                    Originally posted by saravana184 View Post
                    Will this bike be comfortable for pillion riders ?
                    Yes, do have a test ride and check it

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                      Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

                      Originally posted by Arbor View Post

                      Height and weight plays a key role in riding style and comfort. Considering your height is 5'11 , its just the right size for Fz25. It has decent mileage 35+ in city plus riding comfort both for rider and pillion.
                      thanks for your suggestion
                      Last edited by saravana184; 08-29-2019, 06:54 PM. Reason: thread broken.... editing to set it right

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                      • #12
                        Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

                        Friends, any comments on Honda Unicorn ? is it worth a buy ?

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                          Do give a consideration to RV300 and RV400. Seems like a very good commuting option at a great price point and ownership cost proposition.

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                            Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

                            Originally posted by roy_libran View Post
                            Do give a consideration to RV300 and RV400. Seems like a very good commuting option at a great price point and ownership cost proposition.

                            RV400 is impressive... do you know when it will be launched in bangalore ?

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                            • #15
                              Re: Need help to choose Bike for 60+ kms up and down

                              Soon,As Banglore is tech city and EVs are selling there well...
                              I don't know why they decided not to open showroom in Banglore first

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