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**Bismaya** · 01-05-2020, 01:07 PM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

If city commute is your purpose and fuel efficiency is a requirement, go for the Saluto RX. Or the 125 with Front Disc if more power is requirement. Couldn't go wrong with any of those bikes. Yamahas are known to carry more than their weight and have excellent build quality compared to the likes of Honda, and not overpriced. This is coming from someone who has owned 3 Honda's, 1 Hero and 1 HH bike.

**Achilles2205** · 01-05-2020, 02:26 PM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Originally posted by Zapps View Post

If you only stay in city and have only commute, using only 4 gears, you can go with 4 speed CB Shine. It's a simple and we'll selling old mill with good reliability and carb which is easier to maintain. This also helps in case you want to explore uncharted territory, all mechanics will be able to troubleshoot carb engines.

Fi engine wouldn't be a problem if you only commute and get servicing done at ASC. Personally, I only go with ASC for warranty. Back in 2008, I got my shine and during 2nd or third service, I wasn't satisfied with the service so I went with outside mechanics.

Agree with 4 speed CB shine. I am actually waiting for the bike sale when the showrooms no longer could sell bs4 versions as there may be some discounts.

Regarding the mechanic, I never had the luck of a good local mechanic and so always had to go with the ASC for Bajaj CT 100. I would still have to follow the same when I buy a new bike.

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Originally posted by Bismaya View Post

If city commute is your purpose and fuel efficiency is a requirement, go for the Saluto RX. Or the 125 with Front Disc if more power is requirement. Couldn't go wrong with any of those bikes. Yamahas are known to carry more than their weight and have excellent build quality compared to the likes of Honda, and not overpriced. This is coming from someone who has owned 3 Honda's, 1 Hero and 1 HH bike.

I never mind buying the Saluto. In forums and youtube, people recommend either Shine or Saluto and they say you never go wrong in choosing either. However, in reality I see very less number of Saluto as compared to the Shine. For instance in my workplace (parking), I see so many different variants (cb, sp etc.) of shine but one or two saluto. As far Yamaha is concerned, I see more FZs, R15s and fascino (in scooter) in the road but only few commuter bikes in the recent. Thats why I am little hesitant.

**Zapps** · 01-05-2020, 03:37 PM

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For good local mechanics, you can ask around on thr xBhp Chennai group. I'm just saying sometimes one isn't satisfied with ASC. And i like to get things doen in front of me, coz anyone doing some repair isn't going to do some minor things, which you can get done if you see that shit for yourself.

Also, BS6 vehicles are gradually being rolled out by OEMs, so that you won't have flash sales like BS4 time.

Originally posted by Achilles2205 View Post

Agree with 4 speed CB shine. I am actually waiting for the bike sale when the showrooms no longer could sell bs4 versions as there may be some discounts.

Regarding the mechanic, I never had the luck of a good local mechanic and so always had to go with the ASC for Bajaj CT 100. I would still have to follow the same when I buy a new bike.

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I never mind buying the Saluto. In forums and youtube, people recommend either Shine or Saluto and they say you never go wrong in choosing either. However, in reality I see very less number of Saluto as compared to the Shine. For instance in my workplace (parking), I see so many different variants (cb, sp etc.) of shine but one or two saluto. As far Yamaha is concerned, I see more FZs, R15s and fascino (in scooter) in the road but only few commuter bikes in the recent. Thats why I am little hesitant.

**Achilles2205** · 01-05-2020, 09:00 PM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Originally posted by Bismaya View Post

If city commute is your purpose and fuel efficiency is a requirement, go for the Saluto RX. Or the 125 with Front Disc if more power is requirement. Couldn't go wrong with any of those bikes. Yamahas are known to carry more than their weight and have excellent build quality compared to the likes of Honda, and not overpriced. This is coming from someone who has owned 3 Honda's, 1 Hero and 1 HH bike.

Hi. By the way, some of the reviews say Saluto has a vibration feel at speed 60km. Is that true? I prefer 125 as I feel 100cc bikes lack power (or strain a bit) when I ride pillion. Review says Saluto 125 gives mileage of around 65kmph in reality. Hope that is true. How about the maintenance/service of Yamaha bikes? I mean the spare parts availability, cost etc. Is it economical or costly as compared to Indian brands?

**Zapps** · 01-05-2020, 09:34 PM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Honda Shine has been selling real well, so that would help with parts availability and easy maintenance. Yamaha also makes good products, but I dont think Saluto 125 sells in such good volumes. Meaning you won't enjoy the wide parts availability you get with Honda Shine.

Originally posted by Achilles2205 View Post

Hi. By the way, some of the reviews say Saluto has a vibration feel at speed 60km. Is that true? I prefer 125 as I feel 100cc bikes lack power (or strain a bit) when I ride pillion. Review says Saluto 125 gives mileage of around 65kmph in reality. Hope that is true. How about the maintenance/service of Yamaha bikes? I mean the spare parts availability, cost etc. Is it economical or costly as compared to Indian brands?

**Achilles2205** · 01-06-2020, 08:58 PM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Originally posted by Zapps View Post

Honda Shine has been selling real well, so that would help with parts availability and easy maintenance. Yamaha also makes good products, but I dont think Saluto 125 sells in such good volumes. Meaning you won't enjoy the wide parts availability you get with Honda Shine.

What is the maintenance cost of spares/products of Honda as compared to Indian brands like Bajaj? My own experience with Bajaj is that their spares are not that costly but their service cost and labour cost is where I see the hit and of course the GST.

**Zapps** · 01-06-2020, 11:03 PM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Parts are pricier than Bajaj. Bajaj OE prices ate so dirt cheap, I would never even dream of getting any spare from outside. Bajaj OE costs are like getting a duplicate Honda spare. But, Shine rarely needs any major parts to be changed.

Originally posted by Achilles2205 View Post

What is the maintenance cost of spares/products of Honda as compared to Indian brands like Bajaj? My own experience with Bajaj is that their spares are not that costly but their service cost and labour cost is where I see the hit and of course the GST.

**hellgate** · 01-07-2020, 10:04 AM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Originally posted by Achilles2205 View Post

What is the maintenance cost of spares/products of Honda as compared to Indian brands like Bajaj? My own experience with Bajaj is that their spares are not that costly but their service cost and labour cost is where I see the hit and of course the GST.

Honda parts will any-day be costlier than Bajaj as they have superior quality and rarely would need replacement.
If you learn to work on your bike, you can always save the labor charges.

**MidnightEvil Parth** · 01-07-2020, 11:16 AM

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Bajaj parts are better quality than Honda. And do no need frequent replacement, contrary to popular belief.

Honda has good vendors but the QC is poor.

I learned on a Honda Unicorn, I own a Bajaj Pulsar since a very long time. The unicorn is with a friend and a beautiful machine, but the parts are simply not upto the mark.

TVS is the best bet if parts quality matter.

Originally posted by hellgate View Post

Honda parts will any-day be costlier than Bajaj as they have superior quality and rarely would need replacement.
If you learn to work on your bike, you can always save the labor charges.

**Zapps** · 01-07-2020, 11:34 AM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Tbh, my own Honda Shine needed swingarm welding twice in 10 years. Now that can be attributed to my weight but I beg to differ, heavy folks even ride 100cc ones and they don't go breaking frames left and right.

**Achilles2205** · 01-07-2020, 01:56 PM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Originally posted by MidnightEvil Parth View Post

Bajaj parts are better quality than Honda. And do no need frequent replacement, contrary to popular belief.

Honda has good vendors but the QC is poor.

I learned on a Honda Unicorn, I own a Bajaj Pulsar since a very long time. The unicorn is with a friend and a beautiful machine, but the parts are simply not upto the mark.

TVS is the best bet if parts quality matter.

Honda has a worldwide reputation but (being an Indian brand) Bajaj is not that cheap or bad either. It is good to know that TVS is best in terms of quality.

**Achilles2205** · 01-10-2020, 11:11 PM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

Sorry. I missed to get opinions of two other bikes that I mentioned in my Original Post. How is Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear and Discover 110 or 125cc? Owners please pour in your thoughts. Thanks!

**Zapps** · 01-11-2020, 09:54 AM

Re: Help in choosing a new bike

I'd suggest you take a test ride of all the bikes you are considering:

Platina - 110 H Gear
Discover
Honda Shine/SP
TVS Victor
TVS Radon
Hero Splendor

All of these are good bikes and sell well enough. And these being commuters bikes, they won't make much of a fuss. Just find a good authorised service centre near you that would help I'm case of a manufacturing defect/problem.

Originally posted by Achilles2205 View Post

Sorry. I missed to get opinions of two other bikes that I mentioned in my Original Post. How is Bajaj Platina 110 H-Gear and Discover 110 or 125cc? Owners please pour in your thoughts. Thanks!

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