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Hi,
I'm 6.1 feet and thin as.. well, thin. I want a bike.
My riding varies from very smooth acceleration to rip and ride based on my mood. I currently own a Victor 110, and have a reputation to accelerate fast, but not cross 40 for long streches. However, I corner at very high speeds.
On my uncle's Fiero or my friends Unicorn or P220, i go as fast as I please, recording 100km a couple of times.
I would like your help to suggest a bike which:
1. Can give good mileage (50kmpl+) when i drive it smoothly and preferably good mileage when I rip
2. It should be able to rip.
3. Seating must be comfortable as I have a weak back, so too must be the pillion's seat. I aim to go for a South India trip asap.
4. Decent braking and good handling.
5. Bearable maintainance cost (600rs/ service?)
My choices were:
1. Apache 180 - loved the reviews, got scared by the seating position and mileage. How long can one ride on this bike? How good is the mileage if i ride smoothly and whats its worst? (I'm from Bangalore) The no rev limiter is an issue at home as Dad was a mechanic once.
2. Karizma - Seats good I heard, but heard mileage drops to 35kmpl after a year. Scared of maintenance cost.
3. Avenger - Idea dropped due to sad rear seat width and reports of gearbox issues.
4. Electra - Dont think it'll give the mileage i want, but is still somewhere on my mind. I'm however waiting for the twinspark engine to hit.
5. Suzuki GS150R - seems like an all-in all. Few bikes on the road, but after the fiero, i'm kind of comfy with any Suzuki..
6. Unicorn - Tried and tested. Happy with power, no idea of mileage. Heard i'd have to put by 1500rs / 2 months for maint.
I know what I'm asking for is very rare, but owner please suggest the best out of the lot. Budget is abt 75 to 80K. Please quote costs and mileage if you can as it'll reduce vagueness
Whats your idea on waiting for Honda's CBR150? Is it worth the wait? How is the Apache 160Fi?
Thanks a lot guys!
GPr
I'm 6.1 feet and thin as.. well, thin. I want a bike.
My riding varies from very smooth acceleration to rip and ride based on my mood. I currently own a Victor 110, and have a reputation to accelerate fast, but not cross 40 for long streches. However, I corner at very high speeds.
On my uncle's Fiero or my friends Unicorn or P220, i go as fast as I please, recording 100km a couple of times.
I would like your help to suggest a bike which:
1. Can give good mileage (50kmpl+) when i drive it smoothly and preferably good mileage when I rip
2. It should be able to rip.
3. Seating must be comfortable as I have a weak back, so too must be the pillion's seat. I aim to go for a South India trip asap.
4. Decent braking and good handling.
5. Bearable maintainance cost (600rs/ service?)
My choices were:
1. Apache 180 - loved the reviews, got scared by the seating position and mileage. How long can one ride on this bike? How good is the mileage if i ride smoothly and whats its worst? (I'm from Bangalore) The no rev limiter is an issue at home as Dad was a mechanic once.
2. Karizma - Seats good I heard, but heard mileage drops to 35kmpl after a year. Scared of maintenance cost.
3. Avenger - Idea dropped due to sad rear seat width and reports of gearbox issues.
4. Electra - Dont think it'll give the mileage i want, but is still somewhere on my mind. I'm however waiting for the twinspark engine to hit.
5. Suzuki GS150R - seems like an all-in all. Few bikes on the road, but after the fiero, i'm kind of comfy with any Suzuki..
6. Unicorn - Tried and tested. Happy with power, no idea of mileage. Heard i'd have to put by 1500rs / 2 months for maint.
I know what I'm asking for is very rare, but owner please suggest the best out of the lot. Budget is abt 75 to 80K. Please quote costs and mileage if you can as it'll reduce vagueness
Whats your idea on waiting for Honda's CBR150? Is it worth the wait? How is the Apache 160Fi?
Thanks a lot guys!
GPr
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