Intial pick up is similar to unicorn.

@sanjukoli12

GS +ves
1. Good bike for smooth riding experience.
2. Seat is comfortable for both rider & pillion. Pillion comfort is much better than unicorn as the seat is more wider.
3. Good ride comfort as the shock absorbers are good over pot holes
4. Brakes are good once u get the feel of using them.

GS -ves
1. Mileage issues. I have mileage from the day of purchase. I have never got the same mileage twice. Complaints & visits to SC has been of NO USE.
2. Gear shifts are clunky. There is so much noise when u shift gears (both up & down shift). same here ... Complaints & visits to SC has been of NO USE.
3. Poor Head lights. Little bit of focussing adjustments would make it better than factory setting but still head lights suck.
4. Much famous rusting issues.

The above mentioned positives & neagtives are things which i'm facing first hand being a GS owner. I feel that my bike has some inherent manufacturing defects. My observation is that 1 outta every 3 GS owners complain of mileage/rusting/gearbox issues which is like 30 bikes outta 100 are with defects. I'm sure this would not be the case with CBZ or Hunk. In this account CBZ/Hunk are better bikes than the GS. Some Ppl would claim otherwise but end of the day GS is an ok bike with niggles.

I bought my GS with lot of expectations which later turned out to be a big disappoinment. My present state, I regret buying it every time I crank the motor, this is very upsetting for bike lovers like us. U never know if your GS is good or bad unless u ride it around for 300kms or so. If you willing to take the risk go ahead and buy. I'll repeat "GS is not a great bike yet, but an OK bike with NIGGLES". I hope my experiences are of use to you.

One more option has come up in my mind.Pulsar 180 UG4.What do u people say.Since i m learning to ride the bike on it..Does it have a good suspension and is it good for pillion comfort.

go for hunk..
+ves
1.mileage 55
2.good pickup in higher gears
3.good comfort
4.superb stability and control
4.well designed tank
5.head turner

-VEs
1.weight
2.low pickup intially

I asked the HH showroom guy the other day for the mileage of Hunk and he told me it is 40-45.

my 3 year old cbz-x gives 40-45 bro...new ones should give more if taken proper care of...

Well, I recommend GS fully. The rust issue is well taken by the company and the parts are replaced in warranty. Rest, the mileage is always above 50, hovering around 55. Pillion comfort is great, so is the rider comfort. Huge tank gives good coverage as well as nice place to keep tankbags/kids (didn't try the second part yet). Masculine looks, and most importantly it feels the bike has a soul. I can connect to the bike emotionally, and not just as a tool to get from one point to another.

Hunk's plastic muscles fail to impress me, as the pheasibility of tankbag is in question. Similarly, CBZX's bindiya and goitre is hard to forget, atleast for me.

About P180, personally after using bajaj caliber 115 for 6 years (a fine machine btw) I was keen not to buy Bajaj bike. Now make your choice!

Budyy thanks for suggestion.BTW i stay very near to you in Thakurli since you stay in Thane.Also how is the gear shifting in GS.I heard it is difficult for the heel shift.Will go for a test drive this sat to ulhasnagar.

i think all should wait till auto expo even if they are a gettign a tire !