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  • #46
    Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post
    Guys after a lot of hard work i have managed to increase my budget to a lakh....now i have two more bikes in mind after RTR180 (i was about to book one)the ZMR...but what about the enfields??? i am 6 ft 2 inches tall weighing 64 kgs (slim built). what do guys have to say about the classic 350? i was simply blown away by its looks.does that bike have the same thumping sounds as the older bullets???or is the engine sound like TBTS??? (i dont like that sound)........since this is going to be my first ever bike is it okay for a slim built guy like me to ride a Classic 350???or should i just keep my mouth shut and go for an apache 180 or ZMR????please guys!!i am having sleepless nights of utter confusion!!!!
    Maybe you should edit your first post on the thread to integrate this.
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    • #47
      what are the advanteges of ZMR over the classic 350 or TBTS???

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      • #48
        Both the machines are worlds apart when it comes to character.With the ZMR,you get more features(read rear discs,FI,fully digital console,alloys,leds etc etc)and also better fuel efficiency...To me actually,all these doesnt make much of a difference...I suggest you have a TD of both and decide which appeals to your heart(it'll be a tough choice indeed)...
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        • #49
          yeah which is why i am having sleepless nights.......yeah i will....how about the maintainance???since this going to be my first ever bike.....what do you have to say about the maintainance of ZMR and the classic 350???which is sturdy??and which will be better for the long run???

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          • #50
            Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post
            yeah which is why i am having sleepless nights.......yeah i will....how about the maintainance???since this going to be my first ever bike.....what do you have to say about the maintainance of ZMR and the classic 350???which is sturdy??and which will be better for the long run???
            honda mills are well known for being reliable.So,I guess you got your answer.But with ZMA-R spares cost was an issue and since ZMR shares most of the underpinnings,the issue still remains.not that you spend any less on a bullet anyway.Btw,classic and TBTS are much better built than the electras and STD...
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            • #51
              hi pranav,

              why dont u borrow ur friends bike and go for a ride of 100+kms on all bikes listed down and then finalise which one to go for.

              avenger is good but for long touring i have seen people complaining about the pain in shoulders and a bit difficult to manage in traffic as compared to zma..

              the apache rtr i think would be small for u as u r 6.2 i feel u shd go for zma as its the best touring machine.

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              • #52
                Haven't read any of the above posts..

                My 2 cents : Either you'll buy an Enfield or you won't. There's your decision.

                Regarding the other bikes, each of them are equally good in their own respect and I feel you will grow to like each bike's character instead of trying to find something suiting your riding style. Just test ride them, see which is comfortable, decide on what looks best and buy the bike.

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                • #53
                  My opinon go for Suzuki GS150 best no vibration machine and long lasting engine loosepoint its price
                  Avanger is also good awesome comfi machine..
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                  • #54
                    Two things...
                    1) Donot bother much about body poture...human body adapts as per the bike.If you like sport bikes like zma,220,rtr go for that,if you like cruiser bike go for avenger.No issues with posture after riding any of them for 1 month.PPl have done world tour on sport bikes.

                    I have been using P180 and would suggest P220.Pulsars as per my experience are moderate bikes,complete VFM.good in all aspect if not excellent in particular.

                    2) Do not go for bullet now...Your next bike can be enfield.
                    Reason : Read in so many blogs about breakdown of bullets on tours,which is rare with other bikes.I feel, first become a pro tourer and then enjoy bullet rather than being a newbie and struck up with your machine.

                    having said all that, "feel Like God" caption still goes best with Bullet.
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                    • #55
                      guys i have booked an enfield classic 350! will be getting the bike after 2 months,i will upload the pics! i just fell in love with the bike its comfort,that old school look is out of this world!!have i made the correct choice???

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                      • #56
                        congrats bro......good choice.2 months waiting is a really pain but you'll be loving it in the end
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