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Originally posted by JAKRAP
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Well Sanchit, this is exactly the dilemma i was in around Sep 2007. Had to make this decision of either a bullet (the classic was not around then, so it was either the electra or the machismo) or an R-15. The whole problem was i was 5'9" and weighed hardly 63 kilos at that time
. The R-15 would have suited me ideal but not sure about the bullet.
. The R-15 would have suited me ideal but not sure about the bullet. And thats where the problem with all newbies are. They go by the perception that you would need a heavy build to ride a bullet. Well its kinda of scary initially but once you get used to the bike, its awesome to ride it and for the unpredictable roads its a boon. Its a good offroader and majors bumps, pot holes in the road are no issues for this bike. Infact the lighter you are the better its to manouevre the bike. You can even jump around the seats on the corners at high speeds and its quite fun. Your build is only tested at extremely slow manouvres at slow speeds which might happen once in a blue moon.
About the R-15, i am not too sure though since I own a Ninja 250-R too, i guess it would be in the same mould. Give it smooth roads and then you see why the R-15 is good. These bikes can only be ridden on good tarmacs and if you are a tourer who needs to cover both good and bad roads, R-15 is not the bike for you. Only the bullet can take that kind of beating.
So if you got miles to go and you are uncertain of the roads go for a bullet. If you have miles to go and is certain of the roads, then go for the R-15.
I totally agree.
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