andy78
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Not keen on Yamaha or TVS or Bajaj.
Which bike to buy?
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Not keen on Yamaha or TVS or Bajaj.
theironhorse
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if you are not keen on the trio .. all you are left with is hero honda & Honda in budget segment so no more thinking...
any reasons why ignoring them..
theironhorse
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it indeed is a good buy and the most refined engines from honda in india.
even the top of line honda's in india aren't that smooth..
andy78,
I too can vouch for unicorn.
Reasons for Recommendation:
I still commute 60km daily ,50K km done since 2004 ( purchased the moment this was available in bangalore ) and no major issues till now .
Avg mileage - about 35-50 Kmpl.
top speed is about 80-85 kmph - I almost do it on daily basis, and is very stable - hence the mileage of 30-35 .
the preference is over Activa, Splendor and Alto sitting in the garage - Starved for Attention and not because I have only unicorn at my disposal.
Only headache is with the Servicing guys, I need to have a thorough check after every service. - These people often loose a nut and screw and you have an open invitation at random hospital on the road.
P.s
I'm planning to move away from Honda for this reason.I'm in market for new Bike.
I too can vouch for unicorn.
Reasons for Recommendation:
I still commute 60km daily ,50K km done since 2004 ( purchased the moment this was available in bangalore ) and no major issues till now .
Avg mileage - about 35-50 Kmpl.
top speed is about 80-85 kmph - I almost do it on daily basis, and is very stable - hence the mileage of 30-35 .
the preference is over Activa, Splendor and Alto sitting in the garage - Starved for Attention and not because I have only unicorn at my disposal.
Only headache is with the Servicing guys, I need to have a thorough check after every service. - These people often loose a nut and screw and you have an open invitation at random hospital on the road.
P.s
I'm planning to move away from Honda for this reason.I'm in market for new Bike.
theironhorse
Well-Known Member
thats the irony of ASC for honda in india.. they make a rock solid product.. but it stays reliable only till the ASC touches it.. general servicing takes no more than 1 hour.. sit and get it done in front of your eyes. be assertive an aggressive. most of the times talking to the manager solves it..
andy78
Active Member
Ok guys finally decided on Unicorn unless there is a last minute cash crunch I may go for Honda Shine. Now have to see which color is good.
Thanks for all your suggestions. A special thanks to Aman.
Thanks for all your suggestions. A special thanks to Aman.
Nowadays RD350 are being quoted 'crazy' prices like 1.8L to 2.2 L if you have STD bores! I feel like breaking my head for not buying an RD for 13K in 2002 ..
I have not got such offers!!!!!!! I would sell it now for this kind of money.
Best offer for a good condition black RD I have got a while ago was 1.2L INR. Buy an RD only if its not going to be your ONLY BIKE.
Best offer I got for 1988 RX is 30K but people have claimed they have sold machines for much more.
In my opinion these bikes had their time & are not worth getting into anymore!!
Rgds
I've seen a quikr ad of a full condition RD in coimbatore for around 1.8L(around 6 months ago)!
One should buy an RD only if he's a hard core fan of two strokes and RD and ready for wild hunts for spare parts.
RX100's prior to 90's are quoted around 30k saying they are original Japan engines.
theironhorse
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bikes that are old are not bought for performance or daily usage but for the heritage they carry and yes.. pre 80's yammy's are ging from 30k - 45k..
rd's now are rare and very expensive.
i feel bad of my friend selling his jawa for 5k in 2007 which i did not buy.. not they are worth 60k in good condition...
manojbhagat
New Member
Wow thats really cool!
Thanks theironhorse
Have been buying & riding bikes from 1986. First bike I ever rode was an uncles 1957 Royal Enfield.
My first bike was an RX 100 bought in 1988 which I still have. Bought & sold too many after and now only have the RX, a 2006 Karizma (everyday commuter) and a 2012 Kawasaki 650.
Apart from these I also have cousins who ride & hence am lucky to ride almost everything thats out there!!!
Great to see a few blokes here who share my passion. HIFI to me comes lower in the chain while bikes are up there!!!
Rgds
iaudio
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dinyaar, Is that the mag dyno Bullet? I mean your Uncles bike?
Did you see the new Ninja 650 pics? They have really spruced it up.
Btw, I too have a Karizma as my daily ride.
Did you see the new Ninja 650 pics? They have really spruced it up.
Btw, I too have a Karizma as my daily ride.
Great to HFV FM's are interested in bikes too. And Karizma has always been my dream bike
I'm also much interested in bikes, started the passion on my Dad's Chetak, then Vespa, then Splendor.
I am riding a HH Hunk now.
theironhorse - are you in XBHP with the same handle?
I've seen this handle there.
Yes, go for the Unicorn, you will never repent.
Hi iaudio,
Actually it was my late grandfathers bike & is in a place called called MHOW , in Madhya Pradesh. His youngest brother who is almost 80 now still rides it!!!!! Have ridden it last in 1994 & am not sure about the mag dyno querry. To be frank I am not a bullet person, more into Japanese machines.
I own the new Kawasaki 650
so no need to see pics!!!! It is very different from the 2011 model & in my opinion better. I really like it even in stock form . Karizma has been a trouble free commuter for 6 years for me. Very comfortable.
Satson I dont know if one should buy a karizma in current times. I know it is much cheaper than the CBR 250 & the Ninja 250 but there is a lot on the horizon. Maybe a 300 Duke & bajaj is pretty aggressive on its pricing. 2013 will see the new 300 CC Ninja in India and if priced well should be one of the best bikes for young bikers. Rather than buy a new ZMA I would buy a used CBR 250 & at least in Bbay there are always a few available. Like in HIFI even in bikes one outgrows the machine too fast and craves to jump to the higher class & in my opinion the CBR can keep a young guy on a budget relatively happy for a while. I think the initial teething troubles too are being sorted.
Rgds
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