Good bike price 1 - 1.5 lakh

My old bike is giving way and I am in need of a new bike for daily commute (approx 60 kms daily) and for long trips during the weekend.

M y budget is 1 lakh but I can stretch it to 1.5 lakh I guess(if fits my requirements.)

I want

1. Full metal body(I don't want any easily breakable plastic parts.)

2. Tubeless tyres.

3. Selfstart with Kickstart and good battery.

4. Decent mileage (40-50 kms).

5. Good seating posture for long rides(300-400 kms).

6. Short seat height or reduceable height(as I'm only 5'6" tall hence maneuvering a tall bike jeopardizes my ride.)

7. Mature looks (as I am 32 so bikes like KTM , Pulsar, Gixxer etc. will do me no good).

8. Reliability.

9. Good looks.

I have tried REClassic 350 but only my toes touch the ground so maneuvering it in traffic might be tricky.

Avenger 150 Street -I didn't enjoy the seating posture.

Intruder 150 - Plasticky hence out of the list.

I am planning on Electra ES though I haven't tried it-Can it's seat height be reduced?

Any other bikes that you can suggest?

Have you tried Avenger Cruise 220? The seating posture is somewhat same however the handle posture is entirely different. Bike is mostly metal and engine is powerful for daily commute.

I have street 220.

I don't think there are any metal bikes in market except Thunderbird 350 that fits your checklist. It is however more than your budget...around 30k more.
Try a Thunderbird 350 and maybe you can find a less used one under 1.5L or extend your budget.

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Full metal bike under 200k is quite difficult. Only thing that comes to mind that fits OP's requirements is Hyosung Aquila 250. But it has a fuel economy of 20-25 & not to mention thrice the budget.

Hrishi said:
Have you tried Avenger Cruise 220? The seating posture is somewhat same however the handle posture is entirely different. Bike is mostly metal and engine is powerful for daily commute.

I have street 220.

I don't think there are any metal bikes in market except Thunderbird 350 that fits your checklist. It is however more than your budget...around 30k more.
Try a Thunderbird 350 and maybe you can find a less used one under 1.5L or extend your budget.

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I haven't tried Avenger Cruise 220 but'll give it a shot.

I am not a big fan of Thunderbird because I don't like the design of the bike. Also it's out of budget.

ssb1551 said:
Full metal bike under 200k is quite difficult. Only thing that comes to mind that fits OP's requirements is Hyosung Aquila 250. But it has a fuel economy of 20-25 & not to mention thrice the budget.

Even if not full metal at least amount of plastic parts should be less as they break easily compared to metal parts.

Have you tried UM Renegade or Commando? It's comfortable and powerful, and is at 1.5L. It's not really good however, atleast not value for money. But checks what you need.

I would recommend RE 350 or Avenger 220 to you.

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Hrishi said:
Have you tried UM Renegade or Commando? It's comfortable and powerful, and is at 1.5L. It's not really good however, atleast not value for money. But checks what you need.

I would recommend RE 350 or Avenger 220 to you.

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Nearest dealership of UM is nearly 300 KM's away from home, otherwise would have definitely bought it

Heard new series Avenger doesn't have kickstart is it true? Kickstart is mandatory for me.

What about Bullet Es 350? I mean can it's seat height be reduced?

UM Bikes reviews say build quality not upto the mark. AFAIK seat height can't be adjusted in RE ES 350. Have look at Yamaha FZ25.

Stormbringer said:
UM Bikes reviews say build quality not upto the mark. AFAIK seat height can't be adjusted in RE ES 350. Have look at Yamaha FZ25.

Ok I'll consider Fz25. Does it have kickstart option?

Ronnie012 said:
Ok I'll consider Fz25. Does it have kickstart option?

Kick-start will be a rarity in bikes with 150cc+ displacement.
RE is a highly customizabl bike, so I think you get can the height adjusted by after market shops, even if the stock options doesn't allow you to.

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Hrishi said:
Kick-start will be a rarity in bikes with 150cc+ displacement.
RE is a highly customizabl bike, so I think you get can the height adjusted by after market shops, even if the stock options doesn't allow you to.

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Okay thanks :smile:

But is there any specific reason for lack of kick start in modern bikes? For I own a bike without kick and that's the only issue with it.

I am also 5'6 and I test drive FZ25..and its awesome...what pickup and breaks...bit too adventurous for our age (I am 33)

sujoyp said:
I am also 5'6 and I test drive FZ25..and its awesome...what pickup and breaks...bit too adventurous for our age (I am 33)

Hmm I might go and have a test drive of Fz 25 then

I went to Yamaha Showroom today but it didn't have Fz in stock. The owner was my friend and said he could have it delivered within a week but advised against the purchase due to high fuel consumption.

Ronnie012 said:
I went to Yamaha Showroom today but it didn't have Fz in stock. The owner was my friend and said he could have it delivered within a week but advised against the purchase due to high fuel consumption.

35-40kmpl is not that bad for a 250cc bike.
Although compared to its displacement the power figures are low...however the bike has quick acceleration due to mid range torque.

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Hrishi said:
35-40kmpl is not that bad for a 250cc bike.
Although compared to its displacement the power figures are low...however the bike has quick acceleration due to mid range torque.

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For 250 you will not get more then 40..fz25 have most for 250cc..also its made for city so u dont have to change gear much

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sujoyp said:
For 250 you will not get more then 40..fz25 have most for 250cc..also its made for city so u dont have to change gear much

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Yup.
I get 35kmpl from my avenger with sane riding. And it's not even a 250cc.
FZ250 is good bike for city and pretty sporty, IMO.

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sujoyp said:
For 250 you will not get more then 40..fz25 have most for 250cc..also its made for city so u dont have to change gear much

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Yup but the price is too high in my opinion. Fz 25 with Kickstart costs 1.38 lacs in my area. Also the seat height is too high 795 mm.

Hrishi said:
Yup.
I get 35kmpl from my avenger with sane riding. And it's not even a 250cc.
FZ250 is good bike for city and pretty sporty, IMO.

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But I need it for both city and touring purposes.

Ronnie012 said:
Yup but the price is too high in my opinion. Fz 25 with Kickstart costs 1.38 lacs in my area. Also the seat height is too high 795 mm.

but I am able to handle 795mm then even you will be able to handle

same height. I was getting it for 1.43 in Thane. Dominar is 800mm ..then you have only avenger series

sujoyp said:
but I am able to handle 795mm then even you will be able to handle same height. I was getting it for 1.43 in Thane. Dominar is 800mm ..then you have only avenger series

You may be right but it depends upon rider to rider. The real problem occurs when one is not able to put both feet firmly on the ground in city or while riding in hilly or off-road with pillion.

Anyway I will try n test ride Fz25 if I get one(not available in my city right now). Also Avenger new models not available right now.

Ronnie012 said:
You may be right but it depends upon rider to rider. The real problem occurs when one is not able to put both feet firmly on the ground in city or while riding in hilly or off-road with pillion.

Anyway I will try n test ride Fz25 if I get one(not available in my city right now). Also Avenger new models not available right now.

I can understand ur problem..i have used unicorn for 14 yrs ..even if one foot is jut toe touching and other firmly placed then too in offroading and heavy traffic its difficult

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sujoyp said:
I can understand ur problem..i have used unicorn for 14 yrs ..even if one foot is jut toe touching and other firmly placed then too in offroading and heavy traffic its difficult

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Actually riding solo is not a big deal on a tall bike. But riding pillion is.

What is the fuel economy of Classic 350? And can it's seat height be reduced to say 770-780 mm?

Also does the new Avenger Cruise 220 have kickstart?

Ronnie012 said:
Actually riding solo is not a big deal on a tall bike. But riding pillion is.

What is the fuel economy of Classic 350? And can it's seat height be reduced to say 770-780 mm?

Also does the new Avenger Cruise 220 have kickstart?

No new avenger i think has auto start only

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sujoyp said:
No new avenger i think has auto start only

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Yah quite a shame.
Today I visited Bajaj showroom in my city(not the other city where it wasn't available) and came across the new avenger versions (which were missing kick).
Though I must say the white avenger 220 street looked marvelous and the engine sound was mind blowing(Cruise 220 black looked same as earlier one). Also I take back my earlier word, the new Avenger's seating position is excellent.
Didn't take a test ride though as it was too late and they were about to close shop.
Dominar was too high and too heavy for my liking. KTM's seat wasn't comfy for me as it was on the sportier side
Also visited Yamaha but Fz25 out of stock right now. They asked me to wait for a week.

Ronnie012 said:
Yah quite a shame.
Today I visited Bajaj showroom in my city(not the other city where it wasn't available) and came across the new avenger versions (which were missing kick).
Though I must say the white avenger 220 street looked marvelous and the engine sound was mind blowing(Cruise 220 black looked same as earlier one). Also I take back my earlier word, the new Avenger's seating position is excellent.
Didn't take a test ride though as it was too late and they were about to close shop.
Dominar was too high and too heavy for my liking. KTM's seat wasn't comfy for me as it was on the sportier side
Also visited Yamaha but Fz25 out of stock right now. They asked me to wait for a week.

Avenger has been having kicking removed/missing start from quite a while now. None of the models have it. Mostly because you will never need it. The battery is pretty big enough. The only situation where you may see a problem is when you don't start the bike in a month or two, within first few years.
I have only faced problems once or twice due to leaving it in garage for few weeks without a self.

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Hrishi said:
Avenger has been having kicking removed/missing start from quite a while now. None of the models have it. Mostly because you will never need it. The battery is pretty big enough. The only situation where you may see a problem is when you don't start the bike in a month or two, within first few years.
I have only faced problems once or twice due to leaving it in garage for few weeks without a self.

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I like the avenger cruise..its more cruiser like

.. I am waiting for abs version of all bikes..which will come this year anyways.

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sujoyp said:
I like the avenger cruise..its more cruiser like .. I am waiting for abs version of all bikes..which will come this year anyways.

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UM recently released a 220cc bike this auto expo. It seems decent and vfm but pretty sure they will have crap quality. Built in China.

Avenger won't get abs. Bajaj already released the new 2018 model with cosmetic changes.
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Hrishi said:
UM recently released a 220cc bike this auto expo. It seems decent and vfm but pretty sure they will have crap quality. Built in China.

Avenger won't get abs. Bajaj already released the new 2018 model with cosmetic changes.
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Abs is getting mandatory and there will be no choice for bikemakers other then to include at least single channel abs on all bikes more than 125cc..

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sujoyp said:
Abs is getting mandatory and there will be no choice for bikemakers other then to include at least single channel abs on all bikes more than 125cc..

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For existing models, it's mandatory from April 2019. For new models its April of this year.

Stormbringer said:
For existing models, it's mandatory from April 2019. Fore new models its April of this year.

Exactly...thats the reason I said we can wait for april so newer models comes with ABS.

Hrishi said:
Avenger has been having kicking removed/missing start from quite a while now. None of the models have it. Mostly because you will never need it. The battery is pretty big enough. The only situation where you may see a problem is when you don't start the bike in a month or two, within first few years.
I have only faced problems once or twice due to leaving it in garage for few weeks without a self.

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Hmm..so is the Avenger battery better than Classic 350 ones? Cause I mostly see Enfield's failing to self start during winters and then getting kickstart ed in an instant.

sujoyp said:
Exactly...thats the reason I said we can wait for april so newer models comes with ABS.

So is it advisable to wait for April for new models?

I can now understand why both Bajaj and Enfield launch ed their new product s so quickly.

P.s. I also came across a new Thunderbird 350x on the street.(though it might be a modified one also am not sure( Looked ok. Apart from the tank colouring not much changes.

getting a bike with ABS is a two way sword...the price may go up for all ABS bikes by 15k but if you consider safety important then consider waiting.

I will wait

How many bikes are coming in the near future? I don't see many. Manufacturers tend to bring things when it's mandatory. If I am right, Yamaha officially said they will bring ABS only when it's mandatory. So don't expect Yamaha to bring it before 2019. Honda announced Hornet ABS, I guess we can expect it soon. If I remember right, Hornet was the first one to get BS IV engine from Honda stables. Bajaj brought BS IV earlier than others (or so they claim), so we can expect Bajaj to roll out ABS earlier???

Hero unveiled Xtreme 200R, which will launch in April with singe channel ABS and point to note this won't be full metal.

OP's emphasis is more on full metal body and saddle height and Avenger doesn't even have rear disc and he is considering it, then why ask him to weight for April/ABS?

Yes the Bikes are comming slowly and till next autoshow all will have ABS. When we get a bike for long term, waiting some more day is fine.

BTW apache 200 have dual channel, Gixxer SF have single , Honda Hornet have single, Dominar have dual, yamaha r15 v3 have dual...many bikes already have it.

Avenger is just for height issue...umm I personally like FZ25..it has still an old engine with no FI, no ABS..they are just improving looks everytime.

Even Suzuki intruder is much better technology wise..but it looks strange..

nac said:
How many bikes are coming in the near future? I don't see many. Manufacturers tend to bring things when it's mandatory. If I am right, Yamaha officially said they will bring ABS only when it's mandatory. So don't expect Yamaha to bring it before 2019. Honda announced Hornet ABS, I guess we can expect it soon. If I remember right, Hornet was the first one to get BS IV engine from Honda stables. Bajaj brought BS IV earlier than others (or so they claim), so we can expect Bajaj to roll out ABS earlier???

Hero unveiled Xtreme 200R, which will launch in April with singe channel ABS and point to note this won't be full metal.

OP's emphasis is more on full metal body and saddle height and Avenger doesn't even have rear disc and he is considering it, then why ask him to weight for April/ABS?

Yeah but I am not in too much of a hurry either..so I can wait till April..but I won't wait till may or june

I have had few accidents earlier so I can tell the cost of averting an accident is far cheaper than the cost of surgery post accident.
That said I think I won't need And in bikes with lesser height like Avenger.

sujoyp said:
Yes the Bikes are comming slowly and till next autoshow all will have ABS. When we get a bike for long term, waiting some more day is fine.

BTW apache 200 have dual channel, Gixxer SF have single , Honda Hornet have single, Dominar have dual, yamaha r15 v3 have dual...many bikes already have it.

I have considered Gixxer but I think the seat would be unsuitable for long rides. Dominate is too high and heavy for me.

sujoyp said:
Avenger is just for height issue...umm I personally like FZ25..it has still an old engine with no FI, no ABS..they are just improving looks everytime.

Even Suzuki intruder is much better technology wise..but it looks strange..

Just for info, my present bike has as height of 790mm which is manageable but sometimes I feel difficultfz25 height is 795mm.. won't an added 5 mm be more difficult?

Also by how much mm or cm can seat height of classic 350 be reduced?

Ronnie012 said:
Just for info, my present bike has as height of 790mm which is manageable but sometimes I feel difficultfz25 height is 795mm.. won't an added 5 mm be more difficult?

Also by how much mm or cm can seat height of classic 350 be reduced?

Added 5mm wont be diffucult.
But if u want to reduce it then..let me know what u find..i have same issue

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sujoyp said:
Yes the Bikes are comming slowly and till next autoshow all will have ABS. When we get a bike for long term, waiting some more day is fine.

BTW apache 200 have dual channel, Gixxer SF have single , Honda Hornet have single, Dominar have dual, yamaha r15 v3 have dual...many bikes already have it.

I don't think companies will launch new models this year. They will push it to next year and sell existing models with minor updates. Yamaha already said that they won't add ABS to existing bikes until 2019 when it becomes mandatory.

Ronnie012 said:
Just for info, my present bike has as height of 790mm which is manageable but sometimes I feel difficultfz25 height is 795mm.. won't an added 5 mm be more difficult?
Also by how much mm or cm can seat height of classic 350 be reduced?

It's mm not inch, so I don't think it will matter much.
Just with custom thinner/modified seat with lesser foam will reduce seat height by one cms easily. This is for RE, have read people reducing seat height by more than couple of inches with heavy mods.

Ronnie012 said:
Yeah but I am not in too much of a hurry either..so I can wait till April..but I won't wait till may or june

Then better book now if you want RE, so that by June you will get your delivery

sujoyp said:
I personally like FZ25..it has still an old engine with no FI, no ABS..they are just improving looks everytime.

FI is standard and if I remember right there is no carb variant of FZ25

sujoyp said:
Yes the Bikes are comming slowly and till next autoshow all will have ABS.

Auto expo is once every two years, yeah by that time all will have ABS.

nac said:
It's mm not inch, so I don't think it will matter much.
Just with custom thinner/modified seat with lesser foam will reduce seat height by one cms easily. This is for RE, have read people reducing seat height by more than couple of inches with heavy mods.

Then better book now if you want RE, so that by June you will get your delivery

FI is standard and if I remember right there is no carb variant of FZ25

Auto expo is once every two years, yeah by that time all will have ABS.

I ment avenger has old pulser 220 engine and no fi or abs

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@OP,
If you're not overweight and ride solo most of the time, you can set suspension to the lowest that will help reduce some height.

Ronnie012 said:
My old bike is giving way and I am in need of a new bike for daily commute (approx 60 kms daily) and for long trips during the weekend.

M y budget is 1 lakh but I can stretch it to 1.5 lakh I guess(if fits my requirements.)

I want

1. Full metal body(I don't want any easily breakable plastic parts.)

2. Tubeless tyres.

3. Selfstart with Kickstart and good battery.

4. Decent mileage (40-50 kms).

5. Good seating posture for long rides(300-400 kms).

6. Short seat height or reduceable height(as I'm only 5'6" tall hence maneuvering a tall bike jeopardizes my ride.)

7. Mature looks (as I am 32 so bikes like KTM , Pulsar, Gixxer etc. will do me no good).

8. Reliability.

9. Good looks.

I have tried REClassic 350 but only my toes touch the ground so maneuvering it in traffic might be tricky.

Avenger 150 Street -I didn't enjoy the seating posture.

Intruder 150 - Plasticky hence out of the list.

I am planning on Electra ES though I haven't tried it-Can it's seat height be reduced?

Any other bikes that you can suggest?

Thunderbird 350 - Features, Specifications & Reviews

nac said:
@OP,
If you're not overweight and ride solo most of the time, you can set suspension to the lowest that will help reduce some height.

Thanks. Am not overweight and ride solo.

bssunilreddy said:
Thunderbird 350 - Features, Specifications & Reviews

Thanks. Will consider it too.

P.s. What's the advantage of Thunderbird 350x over its predecessors apart from cosmetic upgrades?

Ronnie012 said:
Thanks. Will consider it too.

P.s. What's the advantage of Thunderbird 350x over its predecessors apart from cosmetic upgrades?

Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Thunderbird 350 Price, Specifications
No news of ABS yet on 350x but if it offers then its awesome. Since the 350x release is in Q1 2018, all its features are not yet fully revealed.

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ABS Required for Motorcycles in India

What are the other advantages of having an ABS system?
The antilock braking system enables riders to brake without fear, so they react more quickly and with more power. For example, it prevents the front wheel from locking during an emergency braking maneuver. This means the two-wheeler remains stable, making it easier to avoid a fall.
Under emergency braking in dry conditions, ABS works very well to prevent the rear wheel from lifting up, preventing an inadvertent stoppie and putting the rider in better control. Even in wet, slippery conditions, a bike with ABS would offer way more traction and control than one without the system. ABS braking also feels very linear and isn’t abrupt. You can feel mild pulsations on the brake lever as the hydraulic system controls brake pressure – this works as a warning of sorts if you’re pushing the braking limits of the motorcycle.

What is ABS?
An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) comprises, among other things, sensors which constantly monitor the rotation speed of wheels to figure when a wheel is about to lock up. Upon sensing a possible lock-up, a set of hydraulic valves adjust the braking pressure, preventing the wheels from locking up, allowing the wheels to roll, applying and releasing brakes at high frequency. This thwarts a loss of traction and steering control, offering more control to the rider.

So look for any Bike that offers ABS.

I would really say when ABS is almost there then why run away from it unless that price increase of less then 15k is soo important. 350x is definitely eye catching and I would love to own one..but I want to see more reliablity and lesser vibration in RE.

I ask

bssunilreddy said:
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350x vs Thunderbird 350 Price, Specifications
No news of ABS yet on 350x but if it offers then its awesome. Since the 350x release is in Q1 2018, all its features are not yet fully revealed.

At the given price range+1.7lacs) ABS would be awesome door 350x.

johnjoyjoe1979 said:
ABS Required for Motorcycles in India

What are the other advantages of having an ABS system?
The antilock braking system enables riders to brake without fear, so they react more quickly and with more power. For example, it prevents the front wheel from locking during an emergency braking maneuver. This means the two-wheeler remains stable, making it easier to avoid a fall.
Under emergency braking in dry conditions, ABS works very well to prevent the rear wheel from lifting up, preventing an inadvertent stoppie and putting the rider in better control. Even in wet, slippery conditions, a bike with ABS would offer way more traction and control than one without the system. ABS braking also feels very linear and isn’t abrupt. You can feel mild pulsations on the brake lever as the hydraulic system controls brake pressure – this works as a warning of sorts if you’re pushing the braking limits of the motorcycle.

What is ABS?
An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) comprises, among other things, sensors which constantly monitor the rotation speed of wheels to figure when a wheel is about to lock up. Upon sensing a possible lock-up, a set of hydraulic valves adjust the braking pressure, preventing the wheels from locking up, allowing the wheels to roll, applying and releasing brakes at high frequency. This thwarts a loss of traction and steering control, offering more control to the rider.

So look for any Bike that offers ABS.

Okay

sujoyp said:
I would really say when ABS is almost there then why run away from it unless that price increase of less then 15k is soo important. 350x is definitely eye catching and I would love to own one..but I want to see more reliablity and lesser vibration in RE.

Heard new Version Fz 25 is going to launch with ABs coming April, yes it true?

its already there in brazil...donno when they launch in india

Ronnie012 said:
I ask

At the given price range+1.7lacs) ABS would be awesome door 350x.

All new Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X and 500X will be launched on 22nd Feb 2018.
Source:New Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X , 500X launch on 22nd February

I ask

sujoyp said:
its already there in brazil...donno when they launch in india

Hope they launch it soon

bssunilreddy said:
All new Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X and 500X will be launched on 22nd Feb 2018.
Source:New Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350X , 500X launch on 22nd February

It's already launch ed I think. I have seen one in the street s at my city

Btw what about Apache RTR 200 av?

Ronnie012 said:
It's already launch ed I think. I have seen one in the street s at my city
Btw what about Apache RTR 200 av?

May be but there is no official word on that or probably the one you saw is a custom build.
Apache 200 looks fall along the line of Gixxer, KTM et all...

Ronnie012 said:
Hope they launch it soon

Don't expect it any time soon, esp. after Yamaha itself confirmed that they are not bring it in the near future.

Ronnie012 said:
It's already launch ed I think. I have seen one in the street s at my city

Btw what about Apache RTR 200 av?

That is an imported bike. But 350x is not yet released but will be out by Feb,22nd 2018.

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Okay so I saw a pretty neat video on abs

Nice video..thats what I am saying, when technology is anyways going to be mandetory from next yr, its better to get bike with ABS.

Another video here implying ABS isn't that great as its made out to be. Being a biker myself I can say this mistake could easily've been averted with normal braking(he was riding at 25 kmph).

And another video claims here that you don't need ABS!

Bottomline-I agree we need ABS in bikes, but I think non ABS bikes aren't that bad either. But yeah ABS is definitely great!

Ronnie012 said:
Another video here implying ABS isn't that great as its made out to be. Being a biker myself I can say this mistake could easily've been averted with normal braking(he was riding at 25 kmph).

And another video claims here that you don't need ABS!

Bottomline-I agree we need ABS in bikes, but I think non ABS bikes aren't that bad either. But yeah ABS is definitely great!

Hehehe look if u get the bike this year..you can definitely go for non abs bikes..it will be cheap..and in city its fine since speed is low..i think on highway its more required

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Ronnie012 said:
Okay so I saw a pretty neat video on abs

This is a very nice video. Thanks for sharing

sujoyp said:
Hehehe look if u get the bike this year..you can definitely go for non abs bikes..it will be cheap..and in city its fine since speed is low..i think on highway its more required

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Lol even already launched ABS bikes are not available in showrooms.

I asked TVs they said they won't bring Apache RTR 200 n 180 Abs version due to low popular ity of Abs bikes due to higher cost.

I told them I was willing to pay a premium even then they didn't agree.

The non abs version looked good though with a cheap price tag of 1.13 lacs. But I'll buy it only with ABs.

Nerevarine said:
This is a very nice video. Thanks for sharing

Welcome

Ronnie012 said:
Another video here implying ABS isn't that great as its made out to be. Being a biker myself I can say this mistake could easily've been averted with normal braking(he was riding at 25 kmph).

And another video claims here that you don't need ABS!

Bottomline-I agree we need ABS in bikes, but I think non ABS bikes aren't that bad either. But yeah ABS is definitely great!

Bikes with ABS usually come with a switch to turn off ABS in conditions where there is gravel. In such scenarios, ABS doesn't help.

Ronnie012 said:
Lol even already launched ABS bikes are not available in showrooms.

I asked TVs they said they won't bring Apache RTR 200 n 180 Abs version due to low popular ity of Abs bikes due to higher cost.

I told them I was willing to pay a premium even then they didn't agree.

The non abs version looked good though with a cheap price tag of 1.13 lacs. But I'll buy it only with ABs.

DO you mean the TVS showroom you talked won't bring ABS variants for poor demand ?

Stormbringer said:
DO you mean the TVS showroom you talked won't bring ABS variants for poor demand ?

Yup exactly

So did you decide which bike to buy ?

Stormbringer said:
So did you decide which bike to buy ?

Not decided yet. But I'll buy any of the bikes listed here as soon as finance is ready.

Ronnie012 said:
Not decided yet. But I'll buy any of the bikes listed here as soon as finance is ready.

Ok. Do post here when you buy one

Stormbringer said:
Ok. Do post here when you buy one

Sure

Which ever bike you choose, make sure it isn't from 1970's *cough* RE Bikes *cough*.

^World war 2 era sir

Ronnie012 said:
Not decided yet. But I'll buy any of the bikes listed here as soon as finance is ready.

India's 7 cheapest ABS equipped bikes: From Apache to Duke

The new Apache 200 4v special edition (red) with ABS cost 1.1 and it looks smashing.

2018 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 Launched at Rs 95,185, Gets Slipper Clutch
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 launched at Rs 95,185
The all new TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 Series with A-RT Slipper Clutch | Specs,Features,Performance

bssunilreddy said:
2018 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 Launched at Rs 95,185, Gets Slipper Clutch
TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 launched at Rs 95,185
The all new TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Race Edition 2.0 Series with A-RT Slipper Clutch | Specs,Features,Performance

Yes exactly this one...looks good..have all the features..just that I dont want split seats

@Ronnie012 So did you get any bike ? Just to let you know Yamaha FZ S comes with an optional kick starter for approx price of 6k.

Stormbringer said:
@Ronnie012 So did you get any bike ? Just to let you know Yamaha FZ S comes with an optional kick starter for approx price of 6k.

No I am not getting time off from work to visit showrooms. I guess I should be free by April then I can get one

Ya I know about optional kick-started in fzs

So finally I picked an Fzs 2014 model(looks like brand new).
Long story short didn't get my preferred option in Fz v2(battle green) and also I booked an Fz25 but cancelled it at the very last moment.

So far happy with my purchase.

Ronnie012 said:
So finally I picked an Fzs 2014 model(looks like brand new).
Long story short didn't get my preferred option in Fz v2(battle green) and also I booked an Fz25 but cancelled it at the very last moment.

So far happy with my purchase.

Congrats on your purchase

sujoyp said:
Congrats on your purchase

Thanks. Planning to upgrade to an Abs bike as and when it becomes mandatory. Till then will continue enjoying with the Fzs.

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Congrats @Ronnie012
BTW did the insurance company pay you?

billubakra said:
Congrats @Ronnie012
BTW did the insurance company pay you?

Thanks.

Still waiting for payment.