Need a new bike.. · DIGIT-ARC

I need a new bike, priced around 50-55k...
I think i can get only 125cc bikes in that category..
So i was thinking about the Honda shine or the 135cc Bajaj Discover dtsi. wats ur opinion guys??
the newly launched bajaj xcd seems to be a flop..
I dont seem to like the hero honda glamour..
hows suzuki zeus?? pls suggest..
Currently i m in favour of the discover around 56k.

no doubts gooo for shine
if r not tooo high
go for shine u will never regret

xcd ! ok i don't know much about bikes but

try for RTR its damn cool
try askin ur parents.. to make it 68..

Yes Discover is a very good bike and it is very high selling bike too..
My bro has it and he has not faced any problems with it yet...
I cant comment on the new ones in the market though.

well bruder forgot shine..........feels like a 100 cc LUNA

i own a pulsar 180 DTSi ...go for CBZ xtreme ..vry gud bike

Go for apache if you have a short height...or Unicorn

esumitkumar said:
go for CBZ xtreme ..vry gud bike

Depends if he wants power over mileage or the other way round...

Which city are u based...??

U can get a P150 DTSI in that budget in Delhi...

Go for Discover. It has the longest wheel base in it's category. Apache wheel base is less, which really makes the bike unstable at high speed.

Apache RTR or Discover.

The_Devil_Himself said:
Apache RTR or Discover.

Apache 150CC wheel base is lesser than Discover 125CC. TVS never understood the concept of wheel base.

a_k_s_h_a_y said:
xcd ! ok i don't know much about bikes but

try for RTR its damn cool
try askin ur parents.. to make it 68..

kahin gusse mein aake parents 68... se 38.. na karde phir pathiks new thread banayega "Finally i have got my bajaj chetak" "Buland bharat ki buland tasveer hamara bajaj"

hehe go for Pulsar

^^LOL
13k increase in budget it too much to expect..
55k is decent enuf for a bike...

yaah , even recommend me one bike about 50 k ... cannot exceed budget beyond that

Go for Discover.

choose a bike in 125cc having 5th gear(for peace of mind)

No 125cc bike has a 5th gear.. and 55k se ek paise bhi jyada nahi ho payega.. So i m thinking to get the discover.. It has good mileage and pickup both.. Is it a high maintenance bike?? And is it fit for tall ppl?? M 5.11 and my bro is 6.3.. To chalega na??
Actually was waiting for tvs flame but it ll be too costly..

man Yamaha Gladiator has 5 speed and a 125 cc engine......

abe 6.3' kya khate ho bhai?had ho gayi yaar.

The_Devil_Himself said:
abe 6.3' kya khate ho bhai?had ho gayi yaar.

ganna(sugarcane)

Do nyone konw whats da problem with XCD? Da company claims very high mileage nd HP. And lokks cool too. Is there ny serious issue with new ognition?

Discover 135 is very gud nd has proven.

@aravind xcd is a small bike wen seen in real life and is light too.. Ask a local dealer to find out more probs

aravind_n20 said:
Do nyone konw whats da problem with XCD? Da company claims very high mileage nd HP. And lokks cool too. Is there ny serious issue with new ognition?

Discover 135 is very gud nd has proven.

its height is small like a luna

Considering that both of you brothers are tall, CBZ Xtreme fits you, really. You can also opt for Honda Unicorn though. But Pulsar is extrmemly capable of the two bikes. I'll definately give my vote to CBZ.

CBZ rocks babe...as my elder bruder has 125 cc discover..it feels like a khatara with rorty engine..i have 180 DTSi pulsar..that s too gud and balanced but it has rorty engine too..

honda has refined engines........be it unicorn,shine or hero honda's Xtreme

so for best power,refined engine and mileage(48-50) go for CBZ Xtreme

Pathiks U can go for a Honda shine ...safe make with sturdy build

Xcd .....exceeds the border of Lies.....dont go near this one....this is too cheap just to sell it off.....the remodel will soon be ready soon.....TVS Flame & court tie up...thus delayed

Pulsar ....the old ones rockz the new digital makes sucks....Apache is built for racing & show off....

If u are interested for long drives & mountain places ...better mileage & sturdy build is Honda Unicorn.....

among the older ones Dicover 125 is good ....safe for city drives...
Glamourz & other TVS makes are good vfm....not snazzy but ok

thus choose between Honda Shine & Unicorn...[dont think i am a honda fan ]

CBZ Xtreme has tweaked Engine of Unicorn .

Looks suks ass before the old CBZ, Pulsar, Apache ...

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under your budget-

buy HH Splendour 125 & be happy

, coz it has the best ergonomics, its the slickest thru city traffic (as its slim).

Bajaj has all the gizmo, like Twin Spark plugs... but it still gives fuel economy as Splendour or other bikes.

but you get Alloys

So goto showrooms with you taaaaaaall bro & test ride these bikes, then you two can decide which is more comfortable.

arre bhai itne replies main to pathiks confuse ho gaya hoga

yaar aisa kar ...... pulsar 150, unicorn aur xtreme ki test rides le daal..in teeno main se jo pasand aa jaye wahi le lena

shine ya discover lega to sochega kaash 4-5 k aur daal deta to 150 cc bike aa jati....

..so better choose from unicorn/pulsar/xtreme .........

Kiran_tech_mania said:
Apache 150CC wheel base is lesser than Discover 125CC. TVS never understood the concept of wheel base.

ya. but have you taken the Apache on tight twisty roads or on tight traffic?

then you wont critisize its wheelbase.
take the old pulsar (the first model, shorter wheelbase & round head lamps), take a sharp turn or make a zig zag, the rear end becomes really unstable or will just kick out, now thats called instability.
take a Apache & do the same @ same speed or higher, nothing will happen like that, except you wanting to take that corner at even higher speed.

the new pulsar is not as good as Apache in terms of handling in tight places.

TVS didnt spend sooooooo much of money on R&D on its indigenous bike.

about the instability at high speeds, dunno much bout it, 90% its related to handle(streeing)/fork damping.

shorter wheelbase= retarded RAZOR SHARP handling.

Apache RTR is for the performance seekers, not for ppl who love to cruise.

K

In your budget you'll get only 125cc bikes. Unfortunately all of them are rather small and would be uncomfortable for tall people such as your brother. Only one 125cc bike is big and that is Yamaha Gladiator. Its also the only 125cc bike to have a 5-speed gearbox along with all the other features like disc brake, alloys and ES. Its an excellent bike. I think you should test it once before deciding. The on-road price for it in Mumbai is 57.7k. (If you want on-road prices for other bikes, i can provide them).

With ur bidget of 55k,
I advice you to go for XCD, which is 125 cc and has power of almost 9
If u can wait for TVS flame( depend on court ruling)... it eems better, 125 c and power 10

and hell if u can increase ur budget... to 62-65k... try pulsar 150,180, Apache RTR160(good bike)
Unicorn 150(nice bike, my choie in 150 cc range, coz style is nt every thing, just ride it and u wil know the diffrence btwn the engines of honda and bajaj, or shld i call it btwn a car and a jeep!
beside unicorn , in a 3 yr long run will be much cheape to maintain and is quite durable.. as the name ays.. honda!
additional..point ti be considered, unicorn has the best resale value.

Wait for the new Honda shine 125cc yt to be launched!

The New Honda shine has launched..
btw now it rounds upto
Discover
Gladiator
Shine
Zeus
Pls dont suggest 150cc bikes as they wont fit in my budget..

K

Zeus is crap. I'll suggest you only consider Discover, Gladiator and Shine. Discover is the best among these but unfortunately is not for tall riders. Shine and Gladiator are taller. Gladiator has the advantage of an extra gear while Shine has a silky smooth engine. You can test ride either and decide for yourself which is better.

A

considering 55K

for KMPL Honda shine, much better looking than HH Glamour
for performance Bajaj Discover 125/135

Don't go for Yamaha, lack of spare parts and Bajaj XCD as it's too new and yet to prove itself.

Honda shine will give u peace of mind..

Wich is low in maintenance costs?? Shine or discover or gladiator?? I m giving the preference to discover as it is a 135cc and has a better mileage than the other two.. Also krazy y is the zeus bad?? Check out the zeus_xcd version.

Yaar itni der mein toh main bike buy karke,use karke yahan bazaar section mein bhi daal deta.Jaldi lo yaar.Phir party bhi deni hai.

+1 for Bajaj XCD

I already read that u r not interested in 150cc bikes....

but i was just wondering why u guys havent commented on the new hero honda punk the newest 150cc bike....its has almost same from cbzx but different styling,suspension,tweaks,etc......

*bp2.blogger.com/_QxpmZtfzoIU/RxXpaMP7hvI/AAAAAAAAA3c/10mjhs-h9RU/s400/hunksilverside.jpg

exellent design
but wat a name

Lol its the Hero Honda HUNK... not the PUNK

btw its also way outta my budget so didnt comment on it..

is it Hunk or JUNK ??

Discover or yamaha Gladi is my choice , discover will give a big bike feel wen riding, gladi have an extra gear advantage which is important , u can ride at 60kph in gladi at 5th gear with peace of mind

+1 Honda Shine in 125CC & +1 for Honda Unicorn in 150CC categories. No one can match their engines & handling.

K

pathiks said:
Wich is low in maintenance costs?? Shine or discover or gladiator?? I m giving the preference to discover as it is a 135cc and has a better mileage than the other two.. Also krazy y is the zeus bad?? Check out the zeus_xcd version.

Discover 135 is the best. But unfortunately it not for 6-foot+ people. I think Zeus is crap because its got nothing special in it. The other bikes in this segment outperform it in every aspect, whether its looks, performance, handling, features, etc. There isn't any good reason to buy it. XCD also looks like a great bike. As far as maintenance is concerned, I've frequently read in Autocar India that Honda switchgear and electricals aren't as reliable as Bajaj. Switches go bad within weeks of purchase.

BAJAJ DISCOVER 135 ONLY MAN i own it best

Go for Suzuki Hayabusa

Isne bike leni hai ke nahi?

Itne dino mein toh yeh ladki bhi pasand kar leta.

so here's Guarav bhai

azzu said:
so here's Guarav bhai

yes

and mere name ki spelling theek se likh

Honda is well known for their engine technology, till Bajaj came with DTSI. Bigger engines 125cc, giving mileage of 100cc and far better performance. Next year will be the year of the motorcycle. A lot of models are slated for release. TVS flame is one to watch out for, if they overcome legal hurdles.

I own/ride an Avenger. Very good bike. This is my second motorcycle, my first was a Bullet 350; had it for ten years. The Bajaj motorcycle service here in Mangalore is excellent.

GLADIATOR is best !!

YO BIKES 500km in 50 rs

yeah man go for yo bikes best in the class ...

The discover 135 would be a smart choice considering that its is a fine blend of performance and fuel efficiency .However you may also look at the unicorn the non electric start version may just fall in ur budget.However one thing to be noted is that the discover is not so comfortable for taller riders I would always recommend the unicorn over the 135 in ur case.

@Kiran tech
Longer wheel base only equates to high speed stability but a short whelbase will be more flickable in congested city traffic.

s18000rpm said:
ya. but have you taken the Apache on tight twisty roads or on tight traffic?
then you wont critisize its wheelbase.
take the old pulsar (the first model, shorter wheelbase & round head lamps), take a sharp turn or make a zig zag, the rear end becomes really unstable or will just kick out, now thats called instability.
take a Apache & do the same @ same speed or higher, nothing will happen like that, except you wanting to take that corner at even higher speed.
the new pulsar is not as good as Apache in terms of handling in tight places.
TVS didnt spend sooooooo much of money on R&D on its indigenous bike.
about the instability at high speeds, dunno much bout it, 90% its related to handle(streeing)/fork damping.
shorter wheelbase= retarded RAZOR SHARP handling.
Apache RTR is for the performance seekers, not for ppl who love to cruise.

I have tried all the three: Apache, Discover and Pulsar. Among this, I felt Discover the most stable bike. Being in this design field, I have seen why manufacturers put their hardwork for getting that 10mm increase in wheel base.

During the release of TVS Apache, it had 40mm shorter wheel base than the current model. This action was due to many reviewers saying that wheel base is not justifiable for the engine power. Do you think TVS would have done that if shorter wheel base is more efficient as you say?

not efficient, its more fun.

stable in straight line or corner?

Pulsar takes slightly more wider track ( turn) at corners when compared to Apache.

aneesh kalra said:
@Kiran tech
Longer wheel base only equates to high speed stability but a short whelbase will be more flickable in congested city traffic.

I agree. I have already said that bike is more stable with longer wheel base at high speeds. When people go for 135-150-180CC engines, it's for speed. And that's where wheelbase criteria comes in. If one is so interested in small bikes for city, stick to 100CC. Why do u need one of higher CC?

s18000rpm said:
not efficient, its more fun.

stable in straight line or corner?

Pulsar takes slightly more wider track ( turn) at corners when compared to Apache.

You are not understanding my point. 150CC--> ??? High speed! stable Apache? NOPE.

Stability comes in picture in straight aswell as turns at high speeds. This is where all shorter wheel base bikes are very vulnerable. They easily skid off the road. I agree that Pulsar needs long turning radius. But this is required, becoz one should not take sharp turns at high speeds. That's one of the reason why wheel base is more for high CC bikes.

K

Higher wheelbase bikes are more stable but aren't very sharp at handling. Short wheelbase bikes are more flickable at corners but not very stable. High powered bikes can't afford to have all that power concentrated in a short wheelbase. They need to spread the power over a larger area to make it more stable around the corners. The original Pulsar was more like a tool for the expert rider. One needed to be an expert at riding to get the most out of that bike. However the DTS-i model brought an increase in wheelbase and made it much more friendly for the common rider. Now one doesn't need to be an expert to get the most out of that bike.

BTW where is our dear Pathiks who had started this thread and wanted the bike ??

may be he has taken bicycle ......good for health ..non polluting and pocket friendly

esumitkumar said:
may be he has taken bicycle ......good for health ..non polluting and pocket friendly

lol!

Me aa gaya..
mostly i ll try to convince my brother to get a Discover only...
but i think he is inclined towards Gladiator and Zeus(dunno why?)
thanx for all ur opinions..

tashan marna hai ladki wadki patani hai to discover 135 lo ok

but be sure she sits cross legged and ur breaking and disc brakes will do the best

yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

=))

Honda parts are so cheap :shock:

today my frnd got his Honda Unicorn back from service.

the bill was ~Rs.2700.

major parts changed-
Chain Sprocket - cost - ~Rs. 550 :shock:

(HH Splendour's costs around 1300)
Front fairing (without scoop) - ~Rs.400. (Bajaj Pulsar's costs more than 1800.)

i thought, as it is Honda the parts will be really costly, but they are dirt cheap.

[the bike was serviced @ Authorised Honda Service Center (JSP Honda, Chennai)]

S

I think discover is best

Bhai bike li ke nahi?

nahi yaar... i want the discover but my bro wants the zeus... and mostly his decision will prevail...

dont buy the zeus u will be ruined,get the discover 135 or even the xcd those on abudge(check out this month's overdrive this is agod bike despite the recalls perfect city bike for those on a budget) or the unicorn if u want peace of mind.

^^ i second that ..LUNA le lena par ZEUS na lena

does this BAJAJ XCD model supports DISC BRAKES ?
is there any version of XCD with DISC BRAKES ?

pathiks ne bike li ke nahi

ya party akele akele khaa gaya

gaurav_indian said:
pathiks ne bike li ke nahi ya party akele akele khaa gaya

lol mein bhi wohi soch raha tha.... :lol:

shayad woh bike pe ghoom ne nikal gaya hai

le li.. Finally got a Suzuki Zeus.. my brother was hell bent on getting a zeus... Running great for now.. getting a avg of 55 kmpl..

congrats pathiks

chalo ab party ke baare mein pathiks kya khayal hai???

arey yaar.. go 4 aapachi.. new.. kya bike hai.. man.. realy love it.. i want... but cant get

.... lolz..

^then get Hero Ultra scooter running on battery power

get one having tubeless tire. It sucks when u hav got one punctured in th middle of road.

arey bhaiyon usne bike le li hai.

waise Priya scooter leta toh acha rehta.

^^abe ye 6 feet ke log hain scotter par aise lagenge jaise kisi gadhe par undertaker baitho ho.

The_Devil_Himself said:
^^abe ye 6 feet ke log hain scotter par aise lagenge jaise kisi gadhe par undertaker baitho ho.

lol

aise lagega jaise Rey Mysterio pe The Great Khali baitha ho.

bandi vandi set ki koi

gaurav_indian said:
waise Priya scooter leta toh acha rehta.

Toh Priya kya chalaati?

mujhe ye Pulsar, Apache wagera pasand nahi. 6 feet k log par jachti hai. mujhe toh Bullet 500 pasand hai

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krazyfrog. said:
Toh Priya kya chalaati?

lol *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/4.gif

gagandeep said:
mujhe ye Pulsar, Apache wagera pasand nahi. 6 feet k log par jachti hai. mujhe toh Bullet 500 pasand hai .

tujhe to woh rakhi sawant bhi pasand hai *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/14.gif hai na ?? *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/4.gif

gagandeep said:
mujhe ye Pulsar, Apache wagera pasand nahi. 6 feet k log par jachti hai. mujhe toh Bullet 500 pasand hai .

tujhe bullet pasand hai toh mujhe pistol pasand hai.

abe yaar ye thread ki to maar di..
saala 1.5 saal se forum me hu aur itni saari thread banayi but sabse famous to ye hi hui.. wat luck..

Rockstar11 said:
lol *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/4.gif

tujhe to woh rakhi sawant bhi pasand hai *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/14.gif hai na ?? *gigasmilies.googlepages.com/4.gif

nahi, mujhe koyi pasnad nahi. wese bhi I don't watch much films.