The 2014 Motorcycle purchase dilemma (200-400cc)

amitc7 · 12th May 2016, 23:11

Depends on what you need the bike for.

For touring - Ninja 300 and then the CBR250R

For the city - CBR250R, the Yamaha specs all seem good, but from what I have heard the handling and suspension setup is poor. The R15 itself is years behind the Dukes and the Ninja on comfort and handling.

Duke 390 - If you like high speed touring and are willing to invest in a good touring screen. A worthy alternative to the Ninja 300.

CS400 - seems like a Duke 390 but a bit more relaxed posture, should be good if you can live with the Pulsar label.

TVS-BMW G310 - Definitely needs a mention and a look when it arrives.

Rest are not worth the time, considering service options and spares availability.

phamilyman · 12th May 2016, 23:44

CBR250 unless you like to necessarily split every lane you come across. Its a joy of a bike and feels built to last (except minor exhaust end rusting issue in my bike)

But at 15-20 kph, its not the most easy to flick bike, which would be the dukes I guess.

12th May 2016, 23:11	#181
amitc7 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Floating Posts: 117 Thanked: 116 Times	Re: The 2014 Motorcycle purchase dilemma (200-400cc) Depends on what you need the bike for. For touring - Ninja 300 and then the CBR250R For the city - CBR250R, the Yamaha specs all seem good, but from what I have heard the handling and suspension setup is poor. The R15 itself is years behind the Dukes and the Ninja on comfort and handling. Duke 390 - If you like high speed touring and are willing to invest in a good touring screen. A worthy alternative to the Ninja 300. CS400 - seems like a Duke 390 but a bit more relaxed posture, should be good if you can live with the Pulsar label. TVS-BMW G310 - Definitely needs a mention and a look when it arrives. Rest are not worth the time, considering service options and spares availability.
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12th May 2016, 23:44	#182
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Re: The 2014 Motorcycle purchase dilemma (200-400cc) CBR250 unless you like to necessarily split every lane you come across. Its a joy of a bike and feels built to last (except minor exhaust end rusting issue in my bike) But at 15-20 kph, its not the most easy to flick bike, which would be the dukes I guess.
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