Best 125 CC Bike

krisme4u · 23rd August 2006, 11:18

I am planning to buy 125cc bike.But confused between Yamaha Gladiator,Honda Shine & Bajaj Discove.Pls let me know which is best among these

vincentt · 24th August 2006, 21:42

Hi kris,

I would rate the bikes in this fashion..
Yamaha Gladiator - best fuel economy in the pack and power as well
Discover - second best to Gladiator
Shine ... I dont have anything against it, but i keep it below the rest of your choices.

Let me add, you can also look at Splendour 125 CC one as an option ok. They offer good mileage and power too. Its got a different look from the typical old spendour look as well.

I woudl put splendor before Yamaha gladiator, but gladiator is definitely more powerful than splendor on speed runs.

bugatti · 24th August 2006, 22:59

Gladiator seems to be a very polished bike. It is even said to be better than the glamour fi. But the on-road price is 50k in blr.

http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showpost...55&postcount=7

veyron1 · 24th August 2006, 23:03

Shut your eyes, and go for the Glamour FI. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but it's the best in the segment. Excellent fuel economy and superb resale value are added bonuses.

vincentt · 25th August 2006, 13:39

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Originally Posted by veyron1

Shut your eyes, and go for the Glamour FI. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but it's the best in the segment. Excellent fuel economy and superb resale value are added bonuses.

I agree with you veyron1, I actually forgot about Glamour when I posted my reply. I only thought of the splendor 125. FI is really a good concept and should give good power to mileage delivery factor.

supremeBaleno · 25th August 2006, 14:21

What about the Suzuki offerings, guys ? Zeus, Heat etc.
Any idea how these bikes are vis-a-vis the competition ?

john_us350 · 28th August 2006, 07:12

definately Discover 125 is the best bike in this category...

finneyp · 28th August 2006, 10:47

The best way to decide is to Test ride all the bikes: Gladiator, Discover, Glamour, Shine & Victor 125. I would shortlist Gladiator and Shine.

jkdas · 28th August 2006, 11:18

Rule out shine and it vibes a lot at high speeds. Yamaha or Discover it should be. oh heard HH FI is damn smooth

blue_pulsar · 21st February 2010, 15:29

Hi guys,

Please suggest a 125/135 cc bike for my dad. He is 56 years old and prefers a straight riding position. The bike will be used mostly for very short trips around home. Please suggest a bike. We are open to suggestions and haven't shortlisted anything.

Thanks

Live To Jive · 21st February 2010, 15:33

Instead of the Shine why not the Stunner?

Sheel · 21st February 2010, 15:36

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Originally Posted by Live To Jive

Instead of the Shine why not the Stunner?

Shine=Dad
Stunner=Son

IMHO Honda Shine shall meet all your expectations

JayPrashanth · 21st February 2010, 16:22

Hero Honda Splendor 125 or Glamour FI. Bomb proof reliability and great resale value.

Cheers,

Jay

Sheel · 21st February 2010, 16:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayPrashanth

Hero Honda Splendor 125 or Glamour FI. Bomb proof reliability and great resale value.

and stand in qquueeuuee to get your bike serviced

@jay--a Honda is smoother than HH and i believe resale value to be on par with Honda

aargee · 21st February 2010, 17:07

Questions for Krisme4u...
1. What is the primary use for 125CC bike? Is it for a regular city ride or looking for some other purpose in addition (touring for example)
2. What're your expectation? Provide your requirements like, expecting 70Kmpl and/or low on maintenance and/or VFM and/or super build quality and/or sturdiness and/or low spare costs and/or fastest 125CC & so on

23rd August 2006, 11:18	#1
krisme4u Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Best 125 CC Bike I am planning to buy 125cc bike.But confused between Yamaha Gladiator,Honda Shine & Bajaj Discove.Pls let me know which is best among these
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24th August 2006, 21:42	#2
vincentt BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 70 Thanked: Once	Best bikes Hi kris, I would rate the bikes in this fashion.. Yamaha Gladiator - best fuel economy in the pack and power as well Discover - second best to Gladiator Shine ... I dont have anything against it, but i keep it below the rest of your choices. Let me add, you can also look at Splendour 125 CC one as an option ok. They offer good mileage and power too. Its got a different look from the typical old spendour look as well. I woudl put splendor before Yamaha gladiator, but gladiator is definitely more powerful than splendor on speed runs.
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24th August 2006, 22:59	#3
bugatti BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 99 Thanked: 84 Times	Gladiator seems to be a very polished bike. It is even said to be better than the glamour fi. But the on-road price is 50k in blr. http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/showpost...55&postcount=7 Last edited by bugatti : 24th August 2006 at 23:13.
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24th August 2006, 23:03	#4
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	Shut your eyes, and go for the Glamour FI. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but it's the best in the segment. Excellent fuel economy and superb resale value are added bonuses.
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25th August 2006, 14:21	#6
supremeBaleno Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chennai / Kochi Posts: 5,546 Thanked: 2,699 Times View My Garage	What about the Suzuki offerings, guys ? Zeus, Heat etc. Any idea how these bikes are vis-a-vis the competition ?
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28th August 2006, 07:12	#7
john_us350 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dhaka Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	definately Discover 125 is the best bike in this category...
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28th August 2006, 10:47	#8
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	The best way to decide is to Test ride all the bikes: Gladiator, Discover, Glamour, Shine & Victor 125. I would shortlist Gladiator and Shine.
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28th August 2006, 11:18	#9
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Rule out shine and it vibes a lot at high speeds. Yamaha or Discover it should be. oh heard HH FI is damn smooth Last edited by jkdas : 28th August 2006 at 11:19.
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21st February 2010, 15:29	#10
blue_pulsar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,112 Thanked: 403 Times	Hi guys, Please suggest a 125/135 cc bike for my dad. He is 56 years old and prefers a straight riding position. The bike will be used mostly for very short trips around home. Please suggest a bike. We are open to suggestions and haven't shortlisted anything. Thanks
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21st February 2010, 15:33	#11
Live To Jive BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 698 Thanked: 89 Times	Instead of the Shine why not the Stunner?
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21st February 2010, 16:22	#13
JayPrashanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore/Goa Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 2,074 Times	Hero Honda Splendor 125 or Glamour FI. Bomb proof reliability and great resale value. Cheers, Jay
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21st February 2010, 17:07	#15
aargee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: TSTN Posts: 6,236 Thanked: 9,643 Times	Questions for Krisme4u... 1. What is the primary use for 125CC bike? Is it for a regular city ride or looking for some other purpose in addition (touring for example) 2. What're your expectation? Provide your requirements like, expecting 70Kmpl and/or low on maintenance and/or VFM and/or super build quality and/or sturdiness and/or low spare costs and/or fastest 125CC & so on
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