How do I start? Brand new bike vs 19-year old Maruti

Raghav_Agarwal · 29th April 2022, 17:58

Well I had been in the same situation a year before and I opted for Duke 200. The best time to ride a motorcycle is in your early adult life as you would anyway promote yourself to a car in coming few years. Book your dream bike and enjoy.

bravo82in · 1st May 2022, 11:34

It takes time to learn defensive riding on Indian road. My suggestion is to start with a car, unless you will be driving only in Cantt areas where traffic is disciplined and self regulated. Car is a safer bet to start with. At 18 I believe you will be joining a college soon, check what is the scenario there, are car and bikes even allowed? In our days professors were negatively biased towards those owning a car or high end bike. This may affect you choice to vehicle too.
Keeping other factors aside it’s best to start with a car and keep some budget for car maintenance and upgrade. Considering your car’s age it best to use old parts than putting money in newer ones. Once you learn the art of driving a car in Indian setup consider a bike too, along with a car.

yesyeswe · 1st May 2022, 12:29

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STANLEY 70-380E Double Open End Spanner Set (Matte Finish 12-Pieces) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00ICIKIMM/...DXAMRJGXGQM6CJ
Here are some tools which I have as well, Amazon has everything, buy more tools as you need them.
A used bike would give you more chances to work on it and learn new things. As GTO has suggested, work in a garage or do an internship, that will give you the best experience.

29th April 2022, 17:58	#16
Raghav_Agarwal Newbie Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Kolkata Posts: 8 Thanked: 45 Times	Re: How do I start? Brand new bike vs 19-year old Maruti Well I had been in the same situation a year before and I opted for Duke 200. The best time to ride a motorcycle is in your early adult life as you would anyway promote yourself to a car in coming few years. Book your dream bike and enjoy.
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1st May 2022, 11:34	#17
bravo82in BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pan India Posts: 539 Thanked: 1,023 Times	Re: How do I start? Brand new bike vs 19-year old Maruti It takes time to learn defensive riding on Indian road. My suggestion is to start with a car, unless you will be driving only in Cantt areas where traffic is disciplined and self regulated. Car is a safer bet to start with. At 18 I believe you will be joining a college soon, check what is the scenario there, are car and bikes even allowed? In our days professors were negatively biased towards those owning a car or high end bike. This may affect you choice to vehicle too. Keeping other factors aside it’s best to start with a car and keep some budget for car maintenance and upgrade. Considering your car’s age it best to use old parts than putting money in newer ones. Once you learn the art of driving a car in Indian setup consider a bike too, along with a car.
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1st May 2022, 12:29	#18
yesyeswe BHPian Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Pune Posts: 739 Thanked: 2,103 Times	Re: How do I start? Brand new bike vs 19-year old Maruti STANLEY STMT72794-8 1/4'' Square Drive Metric Socket Set (46-Pieces) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00N9RCNXI/...KXHZX5V5?psc=1 STANLEY 70-380E Double Open End Spanner Set (Matte Finish 12-Pieces) https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00ICIKIMM/...DXAMRJGXGQM6CJ Here are some tools which I have as well, Amazon has everything, buy more tools as you need them. A used bike would give you more chances to work on it and learn new things. As GTO has suggested, work in a garage or do an internship, that will give you the best experience. Last edited by yesyeswe : 1st May 2022 at 12:31.
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