Best Bike to Buy

byke · 10th January 2005, 13:09

hi experts,

I am planning to buy a bike for the past 2 months. But many says different opinions about different bike. So i am totally confused now. I need a bike which looks good and decent maileage ( i.,e 60 on typical city conditions). And also i want to know the performance of recent release of Bajaj Discover. Many says i does not have a good pickup and it is creating sound when running. I have a tought of buying this. Can any 1 rate (pulsar/victor/discover etc). Please advice me guys.

Thanx

speedsatya · 10th January 2005, 13:15

if u can wait for 5 months ,go for the Unicorn.or else u can get one by paying abt 5k extra.

the 125cc passion from HH is also due anytime.so why not wait

Shan2nu · 10th January 2005, 13:28

Yup the Unicorn would be a good choice. It's got a great engine, good FE, amazing handling (thanks to it's monoshocks) and it's performance is on par with the latest Pulsar 150 DTSi. What more could you ask for.

If you're looking for the ultimate in Indian biking, nothing can match the 250 Comet, provided you're ready to shell out more than a lakh for it.

For daily use, i'd suggest the Unicorn.

Try the Beamer too, i dunno how good it is, but worth a try.

Shan2nu

revtech · 10th January 2005, 13:29

i think u should get the unicorn......
it seems like an amazin bike overall.....

byke · 10th January 2005, 13:37

thanx guys for ur valuable suggestions

RX135 · 10th January 2005, 13:38

I was very much disappointed with Unicon when I saw it first time. My friend bought a black one and first thing I noted was cheap plastics all over. The firing is nothing great. It's a 12 bhp bike, but got comprehensively beaten by my 6 year old stock RX. Pulsar is good but not totally confident of its quality. I would have suggested Fazer for its refined engine and plush ride, but for its odd looks (which I happen to like again) and poor mileage.

I'll anyway advice you to go for Unicorn (against Pulsar) simply because I always felt HH (and now Honda) gives better quality bikes than Bajaj.

Tom · 10th January 2005, 13:41

Kawasaki Elimnator ( with the kawa engine) is a good buy now considering they jus cut 25k off the price tag.

speedsatya · 10th January 2005, 14:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by RX135

. It's a 12 bhp bike, I'll anyway advice you to go for Unicorn (against Pulsar) simply because I always felt HH (and now Honda) gives better quality bikes than Bajaj.

its abt 13.5bhp.and it shud be available with an electric start also very soon

RX135 · 10th January 2005, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedsatya

its abt 13.5bhp.and it shud be available with an electric start also very soon

Ok, thanks! I was not very unsure about it, but then it makes it only worse to get beaten in straight line race.

Shan2nu · 10th January 2005, 15:12

Quote:

Ok, thanks! I was not very unsure about it, but then it makes it only worse to get beaten in straight line race.

Rider makes all the difference. My friend claims he beat a Karizma with his RX135 (Stock). LOL

Shan2nu

shravan316 · 10th January 2005, 16:24

I too would suggest the Unicorn anydy over the Pulsar..... Amazing engine, and great ride... Go for the Honda..

RX135 · 10th January 2005, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Rider makes all the difference. My friend claims he beat a Karizma with his RX135 (Stock). LOL

Shan2nu

I hate to agree with it. Anyway, for some reason, RX was always underrated bike.

dipen · 11th January 2005, 00:16

I would suggest the new Pulsar !!!

11th January 2005, 01:00

dude firstly u cannot compare a pulsar and a victor . they r miles apart . i think u r looking for a bike that is for the economy rider . so u will not get a speed m/c. the discover is a very nice machine .the pickup and average r good. the expansion chamber and all r very good . the looks also are OK . but seriously the only downside is the fact it is a bajaj . in fact i would suggest to u a ambition 135 . now its ur call

normally_crazy · 11th January 2005, 22:02

i would say the new pulsar !! with all the mags and the new tech stuff on the engine they are as good as any other bikes !!

pulsar it is !! else look at the fazer !!!

10th January 2005, 13:09	#1
byke Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	Best Bike to Buy hi experts, I am planning to buy a bike for the past 2 months. But many says different opinions about different bike. So i am totally confused now. I need a bike which looks good and decent maileage ( i.,e 60 on typical city conditions). And also i want to know the performance of recent release of Bajaj Discover. Many says i does not have a good pickup and it is creating sound when running. I have a tought of buying this. Can any 1 rate (pulsar/victor/discover etc). Please advice me guys. Thanx
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10th January 2005, 13:15	#2
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	if u can wait for 5 months ,go for the Unicorn.or else u can get one by paying abt 5k extra. the 125cc passion from HH is also due anytime.so why not wait
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10th January 2005, 13:28	#3
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Yup the Unicorn would be a good choice. It's got a great engine, good FE, amazing handling (thanks to it's monoshocks) and it's performance is on par with the latest Pulsar 150 DTSi. What more could you ask for. If you're looking for the ultimate in Indian biking, nothing can match the 250 Comet, provided you're ready to shell out more than a lakh for it. For daily use, i'd suggest the Unicorn. Try the Beamer too, i dunno how good it is, but worth a try. Shan2nu
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10th January 2005, 13:29	#4
revtech Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,992 Thanked: 38 Times View My Garage	i think u should get the unicorn...... it seems like an amazin bike overall.....
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10th January 2005, 13:37	#5
byke Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 2 Thanked: 0 Times	thanx guys for ur valuable suggestions
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10th January 2005, 13:38	#6
RX135 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pune Posts: 2,106 Thanked: 75 Times	I was very much disappointed with Unicon when I saw it first time. My friend bought a black one and first thing I noted was cheap plastics all over. The firing is nothing great. It's a 12 bhp bike, but got comprehensively beaten by my 6 year old stock RX. Pulsar is good but not totally confident of its quality. I would have suggested Fazer for its refined engine and plush ride, but for its odd looks (which I happen to like again) and poor mileage. I'll anyway advice you to go for Unicorn (against Pulsar) simply because I always felt HH (and now Honda) gives better quality bikes than Bajaj.
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10th January 2005, 13:41	#7
Tom BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore, India. Posts: 401 Thanked: 0 Times	Kawasaki Elimnator ( with the kawa engine) is a good buy now considering they jus cut 25k off the price tag.
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10th January 2005, 16:24	#11
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	I too would suggest the Unicorn anydy over the Pulsar..... Amazing engine, and great ride... Go for the Honda..
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11th January 2005, 00:16	#13
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,234 Thanked: 725 Times	I would suggest the new Pulsar !!!
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11th January 2005, 01:00	#14
anupam9055 Posts: n/a	dude firstly u cannot compare a pulsar and a victor . they r miles apart . i think u r looking for a bike that is for the economy rider . so u will not get a speed m/c. the discover is a very nice machine .the pickup and average r good. the expansion chamber and all r very good . the looks also are OK . but seriously the only downside is the fact it is a bajaj . in fact i would suggest to u a ambition 135 . now its ur call
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11th January 2005, 22:02	#15
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	i would say the new pulsar !! with all the mags and the new tech stuff on the engine they are as good as any other bikes !! pulsar it is !! else look at the fazer !!!
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