R15 Ownership Experience

Tumbler · 3rd July 2008, 19:33

Thank you all for your greetings. I have now clocked over 100kms and here is a brief experience report.

The Bike rests on a side stand and so the lack of a centre stand gives it an askance look which is very inviting. Once you step inside and switch on the bike, it does a self check (very cool) and has a hum to it. The size of the bike is contrary to the imposed weight as it is quite light.

Turn on the ignition and the bike transforms to a beast waiting to be goaded. Turn on the gas and the bike glides into motion. The gear shifts are smooth and, yes, I have tried it all the way upto 6th (and could have gone higher too as the engine urges). Wisdom prevails, and I stay within the 5K RMP during the run-in period (1000kms). The only challenge is having to put your shoes under the gear lever to shift up which damages your shoes, so I must get a pair of riding boots, assuming they make any difference.

After reading the numerous posts, I maneuvered the curves with trepidation, only to be further encouraged by the excellent road grip of the tyres.

A few glitches like the seat/glovebox needs a tight slap to get closed, premium parking is required as the side cladding will have a tendency to get scratched easily, saree guard is an eye sore and no kick start.

Having said all the above, I must confess that I’m a person in love and on the honeymoon, so will have to wait until we have the first breakdown and the visit to the in-laws (service center). Until then, I keep riding all the adulation.

ms001 · 3rd July 2008, 20:18

hey Tumbler, nice report, are you planning to keep the front number plate or replace it with stickering?
i am planning to take it off and paste radiom/stickering on the visor or mud gaurd

Tumbler · 3rd July 2008, 21:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ms001

hey Tumbler, nice report, are you planning to keep the front number plate or replace it with stickering?
i am planning to take it off and paste radiom/stickering on the visor or mud gaurd

ms001, I have left the number plate as is as. The dealer did say he could get it done, but advised me against it as stickering would invite attention from the cops, so why court trouble

. I agree its a sour eye, but hey, we all need a lemon (or pumbkin) tied in front of the vehicle in true Indian style, so this is it

. Im only glad that the front number plate is not the size of the rear one.

Proxima · 4th July 2008, 12:17

Nice review Tumbler, quoting the whole post for the convenience of others. And, dude, where are the pics???

Jaggu · 4th July 2008, 12:31

Congratz Tumbler on the purchase, do post some pics also.

kpzen · 4th July 2008, 12:52

Congrats Tumbler.!! I'm waiting for some pics..

netchef · 4th July 2008, 13:13

Tumbler:
Congrats on your acquisition AND your review. Here's wishing you years of pleasure from your Beast.
Ride safe, mate.

RG

ps. I hate to say what many must already have, but PICS PLEASE

chintan15 · 4th July 2008, 13:21

Congratulations Tumbler,
That was a compact but polished review. Ride safe buddy,

And yeah. me too, Pics Please!

VJ_MAVRICK · 4th July 2008, 13:26

Congrats Tumbler on your purchase and a neat and nice report. If am not wrong its a mono suspension is it? From your review you seem to be happy and i can feel many more folks jumping to this ride instead of the CBZ's and Karizma .

jkdas · 4th July 2008, 13:31

Tumber; whats the mileage!

No Indians in here or what

Congrats on the buy.

straight6 · 4th July 2008, 13:39

Congrats. Hope you've got the riding gear with you.

PhrozenFire · 4th July 2008, 13:39

Hey Tumbler and ms001. Congrats on being among the first in the country to get your hands on the R15. And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, do post some pics soon! Cheers...

aaggoswami · 4th July 2008, 13:45

Congrats on the buy!
Looking forward to pictures.

BTW, what is the fuel efficiency ?

rider60 · 4th July 2008, 13:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkdas

Tumber; whats the mileage!

No Indians in here or what

Congrats on the buy.

well we are not quiet done looking at the bike and performance so we will surely come to that part after the bike visits the in-laws place!

pics, other pros cons and further experience please!

PankajP · 4th July 2008, 14:19

Nice review tumbler. Post some pics mate. Waiting to see it

3rd July 2008, 19:33	#1
Tumbler BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 66 Times	R15 Ownership Experience Thank you all for your greetings. I have now clocked over 100kms and here is a brief experience report. The Bike rests on a side stand and so the lack of a centre stand gives it an askance look which is very inviting. Once you step inside and switch on the bike, it does a self check (very cool) and has a hum to it. The size of the bike is contrary to the imposed weight as it is quite light. Turn on the ignition and the bike transforms to a beast waiting to be goaded. Turn on the gas and the bike glides into motion. The gear shifts are smooth and, yes, I have tried it all the way upto 6th (and could have gone higher too as the engine urges). Wisdom prevails, and I stay within the 5K RMP during the run-in period (1000kms). The only challenge is having to put your shoes under the gear lever to shift up which damages your shoes, so I must get a pair of riding boots, assuming they make any difference. After reading the numerous posts, I maneuvered the curves with trepidation, only to be further encouraged by the excellent road grip of the tyres. A few glitches like the seat/glovebox needs a tight slap to get closed, premium parking is required as the side cladding will have a tendency to get scratched easily, saree guard is an eye sore and no kick start. Having said all the above, I must confess that I’m a person in love and on the honeymoon, so will have to wait until we have the first breakdown and the visit to the in-laws (service center). Until then, I keep riding all the adulation.
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3rd July 2008, 20:18	#2
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	hey Tumbler, nice report, are you planning to keep the front number plate or replace it with stickering? i am planning to take it off and paste radiom/stickering on the visor or mud gaurd
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4th July 2008, 12:17	#4
Proxima BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 909 Thanked: 298 Times	Nice review Tumbler, quoting the whole post for the convenience of others. And, dude, where are the pics??? Last edited by Rehaan : 4th July 2008 at 23:53. Reason: Hi, no real need to quote the full post, since it makes it harder for mobile device users to scroll the entire extra quote.
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4th July 2008, 12:31	#5
Jaggu Team-BHP Support Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 20,212 Thanked: 15,892 Times	Congratz Tumbler on the purchase, do post some pics also.
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4th July 2008, 12:52	#6
kpzen Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Faridabad Posts: 5,610 Thanked: 1,876 Times View My Garage	Congrats Tumbler.!! I'm waiting for some pics..
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4th July 2008, 13:13	#7
netchef BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 953 Thanked: 60 Times View My Garage	Tumbler: Congrats on your acquisition AND your review. Here's wishing you years of pleasure from your Beast. Ride safe, mate. RG ps. I hate to say what many must already have, but PICS PLEASE Last edited by Rehaan : 4th July 2008 at 23:53. Reason: Hi, no real need to quote the full post, since it makes it harder for mobile device users to scroll the entire extra quote.
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4th July 2008, 13:21	#8
chintan15 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 82 Thanked: Once	Congratulations Tumbler, That was a compact but polished review. Ride safe buddy, And yeah. me too, Pics Please!
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4th July 2008, 13:26	#9
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	Congrats Tumbler on your purchase and a neat and nice report. If am not wrong its a mono suspension is it? From your review you seem to be happy and i can feel many more folks jumping to this ride instead of the CBZ's and Karizma .
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4th July 2008, 13:31	#10
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Tumber; whats the mileage! No Indians in here or what Congrats on the buy.
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4th July 2008, 13:39	#11
straight6 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 2,548 Thanked: 296 Times	Congrats. Hope you've got the riding gear with you.
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4th July 2008, 13:39	#12
PhrozenFire BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 267 Thanked: 5 Times	Hey Tumbler and ms001. Congrats on being among the first in the country to get your hands on the R15. And at the risk of sounding like a broken record, do post some pics soon! Cheers...
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4th July 2008, 13:45	#13
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,930 Times	Congrats on the buy! Looking forward to pictures. BTW, what is the fuel efficiency ?
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4th July 2008, 14:19	#15
PankajP BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 67 Thanked: 0 Times	Nice review tumbler. Post some pics mate. Waiting to see it
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