Help for selecting Bike

adya33 · 30th May 2005, 17:43

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but i tell you the wind was one SWEET bike. effortless axcceleration and a smooth gearbox - never ridden a better bike !

yeah man I know ridden it very good bike, very comfortable to ride in city traffic I must say

RX135 · 30th May 2005, 17:51

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Originally Posted by pingme

And the guy there invested his two hours in explaining test riding "ALL" bajaj models like pulsar - CT100 ...I was sold there itself that I want to buy a Bajaj

Just shows how far dealers play role in selling any automobile. No wonder, Fiat sales went down the drain, while Hyundai is selling like hot cakes.

Congrats, pingme!

hot_rod · 30th May 2005, 17:59

The unicorn is a much macho civilized bike if you can stretch a little on your budget!

pingme · 31st May 2005, 13:50

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Originally Posted by hot_rod

The unicorn is a much macho civilized bike if you can stretch a little on your budget!

I know and fully agree ...But just month back I took a car and now a bike so my limit and finance all exhausted

Secondly I beleive in taking a vehicle either a car or bike with which u fall in love ....or feel passionate about thats why Zen and now Discover

powerslave12r · 31st May 2005, 18:33

You are absolutely right about the HH sales rep being rude. They never gave out test rides of zma, inspite of trying atleast 3-4 times. Nor did they allow me (or my friends who tried it separately on some other occasion, more than once) to test ride the Ambition 135. This infuriated me to no end. And I own an HH myself! On the other hand the Bajaj showroom guys were really helpful inspite of me telling them that I haven't decided which bike I wanna buy. They not only gave me a test ride of the Pulsar but also didn't make me feel like they were doin some "upkaar" on me.
Now the very same HH dealer has either shut down or relocated with a new name (improbable). I am happy and dunno how this new dealer is but I'm glad the old one shut down.

Akkiben · 31st May 2005, 20:27

Please check out the TVS Fiero-FZ, do not overlook that bike.
It is a very capable bike. Much more refined than any Bajaj bike for sure. Besides, its a 150cc bike-take that into consideration too.
The bike has a very good fuel economy and is very comfortable.

adya33 · 31st May 2005, 21:42

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Please check out the TVS Fiero-FZ, do not overlook that bike.
It is a very capable bike. Much more refined than any Bajaj bike for sure. Besides, its a 150cc bike-take that into consideration too.
The bike has a very good fuel economy and is very comfortable

The only disadvantage of Fiero is lack of 5th gear (dunno bout FX but F2 lacked it) which can be very useful if you travel a lot

Technocrat · 1st June 2005, 11:19

I believe he has already bought the bike

pingme · 1st June 2005, 13:01

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Originally Posted by Technocrat

I believe he has already bought the bike

You are right, I am getting delivery tomorrow

Akkiben · 2nd June 2005, 13:16

I blame myself, I should have told you to get the Fiero much earlier.

Conan · 15th June 2005, 10:42

Pingme i think u missed out on fiero...
bajaj cannot match the refinement levels of suzuki engines...
smooth acceleration/gears operation...and fuel efficient too...
also the seating is straight and not crouched forward...better for city riding..

adya33 · 16th June 2005, 09:28

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also the seating is straight and not crouched forward...better for city riding..

but the lack of 5th gear just kills it on highway

pingme · 16th June 2005, 12:09

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Originally Posted by Conan

Pingme i think u missed out on fiero...
bajaj cannot match the refinement levels of suzuki engines...
smooth acceleration/gears operation...and fuel efficient too...
also the seating is straight and not crouched forward...better for city riding..

I did not know F2 was still around, my impression was TVS now only have Victor, star etc

by the way I cloked some 300+km on discover now, planning to try my first review here after first service

Rice_tuner · 21st June 2005, 12:23

the discover is the way to go...it pretty much offers u the performance of the NON bajaj 150 cc bikes out there and the FE of a 125cc bike....totally awesome...

30th May 2005, 17:59	#18
hot_rod BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 166 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	The unicorn is a much macho civilized bike if you can stretch a little on your budget!
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31st May 2005, 18:33	#20
powerslave12r BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 102 Thanked: Once	You are absolutely right about the HH sales rep being rude. They never gave out test rides of zma, inspite of trying atleast 3-4 times. Nor did they allow me (or my friends who tried it separately on some other occasion, more than once) to test ride the Ambition 135. This infuriated me to no end. And I own an HH myself! On the other hand the Bajaj showroom guys were really helpful inspite of me telling them that I haven't decided which bike I wanna buy. They not only gave me a test ride of the Pulsar but also didn't make me feel like they were doin some "upkaar" on me. Now the very same HH dealer has either shut down or relocated with a new name (improbable). I am happy and dunno how this new dealer is but I'm glad the old one shut down.
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31st May 2005, 20:27	#21
Akkiben BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 139 Thanked: 5 Times	Please check out the TVS Fiero-FZ, do not overlook that bike. It is a very capable bike. Much more refined than any Bajaj bike for sure. Besides, its a 150cc bike-take that into consideration too. The bike has a very good fuel economy and is very comfortable.
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1st June 2005, 11:19	#23
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	I believe he has already bought the bike
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2nd June 2005, 13:16	#25
Akkiben BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 139 Thanked: 5 Times	I blame myself, I should have told you to get the Fiero much earlier.
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15th June 2005, 10:42	#26
Conan BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 223 Thanked: 0 Times	Pingme i think u missed out on fiero... bajaj cannot match the refinement levels of suzuki engines... smooth acceleration/gears operation...and fuel efficient too... also the seating is straight and not crouched forward...better for city riding..
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21st June 2005, 12:23	#29
Rice_tuner BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 144 Thanked: 15 Times	the discover is the way to go...it pretty much offers u the performance of the NON bajaj 150 cc bikes out there and the FE of a 125cc bike....totally awesome...
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