Yamaha RD350 or Kinetic Hyosung Comet 250

speed0mania · 14th May 2009, 02:59

buddy went through the same debate, ended up with a comet just because i didn't have the time to do justice to an RD along with the lack of good RD's with clean papers, so went in for a comet.
I have only 1 weekly off and thats the day i ride so i figured I'd rather have peace of mind for that one day.

turbo_v12 · 14th May 2009, 22:23

i would 2nd silver_shadow's latest post and 3rd Spitfire's first one...

AC, the Comet is a good choice else you might end up constantly ruing the fact that u cannot find a good enough mech for her (the RD)...

hillram · 15th May 2009, 00:23

There is an obnservation about RD 350 : It spends more time with the mechanic rather than you:-)
Cometis much better bike and easy to maintain.

Ravveendrra · 15th May 2009, 01:01

Hmm, It depends on your level of passion.

If you are really passionate about your biking, go in for the RD and the trouble will be well worth it, nothing really comes close to the RD 350 for sheer raw biking experience. If on the other hand, you are slightly less passionate and want some modicum of a 'normal' life buy the Comet.

By the way, if you decide to go with the Comet please PM me the details of the RD, I might be interested.

Cheers,

varun911 · 15th May 2009, 01:15

A well maintained RD is not hard to find, but then of course anyone with a well maintain RD wont be willing to sell it either. In my opinion of owning an RD for about 3 years, the pure adrenaline rush and the raw power is comes close to no other Indian bike I have been in. I would agree the money spent on maintenance is high. If you really love your bikes then you wouldnt mind taking care of your baby and spending a little on it. At the end of the day and RD is an RD and the money you spend on it is worth the power that it delivers.

TuffRyder · 15th May 2009, 01:31

I guess most of the guys did not get your question right. I would put my money on the Comet if resale is the biggest aspect, especially if it is on an urgent basis. Compared to Comet, RDs have a limited number of people who will buy it and the price range is quite big compared to the Comet. Unless you are getting the RD for a steal, go for the Comet.

Im not sure if the prices of the Comet would drop once the other twins come in the market. In turn, it might be the other way. There would be more guys who would want to own a twin but cannot afford a new one.

bigron · 15th May 2009, 02:01

hillram: you mistaken mate.The RD does not spend more time with the mchanic. Just like everything else , you should know how to take care of it and i say from experience owning one for a long time now.
Coiming to the question.The rd will certainly require more time and effort to be nicely put together.But the efforts will be well worth the reward. Take my word for it.

Nitin · 15th May 2009, 02:20

If you are looking for a trouble-free bike, the Comet might be your answer (given that its a more recent model, and spares may not be tough to get).

The RD is on a different level entirely. If you have the money for it, then by all means it should be an RD in the garage.

I'm a die-hard RD fan, but if a few things ( like peace of mind, money, time et all) were at a premium, I'd go with the Comet.

gt_mustang · 16th May 2009, 11:23

i guess one thing that has not been asked

is it a daily driver??? in that case question solved comet it is!!!1

i drove a rebuilt RD daily for 9 months even then i spent a lot over the months

ac 427 · 18th May 2009, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbo_v12

i would 2nd silver_shadow's latest post and 3rd Spitfire's first one...

AC, the Comet is a good choice else you might end up constantly ruing the fact that u cannot find a good enough mech for her (the RD)...

Thanks for the insight, I think i have the right guy, if you are in Mumbai, PM me I will give you his contact.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravveendrra

Hmm, It depends on your level of passion.

If you are really passionate about your biking, go in for the RD and the trouble will be well worth it, nothing really comes close to the RD 350 for sheer raw biking experience. If on the other hand, you are slightly less passionate and want some modicum of a 'normal' life buy the Comet.

By the way, if you decide to go with the Comet please PM me the details of the RD, I might be interested.

Cheers,

Going by the posts, my inclination is towards the RD, incase if i Dont buy the RD will PM you, but the bike is in Mumbai.

Quote:

Originally Posted by varun911

A well maintained RD is not hard to find, but then of course anyone with a well maintain RD wont be willing to sell it either. In my opinion of owning an RD for about 3 years, the pure adrenaline rush and the raw power is comes close to no other Indian bike I have been in. I would agree the money spent on maintenance is high. If you really love your bikes then you wouldnt mind taking care of your baby and spending a little on it. At the end of the day and RD is an RD and the money you spend on it is worth the power that it delivers.

Am a Avid biker (thats what i would like to think atleast), Just for kicks I do Mumbai - Shirdi - Mumbai in a day on my 83 bull.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitin

If you are looking for a trouble-free bike, the Comet might be your answer (given that its a more recent model, and spares may not be tough to get).

The RD is on a different level entirely. If you have the money for it, then by all means it should be an RD in the garage.

I'm a die-hard RD fan, but if a few things ( like peace of mind, money, time et all) were at a premium, I'd go with the Comet.

Money is an issue for me, but I am thinking on the lines of I want something, i Rather buy what is there in my heart.

Now its a tussle between the heart and the brain, the brain says Comet and the heart says the RD

Quote:

Originally Posted by gt_mustang

i guess one thing that has not been asked

is it a daily driver??? in that case question solved comet it is!!!1

i drove a rebuilt RD daily for 9 months even then i spent a lot over the months

Daily Travel will be miniscule, this will be my weekend excursion bike.

Ajaybiz · 18th May 2009, 10:21

[quote=ac 427;1308244]Now its a tussle between the heart and the brain, the brain says Comet and the heart says the RD[quote]
Follow your heart, only once i followed my mind when i was buying a car LOL.

Nitin · 19th May 2009, 01:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ac 427

Money is an issue for me, but I am thinking on the lines of I want something, i Rather buy what is there in my heart.

Now its a tussle between the heart and the brain, the brain says Comet and the heart says the RD

I'd recommend giving the Comet a try. I'm not sure what the demand/availability is, but if get a good bike go for it. Use it for a while. If by chance you aren't happy, you'll still be able to find someone to buy the bike from you. Probably, move onto the RD from there.

ron_9191 · 19th May 2009, 01:10

One truck load of RD's please!!. Who wants the Comet? not me.

turbo_v12 · 19th May 2009, 09:35

Ajay, not many people (including me) have a heart as big as you (no pun intended at anyone).

You are the superman when it comes to the RD!

Ajaybiz · 19th May 2009, 10:03

Vishal you know the defination of superman in my dictionary "If you are having four balls dont think you are Superman, sure someone is ******* you." LOL.
No man i am no where when it comes to RD's, still have to do lots of things apart from collecting spares.

14th May 2009, 02:59	#16
speed0mania BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: new delhi Posts: 463 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	buddy went through the same debate, ended up with a comet just because i didn't have the time to do justice to an RD along with the lack of good RD's with clean papers, so went in for a comet. I have only 1 weekly off and thats the day i ride so i figured I'd rather have peace of mind for that one day.
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14th May 2009, 22:23	#17
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	i would 2nd silver_shadow's latest post and 3rd Spitfire's first one... AC, the Comet is a good choice else you might end up constantly ruing the fact that u cannot find a good enough mech for her (the RD)...
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15th May 2009, 00:23	#18
hillram Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,942 Thanked: 1,326 Times View My Garage	There is an obnservation about RD 350 : It spends more time with the mechanic rather than you:-) Cometis much better bike and easy to maintain.
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15th May 2009, 01:01	#19
Ravveendrra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,391 Thanked: 446 Times View My Garage	Hmm, It depends on your level of passion. If you are really passionate about your biking, go in for the RD and the trouble will be well worth it, nothing really comes close to the RD 350 for sheer raw biking experience. If on the other hand, you are slightly less passionate and want some modicum of a 'normal' life buy the Comet. By the way, if you decide to go with the Comet please PM me the details of the RD, I might be interested. Cheers,
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15th May 2009, 01:15	#20
varun911 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 63 Thanked: 0 Times	A well maintained RD is not hard to find, but then of course anyone with a well maintain RD wont be willing to sell it either. In my opinion of owning an RD for about 3 years, the pure adrenaline rush and the raw power is comes close to no other Indian bike I have been in. I would agree the money spent on maintenance is high. If you really love your bikes then you wouldnt mind taking care of your baby and spending a little on it. At the end of the day and RD is an RD and the money you spend on it is worth the power that it delivers.
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15th May 2009, 01:31	#21
TuffRyder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 494 Thanked: 27 Times	I guess most of the guys did not get your question right. I would put my money on the Comet if resale is the biggest aspect, especially if it is on an urgent basis. Compared to Comet, RDs have a limited number of people who will buy it and the price range is quite big compared to the Comet. Unless you are getting the RD for a steal, go for the Comet. Im not sure if the prices of the Comet would drop once the other twins come in the market. In turn, it might be the other way. There would be more guys who would want to own a twin but cannot afford a new one.
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15th May 2009, 02:01	#22
bigron Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NSEW Posts: 1,309 Thanked: 2,706 Times	hillram: you mistaken mate.The RD does not spend more time with the mchanic. Just like everything else , you should know how to take care of it and i say from experience owning one for a long time now. Coiming to the question.The rd will certainly require more time and effort to be nicely put together.But the efforts will be well worth the reward. Take my word for it.
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15th May 2009, 02:20	#23
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	If you are looking for a trouble-free bike, the Comet might be your answer (given that its a more recent model, and spares may not be tough to get). The RD is on a different level entirely. If you have the money for it, then by all means it should be an RD in the garage. I'm a die-hard RD fan, but if a few things ( like peace of mind, money, time et all) were at a premium, I'd go with the Comet.
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16th May 2009, 11:23	#24
gt_mustang BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hyd Posts: 247 Thanked: 5 Times	i guess one thing that has not been asked is it a daily driver??? in that case question solved comet it is!!!1 i drove a rebuilt RD daily for 9 months even then i spent a lot over the months
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18th May 2009, 10:21	#26
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	[quote=ac 427;1308244]Now its a tussle between the heart and the brain, the brain says Comet and the heart says the RD[quote] Follow your heart, only once i followed my mind when i was buying a car LOL.
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19th May 2009, 01:10	#28
ron_9191 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 388 Thanked: 294 Times	One truck load of RD's please!!. Who wants the Comet? not me.
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19th May 2009, 09:35	#29
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Ajay, not many people (including me) have a heart as big as you (no pun intended at anyone). You are the superman when it comes to the RD!
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19th May 2009, 10:03	#30
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Vishal you know the defination of superman in my dictionary "If you are having four balls dont think you are Superman, sure someone is ******* you." LOL. No man i am no where when it comes to RD's, still have to do lots of things apart from collecting spares.
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