Firstly, welcome back to the machines which apparently carries your soul, after a gap of 15 odd years. So, Congo on the ride. Takes a lot of courage to pen this - cheers to that.
I'm gonna compare your review directly with mine, because when I got my Ninja 300 (2.5 years ago), it was pretty much a hasty decision too.
My Ownership thread -
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...ust-white.html
Here is my perspective to how '
you can live with this bike and do what you're suppose to do with it':
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Duh, dint you know this before buying (Just kidding). The Ninja was priced at 4.12 back then and my parents must have thought, this guy needs counselling.
Considering you have clocked just 1300kms, what are you trying to imply by harsh ride quality?
Have you done any Highway rides? (Not going to some CCD 60kms, like 500 odd kms?)
I have mentioned this in my review as well. ABS is a good to have feature. Not a 'must' have. Heard of Engine breaking? I wouldn't call this an alternate to ABS, but the more you ride, you'll know what engine breaking can do.
Again, not a must have feature. A tankful should get you anywhere between 250 to 300kms? Just keep a track.
Tachometer - the more you ride, you'll know when to switch gears.
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The mirror stems are short, a serious health hazard
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Check out the one's in the D390, you'll be thankful. You'll need to know, how to turnaround (turn your head) in peak traffic and manage breaking. Not just rely on the mirrors.
If you really need better one's, look for an alternate from a different manufacturer.
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MRF tires are bad. The bike fishtails in a jiffy
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Had a similar problem with the IRC's on the Ninja. Replaced it with Michelin's after the tyre wore out.
Wait till the MRF's wear out or replace them with a better set.
Holds good for most imported (CBU) bikes. The Kwacker's spares are not only expensive, you'll have to wait for weeks till the dealer sources the parts.
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I do not have a technical bend of mind, so will not speak so much about numbers as I will about feel
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I went from needing to buy a two-wheeler to fetch a loaf of bread to buying a “lifestyle bike.” The options ranged from Activa, Bullet, to HD Street 750
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Couple of things that came to my mind reading these statements and trying to relate to the situation I was, back in 2013:
>> I started biking with dad's HH CD100. Then, the P150 (2003), then a P200(2008).
>> I wanted something sporty and something fast. Which in turn will make a style statement too.
>> I could have got a CBR250 or a Bullet, but no, wanted something with more power.
>> The only thing I was clear about is, I was not gonna take my new bike to do buy some grocery from the corner shop. I retained the 200 exactly for that and it still does the same.
Post 2013:
>> Rides, Rides and Rides. (Done over 30K kms on the Ninja and over 5K on the D390 (6 months now). The P200 is nearly a lakh in its 8th year)
>> Learnt a lot technically - while riding and also spending time at the workshop, helped me learn the various basic hardware of the bike.
>> I now picked up the D390. So, in all 3 bikes. This is what biking can do.
>> Never had any heating issues with the Ninja, but the Duke is just insane. I can never ride this bike wearing flip-flops.
>> About the pillion getting affected with the heating issue, try this on a long ride. Surely, there shouldn't be a problem.
Now, relating this to you:
>> Though you lack the experience (something I can boast about *wink), you're not helping yourself about all the 'pity' stuff. Sounds more like getting divorced over pity fights
The best way to get over this, is to start 'Riding'. I'm not talking about riding from your Home to Office or buy Milk. You need to do some long distance's, for what bikes like these are meant for.
I guess, you took the 'City' bike all too seriously. Start riding and ride more to know what your bike is capable off. Once you start and enjoy Riding, all these puny issues will be blown away by the wind.
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I am not much of a photographer
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Riding will also turn you into a photographer.
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If I had to buy a two-wheeler, why not buy a Bullet!
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I can't imagine the plight you would have gone through had you got a bullet
(Bulleteers please forgive me for this intended pun)
You have two choices:
1. Sell the bike and put an end to your wishlist to Ride.
2. Ride this bike and learn, explore and continue to make statements.
Good Luck!
PS: I haven't had a chance to read all the posts in the 8 pages, so pardon me if I have repeated/suggested the same anyone else has already done.