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Yamaha FZ (28,500 KMs) Ownership Review by Ashwin
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Yamaha FZ (28,500 KMs) Ownership Review by Ashwin

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 11:54 PM PDT

Original Source: Yamaha FZ (28,500 KMs) Ownership Review by Ashwin from BikeAdvice.in

Sudden brake lights flash red in front of me. I brake hard too 90-80-70-60-50-40-30… five seconds… the bike is completely stable and composed, my heart is beating at an insane rate, and my mouth is saying unkind words. For the hundredth time I am thankful I chose the Yamaha over the rest of the competition.

I get back home and give the FZ a well deserved pat on its sculpted composite fiber tank. The bike and I have been through a good 28,500 kilometers in one and a half years. My daily commute is about 70 kms and includes small city streets and a very busy highway (thankfully through beautiful green stretches) with its share of amazing twists and corners, the perfect playing ground for the little Yamaha.

The Decision

My experience with motorbikes prior to the FZ was limited to a Hero Honda CD Dawn. Before that it was a delightful Vespa which still is going strong. The CD Dawn was a great workhorse. No maintenance and just hours of grueling work. And it never complained. The only reason it got replaced was because the allure of the FZ was a bit too much to resist.

A sudden (and much appreciated) perk in my stipend meant I could dare to look at the 150cc segment which I had dreamt of owning one day. And of course, the bike that blotted out everything was the Yamaha FZ 16. It was the choice of the heart and like every sensible individual I thought that the brain had to be given a break.

At this point I knew close to nothing about the 150-200cc bike segment. I had never tried riding one, and all my information was limited to internet reviews and spec sheets. I started off with a comparisYamaha FZ Ownership Review by Ashwintankon of the 150cc bikes available. Automags made my work simple.

I rejected the Suzuki GS 150 as it was a little too bland (what would not be when compared to the glorious FZ) I rejected the Pulsar range because of some of the quality issues and the characteristic clatter they produce after some use. I never was a pulsar fan. The Hero Honda bikes were not exceptional in any way.

Since I wasn't fond of the faired design, the bikes in that segment were out. That left me with the apache RTR 180, the FZ 16 and the Avenger. I tried the avenger and was not impressed by the weight, turning radius and the riding position. After a test ride I discovered I would never be a fan of the relaxed cruiser design.

The RTR was a strong contender, but its notorious vibrations at mid to high revs and quality issues took it out of the competition. Then it was the turn of the FZ. The demo rider at Yamaha sold the bike with just one maneuver- he took it to 105 on a smooth lonely stretch, told me to hold on tight and hit both the brakes violently.

The bike came to a smooth, straight, amazingly short distance stop. Then I test rode the FZ and that was it. Booked and bought as soon as it was possible. I guess everybody who books a vehicle always feels the showroom takes longer than usual to deliver. So after the customary wait, I got the bike.

The points that finally made me decide in favor of the bike were- the light weight (was high on my list, the bike had to be light), the quality, the mid range grunt, amazingly good brakes, grippy tyres, a design that takes my breath away every time I look at it, especially the monoshock, and a name that sounded like a jet fighter. The price was just right too and that, as the case is often, sealed the deal. The concerns at his point were about the spares, the after sales and the amount of fuel it would consume.

The Compromises

I am getting this done with so that the rest of the ownership experience can proceed with a love story-ish flow. The mileage is well, frankly, pathetic. It averages about 35 only, but I am not complaining at all since the bike also saves my life once in a while. It is my safeguard against the maniacal driving of other road users and sometimes my spirited trysts with the throttle.

A rather tidy compensation for the lack of good mileage I would say. The fuel indicator is useless. Has never worked. 'Peep in the tank' procedure is a routine every morning. The tail lamp keeps dying once in a while in an almost ritualistic way and replacing it is a biannual tradition. As a matter of fact, the day the bike was delivered, the tail lamp was not working (you could say it is our little anniversary).

The engine, past 95 kph sounds like its end is near, but It does not transmit the vibrations to the bike at all. All one has to do is turn a deaf ear to it and go faster hoping the wind noise will drown the wail. The top speed is not great and pushing the bike from 80-115kph takes quite some time.

Though grippy as hell in every imaginable situation, gravel thoroughly upsets the bike. Even minute quantities, especially when met in the middle of a fast corner, turn your brain into flashback mode in preparation for an imminent not to mention, violent end.

Another not so important fact is that, in the engine area, the FZ is not as compact and packed as the photographs would indicate. The see through portions around the engine dulls a little bit of the 'wow' factor. But… All these shortcomings are wiped out by the chariots of fire theme which plays in my mind every time I approach the bike in the morning.

The Good Things

To start off, I live in Goa. Greenery all around, hills everywhere and narrow winding rural roads which almost always lead to a beach. The FZ is at home in such an environment. The best thing is the sound it makes between 4500 and 5500 RPM. It is guttural and throaty, without being loud.

It turns heads and commands respect. It is extremely addictive and one can never get enough of it. The aural effect just permeates through the helmet and makes every ride a delight. The FZ picks up speed like none other and excels in the low to mid range speeds.

Overtaking is effortless and a joy because there is always some extra torque to get me out of hairy situations. The FZ is meant to be a street bike and it makes sure it is the best in business. Highway riding is relaxed and peppy as long as you are within 85 kph. Higher speeds take a while to arrive. Handling is stellar as expected.

The monoshock, combined with the wide tyres and handlebars make sure the FZ remains planted through corners. The bike will iron out and compensate for the mistakes of a regular 'ride to work' commuter in almost any situation, making it an easy, non threatening bike to ride.

The confidence in cornering keeps going up with every passing day and scrapping a shoe clad toe on corners becomes quite commonplace. This agility with the light weight thrown in makes for amazingly nimble direction changes. Abrupt changes in direction (especially to avoid vehicles coming to a sudden halt) even at speeds over 90 kph are smooth and the bike remains composed as ever.

The front end of the bike feels like you have your nerves going through it. That's how good the feedback is. Every undulation, every small bump, and every little change in direction is communicated effectively by the front wheels. The back wheel does the same but with a little bit of naughtiness.

Overenthusiastic cornering is responded to by a gentle slip at the rear, as if to say- relax buddy there is no hurry. The overall ride is a little stiff and jarring over large potholes. But that's a compromise you have to make if handling has to be good. The front brakes are awesome and as I have said before- life saving.

The rear drums are not the most efficient though and need some stick to work well. But as a team they do a brilliant job of slowing the bike down. Stability of the bike is rocklike and solid. Crosswinds are no problem. But what amazed me most is the way the FZ dealt with the monsoons.

Slick roads were dealt with in style. Braking on rain soaked roads was as precise as ever and drenched corners were navigated with aplomb. It is eerie how much the FZ enjoys the rains, as if it is a reincarnated amphibian. Finally, the de. The sheer beauty and detailing is beyond competition.

No other bike in the class comes even close. The flair and dedication with which the bike has been designed is commendable. It stands out in every parking lot with its taut, ready to pounce stance. From the behind, its beautifully shaped tail is as attractive as the rest of the body.

Don't Know Where This Fits

Well, now this point is a tricky one. Its about the pillion comfort. I have very rarely sat as pillion on my bike. Most people who have ridden pillion with me have done so over distances ranging between 30-80 kms. Till date nobody has complained about the comfort or the ride (after thoroughly cursing me for the not warning them about the scary cornering and crazy acceleration).

But everybody has praised the grab rails immensely (almost as if that was what kept them on the seat). So I am guessing it is bearable. But that brings me to the most important point. I enjoy my bike most when I ride alone. Its just the FZ and me. It's a very personal experience and in my belief every rider feels so.

When pillions are a regular feature, every bike rider worth his or her salt would crave for that one late night ride alone with the two wheeled machine that makes every journey a special one. Having said that, I do enjoy good company when riding. And if they are appreciative of my darling little FZ, I make it show them a few tricks.

Though it sounds like I ride in a manner that may not be entirely acceptable, there is some exaggeration in that department and 90% of the times I ride responsibly and never without a helmet. When trying something crazy, I make sure the road is empty… just like the pillion seat.

The Modifications

I made a few cosmetic modifications by changing all the grey plasticky bits to black. A modification that Yamaha itself has later made available in its later variants. In my opinion it makes the FZ look much better and weapon like when clad completely in black. I also tried stripping away all the plastic panels on the bike. Lets just say, that was a bad idea. I took the panels off, stood away and watched my handiwork, then hastily put everything back in place.

Overall

In a place like Goa, there are a lot of places to go. Here the straight stretches of road do not last long enough to hit top speeds. The twists and turns rule here. The fun bit is always going round corners, fast. Knowing that you are protected by great technology and panic situations can be dealt with efficiently, gives a kind of confidence and peace of mind that let one enjoy the bike and the road.

Is that not the ultimate intention of a good bike? To make the rider sit at a beautiful, picturesque location at sunset, and scratch his head wondering what he loved more- the ride the destination or the destination itself? My bike has made me realize this- the destination is almost as good as the ride, to sit listening to the slow, cooling tick of the engine in a still landscape is beautiful.

To sum up- My bike takes me places. But wherever I go, I cannot walk away from my parked steed without a long, admiring glance over my shoulder. That one line is actually a very very condensed ownership review in itself.

Regards,
Ashwin

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TVS Apache RTR 180 Ownership Review by Pramod

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 09:48 PM PDT

Original Source: TVS Apache RTR 180 Ownership Review by Pramod from BikeAdvice.in

My passion for biking was not triggered by a specific incident or born in an instant! I've been passionate about biking for as long as I can remember! Having grown up riding bicycles, it didn't take long for me to be bitten by the 'biking' bug! For me riding a bike is like – poetry in motion! I currently own a Honda Activa & an Apache RTR 180. This review focuses on the Apache!

As every bike enthusiast does, I too tried out every possible bike before I settled for the Apache. The ones that passed the muster were the Yamaha R-15, Hero Honda Karizma ZMR & the TVS Apache RTR 180. All 3 good looking, great performing bikes! I'm not a huge Pulsar fan. The Yamaha R-15, I feel, is excellent for highways & the track but not off-road.

The Karizma ZMR, I feel, is good but not good enough when it came to handling/cornering & off-road. The Apache though – was highly stable on highways, well-balanced at corners & city roads & sustains a beating off-road. At the price of just Rs. 80,000/- on road with a mileage of 42 kmpl in the city & massive power delivery over a wide rpm range, I've really had no regrets in terms of performance.

The regret, if any, is the behavior of the bike below 4k rpm. The bike stalls and stutters as though it's out of fuel! 5 services, countless tests, complete change in the TCI ignition kit & the TVS mechanics don't seem to be able to fix it! Needless to say, it's not a comfortable ride below 4k rpm.

Above 4K rpm?! Now, that's a different story entirely! The bike springs to life once you cross the 4k mark on the tachometer. The issue seems specific to few bikes. I've ridden other 180's with & without this problem. The other issue with the Apache series is the vibrations on the bike which has been drastically reduced in the newer models. I don't find the vibrations to be that big a problem when compared to its older counterparts.

Performance

The bike is very well capable of handling Indian terrain. The over-square engine of the Apache pumps-out the best in class pick-up (beats a stock R-15 & Karizma ZMA) with a mileage of 42-43 kmpl in city riding and a top speed of 137 kmph. The engine produces maximum power of 17.3 PS at 8500 rpm and maximum torque of 15.5 nm at 6500 rpm with the displacement of 177.4cc. The engine is air cooled. This bike is a screamer!

Mileage

42 kmpl in city riding.
< 90 kmph on highways – 46 kmpl (Tested on Mysore -Bangalore route).
90 – 130 kmph on highways – 32 kmpl (Tested on Bangalore-Yercaud route, includes ghat section ridden at lower speeds).

Braking

When it comes to breaking the Apache's roto-petal discs have been a huge hit since the time of its launch. What's more?!The front and the back come with roto petal discs! Double-caliper in the front and Single-caliper at the rear. The 270mm front disc and 200 mm rear disc does a pretty impressive job of providing "Razor-sharp braking" just as TVS promises! The ABS version is noticeably better when it comes to wet roads & corners.

Comfort

The comfort of a "cruiser" is something which we can't obviously expect. The bike has a sporty feel & it takes about a week to get adjusted to it if you aren't already used to it. A certain level of fitness is required to comfortably use the bike and in case you're not accustomed to it within 7-10 days then it's not the bike that's faulty, it's your back that's faulty! It's your bike's way of telling you.

"It's time to hit the gym, buddy!" I got used to the bike within a week and then there was no stopping me! I've ridden up to 310 kms in half a day, along with fellow Apache riders, without experiencing body aches! The telescopic front shocks and the rear MIG (Monotube Inverted Gas) shock absorbers are pretty much capable of absorbing every bump on the road while being stable at corners. The seat is designed with the comfort of a single seat & the functionality of a split/step seat.

Handling

The Apache owing to its weight and aerodynamic design is very stable & cross winds on highways don't seem to affect it! The seating position provides a great control over the bike. The bike is well-balanced while cornering and enables you to carry a great amount of speed into & out of the corner; the pick-up of the bike is definitely an advantage!

The TVS tires on the 180 have been improved to quite an extent and helps in the stability & cornering of the bike. The end of my right side foot peg is scraped out (No, I did not crash while doing that)! Do I need to say anything more about its handling?! Having said that please do not try it at home or anywhere else for that matter! Not the slightest loss of stability even while riding above 100 kmph.

Styling

The bike although not photogenic, as I couldn't capture the looks of it the way I see it, appears great on the road! The parts of the bike have been designed to add style & functionality to the bike! The racing stripe on the bike is a distinct feature. The console features an analog tachometer (RPM gauge), a digital speedo & odometer.

It looks great especially at night with its blue lit backlight. It also incorporates a clock, fuel level indicator, 2 trip meters, lap-timer and also records the top speed! The bike sports an all black matt finish clip on handle bars! The air scoops on the side and the engine faring at the bottom, apart from adding to the aesthetic beauty of the bike also improves the aerodynamics of the bike.

The split grab rail at the back the petal discs have been designed with an optimum blend in styling & functionality! The bike sports an open O-ring chain which does require lubrication every 500kms. The tail end of the bike is lit up by LED's.

Biking Trips

Some of the best rides I've done on the bike are the Bangalore – Ooty and Bangalore – Yercaud trips. I enjoyed the Bangalore – Ooty trip for the weather you encounter once you cross Mysore and enter Bandipur. The fresh cool breeze is rejuvenating and instantly takes away any stress! The twists on the ghat section are very enjoyable with this bike (but please ensure safe riding practices and proper riding gear).

The Bangalore – Yercaud ride on the other hand is great for the roads you encounter! You do encounter a ghat section on this ride as well. The clean wide roads en-route allow you to push, if not, exceed the limits of your bike. Come back from a long ride and take the Activa out for a spin and it feels like you're floating on air (Apache users will know what I'm talking about)!

The tubeless tires on the Apache are a boon while touring! You'll know what I mean when you look at the picture. I'm sure the picture speaks for itself! The 16 liter fuel tank is sufficient to get you to the destination & 2.5 liter reserve is more than sufficient to get you to the next bunk. The Phillips 35/35W Halogen HS1 does a good job of lighting up the road in front of you.

Tip

For those of you who feel the Apache is not smooth enough or if you feel the ride is not pleasurable due to the harsh vibrations, just slip-on a K&N air filter. There is no major reduction in vibes but the ride definitely feels more pleasurable!

Overall, it's a great bike for the track, off-road as well as for touring! The bike literally hugs the road and adds a great feel of stability to the ride. The bike not only rides great but also sounds great! In the end no matter what bike you choose, please ensure you follow safe riding practices and always gear up before a ride!

TVS Apache RTR 180 Technical Specifications

Engine Capacity: 177.4cc
Engine type: Single cylinder, air cooled 4stroke
Chassis: Double Cradle Synchrostiff
Max Power: 17.3PS @ 8500rpm
Max Torque: 1.58kgm @ 6500rpm
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Valve Train: 2 Valves SOHC
Starting: Electric & Kick Start
Gear box: 5 speed constant mesh
Fuel system: Carbureted
Carburetor: Mikuni BS – 29
Battery: 12 V, 9.0 AH
Front brake: 270mm petal disc brake
Rear brake: 200mm petal disc brake
Brake Fluid: Dot 3
Front suspension: Telescopic hydraulic fork. 105mm Stroke
Rear suspension: Monotube Inverted Gas-filled (MIG) shocks with Spring Aid
Front tyre: 90/90 x17
Rear tyre: 110/80 x 17
Height: 1100mm
Length: 2085mm
Width: 730mm
Saddle Height: 790mm
Ground clearance: 180mm
Kerb weight: 137kg
Max Payload: 130kg
Fuel tank capacity: 16 liters

Coming Up Next …

The 180cc devil or the 100cc angel?! A detailed review of the Honda Activa. Stay Tuned

Regards,
Pramod

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TVS Fiero Ownership Review by Balaji

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 09:35 PM PDT

Original Source: TVS Fiero Ownership Review by Balaji from BikeAdvice.in

Hello all bikers, I Balaji wanted to share my experience about my all time favourite bike, TVS Fiero which I purchased in the year 2002, October. It's a silver colour and the colour still shines as new. I bought this bike just for college sake and didn't have much idea about the bike or about biking. I have rode almost all 150 cc bikes and I cannot compare the power of Fiero and the handling capability with any other bike as the Fiero is the best in its class.

With October 2011 my cruise machine will be completing 9 years and I have to say that I haven’t got any major repairs and the reason being the quality of the bike and due to regular maintenance. I get my bike serviced for every 1000 kms and always make sure that my bike is not deprived of anything. I consider my bike as a living thing which as life and so in turn it has given me the same affection and love. All bike lovers will really understand when I say that when you love your bike, in turn it even loves you by performing at the peak and spending less on repairs and maintenance.

My Fiero has a 4-stroke, air cooled, single cylinder OHC 147.5 engine which can belt 12 Bhp of raw power enough to drive the speedometer needle to 130km/hr. The handling capability and the initial pick up of this bike in its class will remain one of the best of all time. The mileage with in city limits is 45 to 50 and on highway it's a clear figure of 60. A clear straight stretch and the bike can easily notch up a speed of 120 km/hr and if the rider follows some basic principles of aerodynamics the bike can touch 130 km/hr after which the speedometer needle will freeze and even a slight change in the wind will only reduce the speed. At these speeds the bike provides to be sturdy and cuts through the air just like a knife through the butter. One cutest and sweetest thing about my bike is the beats of the silencer which can be compared to the sound of firing.

With great pain I have to speak about the flaws of my bike. When it comes to road grip my bike doesn't handle well on wet roads and tend to skid. Also once I cross 60 km/hr my bike starts to vibrate and the vibration can be felt on the whole body. However these trivial flaws disappear once I sit on my machine and start the engine.

During college days I have taken my bike to places like Nandi hills, pearl valley and Mekedat. Ride to these places didn't really help me in finding out that I love my bike so much. It all started in the year 2006 where I purchased a mobile phone for my sister who stays In Kumbakonam (Thanjur District and its 550 Km from Bangalore) and wanted her to have the phone for her birthday. Since it was not a safe option to send it through courier, I thought to ride the phone on my bike all the way from Bangalore to Kumbakonam. Myself and a close friend of mine named Vinil, planned to ride to Kumbakonam so that I can drop the phone to my sister. Since it was my first long journey I didn't have much knowledge about biking tips, but somehow I got myself and my bike prepared for the journey. A day before the journey my friend lost hope on me when I told him that we are going to cover 1100 Km and this really hurt me a lot.

But more than anyone I believed in myself and my bike and the next day I started my journey at 5 in the morning. Starting from Ulsoor I reached Hosur in just 25 min, by the time I crossed Salem the time was 8.50AM. I finished my breakfast in Salem and proceeded towards Tiruchy and that's when I got a shock of my life. Riding at 100km/hr my bike started not to respond to my throttle and stopped all of a sudden giving the feel of an exhausted fuel tank. Didn't know what to do and the feel of standing on a highway with no help for another 50kms on both the sides sent a huge electric pulse down to my spine. That's when I started to notice the silencer outlet which comes out of the engine, it was red hot and I clearly got the answer for my bikes break down. The engine was piping hot and wanted some time to cool. It's a clear notion as a first time biker I only enjoyed the 130km/hr mark speed and forgot to give breaks which resulted in this shock.

I patiently waited for 1 hour and gave adequate time for my bike to cool. And then was the time of testing, praying to god I sat on my bike, inserted the key and kick started my engine. And next what happened was all history, I was able to hear the beats coming from the silencer and I was on cloud nine. It was a feel of happiness and as biker you all know how it feels when our bike breakdowns for a sec and starts with ease the next moment. After this incident I started to drive at 60 speed and reached Tiruchy by 12.30 pm. I finished my lunch at Tiruchy and crossing Thanjavur I reached the landmark, that is kumbakonam by 1.30pm. My effort in giving the cell phone to my sister was completed and I shared my journey experience to her which left her flabbergasted in fear, shock and happiness that her brother drove all the way from Bangalore to kumbakonam just to give her the birthday gift.

Now its time for me to pay attention to my bike. So by 4 in the evening I got my bike to the nearest TVS service station and asked them to check for everything from engine oil to tyre pressure. Confirmed that everything is fit and fine, I started the return journey next day at about 5 in the morning. And this time I was a true biker and with lot of sweet memories I reached bangalore by 2 in the afternoon. The moment I reached home I felt as if I have achieved something great and the love for my bike grew manifolds. After this start up there was no looking back for me, once I shared this experience with my friends even they were desperate to have an experience like this. So my next ride was to Chennai with my friends following with, pondicherry, Krishnagiri, Mangalore, Ooty, Udupi, Vellore, Karaikal and the recent one being Chickmaglur. This is just a beginning and I have planned to ride to north India and I hope for the best from my bike which is always a thumbs up. With lots and lots of love for my bike I say that only a Fiero can catch a Fiero.

Regards,
Balaji

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Yamaha Fazer Review by Sumit

Posted: 14 Oct 2011 09:16 PM PDT

Original Source: Yamaha Fazer Review by Sumit from BikeAdvice.in

Hello all. I am really thankfull to BikeAdvice and Deepak for helping me in choosing bike of my dreams, I am a proud owner of Yamaha Fazer 2011 Midnight Black and I call it as Midnight Beast as per name. It really a beast for the mid section bike. Itz fast and furious and best thing in this bike is its handling.

Let me tell you about my self. I am working in Hotel HR so for official meets I had to go for long drives sometimes and because I am a traveling lover I usually prefer my own conveyance to travel. Before owning my dream bike I use to drive sometimes Royal Enfield Bullet and some times Hero Honda Glomour Fi. Both different bikes. Bullet as we all know kind of the road. And glamour a very good Bike with good average.

But there was something lacking in both of the bikes. I mean bullet lack in pick up and glamour lacks in speed. So I decided to have a change and look for a bike with good speed good pickup and good styling and yes little bit good average.

I looked around and asked from my friends some said go for Pulsar which has good looks and some said go for Apache which has good pickup and all. I was totally confused. Then I started searching on sites about bikes and after seeing reviews of Yamaha Fazer. I decided that yes this is one which I want to buy. What I got from reviews of this bike is that its has really nice looks with better handling and average is normal. That's all I wanted as in delhi traffic is so much. So I made up my mind and went on Yamaha showroom to ask the onroad price of this bike.

This was the moment which shocked me for a moment because when I come to know the onroad price of this bike is 83500 I was lil shocked. I means y would any1 spend arnd 84000 rupee for buying a 150 cc bike when one can get bikes like Karizma in paying 1000 or 2000 bugs extra. But because this bike has already made a place in my mind so I decided to buy it. I asked for midnight black from the dealer and he said its on one day waiting. I booked that bike and the day on which I booked my bike. I couldn't even sleep well. Cause I was waiting passionately for my dream bike to come. I was thinking when I could ride my new bike.

So finally the day came. When I have to go for taking delivery of my new bike. I got up early dressed well and at 10 in the morning I reached at the showroom. And I saw my bike standing in side with cool and dashi looks. So I met with the sales person and made all the clearance and then was jst waiting to get my hand on it. Finally bike got ready and the person gave me the keys of the bike and I was like now m the boss. I took the bike reached home and after all the rituals things I went to have a ride of the bike and it was a awesome experience. But had to manage to run it under 45 Kmph till 1st service not done.

After covering 1st 1000 KM, I went for 1st service Waited whole day to finish it. At evening. I got my bike back. So now it was the time when I can check the power and speed of my bike. Next day I went on the highway NH-8 which has some rush and a good track for checking spped from dhaula kaun to gurgaon I was ready to race now. I checked its pick up and I am pretty impressed with it and I have reached at a speed of 120 Kmph which is pretty much impressive for a 150 cc bike.

If any 1 ask me to rate its performance then I will rate as speed 4 as it's a 150cc Bike bt still impressive speed. For handling I will rate it 5 its superb specially at rush. For seat comfort ability I will rate it 3. As its known as tourer bike bt its seat is not as comfort as it should b for mileage I will rate it 3 its giving 40 to 45 kmpl. Which is compatibly low by other 150 CC bikes for looks I will rate is 4 out of 5. For pick up I will rate it 4 out of 5. For handling I will rate it 4 out of 5 its smooth specially at traffic.

Regards,
Sumit Kumar Tomara

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