This is my first review of my black beauty GS. I write this review after 4890 KM of drive and completion of 3rd servicing. I get this bike on 9th September 2012 after a lot of research on 150cc - 220cc segment. Now my bike gives mileage of 57 KMPL(Kilo Metre per Litre).
Few details here under-
In weekend I used to drive my bike from Kolkata to Durgapur, my home town(approx. 220 KM) non stop at average speed of 80-120 KM/Hr(mileage is 50 KMPL.). When I drive the same way with two breaks of 15 min. each and speed of 54-60 KM/Hr. I get mileage of 62KMPL.
Bike ride quality is smooth and very comfortable for long ride. I drive continuously for four hours and don’t get any back pain, shoulder pain etc.
The breaking system and balance is very good.
Initial pickup in “ECO” mode is poor and high speed is low after crossing of 61 KM/Hr. speed the light starts to blink.
In the “PWR” mode after 60KM/Hr. the behaviour of the bike changes surprisingly, you can fill the great balance, great pickup and stability. in high speed up to 120 KM/Hr there is no sign of vibration after crossing 120 KM/Hr. You can fill the vibration but it doesn’t compromise with the stability of the bike.
I used to drive through the heavy traffic of kolkata in week days and ride in “ECO” mode the average mileage is 56 - 59 KMPL.
I used to take my bike to the service station and they change Oil filter every time when they change engine oil.
I don’t able to tell about the highest speed of the bike as I don’t drive above 125 KM/Hr.( approx. 9500 RPM) but I think It may reach few KM more as the bike can go up to 12000 RPM.
This bike is not for street racing as it lacks of initial pickup but you can catch any bike with ease in long drive.
In low speed(below 10 KM/Hr.) be careful in the turns and small passage because of its heavy weight and large size it covers greater radius then the other bikes.
Before purchasing this bike I tried every 150 CC to 220 CC bikes and read lot of reviews in this segment. When I get this bike it fully satisfy my soul. It is the best buy.
Before completion of 3200 KM I don’t drive my bike above 5000 RPM and maintain proper speed in proper gear.
There is a need to work on head light section as the light is average for the night high way riding.
This bike is not for them who wants instant acceleration but who wants a cruse bike he can go for this one as the sitting agronomic is awesome.