Bajaj BYK is a perfect Value For Money bike. It is a 100% Paisa Vasool vehicle and is a true traffic cutter. Priced at under Rs.30000, this bike is ideal for people who are looking for economy, zero maintainence, trendy looks and super comfort.
With a 92.1cc engine, the bike easily steers from 0-60 Kms/hr in less than 10 seconds. Especially on the third gear, give a full raise and the bike accelarates like magic. I am quite satisfied with the bike’s pickup.
The average mileage under city conditions is around 70-80 whereas on highways might reach upto 90. Atleast I haven’t heard of any other bike giving such a huge mileage. The TVS Centra and Honda CD Dawn are far behind as far as mileage is concerned.
I have read some reviews of other members on this bike where they have complained that the bike gives an average mileage of around 60-75 only. All I can advice them is to get their bikes tweaked.
It is a zero maintainence bike. I own this bike for over three years. I ride this bike like crazy but haven’t had any complains so far. A normal servicing every six months with oil change can keep the bike in good shape.
Who said that it isn’t a long distance bike. The distance between my home and office is around 65 Kms and I am riding it daily to office since past three years without a problem. Also I have travelled on this bike for long distances of around 200 kms continously and faced no issues at all. This bike is a darling and the overall cost of travelling on it is cheaper than travelling in public transport.
As far as the looks are concerned, the bike might not look very attractive in the showroom when you go to buy it, but when you take it to your local radium shop and get the makeover done, believe me the bike would become a show stopper. I have got my black coloured BYK fully covered with red and blue radium which makes it look like a sports bike. The sleek design of the bike makes it appear trendy and stylish. Now my bike is the cause of envy to all my peers.
On highways the Bajaj BYK is probably the slowest. Not only is speed the limiting factor, but since the kerb weight is only 98 Kgs, the bike becomes unstable at 70 Kms/hr or above. So, as strong current of wind blow past the rider there is a certain amount of fear of losing road grip.
However if you want a bike for utility purpose and not just for racing, BYK is the ideal choice. I never ride above 70 Kms/hr and discourage other riders from speeding as well. Life is precious. The main idea is to reach your destination safely in time and I think 70 Kms/hr is enough for achieving that. Riding experience should always be more of pleasure than thrill. BYK is a very safe to ride bike. Its braking system is excellent and has been ranked 4/5 by India Bikes. Even if are at 70 Kms/hr and your breaks fail and car suddenly cuts your way, do not panic. Just put both your feet on the ground and you are in immediate control of the bike. There is no way anything would go wrong. Has anyone heard of BYK accidents????
BYK is very comfortable to ride. It is as easy to handle as a toy. For ex-RX 100 riders like me, the BYK is a welcome treat since it is lighter than RX100. You’ll have no complains of backaches whatsoever. The bike is extremely easy to manuever. You can cut through heavy traffic easily. With its sleek design, the bike can easily get through narrow spaces. The suspension of the BYK is well designed and the shock absorbers good enough to ensure a smooth ride even on bumpy roads. I have tried BYK for off riding experience too and it outperformed my expectations, though at times I felt the need to have that extra power while encountering uphills and on sand. Also the lightweight ensures that you don’t have to sweat too much in case the wheels get stuck in a puddle. You can just lift the BYK and get it back on road.
Overall I can say that the Bajaj BYK is one of the very few products I am happy buying. It has been a complete satisfying experience. I was one of the earliest buyers of this bike, i.e in December 2002 and I had spent around Rs. 33155 for it. With over 1 Lac Kms travelled in past 3 years, I feel that every single penny I paid for that bike has been extracted well. Moreover the the bike is still going strong. Even today when I ride it, I feel as if it was a brand new bike. With all the jazzy radium surrounding radium around, the bike still looks like it was just out of showroom. Looks like this bike would serve me well for 10 more years.
Thanks Bajaj for creating this masterpiece. Unfortunately the production has stopped due to poor sales. That’s primarily people prefer to go for a 150cc Pulsar which doesn’t even give a mileage of 55. It is all an individual’s choice but when it comes to cost, fuel efficiency, maintainence, safety, appearence, maneuverablity and comfort, nobody can beet the BYK.