I bought XCD on 19 Sep. and so far it has run 2100(2400 now) kms.
Advantages-
1-Good looks- better than any other in this segment
2-Comfort- you dont feel tired after riding for a long distance (like with a pulsar)
3- Self start - perfectly ok ( unlike severel others, i never had to push the button twice, be it morning or night )
Disadvantages-
1-Mileage- The biggest drawback of the bike is mileage. I am doing almost 80 kms/day on highway and the mileage is 59-60 Km/Ltr (with Speed petrol). earlier I was told that it will be more after the service but it remained the same after first service. Second one is due soon, and I am ready to catch hold of the dealer. how can Bajaj fool people claiming 109 km/Ltr and giving only 59 km/Ltr (may be the standard test conditions are with engine switched off)
2- Fuel indicator- the digital fuel indicator is a mess. it jumps up or down 1- 3 litre on a bumpy road and in city conditions, you can never know how much fuel you are left with. specially in reserve, as the bike requires reserve with any where between 1-3 liters on indicator, and when it is showing 1 litre remaining, a few bumps and it will start showing 3 litres (or even more)
3- Balance- there is something with the balance while sudden breaking at 35-40 km/hr. the rear tyre tends to skid sometimes. Also, there is a bit of vibration between 45-45km/hr But above 60, the bike runs like its flying-very smooth.
Also, bajaj is serious with this bike as I got urgent attention during servicing of the bike. the dealer told me that they(bajaj) are working on these things and will fix them during upcoming services. hope they do so. In all XCD is a good Bike to own and can be made even better.
Edited__:: after second servicing, they adjusted the bike and now it is giving me approx. 65 km/ltr. better than before
The bike is comparatively small and very light in weight so it is extremely easy to take sharp turns in city traffic but tends to wobble a bit in high speed winds. also, if you are a 6 feet hunk, this will look like a Luna under you. think about it.