This is an awesome bike in terms of Ride Quality, comfort and long journeys. The only issue with this bike is its pricing. It is the highest price for a 150cc. 83K for rear disks and 80K without rear disks on the road in MUMBAI. I booked my bike yesterday without rear disks and only in view of a frnd or two’s suggestion that maintenance on rear disk will cost you very high almost RS 1000 in evry 3-4 months on the disks itself. the line wire and break pads and brake fluid costs.And entire disk replacement wud cost around Rs.6000.
So pls let me know whether I was correct in booking the drum brake version. I compromised on safety and looks by excluding the rear disks.
Anyways, about the bike, it looks really huge when u sit, only one that appealed to me more was YAMAHA FZS, but I felt for the first time while in my life while test rides that the saying is true, ITS NOT THE RIDER WHO CHOOSES HIS/HER RIDE, BUT ITS THE RIDE WHO CHOOSES IT’S RIDER". I felt a instant connection wit this bike and believe me I have ridden various bikes but never felt this way.
I can’t comment about the fuel economy just yet but having experienced the older hunk I can say I wont be disappointing. All in all its a great bike to own, something rare in Mumbai I’m sure. You will see every second bike in Mumbai is an unicorn, that is a smmot bike and a safe bet if u want to play safe. But to go on a totally different level and to be in the league of your own is what this bike’s USP is.
thanks..
P.S, pls anyone who can suggest whether I did any compromise by selecting a rear drum brake version or not, let me know..