Dear XBhpians,
This is my first post and would like to start by asking suggestion for a comfortable bike which I am intending to use in Bangalore.
Not being impudent any further, allow me to introduce myself. I was 18 years old, fifteen years ago. 5'8" of structure packs 80kgs of solid matter. Living in Bangalore for obvious reasons. Sit in front of dumb computers all day pretending to do something or the other for same obvious reasons. Usually drive to work. All around - an "Average Indian Joe".
Recently my loving manager felt that I would be better suited in another office located quite far from my house and that would help the company make more profit. Driving to the new office, located around 14kms away from my house, is a real pain in all the right places in the peak office hours. And so here I am looking for suggestion for a comfortable ride.
I looked into the forum and found a lot of suggestions already. But I realized all the suggestions either quite outdated (literally) or were very specific to requirements of individuals. So let me put my requirements:
Kindly do point out if I have missed to clarify any requirement. Awaiting replies.
This is my first post and would like to start by asking suggestion for a comfortable bike which I am intending to use in Bangalore.
Not being impudent any further, allow me to introduce myself. I was 18 years old, fifteen years ago. 5'8" of structure packs 80kgs of solid matter. Living in Bangalore for obvious reasons. Sit in front of dumb computers all day pretending to do something or the other for same obvious reasons. Usually drive to work. All around - an "Average Indian Joe".
Recently my loving manager felt that I would be better suited in another office located quite far from my house and that would help the company make more profit. Driving to the new office, located around 14kms away from my house, is a real pain in all the right places in the peak office hours. And so here I am looking for suggestion for a comfortable ride.
I looked into the forum and found a lot of suggestions already. But I realized all the suggestions either quite outdated (literally) or were very specific to requirements of individuals. So let me put my requirements:
- Comfort: Must be very comfortable if not most - both in city and on highways.
- Looks: Should be good looking. At least on the road I do not want to be the same-old same-old. Now do not read too much into this, I am not going to say yes to Duke (no offence - I strongly feel that's reserved for dudes).
- Price: Maximum 1.25 lakhs (this is the approval I have received from home ministry with quote - "Dedh lakh mein to Nano aati hai, pagal ho gaye ho kya!"). This happened when I innocently requested to buy CL500.
- Mileage: No concern. Since I usually drive to work, anything above 15kmpl is acceptable for me .
- Maintenance: No concern. I'm kind of guy do not call the ride "My Baby" but would definitely have regular service done. I believe in replace than repair and do not mind shelling out few buck to keep machine running the way it is intended.
- Daily Run: 28kms X 5 days and occasional weekend rides(solo).
- Oh and last but not the least, pillion ride quality should also be good - I guess I do not have to explain this one :biggrin:.
Kindly do point out if I have missed to clarify any requirement. Awaiting replies.