Informative and Technical Articles
Apart from just bike reviews and news, we have put together a collection of articles which are meant to improve your general and technical knowledge regarding motorcycles. Make sure to come back here to check for new articles.
Technical Articles by Dhruv Panchal (M.E. in Automobiles)
- Modifying Your Exhaust – A Guide
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) in Motorcycles
- Aerodynamics, Ergonomics & Steering Geometry of Yamaha Fazer
General Articles
- Tips for Improving Your Bike’s Mileage
- Tips for Choosing Motorcycling Boots
- Defnition and Explanation of Technical Jargons in Bike Specs
- How to Handle the Bike in a Curve
- Bike Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
- 7 Points to Consider While Buying a Bike
- Safe Biking with the aid of Helmets
- Tire Advice for your Bike
- Cosmetic Care for Your Bike
- Safe Riding – Points to Remember
- Dressing for The Perfect Biker
- Maintaining Your Bike’s Chain
- Six Tips on Maintaining Your Bike at its Best
- Factors that Affect your Bike’s Fuel Efficiency
- How to Increase the Performance of Your Motorcycle
- Things to do Before You Take Off in your Bike
- Everything You Need To Know About Buying Used Bikes In India
- How To Increase The Torque For Four Stroke Motorcycles
- Everything You Need To Know About Disc Brakes and Brake Fluids
- How Riders Are Shaped For MotoGP
- Motorcycle Maintenance – A ‘Do It Yourself’ Guide
- K&N Air Filters For Your Motorcycle
- Using GPS Navigators In India
- Do’s And Don’ts Of Motorcycle Maintenance
- Safe & Smart Use Of Motorcycle Brakes
- All You Need To Know About Engine Oils
- Tuning Your Carburetor For Optimal Performance And Fuel Efficiency
- Antilock Braking System (ABS) for Indian Motorcycles
- Get To Know – Iridium Spark Plugs
- How to “Run In” Your Bike
- Teflon Coating For Your Bike – A How to Guide
- How to: Fit a K&N Filter and Rejet a Carburetor
- NGK IR (Iridium) Spark Plugs for Motorcycles
- Projector Setup for Motorcycles
- Common Problems with Bikes and Their Solutions
- High Intensity Discharge Bulbs For Motorcycles
- High and Low Profile Tyres for Two Wheelers
- Understanding Alloy Wheel Rims
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This is an excellent collection of useful bike riding articals. & its very very useful, a must to see for every bike user.Thanks Deepak.Keep the good work going.Bye.
it’s awesome collection……..i got daily updates from the site……it’s very interesting
great job
keep it up
Dear sir,
These are very useful for grear bikes i want to know about gearless scooter tips.
waiting for reply
i don”t now
Hi ,I am planning to buy a new bike.I am cofused becouse i don’t know which bike have to purchase.I am looking for bike gives good mileage and good look.I am planning to go for Passion pro. suggest me shall i go for Passion pro or otherwise pls suggest me some good bike with good mileage,good look,low maiantainance.
honda cb shine
61,800 on road
Go for splendor
Go for Hero Honda Glamour
Go for suzuki sling shot (the no problem bike with full of confidence ) it gives me a mileage of 65 to 74 kms per litre. Iam already clocked 7000kms. Ilove so much this beautiful bike.
Go for honda twister, its a good mileage bike and got many awards for various features.
go for honda cbf stunner..its gives u 60km/lit milage nd its luks kullll man…
Dear Deepak,
Please tell which bike is the powerful CBZ Extreame or Yamaha FZ16?
its really informative you guys rocks
xtreme
go fore cbz x-tream
go for extreme if u wanna c fzs big ass:-P
Dont think more
hero cbz is a failed byk many mistakes in dis byk
milege short
just avg luk
no extra atractions
but fz or fazer is a great bike in india b coz
atractive luk
constant milege
wide and radial tyre
most beautiful byk in india
14.8 bhp power
milege 45+
dont worry ya its my expierience my byk is fazer and i wil ride in my frnds cbz in many time
Go for cbz xtreme(current`s predecessor) which always deliver a quality ride and little bit sportive
hi..i’m planning to buy a new bike but m very confused which bike to buy…i tried R15,Karizma,Pulsar220 and Royal Enfield Thunderbird…i liked all the bikes but m not able to choose the best buy…please help me out…
i thing new honda cbr 250 is batter den dis all !!
r15
and also my daily run is about 80-90 kms…including highway run of abt 50 km…
Dear Sunil,
Gearless scooter means CVT, a continuously variable transmission. In which gears are based on belt. For this you don’t need physical gear shifter and so the clutch. The vehicle gets controlled by the throttle and so by the both brakes.
Besides I would like to know which CVT scooter you have.
But for your knowledge let me share some tips with you.
CVT vehicles require less maintenance. But they are very hard for workmanship due to its body shell. In the bikes you can access any part from any side.
In maintenance you need to check your battery pack at least twice in a month for levels. Because rider mostly depends on STARTER. The most important is you should use kick often otherwise sometimes it becomes jam due to lack of use and then at the time of emergency you can’t start the vehicle. Over speeding is very much bad for CVT vehicles because they are belt driven. If you use it rough way then the life of belt and CVT pulleys will become less and so other related spares too.
In the bike you have 2 direct brakes and one indirect brake (ENGINE CONTROL BY GEARS) for stopping the vehicle but in scooter which are CVT has got two physical brakes. So always keep you brakes in condition. In those scooters loss of transmission is higher than any geared vehicle.
So I don’t think the average will be always constant and high.
One more thing, don’t forget that all the CVT vehicles has got two oil passages so always change both of them….One is for engine and another is for secondary transmission box.
Dear Ravi,
All things are depending on you budget. Also try to take test ride of SUZUKI GS150 though H.Honda is proven, but right now I feel the quality must be good from Suzuki in front of Bajaj or H.Honda..Talking about average, so right now mostly all the bikes are in the range of 50 to 60 in 100cc to 200cc categories. But generally average is depending on many factors such as riding style, usage pattern, single hand or multi hand, fuel type and filling stations, maintenance schedule, road conditions, tire condition and pressure. So try Suzuki and share your experience here
Dear Vikas,
Both are equivalent but I guess CBZ would be bit powerful than FZ
Dear Anshul,
R15 is one of the best but bad for Indian roads and city riding. ECU vehicles always hard to repair on roads because some problems can be detected only by FIDT(Fuel Injection Diagnostic Tool) if they are related to sensors.
And you might feel backache problem due its handle position which is very much different than any other bike. You need to have habit of that.
Thank god they have not launched YAMAHA R125R yet in India.
Anyways…..
Karizma is a good vehicle, No ECU so no maintenance problem, even on roads anyone can repair it.
Pulsar 220 is ok but if you want to remap the ECU for power purpose then hard to find so same like R15. But soon or later you will be able to remap R15 ECU for high performance.
TB from Royal Enfield, ummmm well bike is macho no wonder but it is still depending on battery. And still some quality and technology issues. But yes power and handling is good. And you can go to any terrain, other bikes can’t withstand some times. Rear brakes are always bad. And maintenance is bit higher side. If you are going to ride on highways all the time then you need the vehicle which is suitable for all riding conditions like stability and sturdiness..
So I hope I have shared good info with you guys….
Chinmay Dangre
+919822212496
Pune
hey thank u so much 4 ur reply…really very helpful…m planning to go for Thunderbird…wat do u think
??i also had a talk to Anant…do gimme ur suggetsions too…n i wana sell off my CBZ 2001 model..it has got unimetal mag wheels n rear wider tyre120/80…n a sports handle.its in a very god condition.done 10000kms only…hw much shud i quote 4 d byk???
Anshul Vyas
+91 98053 92262
Dear Anshul,
TB is good in some points but not all.
1. Still maintenance prone motorcycle.
2. Still depending on BATTERY.
3. Rough mechanics, so bad servicing treatment.
4. Battery is still not available in the market from EXIDE.
5. Handling is good.
6. The thump, you might have some problem with it.
7. Some of the spares are very much costly. (e.g. Foot rest)
8. Some of the spares you can get from BAJAJ showroom (e.g. Foot Rest).
9. Some of the spares are not available from company.
10. Sometimes for one small spare you might have to buy full assembly which can rip your pocket. (For e.g. Front Disc Brake LEVER)
11. Power is great.
12. Old problem sorted out new problems started.
13. You will have to train your self for repairing purpose.
14. All the time you will have to keep spare in stock and always with you.
For example: – Spark Plugs, Clutch Cables, Accelerator Cable.
15. When bike gets puncture our local puncture fellow doesn’t understand how to remove and refit the tire.
16. You need standby vehicle when you have RE product.
Powerfull machine in its class. But if you wait for some more time then the company might introduce EFI which may be good. Soon or later all the manufacture will start ECU models. But ECU models are bit complicated till it become mature enough in the market once everyone understand then it is maintenance free, otherwise all mess. Because to understand the ECU person should be educated.
I am sorry, I can’t judge about your vehicle for sell.
Dear Deepak,
My profession is sales. So i travel around 60-80 Km a day in city. I am looking for a new bike. I am looking for some thing with less maintenance and good performance. I have shortlisted 3 vehicles. Bajaj Pulsar 180, TVS Apache 160, Yamaha FZ 150. Please suggest me which among these bikes are good in performance and less maintenance. Or please suggest me any other good vehicle in this segment.
I would suggest you to go with Honda Unicorn. It is smooth and will keep you comfortable during your journey. Also test GS150R and see if it suits you.
Thanx a lot Chinmay.But m going in only for one bike.so shall i pic Thunderbird only or should i wait for some new bikes in market?do u think thr r sm new launches awaited?not the light engines..jst above 200cc
I know you are going for only one vehicle but when you buy ThunderBird you might have to buy another one which will be your stand by vehicle. And I don’t think so it’s a good affair. Well as your demands for above 200cc then you know the market very well. No one has good machine yet. But if we talk about 150cc then I tested GS150 from SUZUKI. Bike has got Butter gear shifting. looks are normal nothing so great and nothing great techy thing. But it’s not in 200c segment so it may be out of question for you. Today I heard KAWA250R might luanch soon, may be this coming month or so but still dark clouds. So I think you can wait more till you get better moto in your desire segment… So Wait & Just Watch..
I had Royal Enfield Motorcycle Authorised Service Point but I left it a year back just for Quality Issues and no great implementation in the product…So you can imagine a product from RE…Well but still choice is yours
thanx dude for doing this nice work.
this is a huge success
Dear Deepak,
Which bike according to you is better Bajaj Pulsar 180 or TVS Apache 180.
In terms of mileage, riding comfort, maintenance and performance.
You should read this article: http://bikeadvice.in/tvs-apache-rtr-180-vs-bajaj-pulsar-180-2009/
Hey Bro !!
Doing a Nice Job I appreciate ur work.
I hav planned to get a new Bike within the budget of 65k. So kindly suggest me a nice bike.
I have CBZ Extreme and Hunk in mind . Wats ur choice in this Two??
Is there a better Vehicle than these Two? All i need is lil mileage & comfort.
hey j
If you are tall go for extreme else hunky. \\\
since both delivers the same result but the size, choose which ever suits you j
which bike is better according to its performance wise new bajaj pulsar 220 dts-i or tvs apache rtr 180 and why?
heyy.. m planning to buy a new bike but m very confused which bike to buy…???? Things that i want in my bike are l0oks.. P0wer… Pickup.. C0mfort n then Mileage t0o.. n s0me what f0r stunts…
bikes that i have in my mind are…
R15, Karizma, Pulsar220 and Pulsar180
n new karizma t0o….
i like all the bikes named ab0ve but m not able to choose the best buy..please help me out…
Mandy(Mandeep)
pulsar quility issues…..
r15 not so good…
karizma R…
Hello Deepak! Wonderful collection of articles and website..Thanks a lot Deepak. Great work!
Sorry I left out one issue.
Last weekend the motorcycle suddenly died itself after moving about 100mtrs. The kicker didn’t had the catch and the starter was dead. It was the first ride after a weeks idle. Later on pressing the starter switch a fast tick-tick-tick sound came from down. since it was nearby I pushed back home, cleaned plug battery contact and now the kicker got the hold. I fear the problem would be something else.. the battery starter motor etc???
hey guys… i m looking to buy my first bike… budget is between 50k to 60k and i m looking for a bike which will give better city mileage…
i dont have specific liking for a company… bajaj discover 135, honda shine, tvs falme, bajaj xcd 135 are some of the bikes i could think of..
plz. help me to choose one (dont mind giving suggestins outside 3 bikes i mentioned)
Pushkar from pune
You definitely go for suzuki’s sling shot or else you check the all india review of this particular bike. I strongley suggest the sling shot, because this bike is quality one in terms of Maintanance, Mileage, Handling, Etc….
i want to buy a 150cc bike..i short listed pulsar,cbz n fazer. which s best in terms of performance n good milege?…
I want to buy a bike in 150cc segment.In my list cbz xtreme , stunner and fazer is there and i want good performance and good mileage. and wanted to know that is there any bike to be launched in India in 2010
Hi ,I am planning to buy a new Scooter in >100 cc sector.I am cofused becouse i don’t know which is to purchase.I am looking for gives good mileage and good look.I am planning to go for Suzuki Access. suggest me shall I go for Suzuki / Honda Activa, otherwise pls suggest me some good Scooter with good mileage,good look,low maiantainance.
hiiiiiiii
guys
I’ve to buy n bike . Right now my elder brother having pulsar 220 , so I’m confused . Thats why I want to buy modified bike. Can u guide me ?
Cool page with lots of information…
Honda Unicorn is the best bike for perfomance, smother, faster, no vibration, & mileage!
Whether newly launched honda bike “CB TWISTER 110 cc” good to buy? Will it give good performance on mud road?
Whether newly launched honda bike “CB TWISTER 110 cc” good to buy? Will it give good performance on mud road?
can u guide me?
hi dude i want to buy a bike in range of 50k to 60k short listed honda shine n newly released bajaj pulsar 135 can u please suggest me which is the best choice or is there any other choice for me plesase kindly help me out
hi, i want a bike in a budget of rs 65-70,000 .i m addicted to speed,,which should i prefer from list below:-
1.apache RTR 180
2.fz
3.your suggestion.
tell me about pulsar220 and how to maintain it?
Hi,
I stay in Mumbai and have to travel 40 kms daily. I own a Santro Xing XP which is a 2004 model. I plan to sell of the car and own a bike which is sturdy and has a decent mileage. I love Bullet Electra and Bajaj Avenger. Could you pl suggest a bike that is comfortable in the city as well as on highways.
I am planning to buy gs 150 over unicorn…
my travelling is mostly on highways & touring…
which one i should go for and why?
2)
which tyres are better for tourers, hard or soft? tell brands for the same..
thank you
hey i want to modify my karizma with r15 headlight n cowls would they match for my bike
Hi Friends,
I bought Honda StunnerCBF before few months. In my bike there is lot of scratches now. If I go to service center for paint they are charging heavily. So is there any other way like any spray or something like that. I have heard about a spray that cover the scratches. But I dont know anything about it. Can somebody help me friends???
very useful tips thank you
Hi Deepak,
Excellent forum ever seen for all bikers. Kudos to you!!!
Do you have any information about starter motor for bike?
Can a kick start bike be modified to self start? If yes, how? what are the requisites?
Please mail me your comments at sourabh7257@yahoo.co.in.
Thank you.
Dear Deepak,
Great work…!Thanks for all these informative articles.
Would be great if you could add some information on “Free Flow Exhaust System”, for bikes.
Thanks
wow yaar…..great knowledge based post. thanx for giving information!!!!
hi. Deepak i am planning to buy comfort bike. But i am confused between bajaj avenger and unicorn. I am not worried about the milege but about the maintainance pls help in choosing the bike
i have a problem, my bike was partially submerged in water for a few hours, the next morning when i started it, the engine started to run at different rpms all by its own, at stand still, it ran to 4000 rpm, and sometimes even as low as 1000 rpm. due to this even its engine started to overheat, what should i do?
Hi Rakesh,
I had the same problem of my pulsar 220 over heating and the temperature sensor was blinking. I took it to the service center and they said that it could be the problem of the clutch. If there is something wrong with it then there is a stron gpossibility that the engine could overheat. I am gonna give it tomorrow. Estimated cost of repair is 1500/.
Were u able to solve the problem ?
Hi this is Naresh, Last week i bought Royal Enfield Classic 500 CC . Actually i thought to access my machine with remote control. But the service engg., told me to dont do that it will affect the processor control of ur vehicle. Plz try to clarrify me whether is it possible for adding the remote control access and root horn in my 500 CC Bullet.
Hi,
i am from mumbai and I have a fz 16 and it has run about 5500 km, but there is tappet noise in my bike so wht shud i do and i am using castrol 4t oil is this ok for yamaha fz 16, and wht can i do abt tapeet noise
Call me at 9768584600
i m planning to buy a yamaha r15 .
those who have purchased this bike please suggest me that i should buy this bike or not .
and tell me what do u do for maintainance of chain and engine and also write about what do u do urself for maintainance of r15 bike .
my email id is :-
kariyayash@gmail.com
I am awaiting for bike in 250-300cc sporting a Pulsar Tag. Does anyone have idea whether the same is in pipeline and when can we see it. what would be PS and Top speed if the same is already on its way. and can we expect it to be carb version and not FI version and again get the title of fastest Indian back from Mojo. If any one from Bajaj is actually looking at this post please strike back we wanna see the exFastest P220 turn around and become P250 or P300.Comeon guys we need some fire power….
Regards,
Nikhil(nikhil82c@gmail.com)
P.S. Any details please mail me…
hi deepak, i have chronic backache.. so wnat to know which suspension ( mono or gas charged )is beetr for me and pulsar 150, GS 150,unicorn and apache 160 rtr… which bike is best for me..everage and budget no concern..
Hii Deepak
Plz tell me which would be better option between Karizma-R and Karizma-ZMR in terms of Milage ? would it be better to have Karizma-ZMR over KArizma-R ..?what is ur personl openion about ZMR..does Fi system really increase Milage of a bike ..?
please Suggest ..waiting for ur reply ..
thanks
Param
Dear Deepak,
Looking for more knowledgebase on maintaing and servicing the motorcycle.
Also could you please let us know how to choose a best engine oil for the machine. I own a Hero Honda Hunk.
The reason behind the curiosity for knowing more stuff is want to service and maintain the bike myself.
Finally, we really appreciate the courtesy you are taking.
Waiting for your kind reply,
Amit…
i want to buy a family bike and we are four of us, i have seen hero honda cbz/ unicorn/yamaha sz-r which bike will be better, i want space,mileage,comfort,and resale value please suggest me, or you can email me at francis_maria76@hotmail.com….please advice me
Just purchased Passion Pro for Rs 56000/- Bangalore. Lets see how it performs
IN MY POINT OF VIEW THE BEST PART OF THIS SITE IS KNOWLEDGE BASE IT’S REALLY INFORMATIVE
Hi Folks,
I am 6 feet and 1 inch tall. I plan 2 buy HH Hunk. Is it suits me well or advice me some other bike in 150cc segment. Thanks in advance.
i really want to buy cbz Xtreme but headlight is annoying one ….can i change it to karizma headlight without any more modifications in the bike …plz plz reply….i really need to know this
guys,
pl help me choose a bike..i need it mostly in the city..but i get tours too..i was planning on avy220..but im worried about spares..especially if company stops production of d bike..what do u guys th??pl pl pl respond!!!
thx…
Great Job..
I got a stunner CBF self drum as gift……
hwz it???for racing etc???
nd is it possible to modify it???to make it better like put in drum brakes or power brakes????suggest somethings….
TVS Apache RTR160/180 is always no 1 in 150-180cc segment.
Is there any possibility that can we insert
“Yamaha R15′s engine to Yamaha FZ-S”
by giving it to some retailer
who modifies
If not what are that things that does’nt allow it to?
please reply .
Does increasing the base of the tyre
improves or degrades the mileage of the bike
please reply
my pulsar 150 DTSi 2010 has loud engine sound and low pick up.
please let me know how to slove it.
Please help me……….plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.
You have not given details of your bike so,I assume your bike is new & you have ran it on about 100 kmph speed. If you have ran it on 100 & your bike has not done 25000 kms, your bike has lost one of your piston. Go to service center and request them to repair it under warranty, if they agree, very good otherwise the cost of repairing will be around 2000 rs.
please help me to decide which bike i should buy from cbz extreme and apache rtr 160 .
i want less maintainance and goo milege.
best scooter for women and gents ,low price,mileage,performance minimum maintenance.pl suggest.
Dear Sir,
i really apreciat. i got so many good things from u r suggtns. i didnt expect tht this type of information i can get. u r doing very ggod job. keep going…………
Awesome! stuff just wanted to know the ground clearance for Yahama R15, FZ, Fazer?
Hi everyone, I am interested in buying a p180 dtsi. But b4 I do that, I want some details from u.
Does Open chain require servicing every month?
Does p180 suffer from cold starts during winters?
How frequently the battery needs to be changed?
What mileage does it return in cities?
I’ll be waiting for ur reply..
Thanks in advance..
thanks for giving this tips. can u update more.
Hello Friends,
I like Hero Honda Hunk, How it is.. It met requirement as well.
Front and Rear Disk Brakes, Tubeless Tyres, Good Mileage(avg – 50), Comfortable seating arrangement and good looking… Is it good to go…
Advice me…
Nirmal…
can we fit leg guard in karizma r ?
whatz d easiest way and cost of puttting a R15 fairing on a pulsar 200?whatz d pros and cons?
Dear
I am syed From Coimbatore. i Have a bike HH passion pro from 18 month not better me bike vibration after 50 km low mileage around 50 ,now i am change the mind choose 150 cc bike
my weight 90, height -5.8, age 32 ,,,SO please Advice
I am confused between Honda unicorn and Hero Honda Extreme. Kindly guide me which one is better? life long ?
cbz Xtreme
Deepak, if u cannot reply to all those comments or solve the queries, do include a moderator for ur blog. This blog has been really informative for all bike enthusiasts & beginners. How long to wait posting a query & waiting 4 an answer..
hi sir, my splendour bike is giving smoke due to this engine oil of the bike is reducing so please give me advice regarding this. thanks
Hi,
I am planning to buy a 150cc bike. I have short listed two bikes, i.e. BAJAJ PULSAR 150 and HONDA CB UNICORN. Which one will be better in terms of mileage, maintenance and performance. please suggest me guys..
waiting for your replys..
choose honda for best performance… good mileage,good pick up and comfortable
Thanks a lot.
Even i really like UNICORN.
Dear All,
I am planning for an ideal bike which would score good in all aspects regarding a bike,
1. good power, pickup
2. good efficiency
3. good looks
4. good top speed
5. value for money(my budget is max 65K rupees)
6. good handling in Bangalore traffic & highway riding.
This is going to be the first bike am going to buy. But i had been using my dad’s bike for the past 7yrs.
Now my choice is yamaha ss125 or SZ-R. Came to know that SS125 has higher bhp value than SZ-R. Wat is bhp ? How its related with power, pickup and other specifications of a bike ?
But am also afraid of the price hike of petrol. Many of my friends are opting for Discover 100cc only due to fuel efficiency. Also brainwashing my mind to opt for discover. How about discover150 ? Can you please give me the mileage figures of all the above mentioned bikes.
I know i have not specific in my choice. I request you to explain me pros & cons of all these bikes so that i will decide. My decision is surely dependent on your explanation.
regards,
K.Thirumal Alagan
09535895400
choose yamaha…. for better performance and sz is
Displacement: 153cc
Engine: Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC
Maximum Power: 12 Bhp @ 7500 rpm
Maximum Torque: 12.8 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Gears: 5 Manual
Clutch: Wet Type
Chassis Type: Not Announced
Cooling Type: Air Cooling
mileage is around 52kms in cities….highways 58kms and top speed 118km/h
hi deepak,
u r doing good job….keep going….
i had fz16…. suggest me which tyre can i get…. i have changed 3 tyres for rear and 1 tyre for front within 48000kms… mrf tyre has best performance but life is very less…
hi everybody,
can u help me in chosing 1 in betwen pulsar 180 n karizma r. My hieght is 5.9
ZMA anyday… If you have to compare ZMA then please bring P220 in to consideration !!!
Great job Deepak….dis is awsome….
suggest me, for which bike i should go apache 160 rtr or 180??
and also whats the mileage of these bikes?
hey can anyone tel me what the hell does gear ratios mean?
Those small pinion (gears) inside the gear box which amplifies or decreases the engine rotation and connects the final drive with engine RPM to roll the bike forward
I m college student & want to buy a new bike. I have 2 options 1st is yamaha ss125 & 2nd is honda shine.
I want more mileage & comfort, pls tell me for which bike should i go?
For for Yamaha SS125..
Much better deal than Honda Shine interms of performance, SS125 is a much balanced and better than Shine.
The only down side of SS125 is the price of spare compare to Shine but Gladi (SS125) spares lasts a lot really long..
thanx for ur suggestion……
hey thnks for your suggestion, will be going for zma.
N about d gear ratio – a higher gear ratio is beter in lower gear or a lower gear ratio?
Its up the bike designer to use according the power band and targeted seed to optimize acceleration along with top speed or cruise speed.
as a buyer or end user, we really have nothing to do with Gear Ratio actually
Hi,
I am planning to buy a 150 cc bike and chosen 4 bike and confused which one to go for. kind suggest which would a better to go for.
CB Unicorn
Hi,
I am planning to buy a 150 cc bike and chosen 4 options, kindly suggest which would be the best out of these 4 considering Mileage, riding comfort and Looks. i am a daily commuter and usage would be 15 km on weekday & 50km on weekends. Do suggest.
CB Unicorn
HeroHonda Hunk
HeroHonda CBZ Xtreme.
Yamaha SZ-R
Thanks
Hello Rakesh..
For your need, why not the Yamaha SS125 Gladi ?? Really a good performer for the needs you have specified !!
Between your choices, I would pick the new Hunk with rear disc, but then again Rs. 73k here in Kolkata compare to a 15k cheaper model SS125 which would do the job for you well
Thanks..
A nice work by Deepak,the knowledge base of this site almost contains every necessary info but i still feel an article on bike’s security is necessary.I suggest this bcoz i lost my bike few weeks ago,stock side locks will not give enough protection hence an additional security system like anti-theft alarm or wheel lock is necessary.
I request Deepak to publish an article regarding bike’s security which would create awareness among new bikers.
Thanks for the tip!
please add one more section : TIPS AND CARE WHILE DRIVING IN RAINY SEASON and MAINTENANCE OF BIKE IN RAINY SEASON.
thanks
NIRAJ
I took Honda Shine(125cc) 5 months back 1st 3 months it gives 60kmpl.. But now it gives only 53-54kmpl.My riding speed is 40-50km in city and 60-75km in long trip.. What I do to get milege above 60kmpl.
Hello,
Since the mileage dropped although you kept your riding style same, hence personally I would say
* Tire pressure
* Wheel play (make sure disc is not locking)
* Grease the wheel bearings for free wheel play
* Replace the spark plug
* Replace the air filter
Thnx..
Hi Deepak,
I want some information on Bike tyres.I have Pulsar 150 bike.I want to replace rear tyre.
Could you please suggest some good tyre which will fit to my bike which gives me better grip,good life and also pls let me know which one is better, “Tubeless tyre or Tube tyre”.
Please find the list of tyres which I saw in Market.
1) CEAT Vertigo
2) Dunlop Geo Cruiser
3) MRF Meteor
Which brand is better in tyre from MRF,Dunlop,CEAT.
Please let me know ASAP.
Thanks for your advice and assistance.
Plz Help Me
I want to buy 125 cc bike, performance stability & value for money is my priority. My budget is 55k-60k only. I don’t want to buy Bjaj Bike. Plz advice me ……….. (Yamaha ss125 is in mind)
Stunner may out score Gladi in terms of looks, but for me, in 125cc segment, considering over all performance, long term reliability, mileage and handling, Yamaha Gladi SS125 is the winner..
Hi all
I am planning a long ride in my bike, what are the precautions should i take for the bike?
Before the ride, for few weeks, constantly monitor you engine oil level. If you notice drop in level, fix it asap. If you have to switch to Semi synth or oil brand (u should ride with semi sysnth oil like Motul 5100 / elf semi synth or such), make the switch at-least 15 days before the ride it self and in that 15 days, monitor your engine oil level..
At-least couple of weeks ago, get the bike serviced fully, notify service center about your ride and ask them to make sure the fitness of the bike. replace if anything recommended by service center.
Do not work in the bike from at-least 7 days before ride, make the bike to settle with the settings and ride with a settle bike. Its a really really bad idea to service or work in the bike just before the ride.
While in the ride, if its a long one, the most important factor about the machine is engine oil quality and level
.. Secondly when it comes to rider, most important factor is keeping cool, and controlling ur self about road rage. In the road, its a fact that indeed you are in two wheels and 4 wheel or a truck may kill you. so respect that statement and even if they do something unjustified, accept it and save your self, never get in to road rage.
Last of all, while in ride, stop and drink a lot of water in shorter interval. Carry a puncture kit (learn about tubless repair) if you have a tubeless tire. Wear a proper and comfortable helmet. Respect the traffic, keep an eye on the RVM, always.. Carry all vehicle paper and your driving license..
hi deepak, i have buyed the new karizma R on 5april can u tell me how i can increase its fuel efficiency and what should i do to maintain my bike at higher level & which brake fluid i should use..
Any one know about HHO kit. hydrogen from water and how affective it is as some of the kit are available in the market under rs 2000. Looking forward to the review. Some claims to have 20% to 40% increase in mileage.
Hi,
Anyone can suggest on how to increase the power of yamaha fz 16.
Second is it om to replace the tubeless tyre with tube one,,
plz suggest asap…
which one is best bike to buy in between HH hunk and CBZ xtreme??
(as both have same technical features)
hey guy!!! i need help! which one is better honda unicorn or yamaha gladiator?? in terms of power,speed,handling,mileage?? plz HELP!!!!!
plz reply fast……… they are both 125cc!!! i need your opinions… A.S.A.P!
Go for yamaha gladiator, after second service u will love this bike.
Go for unicorn dazzler, don’t put saree guard, then looks awesome … naked type… i am getting 52 Mileage.
Dual disk brake, mono suspension, i have ride 200 km in 4 days, no back pain at all. Good handling too.
Thanks Alot Deepak ….
UR SIMPLLY THE BEST……….
THANKS IM SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS WEBSITE..
DEEPAK RAJ ROCKS…….
among the following bikes of pulsar 180,or220….or apache rtr 180….orkarizma zmr which one is very speedy and some importantance about mileage of bike and good for doing to stunt please select any only one bike for me please please speed and mileage reply me please and tell abt that bike price…
Hello Deepak & other gentle man ( bike experts).
..
I am looking for bike my budget in between 30k to 50k , but confuse which one i should go for.
my choice splender + ( but many of my friends suggested not to go as it would not suit to my personality would look riding bycycle
I am from mumbai currently staying in PUNe, where the bike requirement seems to be mandatory. I need you all suggestion which bike i should go for, I am looking for simpler, durable, good average bike & less maintenance bike.
Initial requirement to travel within the city, or else may be some time to go somewhere outer area or long journey also,So I am looking for something where i should compromise about quality or performance.
I am planning 4 wheeler in sometime down the line thats why have restricted my budget.
would appreciate & welcome your all expert guidence
Thanks in advance.
Kunal Vishwakarma
Better you can go for discover 100 or 125 cc or TVS Sport.
Better you can go for Hero honda CBZ-Extreme OR TVS-Flame
I have had a very late entry into the world of motorcycling…….I purchased an RE 350 CI Std in March 2009 and done 10000 kms. on it. I like to DIY maintenance on it, changed all oils, spark plug, air filter on it. Your site is very informative and easy to relate to. I have come to understand that for my motorcycle (I prefer to call it that) the main adjustments are in CB points, carb tuning and push rods. Some day, with your help, I hope to be able to work on these. Please keep up the wonderful work you are putting in.
Dear Sir,
Can We Remodel the Hero Honda HUNK Bike
i m planning to get the new cbz xtreme bt 1
thing disturbs me and that is
very basic in nature which must
b known to every1 f u…n
which starts as follows
suppose i get ds hero honda
cbz xtreme ..i use it nicely
maintain it nicely ..bt d
question is will ds bike still b
manufactured after the
agreement ends??? i.e. after
2014??
n will i b able ti get the spare
parts??
……ANYONE??
Hey i hv stuckd wid a problem deepak. Which bike should i buy .There are two choices Honda unicorn or CBZ EXTREME . wt shuld i prefer. pls help me out.i want Good mileage and low maintenance cost.
Regards,
Milind.dange
Am in a plan to gat a new bike..can i get suggestions pl????????
Am in a plan to get a new bike.. Range : 50k-70k.. Stylish.. Good Mileage in chennai.
Can i get suggestions pl?? thank u in advance..
hi there please any1 tell me how maintain the bike in heavy rain and in water clogged streets?
help me
hi
Dear Deepak ,
i reside in delhi ..daily travel distance should be inside 30 kms…This is going to be my first bike…
My choices are Thunderbird,electra( becas of my body structure and height) ..but my parents says RE is not value for money and it known for high maintenance so suggesting to go for Bajaj…
i m confused please advise..
thats a good choice..
hi bro just go to tvs show room and test the apache rtr 160
try it i think its better avg. up to 40
i have alredy this
i m thinking f gtn the new model of yamaha fazer.i m not 2 worried abt mileage.bt is there anything else tht shud discourage me 4m gtn this bike??
I have a Bajaj Pulsar 150 bike. The bike will not be used for almost an year. What all preparation should I do before keeping it unused, so then when I start using it back, It gives me minimum problem.
I am planning to buy hero honda passion pro and I stay in Mumbai so let me know where I can from Mumbai and what is the performance & averege
Hello Deepak & other gentle man ( bike experts).
I am looking for bike my budget in between 45k to 50k , but confuse which one I should go for. I want bike with the most mileage also its maintenance should be the least. My choice is Passion pro but I came to know that its average is 45 to 55 km pl…I got the suggestion to buy splendor or splendor + with spokes,they told me don’t go for alloy wheels….it affects the mileage..is it true???? I need your all suggestion which bike I should go for, I am looking for durable, good average bike & less maintenance bike.
Initial requirement to travel within the city.
sir 150 dts-i bajaj pulsar price & this bike look show &image my web site pls
Hello dear techies,
Thanks a lot for these informative articles. I own a Honda Unicorn as well as HH pleasure scooter for my wife.
For those who as trying to check how unicorn is, let me inform you there is at all no issue with the bike and if you could face any, it will be due to the local service shop. As service shops (honda dealers) have to do something to run their business they can put you some bill, but if you know how to avoid it, the bike is zero mentainance. It feels to live at least for 15 years. The Pleasure scooter is another example of relaxed driving, at least very female friendly. This cute, light weight, peppy scooter is very often handy when you cannot avoid congestion and when you are seating as pillion rider it is heaven. The only problem with pleasure is its suspension. They feel very jerky for single rider.
Can techies here / Admin / Deepak help me with a question? Is it possible to replace pleasure’s suspensions to smoother ones? I understand, Aviator and Access has got it better (I can’t recall that type but it’s like a bike). I am ready to shell out few thousands for that.
A lot of thanks in advance!
sir
i have honda cb unicorn dazzaler 150cc i have problem in this bike problem is vibrating at the speed 70+ so plz tell me how can i remove this problem plz tell me.
my email.
snmraj13@gmail.com
i have yamaha gladi ss frm 2008, now i want to change the front head with KarizmaR fairing…will this look good for my bike and how much does it cost to replace?
@kyavdin- Ya Yami SS will looks nice. You can get it from Hero MotoCorp’s dealer with sum 3k. Fitng chrge xtra. Plz let me know if done, bcoz I am also planning to change my Twisters head. plz write bapandb8@gmail.com
But m gona have to take karizma zmr can u give me the whol cotation of it………?
plz u can send me on my account of facebook or on yahoo……!
@ John Bro Just go for CB Twister, I am having it. Style + Mileage + Performance.
Sir,
I have 2005 HONDA UNICORN.IT HAS ALREADY CLOSED 43000KM. i need to improve my perfomance of my bike. can u give me the review of the unicorn bike and how to maintain it with u r knowledge
hi, i hav pulsar 150cc 2003 model.my problem is with my kick.frm last 2-3 mnths ahn i kick to start ,its kick back fire with lot of back pressure (like RE) and bike doest start,if it starts its not accelerate and silecer produce heavy cracking sound.this happen every 4-5 days,sometime while driving my bike stops and the kick problem starts again.pls help
I want to price for the part listed below..
All parts for FZ-16 Bike
1.Piston-1p
2.Piston Ring-1p
3.Piston Pin-1p
4.Piston Pin lock-1p
5.Valve-1p
6.Valve oil Shield-1p
7.Cam Chainer-1p
8.Gasket-1p
9.Guide box-1p
10.Clutch Plate-1p
i am us a passion plus my bike is not jumped is first gear ,why?
Hi deepak,
I want to modify my pulsar 180 with stickers,parts etc can u advise me of any vendor or any online site.
Thanks
hi frnds ,
i m going to buy a new bike 220cc avenger can anyone suggest any other comparision n drawback of avenger 220
whic bike is better if compare to YAMAHA SZ-X and BAJAJ DISCOVER 150 CC ? for better mileage, pickup and resale value. please answer soon
Hi
I want to modify my passion 2003 model with stickers,parts etc can u advise me of any vendor or any online site.
What is a de-carb. When should it be done (at what intervals/kms)
My bike is honda shine. I want your help to care my bike
Hello Deepak.
I bought new Stunner CBF, a month before and m still confused about that which engine oil is best for my bike…
Please suggest me the Best.
I want to know that in future can i install kick in my new CBZ xtreme oct 2011 and how much cost of this approx..
Hi all,
This website is awesome. it really gives us some points on bikes. I have a plan to buy new bike. i ve shortlisted 2 bikes apache rtr 160 and bajaj pulsar 150. please help me to choose with good performance and low maintainance.
hii.mahesh dis is sagar m a nyk xpert u r thnkn 2 buy a ben dese 2 byks bt u r askn fr low maintaince n perfrmnc…luk u cnt find dis both thngs in dese 2 byks if u wnt perfrmnc dn go fr apache n fr low maintanc go fr pulsar apache hs a high maintance and gud perfrmnce n pulsar hs low perfrmnc bt low maintaince…bt i ld lyk 2 sugst u dat if u cn tak care f ur byk dn go for apache…
plz help me guys.. i thot of buyin apache r pulsar.. im lil short and lean.. wich bike ll suit me.. and also considerin mileage wich bike ll b bettr.. apache rtr 180 r pulsar 180.??
helpme guys.!!
hi good morning i own a xcd 125 2008 model, i am facing a problem of bike pick up..after crossing 35km speed my bike gives jerk and becomes slow, again i have to lower the speed to run it smoothly wat would be the problem?? kindly help me as soon possible, and also if the bike is running on a good speed it gives regular jerks..plz help me.. thanks in advance..
please inform me galadiator front suspension oil capacity.
I have Bajaj discover 125 DTSi, please suggest best Engine oil for it.
i want to buy 125 cc bike . please help me to choose bike which is good in mileage, pick-up, and overall performance. i have 2 options .
1> hero honda glamour, and glamour FI
2> honda shine
please suggest me to buy my bike.
hi..i’m planning to buy a new bike but m very confused which bike to buy…i tried R15,Fz ,apache 160 rtr…i liked all the bikes but WHICE BIKE IS THE BEST IN RACE AND HANDLING ??please help me out…
I want to thank Mr. Deepak Raj for creating this website………… I daily update myself through bike advice…….. i got more closer with my bike by knowing more about it.
PLS help…!!! im confused about choosing d best bike which suits me….r15 or zmr or p220 or any otr bikes…..
i have a hero honda cbz 2001 model.it’s disc pad need to replaced which costs around Rs2000 from dealer end & other hand cbz extreme disc pads are too much cheaper at auth dealer.Can i alternate the same or with any other model like honda unicorn etc to save the cost?some suggestion…
Hi Friends ,
I own a pulsar 150 (2007) , I get a milage around 35-40 in city limits , Just need to know the key features to improve the milage in terms of riding and service check points, Also need to know if tubeless tyres will improve the milage of the bikes ?
Any sugestion
Hi,
I have Hero Passion Pro, Alloy wheels. I have had this bike for 4 months now. After one ill-fated puncture, the tubes have both burst once. I was wondering if it is possible to get tubeless tires for this bike. Could you please help me with this?
hi,
i am planning to buy honda dazzler at end of this month. but i am afraid of the absence of the kicker and i want to know whether it will suit for lean and tall person 5.11 feet… so pls help me guys//
It will be match man….dont worry wear jeans then it will be good match..
hi dude
Absolute articles…. BIKEADVCE ll stay for decades to come…!!! Fantastic description…. Luv u my bike enthusiasts….
hi can u advise me when honda cbr 150r launching in india.
if it is launching next year which bike shall i opt for either thunder bird or honda cbr 150r
hi,
I like to add an ABS to my yamaha SS125 because of its front rear discs for better safety. Can somebody guide me whether ABS is fit for SS125 and which type I need to choose, mechanical or an ECU type, with an estimated price. Also pls advice which shop I can get the ABS installed.
Is there a way to fit rear disc brakes to Yamaha FZ16?
My RTR 160 throttle jam………. y is happend ??
Dear Friends……….. …….
Am Riyas From Kerala……….. …..
Am on the way to exchange my Splendor Plus…. ….. ….. ….
I want to buy a power bike
i prefer
Honda Unicorn,
Hero Hunk ,
Bajaj Pulsar 150 ………..
will u pls give me an advice which one is best among these….
i prefer gud mileage,pik up, and resale value too….
PLS SUGGEST ME WHICH IS BETTER……………
i also like to know about the maintanence rates after buying too
wh of this bikes r more expensiv
Dear Bikers,
I am basically a Fan of apache RTR 180, and do you anything about that apache releasing in RTR 200cc version? If you anybody know about this topic, pls do share with me…..
dear friends,
does any body have an idea about the launching of a quarter litre bike from honda named VTR 250, in india.
Hie Guys
I wanna buy RE Thunderbird. becaz i found it royal in its style. bt everyone here has confused me, by stating many problems abt ma thunderbird.
so cn any one suggest shd i go fr thunderbird or othe bikes like new karizma. wch is the betr option?
Money and Fuel economy doesnt matter fr me. bt i dnt like the sports bike as everyone looks same plastic toys, thts y i dnt like cbr250.
I m NRI. i sty outside fr atlest 7months a year, so RE TBT wl be problem for me?????
plz sugest me frend a good option, i hve alredy booked thunderbird
thnks…………
hi friends.,
less than 100cc with 80kmpl
u know?????? released?? pipeline??
me too searching,, could u suggest??
fuel price got ^^^^,,wat to do:-(
I want to buy a new bike..and i am confused b/w 3 bikes-
yamaha fazer,pulsar220,tvs apache180….?
my main points-stylish,good pick up,and handling should be good…withinn 85,000
which bike should i buy please tell????
Hey Im in a dilemma whether to buy a Yamaha R15 v2 or Honda CBR150r and please tell me which one will be better for handling ,,,,Awaiting for your reply…………