Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Simplifi - Bikes

Best Buy Models of two wheeler / scooters / motorcycles in India

Automatic Scooter: (For heavy city traffic like Bangalore, Choose auto gear)

1. TVS Jupiter - 110cc - 68k
Top Speed: 86km/hr (7.9bhp; 0.8kgm torque; 44.3kmpl; Tank:5.3L; 150/765mm**)

2. Suzuki Access - 125cc - 75k
Top Speed: 92km/hr (8.7bhp; 1.02kgm torque; 45kmpl; Tank:5.6L; 160/773mm**)

3. Activa 5G: 110cc - 65k (service centers known for poor service due to over crowding)
Top Speed: 83km/hr (8bhp; 0.9kgm torque; 44kmpl; Tank:5.3L; 153/765mm**)

Geared Bikes:

100-110cc:

Hero Splendor Plus (Self Start, Alloy Wheels, Tubeless Tires) - 60k
Top speed : 87km/hr  (8.36bhp; 0.82kgm torque; 58kmpl; 11L tank; 159/785mm**)

125cc:

1. Yamaha Saluto 125 - 70k
Not up to Yamaha standards as per users- Not a hit model.
Top Speed: 93km/hr (8.3bhp; 1kgm; 78kmpl*; 7.6L tank; 180/805mm**)

2. Honda CB Shine SP - 5gears - 76k
Ok bike only - not a great bike like unicorn.
Top Speed: 100km/hr (10.2bhp; 1.03kgm torque; 65kmpl*; 10.5L tank; 157/790mm**)

150-180cc:

1. Honda CB Unicorn 150 - 5 gears - 83k
Top speed: 101km/hr (12.7bhp; 1.28kgm; 50kmpl; 13L tank; 179/780mm**)

2. Suzuki Gixxer 150 - 5 gears - 95k
Seat is not family friendly
Top speed: 120km/hr (14.8bhp; 1.4kgm torque; 42kmpl; 12L tank; 160/780mm**)

Note:
*Quoted Mileage - Real World kmpl seen 15-20 less than Manufacturer's quoted kmpl
** ground clearance / seat height

Source:
https://www.zigwheels.com/newbikes/Hero-Moto-Corp/Splendor-Plus/on-road-price-chennai
https://www.drivespark.com/best-100cc-bikes/  + google

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