Mar 19, 2015 04:14 PM
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(Updated Mar 19, 2015 04:30 PM)
I have been riding this bike for 6+ years now.
comfort. 5 stars.i usually drive from vellore to chennai which is~150Km that I use to cross without stopping anywhere so you can think with your other bikes within this distance how many times you have to stop to relax your back and burning butt.lol.it really feels like god/soo good.;-).but its not the same for the pillion rider your butt will burn like you are in hell. at first with back rest you will find it very very comfortable but not for so long due to narrow rear seat you will find the burn.as pillion rider my score will be 2 stars since most other bikes even rider will have this comfort only.:P
Control: .4 stars.for control, this bike will always do what you say and you will never lose your control in this bike but the thing is you should know how to tell so one star less.The original back brake comes along with 200 was bad, you have to stand on it to stop but pro biking had later changed mine to 220 type brake system(it cost me 1500Rs) with some rework(it looks like original fitment) now its very good.braking only back brake will skid easily even at less speed at roads with even slight sand on it. so you have to apply both in same phase and it will control its speed even at 120km/h very easily.its no good for taking curves with high speed and more slanting it will cause waviness and lose control.it will not fall down so easily.even if you missed your control at some time still you can easily manage it control without falling down.
handling its very very easy and comfort. I been using this for a quit long time now.but first time when you drive this I can remember my experience, it will take some time to take control of this since you know this bike front wheel is quite long from the rider compare to other bikes.after driving other bikes and first time when you sit on this bike you will feel like your are under earth but later you will find the comfort in it.the gear shifting is sooo smooth it will never make a noise.its cruiser so the acceleration is not very good you have to drive in high RPM if you want to race with other bikes.after 80km/h speed it gives vibration but it is still ok to drive to 100km/hr with full control.you could reach top 120km/hr speed very easily but after years it can still reach 110 easily but 120 now hard to reach for me after 5 years.
Fuel conception.3 stars. to my experiance and feedback from others it will give 30Km/l or max 35Km/l even it will move down to 25Km/l if your driving is rash(for my driving only 26 - 28 Km/l).but its 200cc and most of now a days bikes gives the same.dont calculate the mileage with reserve to reserve bks the reserve dont work at the same point always.
Look.5 stars.The look of this bike I dont know how your friends will tell you but im sure if you maintain clean with all your chrome parts shining as new with proper maintenance when you go out at least two person will ask you about your bike.for this cost this bike will look like miss world with you.lol.you should not let the dirt stay on your bike for more than 2 weeks its chrome will start with spots of oxides and if its shining is lost it will look like old mummy when you park it along with other bikes.so its important you clean it atleast twice in a month and in rainy seasons atleast once in a week.
Maintenance: if your dont maintain your bike clean and with proper service its not your choice of bike.this bike requires a lot of maintenance.chain and sprocket life15000 - 20000kms.speedometer have to be replace at 30000km I dont know whether bajaj have kept some lock to stop its working after 30000kms .if its avenger 200 you have to change the brakes to 220 type braking system else the brakinig is not good.clutch cable have life not more than 5000kms.first battery you have to change it within 2- 3 years and the new exide dry battery give me life more than 3.5 years now.the main draw back for this bike is, this bike dont have kicker option but I appreciate bajaj effort since my bike haven't given any trouble in starting till now other than the battery dry up problem.at any time it will start with just one press you can relay on this.i had false neutral inbetween gear 4th & 5th which I had to fix it in pro biking now its ok.rear tyre is difficult to find since its not common in other bikes so tyre shops dont keep it in stock.rear brake will always make noise as lorry brake you can make "n" no of maintenance but still it will be the same.
This is not the bike for one who clean and service the bike once in a while.if you maintain this bike well with cleaning and proper periodic maintenance and spare parts changed it is the best bike you will never giveup even for Harley.
