Jul 24, 2014 08:46 AM
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Well to be honest, there is nothing extra I could write about this awesome bike that hasn't been written already. Mentioning the specs is useless as everyone reading this must be aware of it by now. What I will write is an honest opinion of a seasoned rider after covering 3K run in 2 Months.
Looks: To be honest, no one in the Indian segment barring the R15 V2 currently comes even close to matching the NS's killer looks. The Agression is built in it from any angle you view it. Lots of people on road have commented me for its looks.
Handling: The bike feels more like another body part for me while riding. It moves, swerves, brakes, takes twists, corners, fits through gaps, dodges pesky cars on highway & much more at my command. In short, beautiful handling.
Speed & Acceleration: I personally have reached 127 on single and 121 with pillion. 0-100 takes about 9 sec with proper shifting. Drag it with a R15 V2 and u will hit paydirt.
Braking: Very good indeed. With proper down shifting you can brake much faster. The dual discs I found are not only essentials for me but a lifesaver.
Tires: Eurogrip tires are good for city commuting & dont require change. But I would really recommend a Rear 130/70 Pirelli Sport Demon & Front 110/70 upgrade if u go out for rides on weekend like me.
Comfort: Ok Feeling, not much to praise. 2 hours plus in normal jeans will not pan out. You will really need to stop and rest. Recommend to have a cushion seat and riding pants while on long rides.
Others: The bike weighs around 145Kgs and feels heavy. For people who are migrating from 100 cc or 150cc or are new to biking, this will feel a lot at first. The rider seat is a bit high up and if ur not over 5'8 ur gonna have half of your feet on ground like I do, problems happen on V curves or sudden hairpin bends. Fuel indicator is a lost cause, don't believe it. Always keep it atleast 3 bars. Plastic body gets scratched easily, use a foam based cleaner with a soft cloth. Never use a metallic key-ring, you will get scratches on your dashboard. Bike gives a decent mileage of 38km/litre on city riding. If u gun the engine expect around 30-32km/litre.
Overall: The best Indian bike currently and a whole new generation bike, thanks to Bajaj. Happy Riding:)
