Ok but not worth it. Review on Kinetic Nova

My main reasons for buying the Nova were power,mileage and comfort.Initially I was going to buy a Honda Dio or maybe an Activa but after test driving the Nova I knew it was what I was looking for .115 cc ,more than what Activa and Dio ware offering ,I got the mileage maximiser ,a really large storage compartment under the seat and ''great mileage''.

Now the last bit isnt true,the mileage given to me by the Nova has been very average,and believe me I use the bike very carefully.They say it will give you say 50 kmpl(I think the company claims 65) but the bike will give you an average of about 35 to 40 kmpl.Now the Nova also comes with a baggage of technical faults( as I have been told by several of the mechanics I have visited.)As soon as my bike starts and I go from 0 to 10 or 20 kmph ,first gear ,the whole bike shudders,the body shakes,however this doesnt happen after you go a little faster say 30 kmph.I went to the mechanic several times to get this repaired finally I had to change I really expensive part which costed me about 1000 rs(I dont want to get into technicalitiesbut it was a rubber part which the gears fit into) ,the showroom I bought it for also serviced the nova saying that it was a problem most of their customers received.The Brakes are Pathetic,but that seems to be the feature in all of kinetic's bikes.Pathetic brakes.Dont rely on them ever ,specially in the rainy season,the bike skids every time you try to take a decently sharp(not sharp mind you ) turn and you tilt the bike a bit,there she goes.The gears definitely have a problem.

I dont know abot the shock absorbers but you really fell even the slightest bump in the road.THe smallest pothole is a pain to the ass,this a very important point since we live in India.

I personally think the seating is a little uncomfortable for the second passenger sitting behind the driver,its really high and slopes a bit too much(good for the boys though).

The thing is if you are spending so much money why not buy an activa or a dio which costs about the same.The bodys pretty heavy and added to that the bike skids like crazy so if you cant control it dont even think of buying it.I have never ever had startup problems with the Nova,ever however cold or 'not used for a while' it has been.

But after I bought it for the first 8 -10 months it was a headache because of the problems the thing gave me.Believe me go for a techniacally sound bike,in the long run it shall be more suitable.