May 24, 2011 02:16 AM
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I was searching for a right bike after I sold my car Ford Fiesta ZXI. So as a power internet user, I normally Google anything before purchasing and learn the terminologies if necessary. I stay A. S Rao Nagar, Hyderabad. My work location is Manikonda, Hyderabad which is about 25 - 30 kms from my place. Initially I used to travel by bus. As going by bus takes time a lot, I thought of taking a right bike. Initially I kept my eyes on bikes like Pulsar, apache etc being an youngster. So as I was testing all new bikes testing, I went to get a 220cc pulsar.
Before going into showroom, I got a call from friend, and on discussion I told him about the pulsar. he suggested me to get a scooter instead of bike to get rid of changing gears, holding clutches which lead to ankle and wrist pains. So I thought of checking them for the first time and returned back home, pushing the purchase to next day. I went through different bikes and decided upon going for either Suzuki Access 125 or TVS Wego. Reasons I dint go for other scooter are listed down.
Honda Activa: It has killer looks. But on research I found there raises a lot troubles on time and Honda has been not upgrading anything to the Activa and pushing the same from past 8 years.
Mahindra duro and products: Mileage problem
scooty pep and hero honda pleasure: girly look
Suzuki Access: If you are not much concerned with the style, I would suggest you go with this bike. It has very cool look and has a 125 cc engine with same price of other scooters. the mileage is around 45 - 50 which is again very much satisfactory.
So Finally after giving test drives to above all, though knowing there a starting trouble, I went to TVS Wego Showroom. The showroom was so empty(Poor TVS people not marketing enough). The sales people were looking at me like flood victims waiting for food. They treated me very nice and allowed me to take a test ride. So when taking it out, the sales guy struggled a bit in starting the engine and said its cos of no petrol. I just smiled.
So I took the bike out and started riding it. OMGGG. Am I having sex? or Does it give much pleasure? was the only Q in my mind. The seating was so wide and very much comfortable. The telescopic shock absorbers make you ride very smooth in even rough roads. I gave all a try, like trying to drift, giving hard time to bike, switching the light on and off(the head light is so much gloomy like car head and fog lamps). It has fuel cap outside unlike others. So u dont have to get down. The front dampers are like bull eyes and are so aggressive to make it so unisexual. The scooter looks cool for men more then women.
But there are few Cons I got to mention.
The underseat capacity is OK. not as huge as Suzuki access 125. So it is hard to keep a bigger helmet inside, but can be tagged to helmet holder they provide.
As already mentioned, initially I dint face the problem, but later on I started facing starting problems after an over night cold stand.
The tubes are hard to purchase outside TVS(dunno if Ok now)
Apart from these I find the bike so much better than Activa. I should honestly suggest anyone this bike.
