Recommendation for gd and affordable bikes

[tonyguy]

Hi bro and sis here,

 

currently looking for a bike, for transportation purpose to bring me to and fro frm work. hence looking for a affordable bike. any recommendation for me? my budget is looking at 5k cash for first hand. main thing is low mantaince plus fuel effeciency. open to all options. do advise me. . . thanks.

[NSRog]

bajaj pulsar! cheap and FC damn good..

[tonyguy]

any other recommend?

below 150 cc

[NSRog]

any kup kia will do.

[WawanAprilia]

YBR 125 .. Im using tat bike now .. trust me .. Is rugged son of of a ***** ... It stills moves when trashed ... Fc ard 30km/l .. and its air cooled also !

[Don.]

bajaj pulsar 200..fc good, why take below 150cc.

[Hydher]

phantom super cheap and reliable.

[stanco]

First hand pulsar... i think need to top up the $5k he set apart.

 

If you want below 150cc, go for Honda Wave. There's a reason why so many malaysian are using it.

[firefox87]

for ultimate savings and maintenance and parts cost, get a honda wave. but there's not much style in that bike. if you want stronger power but still cost-efficient, get a pulsar. if you want a sportsbike, get cbr 150. if scrambler, xr 125. if you want a cheap maintenance auto bike, get nouvo elegance. if you want to try a new bike, can get bajaj xcd 135cc. Universal motor is bringing them in soon. it is rumoured that it will cost about $2k-$3k machine price over here though it's sold in india at Rs 45000(S$1300) and its fuel consumption is at a proven 72km/l!! you can be the first few to try that model.

[samurai8410]

Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si Prices :

 

* Bajaj XCD 135 KS - With Kick Start - Rs. 43,000.00

* Bajaj XCD 135 ES - With Electric Start - Rs. 45,000.00

* Bajaj XCD 135 DBES - With Disc Brake & Electric Start - Rs. 47,000.00

[samurai8410]

some body convert for me!!! hehe

[samurai8410]

Stylish Side Indicators

* Special Graphics on Petrol Tank

* Folding Number Plate (Front)

* Black Matt Alloy Wheels

 

 

The Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si has a ride control switch to facilitate the rider to identify the optimum throttle opening to get the better mileage. Bajaj uses the new ExhausTEC technology in Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si that offers high pulling power at low rpm even at the top gear. The premium black matt alloy wheels, twin pilot headlamps, matt finished black silencer, aircraft style petrol tank cap, sporty console, sleek chrome graphics, graphite tinted engine and chrome streaked side panels makes Bajaj XCD 135 an eye catching bike.

Bajaj XCD 135 Speedometer Picture

Bajaj launched Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si with three variants in five shades. Bajaj XCD 135 is priced in the range of Rs. 43,000 to Rs. 47,000. The low price tag of Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si might give it a good start. Bajaj hopes to sell more than 1,00,000 Bajaj XCD 135 in the upcoming year. With the launch of Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si, Bajaj renewed their interest to capture the mid segment bike market of India.

 

Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si Prices :

 

* Bajaj XCD 135 KS - With Kick Start - Rs. 43,000.00

* Bajaj XCD 135 ES - With Electric Start - Rs. 45,000.00

* Bajaj XCD 135 DBES - With Disc Brake & Electric Start - Rs. 47,000.00

 

 

Bajaj XCD 135cc DTS-Si is available in 5 Colors that are:

 

* Red

* Blue

* Black

* Grey

* Silver

 

 

VEHICLE SUMMARY:

 

ENGINE:

ENGINE TYPE : 4-Stroke, DTS-Si (Digital Twin Spark Swirl Induction Engine)

DISPLACEMENT : 134.6cc

MAXIMUM POWER : 10.2 PS @ 7500rpm

MAXIMUM TORQUE : 11.58 Nm @ 5000rpm

ACCELERATION : 0-60 Kmph in 5.0 Seconds

TOP SPEED : 100kph

STARTING : Self Start / Kick Start

IGNITION : DC, Microprocessor Controlled

COOLING TYPE : Air-Cooling

 

TRANSMISSION:

CLUTCH : Multi-Disc Wet Type

GEAR BOX : 5 Speed Constant Mesh

 

SUSPENSION:

FRONT : 130mm Fork Travel, Telescopic

REAR : 105mm Rear Wheel Travel, Nitrox

 

BRAKES:

FRONT : 200mm Disc Optional / 130mm Drum

REAR : 130mm Drum

 

WHEELS AND TYRES:

WHEEL TYPE : Alloy

WHEEL SIZE (FRONT) : 1.4 x 17"

WHEEL SIZE (REAR) : 2.15 x 17"

TYRE SIZE (FRONT) : 2.75 x 17", 41P, Unidirectional

TYRE SIZE (REAR) : 3.0 x 17", 55P, Unidirectional

 

FUEL TANK:

FUEL TANK CAPACITY : 8 Ltrs

FUEL RESERVE : 1.83 Ltrs

 

DIMENSIONS:

LENGTH : 1990 mm

WIDTH : 760 mm

HEIGHT : 1080 mm

WHEELBASE : 1275 mm

GROUND CLEARANCE : 165 mm

TURNING CIRCLE RADIUS: 1990 mm

 

KERB WEIGHT (SELF START WITH DISC BRAKE) : 116.5 Kg.

KERB WEIGHT (SELF START WITH DRUM BRAKE) : 116 Kg.

KERB WEIGHT (KICK START WITH DRUM BRAKE) : 113 Kg.

 

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE:

FUEL GUAGE : Digital

TACHO METER : Analouge

TRIP METER : None

SPEEDOMETER : Digital

SELF START : Available

LOW FUEL INDICATOR : Available (Digital)

LOW OIL INDICATOR : Available

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR : Available

FUEL CONSUMPTION : 90 Km/Liter

[samurai8410]

up to 90 sia

[firefox87]

that is claimed but tested minimum at 72km/l. even with 8 litres, it's worth it to top in jb! just need to waste half a litre for the journey and you're set for a week's worth of travel!

 

 

43 000 Indian rupees = 1 279.01205 Singapore dollars

45 000 Indian rupees = 1 338.50098 Singapore dollars

47 000 Indian rupees = 1 397.98992 Singapore dollars

[d_sinuza]

that is claimed but tested minimum at 72km/l. even with 8 litres, it's worth it to top in jb! just need to waste half a litre for the journey and you're set for a week's worth of travel!

 

 

43 000 Indian rupees = 1 279.01205 Singapore dollars

45 000 Indian rupees = 1 338.50098 Singapore dollars

47 000 Indian rupees = 1 397.98992 Singapore dollars

 

wahh. the fc really that good ahh? AMAZING!

[econbizer]

I second phantom. Good choice if you like cruiser bikes, with good FC. My ex-TA200 hit 38km/l with rear box. You can get a 5+yr old TA200 at approx

 

Wave is definitely more economical.

 

1 concern I came across when I was considering pulsar 1yr+ ago was that the parts were not that common, hence ex. But I'm not sure abt now. Consult pulsar riders before you buy one.

[JackOHJack]

what? bajaj so hiong bo? 72km/ litre!!!

 

fc good, but got power? coz they are always compromise of each.

 

but that 5 gear seems good. if our cubs have 5 gear, shd be able to have better fuel economy. evitime 4th gear whack until 100+

[xXxRatedxXx]

Dear TS..... I've written and article on something similar here! All the best for your search!

[samurai8410]

what? bajaj so hiong bo? 72km/ litre!!!

 

fc good, but got power? coz they are always compromise of each.

 

but that 5 gear seems good. if our cubs have 5 gear, shd be able to have better fuel economy. evitime 4th gear whack until 100+

 

i think shud be abit faster than wave.. singapore road and our condition i think 100 shud be ok..... i liter can last me 3days thru and fro werk.... awesome

[xXxRatedxXx]

Bajaj tends to have block leakage problem after a year.....

[Lucky21]

Bajaj tends to have block leakage problem after a year.....

 

What is block leakage? Care to explain? Noob here.

 

Been riding a 3 yr old Pulsar for 5 months and had not experience much problem. So was curious to know more about it.

[samurai8410]

Bajaj tends to have block leakage problem after a year.....

 

i think it depends on how the rider is dude,,,, further more the bike is cheap..... dun think there's a perfect bike that doesn't need any repair

[xXxRatedxXx]

i think it depends on how the rider is dude,,,, further more the bike is cheap..... dun think there's a perfect bike that doesn't need any repair

 

Yeap u are absolutely right... If you take care of the bike and do regular servicing and mantainence it shouldn't have that problem.

 

Block leakage occurs when the piston rings inside the engine block doesn't seal well (I.E. Cracked/old wear and tear etc...) and causes engine oil to leak past the seals and into the block. You can usually see oil seeping from the block if its serious...

 

Another downside is that Universal Motors has a monopoly over BAJAJ parts and bikes... you can't get them anywhere else. So cost of parts will be slightly higher...

[paperplane]

Block leakage occurs when the piston rings inside the engine block doesn't seal well (I.E. Cracked/old wear and tear etc...) and causes engine oil to leak past the seals and into the block. You can usually see oil seeping from the block if its serious...

 

From my knowledge, usually it's the gasket that is worn out, therefore engine oil will leak on the cylinder. But a few dollars exproy from DIY shop will be able to solve the problem.

 

Another downside is that Universal Motors has a monopoly over BAJAJ parts and bikes... you can't get them anywhere else. So cost of parts will be slightly higher...

 

It's the same like Hong Leong monopolise over Yahama, Boon Siew over Honda and Guan Hoe over Suzuki. At least what we get at Universal, you can be 100% sure that it's OEM.

 

If you were to get the OEM parts from HL, BS or GH, it's equally expensive as well, isn't it? Anyway most aftermarket products (chain, spocket, plugs and whatsoever) can be used on the pulsar as well, except perhaps for the engine wise, most outside shops do not have sufficient knowledge on it yet.

[firefox87]

what? bajaj so hiong bo? 72km/ litre!!!

 

fc good, but got power? coz they are always compromise of each.

 

but that 5 gear seems good. if our cubs have 5 gear, shd be able to have better fuel economy. evitime 4th gear whack until 100+

bro.. don't mix up the xcd version and the current one on the road, that is bajaj pulsar. bajaj pulsar can never beat a kupchai's fc but the big tank is a big plus to go top up in jb. but bajaj xcd 135cc is definitely the kupchai version of the bajaj brand. its max speed is 98km/hr. another similar model but 125cc can only go max 90km/hr. also, it's only 4 gears.

 

one main reason i like about bajaj pulsar is that i can go jb top up petrol, save more money than using a kupchai. another thing is that with a cc of 180, it has more torque and power than a kupchai. the only complaint is of course about the cost of parts. but so far, the parts that i find unbearable is the cost of tyres. but cannot complain la. big tyre means more expensive what.

 

 

From my knowledge, usually it's the gasket that is worn out, therefore engine oil will leak on the cylinder. But a few dollars exproy from DIY shop will be able to solve the problem.

bro.. my bike got that prob before. cannot use that tactic. problem solved for a few days only. then, the epoxy gone already. but that one not so often la. when that part worn out then change lor.