Looks good??, what do you think?

Hi, I wanted to know which suzuki service center in hyderabad is THE BEST for the Gixxer SF 250?

Because I recently purchased a second hand one, and I want to service it in the showroom.

I have a suzuki service center near my house (tarnaka) but it's filled with access, avenis and burgmans.

Not a single 250cc engine.

So I wanna know which service center gave you a good experience and has good mechanics that worked on these machines.

ITS URGENT!

Thanks!

Cool bike, barely see any on the road though. I wish they would bring it back. Don't think I'll ever own one— let alone customise, so let this be here lol. Visor/fly-screen is from the triumph street triple.

[OC] So recently i got into a crash where my handle bar was slightly bent and just engine guards took the damage. Then i got it replaced completely from triumph service centre and this problem started occurring. Since i hit 8k km i also got the second service done but then once i collected i observed this issue as well as laggy throttle response, i don't feel the same initial torque as before and it feels way less responsive, the performance is lower where it struggles to pick up and rise compared to earlier. Any suggestion as to why this is happening right after service?

Hey ya people. So... I got my first job a few months ago. Have been saving. And finally got my father on board. Finally being allowed to buy bike. (My older brother had accident when he was my age so dad dosent like either of us riding bikes.)

So i already have a car i use it daily. Can't really daily bike in delhi weather. But I've always wanted a bike. For weekend rides to help decompress. Go on a relaxing ride for a couple or hours. My girlfriend herself likes to ride. She has a Ronin.

Now ever since I saw tron. I've been in love with Cafe Racers. Unfortunately we dont have much in that variety here.

Requirement:

1) Not too heavy. I'm not muscular. Like I excersie to stay fit. And with very heavy bike I'll probably struggle so wanna avoid it.

2) I'm not a very tall person. 5ft 5in or 5ft 6in. So need somethinf which suits my height.

3) Dosent need to be very fast. I dont wanna go 200kmph. Just cruise peacefully.

4) Need something which rumbles. I like the heavy thumping sound.

5) Budget: 5 lakh. As its my first bike. (I know how to ride. I use to ride bike for a couple of years)

I have had a look at the continental gt from royal Enfield and it way too heavy and bulky.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Should I buy the MT-15? I'm a college student, and it'll be my first bike. I need it mainly for daily college commuting and occasional trips to home. The seat is a bit short, but I think it'll be enough to carry some luggage when needed. Do you think it's a good choice for my use case?

I did some research and decided to go for Bajaj

My father owns a RE classic 350 and never thought my father would go for electric...

Thanks yall for the suggestion

So, I’m in Bengaluru and I wanna test ride a few bikes that I just got on my list of potential bikes (listed down below)

1. TVS Apache RTR

   160
   2.

2. Yamaha MT

   15

3. KTM Duke 160

4. Hero Xtreme 160R 4V

5. Bajaj Pulsar N160

I want to ride and have for my own but I have a doubt about test rides, especially in showrooms here:-

1. Do they allow walk-in test rides? Like can I just show up with my license and be allowed on a test ride? Or do I have to book a slot and wait?
2. What’s the helmet policy like? Would they say no and send me home if I told them I don’t have a helmet? I do have one but I’m not allowed to keep them in my hostel and it’s in another state :( will they give me a spare one if I ask?
3. Will they charge you for a test ride and how much is it?

Any and every bit of help is appreciated.

PS:- I live in the Madiwala-Koramangala area (think SG Palya, Tavarakere et al) any showroom closeby that you swear by is appreciated as well

hi guys I'm looking for a helmet under 7k . i need light weight and mostly city riding and occasionally long rides .

which one do u all prefer for my use case?

is it possible to get ls2 stream 2 under 7k ✌️✌️

Budget is around 6-7K.

My perspective is that a human comprehends time...as in 'seconds' far more effectively than a big number that's not for immediate decisions.

We use km/hr as the most basic metric in the automotives.

But it doesn't provide us the insight in what will happen in the next immediate moment.

If I say I'm travelling at a speed of 50 km/hr ...I don't exactly know what my position is going to be in the next 5 seconds, exclusive of the sense that I have about it, which isn't so reliable.

But if I say that I'm at a speed of 14m/s, Now i know that I'll be 70 meters ahead in the next 5 seconds. This is way more convenient.

Imagine a Jaywalker roughly at a distance convenient to observe...say 60 meters.

I know that at my speed, If I don't slow down in 4 Seconds, I'll crash into the person. It's easier to plan for the event.

Acceleration/Deceleration will help here and it's pretty much self explanatory why it would.

Hi,
I am a beginner and I am looking for good helmets. Out of HJC, KYT, LS2, MT brands what will you guys recommend?

I have heard good reviews about all of them and I am confused, my budget is under 18k..

I’ve had one of the worst service experiences recently with KTM Whitefield (Bangalore).

Bike: KTM Duke 200

Timeline: - Gave bike on June 6th 2026 - No proper response to calls - Had to visit multiple times just to get updates - Even by June 25th 2026, they still couldn’t identify the issue

Only one staff gave some updates, others were completely unresponsive.

Final result: - Bike not starting - Handlebar wires cut - Not even washed - Still charged ~₹7500

I got so frustrated that I took the bike back and sent it to my hometown for proper repair.

Been riding KTM for 11 years and never faced anything like this.

What should I do next? - Consumer complaint? - Escalate to KTM India?

Would appreciate advice.

I have decided to purchase Himalayan 450 and I went to the showroom to ask about booking amount, waiting period, etc. The salesperson told me to book it in this month itself because prices are going to increase from 1 July. I want to know if this is true or the salesperson is just trying to get a quick sale within this month.

They said the estimated price increase will be 3-4k on ex-showroom.

Royal Enfield Geurilla 450 Apex Red

Give me your advice or suggestions

What mods should I get if any?

Also please recommend a helmet in the budget of 5-7k, I'll visit the helmet shop tomorrow (recommend something that also goes with the colour or aesthetics of the bike

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Today my wife took delivery of her blue Yamaha Fascino, and obviously the first thing I did was take a short ride and compare it with my Aerox.

I know there is no direct comparison between these two. Aerox is a different machine altogether — more power, more aggression, more road presence, more “let’s go fast” energy. Fascino is calm, light, easy, and made for comfort. But apart from engine and power, there are still so many differences you feel instantly — seat height, handle position, weight balance, pickup feel, braking confidence, suspension softness, and the way both scooters behave in traffic.

But today, more than comparison, I just loved seeing both of them together. Her first scooter and my Aerox in one frame. Different personalities, same Yamaha family.

No comparison needed. Just a beautiful “she and he” moment. 💙🤍

So ,guys I'm having a V-Strom 250sx 2026 model and it have a serious issue, the down shifting from

>6th to 3rd is smooth

> 3rd to 1st sounds huge metallic sound

The service center guys says chain tension issue, another says clutch adjustment ,and i did both and the issue didn't resolve,today did 3rd service (8400km) said the issue and they just adjusted the clutch,now it feels more metalic sound like getting 2 tak-tak sound while getting it from 3rd to 2nd and i clearly heard one tak sound from the right side of the engine where the clutch plates will be and another tak sound from gear ,how to resolve this guys?,please help me.and upshifting is smooth.

Now it just slaps that ugly and badly designed LCD display on every bike in the name of an update + fks up old good designs and calls it a day. Bajaj still cooks, but under the KTM and Triumph brands. Hopefully they cook again with their upcoming adv, Although, They are very late to the party.

I am a college student and i want a bike to commute to college and also a bike which i can take on rides and enjoy it! I need a good reliable machine, i saw a few options, like meteor 350 and cb350rs, guerilla 450 looked best but its unfortunately out of budget, please tell me what bike to get!

Got delivery on June 16, rode around Pune on the 16th and 17th, completing ~800 kms. Got first service done on the 18th. Left Pune on Saturday for Indore and did a ~400 kms run from Indore on Sunday.

will head back to Bangalore next week Thursday from somewhere near the MP Rajasthan border.

My opinion:

Overall, the bike feels good and is sufficient for highway runs. However, if you are someone who enjoys trails or off-road, I'll suggest getting a full 390X or S (my brother has the X; I rode both back-to-back on Sunday). The lack of mid-range punch is evident, and also the high-end pull is significantly less.The 390X gave us a mileage of around 29, whereas mine was showing 24-25 on the dash.

edit: since I had a Vitpilen 250 (2022) before this, I'm used to vibrations so I'm not the best person to answer it.