[Suggest] Best Bike to Buy

Harshad Italiya · 2013-07-13T16:55:16+00:00

Hello Friends, I am planning to buy new bike and for that I have sorted out two bikes one is Hero Spelndor and another is Honda Shine. I have also gone through online reviews. But I want to know and compare more about these two bikes if any CEans have experience withe these bikes please share your review.

[Suggest] Best Bike to Buy

Harshad Italiya

Member

Updated: Oct 26, 2024

Views: 1.3K

Hello Friends,

I am planning to buy new bike and for that I have sorted out two bikes one is Hero Spelndor and another is Honda Shine.

I have also gone through online reviews. But I want to know and compare more about these two bikes if any CEans have experience withe these bikes please share your review.

0

Replies

Howdy guest!

Dear guest, you must be logged-in to participate on CrazyEngineers. We would love to have you as a member of our community. Consider creating an account or login.

Replies

Harshad Italiya

Member • Jul 13, 2013

Update:- You can suggest bikes from other company which you thinks can compete Splendor and Shine.

Some factors that I am looking is Service, Maintenance, Mileage and Price.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Pensu

Member • Jul 14, 2013

Go for shine. My dad bought it 2 years back and it's still shining....😉 Though he doesn't use it that frequently, because of office and all but in that feature range, it's a good bike. Moreover, splendor is too common!

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Apurwa.Thakur

Member • Jul 14, 2013

Then go for hero honda,my dady brought 2nd hand hero honda 10 year back and still it is acting as fresh hero .
hahaha
😁

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Harshad Italiya

Member • Jul 14, 2013

I am also considering Mahindra Centuro. But Mahidra have only Two bikes in line-card. Is it OK to go with Mahindra which is new or to go with experienced Honda or Hero?

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Kaustubh Katdare

Administrator • Jul 14, 2013

From the mileage and servicing point of view - I think Bajaj Discover takes the lead. I'm not a bikes experit; but someone from mech/automobile background can definitely help. I'm tagging #-Link-Snipped-# to help.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
lal

Member • Jul 14, 2013

Suzuki 😘
GS150R. Just because I ride this stallion! 😁

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Harshad Italiya

Member • Jul 14, 2013

Kaustubh Katdare
From the mileage and servicing point of view - I think Bajaj Discover takes the lead. I'm not a bikes experit; but someone from mech/automobile background can definitely help. I'm tagging #-Link-Snipped-# to help.
Bajaj bikes required more maintenance at later stage.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
zaveri

Member • Jul 19, 2013

bajaj is horrible.

by the way #-Link-Snipped-#, the best bikes that are worth going for are hero splendor and honda dream yuga. both are good.

i own a splendor plus at the moment, and i am quite happy with it.

however the latest variant of splendor is the splendor pro. this one is fitted with a starter motor and gives the same mileage, but i have heard from people, that it is not worth going for.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
zaveri

Member • Jul 19, 2013

Harshad Italiya
I am also considering Mahindra Centuro. But Mahidra have only Two bikes in line-card. Is it OK to go with Mahindra which is new or to go with experienced Honda or Hero?

i read a review of the mahindra pantero, in the BSM magazine. the bike appeared to be quite promising.

it boasted of a mileage of 80+ kmph. and it also claimed to have a saddle big enough to seat 4 people at a time !

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Harshad Italiya

Member • Jul 19, 2013

zaveri
i read a review of the mahindra pantero, in the BSM magazine. the bike appeared to be quite promising.

it boasted of a mileage of 80+ kmph. and it also claimed to have a saddle big enough to seat 4 people at a time !
Thanks #-Link-Snipped-#, Now I think I will go with either Hero Splendor or Honda Shine. Most probably Shine.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Sarathkumar Chandrasekaran

Member • Jul 19, 2013

@ Harshad Italiya, Sir go with shine from Honda.My friends also suggest the same.
Way to go Sirrrrrrrr.....

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Gandalf

Member • Jul 19, 2013

think different give mahindra centuro a try , looks good with trust of M&M

check its review here: #-Link-Snipped-#

Note: Its a review from overdrive

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Harshad Italiya

Member • Jul 19, 2013

Gandalf
think different give mahindra centuro a try , looks good with trust of M&M

check its review here: #-Link-Snipped-#

Note: Its a review from overdrive
I took test drive and after that I think it's better to go with Brand right now.. 😉

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Gandalf

Member • Jul 19, 2013

Harshad Italiya
I took test drive and after that I think it's better to go with Brand right now.. 😉
so honda shine 😀

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Anoop Kumar

Member • Oct 8, 2013
Bumping the thread...

Suggest a bike for my dad. things to consider
- 125CC max
- Solid build for village and Rough road
- Tubeless tyre (Chances of getting puncture is high so tubeless tyre will be handy)
Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Kaustubh Katdare

Administrator • Oct 8, 2013

@#-Link-Snipped-# - more than the technical specifications; I'd strongly recommend personally visiting the showrooms and check for the sitting postures and ride comfort of each bike. There are plenty of options in the 125CC category.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Harshad Italiya

Member • Oct 8, 2013
ianoop
Bumping the thread...

Suggest a bike for my dad. things to consider
- 125CC max
- Solid build for village and Rough road
- Tubeless tyre (Chances of getting puncture is high so tubeless tyre will be handy)
After checking out many bikes I come to know there are two best bikes.
1) Hero Splendor Plus
2) Honda CB Shine.

If you are looking for tubeless tyre then Hero Splendor Plus doesn't have this. And I believe if you are going to use bike for village do not go with CB shine because it is good for City roads and average is quite less compare to Splendor.

Here another option is Honda Dream Yuga - This was my third option when I do some study. Please check if Yuga have tubeless tyre then go with that. 👍
Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Anoop Kumar

Member • Oct 8, 2013

Thanks, now I have some choices for test drive.
Do auto sellers allow to jump bikes into path-holes while test drive 😐

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Harshad Italiya

Member • Oct 8, 2013

ianoop
Thanks, now I have some choices for test drive.
Do auto sellers allow to jump bikes into path-holes while test drive 😐
No.. Someone will come with you for test drive I think. 😉

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Anoop Kumar

Member • Oct 24, 2013
Finally I am going with 150cc segment for better comfort riding.
Narrowing choices to following. (Prices at Varanasi)
- Hero CBZ Xtreme - 79k
- Honda Unicorn - 76k (They refused to give both disc breaks)
- Honda CB Trigger - 81k (with both disc break)
There are not much difference, so If anyone have experience with these bikes which one should I go for Rugged performance.
I am currently using Hunk with both disc breaks and feel that it give me better control over drum/single disc.
Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Harshad Italiya

Member • Oct 24, 2013
ianoop
Finally I am going with 150cc segment for better comfort riding.
Narrowing choices to following. (Prices at Varanasi)
- Hero CBZ Xtreme - 79k
- Honda Unicorn - 76k (They refused to give both disc breaks)
- Honda CB Trigger - 81k (with both disc break)
There are not much difference, so If anyone have experience with these bikes which one should I go for Rugged performance.
I am currently using Hunk with both disc breaks and feel that it give me better control over drum/single disc.
Our CEan @#-Link-Snipped-# owns Honda Unicorn. It would be great if he reviews Unicorn here.

And from these three bikes my vote goes with Unicorn.
Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Jeffrey Arulraj

Member • Oct 24, 2013

Trigger is just in the market analysing its performance is too early in my opinion
But of the other bikes Unicorn is a lot cooler than the rest of the bikes

Mileage and other features are also worth considering here

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
krngd2

Member • Oct 24, 2013

I suggest to wait....Because the new edition of splendor is coming named ISMART which is coming with Micro Hybrid technology which gives better mileage and ECO friendly.....With new look too...

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Anoop Kumar

Member • Oct 24, 2013

krngd2
new edition of splendor is coming named ISMART
Thanks for update to this new bike. Looks smart way to save fuel to lower down engine power just like mobile deep sleep.

But currently looking for comfort and rigidness and have to buy next month only. Leaning towards Honda CB/Trigger ☕

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
eternalthinker

Member • Oct 25, 2013

I would go for Unicorn any day 😁

The quick differences I observe between the two bikes are:
* Trigger has digital panel
* Trigger seems to be lighter than Unicorn
* Both disc brakes for Trigger

In the long term, I doubt if having two disc brakes makes too much of a difference, unless you're planning on high speed stunts 😉.
I'm too happy with my Unicorn the way it is.
The weight does make itself evident while handling the bike on foot, but the driving itself is too smooth and it doesn't become much of a concern.
I preferred unicorn for its simple design.
I didn't want any unnecessary cuts and additions to the petrol tank, and Unicorn is is designed to elegance that way.
This choice of appearance is left to you.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
lovejeet

Member • Oct 25, 2013

why not Apache RTR 150 Guys!!!!!! M wondering no-one suggested that!!

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
krngd2

Member • Nov 15, 2013

eternalthinker
I would go for Unicorn any day 😁

The quick differences I observe between the two bikes are:
* Trigger has digital panel
* Trigger seems to be lighter than Unicorn
* Both disc brakes for Trigger

In the long term, I doubt if having two disc brakes makes too much of a difference, unless you're planning on high speed stunts 😉.
I'm too happy with my Unicorn the way it is.
The weight does make itself evident while handling the bike on foot, but the driving itself is too smooth and it doesn't become much of a concern.
I preferred unicorn for its simple design.
I didn't want any unnecessary cuts and additions to the petrol tank, and Unicorn is is designed to elegance that way.
This choice of appearance is left to you.
When choseing the dual disk bike go for ABS to prevent accidents....dual disk in bikes are too dengerous for a common rider

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Anoop Kumar

Member • Nov 18, 2013

Finally I purchased Hero Glamour PGM-FI @73K Varanasi considering heavyness, comfort and Mileage.

It has some technology (Need to dig out what it is exactly) which give you 10 km extra mileage than other bikes in segment.
It has no carborator or fuel nob. Display shows you at what mileage you are driving.
Talked 3 consumers and they said it bike is quite good in mileage and comfort. So I went for it.
Tried Honda Shine but doesn't feels the comfort I wanted.
Drove 1st 30km, comfort level is quite good. Definitely not as much as Hunk but satisfactory.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Kaustubh Katdare

Administrator • Nov 18, 2013

@#-Link-Snipped-# - Congrats! Please post a detailed review of the bike. I'm sure a lot of buyers will make a better purchase decision. 😀

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Sarathkumar Chandrasekaran

Member • Nov 19, 2013

@#-Link-Snipped-#
Congrats bro.
Enjoy your ride ....

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Anoop Kumar

Member • Nov 29, 2013
Here is review of Hero Glamour PGM FI (from user of HeroHonda Hunk).

Design and Technical changes:
- No carburetor (There is electronic stuff which regulates the fuel which expected to give around 10km mileage)
- Digital display which shows you real time mileage.
- No On/Off/Reserve fuels nob (Digital meter will blink if fuel is less than 2L)
- Less graphics on fuel tank and at first glance confuses with RTR or pulsur.
- That Electronic stuff pumps fuel in engine which needs at least 2L petrol in tank to pressurize otherwise it will not give you optimal mileage. (Let say 2L is your reserve petrol)
- There is a system which shutdown engine if bike incline more than a specific angle to prevent skidding as much possible in case of accident.
Experience:
I personally like no fuel nob. I never use it and people from Delhi region know that thieves steals their petrol from this nob. So no more stealing.
Handling: I drove bike for few days in very rough condition of path-holes (even 3 Km in total sand and mud on 1-2 gear at bank of river Ganga as path ware not cleared due to rain).
Got to say balance is very good, sitting posture and comfort is also good, could be better.

Price: 73k, 7k more than regular Glamour for disc break, digital meter and 10 km extra mileage.

Why I chose it: Earlier I wanted to go for Unicorn but, I had to choose for my dad which concerned me heaviness and mileage . then I tested Honda Shine which I didn't liked for sitting posture and handling. felt like 100cc bike.
One of my relative who is driving this version Glamour and also had owned regular one, suggested that to go with this advance version rather than regular one.

PS: I am driving Hero Honda Hunk, which I believe is a one of the best balanced bike.
Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Kaustubh Katdare

Administrator • Mar 13, 2014

Hero fans, check out the new <a href="https://www.crazyengineers.com/threads/hero-splendor-ismart-price-specs-mileage-and-all-that-matters.73904">Hero Splendor iSMART Price, Specs, Mileage And All That Matters</a>.

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Sarathkumar Chandrasekaran

Member • Jul 7, 2014
My dad is planning to change his olddddddddddddddddddddd Suzuki Macho and i am zeroed into some options as follows

Dream yuga(For honda reputation and reliability)

Super splender(Because of its high CC)

ismart(but hesitated as it has no kicker)

CD110(Honda but doubt whether its available now on road?)

#-Link-Snipped-# #-Link-Snipped-# #-Link-Snipped-#
Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Harshad Italiya

Member • Jul 7, 2014
SarathKumar Chandrasekaran
- Super splender(Because of its high CC)
Go with it ! 👍
Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Anoop Kumar

Member • Jul 7, 2014

With Super splendor, you will not go wrong.
ismart(but hesitated as it has no kicker) - Yes, no kick can be problematic but this happen once in two years. Just need to change battery as soon as you realize it's dying.
What is iSmart's mileage in real scenario?

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel
Sarathkumar Chandrasekaran

Member • Jul 7, 2014

Anoop Kumar
With Super splendor, you will not go wrong.
ismart(but hesitated as it has no kicker) - Yes, no kick can be problematic but this happen once in two years. Just need to change battery as soon as you realize it's dying.
What is iSmart's mileage in real scenario?
they claim it to be between 74-78km but should be around 70 on road

Are you sure? This action cannot be undone.
Cancel