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[pulsurge]

Really sorry Doc and others...I have this tendency to write long and boring epics. So I forwarded to Amit for some edits, who is in Munnar right now.

[arn]

No need for edits. After such a LONG delay we're expecting a 10000 word review at the very least.

Put it up.

[Silver Phantom]

arn, on 09 July 2012 - 01:21 PM, said:

how many days before the review comes up?

arn, on 11 July 2012 - 10:57 AM, said:

writer's block?

arn, on 11 July 2012 - 09:54 PM, said:

so what's the gestation period of this article to be?

arn, on 11 July 2012 - 11:08 PM, said:

No need for edits. After such a LONG delay we're expecting a 10000 word review at the very least.

Put it up.

He is currently Experiencing "Labour Pains" After the Ardous Shootout.. And Thus it is advised to Hold on a bit Longer, and ask Deepak to "Push HARDER"

[arn]

lagta hai katke nikalna padega. C Section.

[rahul_rn]

Silver Phantom, on 12 July 2012 - 12:11 PM, said:

He is currently Experiencing "Labour Pains" After the Ardous Shootout.. And Thus it is advised to Hold on a bit Longer, and ask Deepak to "Push HARDER"

Forgot to mention deep breath's in the process..

[udayanchan]

Ok then
Though i have been the most silent obsever on this forum ever - and would probably go back to oblivation again

I had to mention this :

Never seen DOC so eager, curious ,desperate for a review ever

[pulsurge]

Its up

http://motoroids.com...r-and-200-duke/

[rahul_rn]

The one review i read from both directions..
Started from below as was not in the mood to read the 10000 words you posted and was just looking for conclusion, mid way through decided to start from top so i did..
Really good one   but why don't you give the final verdict where does someone put his money..?

[pulsurge]

I did mention in the ending moments- where if money is not an issue then the CBR and you have frequent ups and downs on the highways. City drudge the KTM and NS both can do a great job- but I'll anyday choose the Duke over the NS. Its worth that extra 35k over the NS.

[rahul_rn]

Well as for me i am looking forward to the NS as i wont be going bonkers most of the time and i will be in the city limits as well so no need of top end..
Though keeping other options open as this is my last sem if i get a good job which gives me a lot of rokada then will wait for some more time for something even better to come out.. Honda 400 or HMC 400 maybe..

[pulsurge]

Bored of your FZ? Its still a very good city bike.

[rahul_rn]

how many times do i tell its not a fz, its a unicorn.. Dazzler to be precise, and it is a good bike no second thoughts on that.. Actually dad is in need of a bike and though dad is using bro's zma he doesnt feel its much maneuverable in traffic so my bike will be going back..

[pulsurge]

Oh damn, am sorry

One suggestion...grab the ZMA!

[arn]

I always found the mid corner stability of the CBR way ahead of the ZMA, and have leaned the CBR a lot more in the corners than I ever did on my ZMA, which, BTW had a hugely improved rear suspension over the stock bike.  Unfortunately, you don't seem to have the same level of comfort - but that does not mean the bike cannot do it easily, in somebody else's hands. Point number two - wind protection, though obviously better than the KTM and NS (where the designers have decided that windblast is an essential part of biking), is a lot worse in the CBR than the ZMA . If you wish you simply need to compare screen heights and angulations. The CBR is a bike which you consciously keep below 100 over long runs to avoid being slapped continuously by the wind - it's a pretty big minus on the highway!

Lastly, mentioned in the motoroids article reply (not here) , the low end torque vis a vis the ZMA - the ZMA isn't even close. The ZMA doesn't shudder when you try to pull at 2.5K rpm because ...it isn't pulling!. The CBR will be. Once it gets to 3 - 3.5K rpm, it's a no contest thereafter. Besides should anybody actually be riding at 2 and 2.5K? How's the low end torque at 3.5K on the NS and KTM, that's what rules the city, not torque at 7000rpm

[rahul_rn]

Well even though i like the zma both in performance and looks (it seriously looks absolutely gorgeous in white) but i wont be going in for it, bro will be keeping it..
Its his hard earned money plus i maybe continuing here and a KA passing bike in Maharashtra means cops will always be having a smile a kilometer wide whenever they see me, so that option is out and that's why i am looking for an decent upgrade, if i get a good bike will keep it for quite a long time..
The main reason i am against the KTM and Pal is the wind blast, i mean what's the use of power that is unusable better look for something else..
Lets see i may go for the CBR as well, and knowing Honda they might bring in a slightly powerful version of it too..