MR.T
I'm looking for a electric bike to buy. I need it to be affordable and able to cover alot of ground. Any ideas?
Answer
Lots has to be considered; the laws of your state, your budget, the terrain, local dealers, your ability to maintain the product, your bicycling abilities, the total load and expected range, frame preference.
Try the following for information;
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.php
and use the Bionx 350 and the Crystalyte motors as standards.
If you need more performance at a better value and you can do some of the installation, try
www.cyclone-usa.com
Lots has to be considered; the laws of your state, your budget, the terrain, local dealers, your ability to maintain the product, your bicycling abilities, the total load and expected range, frame preference.
Try the following for information;
http://endless-sphere.com/forums/index.php
and use the Bionx 350 and the Crystalyte motors as standards.
If you need more performance at a better value and you can do some of the installation, try
www.cyclone-usa.com
Which is the best Bike among Bajaj Discover & Yamaha Gladiator ?
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In terms of Mileage ,Performence,cost,technical etc.?
In 125 CC class of bike.
Answer
discover...
The Bajaj Discover DTS-i is one of the more powerful bikes amongst the choice currently available in the 125cc class. In terms of peak power it beats all the current 125cc bikes and is also a shade more powerful than the Hero Honda Ambition.
But taking the Discover's package as a whole for comparison with bikes that are either in the higher or lower engine capacity will mean taking into account the expectations and priorities of the potential buyer.
In the looks and fit and finish department, there are a number of bikes that would tie in the rankings list. In a face off with the Discover, these will include the Hero Honda Passion Plus, the TVS Victor GLX 125, the Yamaha Fazer and to some extent the Bajaj Wind 125.
Of these, the Hero Honda Passion Plus is clearly the odd one out if you consider the bike's smaller 97.2cc engine capacity and its lower peak power. Among the Fazer, the Discover, the Wind 125 and the TVS Victor GLX, the Yamaha bike is a shade less powerful at about 10.8bhp, as would be the Bajaj Wind 125. The TVS Victor GLX's peak power at about 9.7bhp is clearly the lower of the four 125cc bikes. All the three new bikes in this class â the Fazer, the Victor GLX and the Discover â are pretty similar in terms of their low-end torque characteristics.
The Fazer, the Victor GLX and the Bajaj Discover feature only four-speed gearboxes, while the Hero Honda Ambition and the Bajaj Wind 125 offer five-speed shifters.
Though we did feel that the Discover's gearbox could have been a tad bit more refined and missed the fifth gear slot on the highway, the bike was slick enough during our in-city sorties (see Auto Focus story above). To that extent a predominantly city rider may not really be able to settle down in the fifth gear slot. Vibrations were also low in the Discover and the bit that was felt was only after the bike crossed the 70 kms per hour speed marker.
Comparing the prices of the three new bikes in the 125cc category, while the Yamaha Fazer and the TVS Victor GLX retail for about Rs 44,000 and Rs 44,300 respectively (ex-showroom Chennai), the Discover is priced at about Rs 43,700.
All the three prices are for the drum brake versions. But the added advantage of the Bajaj Discover is that this mid-level version comes fitted with an electric start, while the other two makes only come with a primary kick-start mechanism.
The thumb starter in the Discover has also been refined to offer a more efficient quick start experience. This new Bajaj bike can be expected to come up with a mileage of 50-55 kmpl in city conditions in the long run depending on whether the ride control switch is on or off.
On the highway that would go up to 60-65 kmpl. So, for buyers who are extremely fuel efficiency conscious, the TVS Centra or the Hero Honda Splendor Plus may be the better option. For others the Discover will be an attractive, value-for-money choice.
Disc brakes dramatically improve the bike's braking performance. Disc brakes are inherently more effective than drum brakes. But that will be the case with higher-powered bikes and the difference may not be that significant with smaller engine, lower-powered motorcycles.
Disc brakes use calipers that apply pressure on a perforated disc attached to the wheel frame, unlike drum brakes that feature an expanding shoe that applies pressure to the drum, which in turn slows the speed of the wheel.
Hence, the braking distance is reduced by a large margin with the use of disc brakes compared to drum brakes. But the disc brake on the front wheel has to be applied cautiously and simultaneously along with the drum brakes at the rear (as is the case with most bikes in India) to be most effective and safe.
An abrupt, sharp application of the front disc brake alone can lead to a potentially dangerous situation where the rider could get thrown off the bike. Disc brakes should be opted for if the bike's maximum speeds go past the 80 km per hour.
The disc brake version of the Discover is not available nationwide yet. And yes, Hero Honda is said to be working on a new 125cc bike. More details are awaited.
discover...
The Bajaj Discover DTS-i is one of the more powerful bikes amongst the choice currently available in the 125cc class. In terms of peak power it beats all the current 125cc bikes and is also a shade more powerful than the Hero Honda Ambition.
But taking the Discover's package as a whole for comparison with bikes that are either in the higher or lower engine capacity will mean taking into account the expectations and priorities of the potential buyer.
In the looks and fit and finish department, there are a number of bikes that would tie in the rankings list. In a face off with the Discover, these will include the Hero Honda Passion Plus, the TVS Victor GLX 125, the Yamaha Fazer and to some extent the Bajaj Wind 125.
Of these, the Hero Honda Passion Plus is clearly the odd one out if you consider the bike's smaller 97.2cc engine capacity and its lower peak power. Among the Fazer, the Discover, the Wind 125 and the TVS Victor GLX, the Yamaha bike is a shade less powerful at about 10.8bhp, as would be the Bajaj Wind 125. The TVS Victor GLX's peak power at about 9.7bhp is clearly the lower of the four 125cc bikes. All the three new bikes in this class â the Fazer, the Victor GLX and the Discover â are pretty similar in terms of their low-end torque characteristics.
The Fazer, the Victor GLX and the Bajaj Discover feature only four-speed gearboxes, while the Hero Honda Ambition and the Bajaj Wind 125 offer five-speed shifters.
Though we did feel that the Discover's gearbox could have been a tad bit more refined and missed the fifth gear slot on the highway, the bike was slick enough during our in-city sorties (see Auto Focus story above). To that extent a predominantly city rider may not really be able to settle down in the fifth gear slot. Vibrations were also low in the Discover and the bit that was felt was only after the bike crossed the 70 kms per hour speed marker.
Comparing the prices of the three new bikes in the 125cc category, while the Yamaha Fazer and the TVS Victor GLX retail for about Rs 44,000 and Rs 44,300 respectively (ex-showroom Chennai), the Discover is priced at about Rs 43,700.
All the three prices are for the drum brake versions. But the added advantage of the Bajaj Discover is that this mid-level version comes fitted with an electric start, while the other two makes only come with a primary kick-start mechanism.
The thumb starter in the Discover has also been refined to offer a more efficient quick start experience. This new Bajaj bike can be expected to come up with a mileage of 50-55 kmpl in city conditions in the long run depending on whether the ride control switch is on or off.
On the highway that would go up to 60-65 kmpl. So, for buyers who are extremely fuel efficiency conscious, the TVS Centra or the Hero Honda Splendor Plus may be the better option. For others the Discover will be an attractive, value-for-money choice.
Disc brakes dramatically improve the bike's braking performance. Disc brakes are inherently more effective than drum brakes. But that will be the case with higher-powered bikes and the difference may not be that significant with smaller engine, lower-powered motorcycles.
Disc brakes use calipers that apply pressure on a perforated disc attached to the wheel frame, unlike drum brakes that feature an expanding shoe that applies pressure to the drum, which in turn slows the speed of the wheel.
Hence, the braking distance is reduced by a large margin with the use of disc brakes compared to drum brakes. But the disc brake on the front wheel has to be applied cautiously and simultaneously along with the drum brakes at the rear (as is the case with most bikes in India) to be most effective and safe.
An abrupt, sharp application of the front disc brake alone can lead to a potentially dangerous situation where the rider could get thrown off the bike. Disc brakes should be opted for if the bike's maximum speeds go past the 80 km per hour.
The disc brake version of the Discover is not available nationwide yet. And yes, Hero Honda is said to be working on a new 125cc bike. More details are awaited.
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