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Hi friends,
I know that Avenger is rarely discussed here. I am looking for a comfortable bike with relaxed position, cheap in maintenance, good in reliability and with good value for money. It seems like Avenger 220 or 180 (which one?) are the available options that may suit my need. I'm not a tall rider 5ft9. Apache RTR 180 is my current ride since 2009. The problem with RTR is, vibrations and numbness you feel in the hands when you go riding in high speeds. So, what I first thought was Karizma. But, I think it is dated now. Do anyone buy Karizma anymore?
I had Royal Enfield Electra 4S and Std 350 earlier. Honestly, at my age (end 30's), I have no time to look after such a heavy maintenance motorcycle even though it suits my needs 90%.
Suzuki Intruder is not at all a choice.
What worries me is, Avenger is rare to spot in my place (Kochi, Kerala). The resale is so pathetic. The friendly advice is always "it is a flop model, for small people, Pulsar engine - will not last long etc". Also, about service quality. However, I have seen the reviews which are really favoring this model.
What are the options for a moderately powerful (180-200~cc) motorcycle that has relaxed seating position and good for city commuting and also holds good in highways? If I cut Royal Enfield and Suzuki Intruder off, are there any?
Even if I buy Avenger 220, since the 2nd deals are so cheap, shall I go with a used Avenger, instead of spending 1lakh plus on new one? 2nd hand 2016 model sells for less than 50000.
I know that Avenger is rarely discussed here. I am looking for a comfortable bike with relaxed position, cheap in maintenance, good in reliability and with good value for money. It seems like Avenger 220 or 180 (which one?) are the available options that may suit my need. I'm not a tall rider 5ft9. Apache RTR 180 is my current ride since 2009. The problem with RTR is, vibrations and numbness you feel in the hands when you go riding in high speeds. So, what I first thought was Karizma. But, I think it is dated now. Do anyone buy Karizma anymore?
I had Royal Enfield Electra 4S and Std 350 earlier. Honestly, at my age (end 30's), I have no time to look after such a heavy maintenance motorcycle even though it suits my needs 90%.
Suzuki Intruder is not at all a choice.
What worries me is, Avenger is rare to spot in my place (Kochi, Kerala). The resale is so pathetic. The friendly advice is always "it is a flop model, for small people, Pulsar engine - will not last long etc". Also, about service quality. However, I have seen the reviews which are really favoring this model.
What are the options for a moderately powerful (180-200~cc) motorcycle that has relaxed seating position and good for city commuting and also holds good in highways? If I cut Royal Enfield and Suzuki Intruder off, are there any?
Even if I buy Avenger 220, since the 2nd deals are so cheap, shall I go with a used Avenger, instead of spending 1lakh plus on new one? 2nd hand 2016 model sells for less than 50000.