My First Bike (Hero Honda Ambition):
I actually learnt driving on this bike.:) When my friend sold it to me, he sold it thinking that i was accustomed to driving bikes as i had told him that i knew how to drive 2 wheeler. What i actually meant was that i knew how to drive gear-less vehicles like scooty :). Had i told him clearly, i would not have been able to lay my hands on this bike.Well, past is past. And below you can see me that i have learnt driving and am on the road to my destination..
My powerbike (TVS Apache): This is the second bike that got my hands on.After having driven ambition for quite some time , i felt , i needed something more powerful. That is around the same time when i came to know that my another friend was planning to sell his Apache. I was all game. I let him know my interest in bying his bike and we struck a deal. Below is this looker:
One memorable thing associated with this bike is that i had won a long race with few of my friends on this bike, Since then we were inseparable. :) However , as all things/ relationships have to come to an end , our relationship also ended. The major factor being steep fall in its economy, and, none other than myself is to be blamed for that ;). However, i sold it and went for third.
My current bike (Bajaj pulsar 135LS) : This bike is a superb combination of look, feel and economy:
I am still having a good time driving this bike and recommend anybody looking for look as well as mileage to go for this bike.I must admit, like all other Indian bike fans, am also die hard fan of pulsar series of bikes. It has been my preferred series for quite some time now.
Below are other bikes i have been fortunate enough to have driven :)
Though not much of a looker, is awesome in terms of comfort..
Yamaha Enticer (my first cruiser..) : This bike will remain my all time favorite for lots of reasons. Having known it as being a low cc bike, i wasn't expecting much out of it. However, driving it blew me away. What comfort, thoughtful features (only bike to support foot pedal instead of foot pegs, awesome looking handle bars, typical choice of color ... list goes on and on...). Here are some snaps of my mean machine:
And my all time favorite, The Avenger (from the Makers of well know Pulsar bikes) :
I got hooked to cruisers , after having driven Enticer for days on end. And the experience of driving The Avenger made that love deeper. So much so that i have been renting Avenger 220 cc for quite some time now from one of the bike renting sites (RentoMojo). The feeling of driving this beast is just mind-blowing. Highway is where it belongs!!!
Its not for nothing that they have the tagline "FLG -- Feel like GOD.." for this one hell of a cruiser..
Avenger 200 (customized):
Got my hands on my colleagues customized avenger.Drew it for entire week.It was pure adrenaline rush and feeling of driving something vintage. Below are the pics (have written a separate blog on my experience with this bike):
Suzuki GS150R:
One of the best commuter bikes from the Suzuki stable. This bike was launched in November 2008. I personally feel, this bike is more than a commuter bike given its sporty looks and build quality. The bulky tank and raised handle bar placement gives it a cruiser type feel. I really enjoyed driving this bike.Another thing i liked about this bike is that it has 6 speed gears and gear indicator on the Dashboard ;) Presently, this bike is discontinued in India. However, its upgraded version is available, namely, Gixxer. Would definitely recommend to give this bike a try.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 (my dream bike):
This is my friends bike but definitely on my list of purchases in near future. I really enjoyed riding it. What really bowled me over is its raw punch. Its like a mini rocket with a handle ;)
Definitely worth a shot. The awsum experience of riding this bike cannot be put down in words.
You have to ride it to feel it :)
Yamaha RX 100:-
Long before other bike makers realized the potential of bikes consumption among Indian masses, Yamaha was already miles ahead in this regard. They introduced two bikes which became had a cult following. These bikes were RX100 & RD350. Its been years since these two bikes got discontinued. But you can see still some or the other person riding RX100 even these days. The owners of these bikes rever them and ensure that they are in running condition. I always dreamt of having to get my hands on this wonderful beast, famously referred to as TWO STROKE MADNESS!!
And my dream came true few days back when i got a chance to drive it. Below are some of the pics of this wonderful bike.
For those who might be curious, i am currently the owner of the below bike, my cool blue Hornet, as i like to call it fondly ;)
Hope you guys enjoyed coming with me on my journey down the memory lane. My personal thought,
"...Just as it is said,
Sayonara!!!
I actually learnt driving on this bike.:) When my friend sold it to me, he sold it thinking that i was accustomed to driving bikes as i had told him that i knew how to drive 2 wheeler. What i actually meant was that i knew how to drive gear-less vehicles like scooty :). Had i told him clearly, i would not have been able to lay my hands on this bike.Well, past is past. And below you can see me that i have learnt driving and am on the road to my destination..
My powerbike (TVS Apache): This is the second bike that got my hands on.After having driven ambition for quite some time , i felt , i needed something more powerful. That is around the same time when i came to know that my another friend was planning to sell his Apache. I was all game. I let him know my interest in bying his bike and we struck a deal. Below is this looker:
One memorable thing associated with this bike is that i had won a long race with few of my friends on this bike, Since then we were inseparable. :) However , as all things/ relationships have to come to an end , our relationship also ended. The major factor being steep fall in its economy, and, none other than myself is to be blamed for that ;). However, i sold it and went for third.
My current bike (Bajaj pulsar 135LS) : This bike is a superb combination of look, feel and economy:
I am still having a good time driving this bike and recommend anybody looking for look as well as mileage to go for this bike.I must admit, like all other Indian bike fans, am also die hard fan of pulsar series of bikes. It has been my preferred series for quite some time now.
Below are other bikes i have been fortunate enough to have driven :)
Honda Shine (my close friend's bike):-
Yamaha Enticer (my first cruiser..) : This bike will remain my all time favorite for lots of reasons. Having known it as being a low cc bike, i wasn't expecting much out of it. However, driving it blew me away. What comfort, thoughtful features (only bike to support foot pedal instead of foot pegs, awesome looking handle bars, typical choice of color ... list goes on and on...). Here are some snaps of my mean machine:
And my all time favorite, The Avenger (from the Makers of well know Pulsar bikes) :
I got hooked to cruisers , after having driven Enticer for days on end. And the experience of driving The Avenger made that love deeper. So much so that i have been renting Avenger 220 cc for quite some time now from one of the bike renting sites (RentoMojo). The feeling of driving this beast is just mind-blowing. Highway is where it belongs!!!
Its not for nothing that they have the tagline "FLG -- Feel like GOD.." for this one hell of a cruiser..
Avenger 200 (customized):
Got my hands on my colleagues customized avenger.Drew it for entire week.It was pure adrenaline rush and feeling of driving something vintage. Below are the pics (have written a separate blog on my experience with this bike):
Suzuki GS150R:
One of the best commuter bikes from the Suzuki stable. This bike was launched in November 2008. I personally feel, this bike is more than a commuter bike given its sporty looks and build quality. The bulky tank and raised handle bar placement gives it a cruiser type feel. I really enjoyed driving this bike.Another thing i liked about this bike is that it has 6 speed gears and gear indicator on the Dashboard ;) Presently, this bike is discontinued in India. However, its upgraded version is available, namely, Gixxer. Would definitely recommend to give this bike a try.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 (my dream bike):
This is my friends bike but definitely on my list of purchases in near future. I really enjoyed riding it. What really bowled me over is its raw punch. Its like a mini rocket with a handle ;)
Definitely worth a shot. The awsum experience of riding this bike cannot be put down in words.
You have to ride it to feel it :)
Yamaha RX 100:-
Long before other bike makers realized the potential of bikes consumption among Indian masses, Yamaha was already miles ahead in this regard. They introduced two bikes which became had a cult following. These bikes were RX100 & RD350. Its been years since these two bikes got discontinued. But you can see still some or the other person riding RX100 even these days. The owners of these bikes rever them and ensure that they are in running condition. I always dreamt of having to get my hands on this wonderful beast, famously referred to as TWO STROKE MADNESS!!
And my dream came true few days back when i got a chance to drive it. Below are some of the pics of this wonderful bike.
For those who might be curious, i am currently the owner of the below bike, my cool blue Hornet, as i like to call it fondly ;)
Hope you guys enjoyed coming with me on my journey down the memory lane. My personal thought,
"...Just as it is said,
Diamonds are girls best friend, likewise, bikes are boys best friend..."
Sayonara!!!
:)
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