Hello fellow riders,
I was not born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!!! I have been riding motorcycles in India since I was 18. Started off with an iconic Yamaha 100cc RX 100 2 stroke and hence my name. I later upgraded to the RX135 and then moved to several 4 strokes and larger ones. My most recent experience has been with the Triumph Bonneville and Harley Street 750, 2 popular ones in India.
The RX100 was equivalent of a supersport for our market delivering instant acceleration and fully usable 11bhp. I hail from Chennai (Madras) that is home to the legendary brand, Royal Enfield and is perhaps are the only hand built motorcycles now. I owned a 1969 model which was sold after restoration.
India until recently was not a performance motorcycle market. Most people ride to go about their lives and not for pleasure. But the growing economy has opened the market and thanks to Harley and others, we have a decent performance and enthusiast market. I almost booked a Honda CBR650F just before I decided to relocate.
To make the story short, I am in San Antonio now and considering a supersport, either the CBR600RR or the GSXR600. I did see a few models. I am ready to spend the time to learn the machine, invest in good riding gear and be careful. Strongly believe in AGATT.
I need help and advise on the following items:
1. Why does the GSXR have a bad reputation in the US? When I ask someone on the bike they say its for kids and squids. They recommend that for my age, I get something more matured. I don't want cruisers. From reviews, the GSXR seems to be a good model and is at par with the Honda and Yamahas.
Is it because of the profile of riders? Apologize if my question is offensive, I am not well versed with the US market.
2. What are the best insurance providers?
3. Why are Hondas hard to find in the used market while we have many Suzukis?
4. Does San Antonio have a good riding group with members in 30+ age group?
I was not born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!!! I have been riding motorcycles in India since I was 18. Started off with an iconic Yamaha 100cc RX 100 2 stroke and hence my name. I later upgraded to the RX135 and then moved to several 4 strokes and larger ones. My most recent experience has been with the Triumph Bonneville and Harley Street 750, 2 popular ones in India.
The RX100 was equivalent of a supersport for our market delivering instant acceleration and fully usable 11bhp. I hail from Chennai (Madras) that is home to the legendary brand, Royal Enfield and is perhaps are the only hand built motorcycles now. I owned a 1969 model which was sold after restoration.
India until recently was not a performance motorcycle market. Most people ride to go about their lives and not for pleasure. But the growing economy has opened the market and thanks to Harley and others, we have a decent performance and enthusiast market. I almost booked a Honda CBR650F just before I decided to relocate.
To make the story short, I am in San Antonio now and considering a supersport, either the CBR600RR or the GSXR600. I did see a few models. I am ready to spend the time to learn the machine, invest in good riding gear and be careful. Strongly believe in AGATT.
I need help and advise on the following items:
1. Why does the GSXR have a bad reputation in the US? When I ask someone on the bike they say its for kids and squids. They recommend that for my age, I get something more matured. I don't want cruisers. From reviews, the GSXR seems to be a good model and is at par with the Honda and Yamahas.
Is it because of the profile of riders? Apologize if my question is offensive, I am not well versed with the US market.
2. What are the best insurance providers?
3. Why are Hondas hard to find in the used market while we have many Suzukis?
4. Does San Antonio have a good riding group with members in 30+ age group?
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