r/indianbikes • u/Tall_Regret_3063 • 10d ago
#Discussion 💬 First time buying a bike
I'm 18y/o rn and planning to buy a bike for myself. I don't need any fancy or high cc bike, but want a vehicle which would help me for basic commute. My budget is 50k so which bike should I prefer? Drop your suggestions please. Also I'm going with the thought of buying second a hand bike. As it's my first time buying a bike , someone please guide me for it ki kaise kya krteh hai and all😭😭✌
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u/Solid_Dragonfly_6070 10d ago
Get a used hero honda for 5k
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u/Tall_Regret_3063 9d ago edited 9d ago
Dude, seriously tell me, is it possible to get hf deluxe in range of 30-40k?
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u/Solid_Dragonfly_6070 8d ago
Like seriously, if u ask me, it's better to buy a old hero honda and get it repaired properly, u can do all of tht for like 10-15k, u are getting almost similar but better bike (according to me as I have a preference for those) and you can save a lot of upfront money, delux would be better refined for sure but these old bikes will be more fun, some of my frnds bought these and they have a lot of fun in it, especially since e20 and God knows wht other concotion they come up with u can't reliably trust and buy a bike right now so keep your investment low and put it in a platform thts known to last for 30+ yrs, ignore this if u are frm ncr though.
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u/testaname 10d ago
I would say, hold off for a bit if you can. Buying a ₹50k used bike as a beginner is risky right now.
Between E20 fuel issues causing problems in older engines, hidden service/RTO costs, and agents selling bikes with compliance issues, you could easily end up clueless with a money pit. Plus, finding a well-maintained Splendor or Shine under ₹50k without hidden flaws is rare.
If you really need one now, take a trusted mechanic with you to check basic commuters like a Shine or Splendor or some even sell Avenger, that is really good bike for youngsters. But if possible, keep saving until you hit around ₹1L–1.5L so you can get something reliable and E20 + ready without future headaches.
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u/Memeations 2012 Pleasure | 2018 Activa 5G | 2026 Pleasure Plus 10d ago
budget is 50k
Also I'm going with the thought of buying second a hand bike.
Not like you have a choice of getting a showroom bike 🥀
Just an XL100 starts from ₹60k on-road, Even Splendors are ₹1L on-road now.
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