Hero Xpulse 200T price in Ankola

Buying experience was as usual challenging with availability of black color was very scarce across bangalore. One dealer who had it tried even selling one on display too. Had to compromise and settle down for a red/black one.
Riding experience has been mixed on feelings as after first service the bike stops revving in running condition at 1 or 2 gear lot of times. The gear indicator doesn`t show 70% of the times and i feel its an utter waste of it being there holding space in the tiny display unit.
Looks are great as it gives a different level of design as compared to the popular sibling xpulse 200 4v. The horn is a blunt and bad (awaiting to change it in next service)
Servicing & maintenance - have to go through second service and update as the first one wasn`t impressive even after clocking almost 1.5k.
Mileage when ridden within 50+ kms can clearly clock 40+km/ litre. I feel the bike has 1st gear as shortfall (6 speed gear box would have been great) as crossing 100 km/h is a very tedious process. Both foot pegs and upper side of tank (where thighs rest) vibrates heavily after crossing 85+km /h.
Bike also gets heated up heavily but considering its open air intake is pretty decent... Mirrors are a pain in the butts as the aligning in bad and the design inspired from ktm`s are shabby and pain reaps off when tried to align and doesn`t give clear and wide angle view...
Tank pads should have been incorporated as the tank design runs deep and scratching upper and sides while riding can happen very easily... Have been trying to install the original windshield and suspension socks (rubber) haven`t had the liberty to see them available even at OEM's manufacturers or at hero exclusive showrooms/service centers.
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Buying experience was fair and good, had only 1 color option on immediate availability (matt gold). The ride is quite comfortable, seat could be better and more comfortable (not so comfortable for long drives more than 1 hour or so) the suspension is really good, the bike has wonderful power and shoots itself like a rocket to gain good speed, handling is comfortable and easy, however bike engine maxes out beyond 60 kmph and reaching to 70 or 80 sounds like a lot of hard work for the engine. Looks are stylishly retro, the round headlight is quite stunning (although a slightly bigger size would have been good), due to suspension being slightly raised at the front the low beam is by default at a slight high angle, and shows more road further away than nearer path.
The bike can however handle itself well on gravel and dried mud roads and can easily glide over holes and unevenness in country roads, it is not as good as its off-road sister, but it does fairly well too for itself.
Also the bike has more ground clearance than the other 150-200 cc range bikes, so is comfortable for tall people (myself being 6'1) its a good bike, gives the feeling of being a bit above the others... (height wise :p)
Servicing is good and affordable, does not give much trouble.

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The bike is not good as I expected. I have driven 3000km
The fuel pump got replaced by a warranty.
The clutch noise couldn't able to rectify.
Gear transmission is not on the softer side.4th got stuck while running.
This bike is for low speed 60 - 70 kmph , above that speed lots of vibrations.
Very low stability in corners.

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