Q.Commuter King under INR 75,000

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/7594"]Uma_Shankar[/URL] I have owned Honda Shine for about six months and I never had any issue with it. I had to use the choke for a short time on a cold day while starting the bike early in the morning. But this is only natural for almost every other bike in the market. So no issues there. Regarding engine noise, I found the Shine to be very refined and efficient as well. The complaints you have seen on other forums might be some rare cases. I have had relatives who have used the Shine for around 6-7 years without any problem. Honda's build quality is generally pretty solid. My first bike was the Unicorn Dazzler and that bike served me quite well in my college days. The Shine SP shares most of its mechanical underpinnings with Shine but the gearbox is upgraded to a five-speed unit as opposed to the Shine's four-speed one. The riding position is upright and is pretty spot on and comfortable. I think you can go for the bike without worrying. I'd suggest you buy the optional three-year extra warranty, which sums up to a total of five years warranty. I think that's a pretty good deal. If you can extend your budget a little more, you can check out Honda CB Unicorn. Not the 160 cc one, but the 150cc one. The Unicorn now comes with a BS 4 compliant engine. The Unicorn is famous for its bulletproof build quality and comfort. I have read stories about riders successfully taking the bike for really long distance trips as well. In my opinion, Shine has better build quality when compared to Bajaj V15. I don't think the V15 is good enough to last a decade, but that is just my viewpoint.

[USER="7594"]Uma_Shankar[/USER] I'd suggest you take a look at Bajaj Platina Comfortec version. If comfort and mileage are your absolute priorities, then this bike makes perfect sense for you. [URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/posts/15745-bajaj-platina-comfortec-launched"]Click here[/URL] to know more about the Platina Comfortec. This bike has improved mechanicals that demands lesser maintenance too. Do check out the link. I have had friends who own Platina and they consistently get around 75-80 kmpl. So when it comes to fuel bills, you wouldn't have to worry, I guess. * Yamaha Saluto is a good bike, but I am not very optimistic about its long-term reliability as people hardly buy bikes from Yamaha these days. Yamaha's only best-selling vehicle is the Fascino and another point to note is that Yamaha does not have as much dealer-reach as Honda or Bajaj does. * Honda Shine SP is a very capable bike. The bike is equipped with a five-speed transmission which puts less stress on the engine and results in greater mileage as well. You can expect 50+ kmpl from the Shine SP. The build quality is also excellent and is totally worth the price. Another advantage is that Honda bikes generally have higher resale value than other brands. The comfort levels are also good, thanks to the sorted suspension. If you are buying the Shine SP, I'd suggest you go for the Disc brake- CBS (Combined Braking System) variant so that you don't compromise on safety. All in all, you won't regret investing your money in this bike. * Bajaj V15 comes with a bigger engine but the power outputs are not that impressive. The engine is designed for low-end torque for easy intra-city commuting. I have seen a lot of people ride this bike. However, I am not convinced about the bike's long-term reliability and the comfort levels. In a nutshell, if you don't want to spend too much and want a bike with good comfort levels and efficiency, you can consider the Platina Comfortec. If you want a bike with a better overall package and don't mind spending a little premium for quality, then the Shine SP would be the best for you. Take a test ride of both the bikes and let us know what you decide. Cheers!

[URL="https://www.zigwheels.com/forum/profile/7594"]Uma_Shankar[/URL] For refinement, ride quality and durability, stick to the Honda Shine SP. Honda offers you a hassle free ownership experience and will easily outlast the time you have mentioned, provided you maintain it well. Shine will also return a healthy 60 kmpl on an average.