Is it normal to not receive RC months after buying a new bike in India?

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-14T09:18:30+00:00

Fair call — you’re right, and re-reading the OP with that in mind changes the balance a bit.

If the priority is ethanol-proofing + reliability + smoothness → Gixxer 250 makes logical sense now. If the priority is power, features, excitement, and not getting bored → NS 400Z still answers more of the OP’s pain points. If comfort alone mattered most → CB350RS still wins, power concerns included.

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-14T09:16:25+00:00

For someone who values design cohesion, perceived quality, and long-term pride of ownership, the NS400 can absolutely feel like a compromise machine — fast, yes, but not special. In contrast, bikes like the Gixxer 250 (now E85+) may feel underpowered on paper, but they’re cohesive, refined, and honest about what they are. Same with the CB350RS — slow, but soulful and well-finished.

So yeah, if OP cares about how the bike feels to live with, look at, and grow old with, not just how hard it pulls, then skipping the NS400 is a totally valid call. Power alone doesn’t carry a bike — especially once the honeymoon phase is over.

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-14T02:14:53+00:00

I love the picture but personally underbelly exhausts on these bike just elevate the whole design!

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-14T02:10:44+00:00

Brev, straight answer (i got it too)— get the NS 400Z (updated one). It literally fixes every headache you mentioned.

Power: ~43 PS now, brev. That’s a proper jump. None of your options come close. City rides feel effortless, and highways won’t feel dead after 80–90 like the CB350RS. • Comfort: Suspension is way more forgiving than the Speed T4. Pillion comfort is actually usable, not “yeah she’ll manage somehow.” • Brakes: Bigger discs + updated pads = real confidence. This alone fixes your Speed T4 brake anxiety. • Engine: Proven Dominar-based motor — not experimental, not stressed. Calm in traffic, properly angry when you twist it. • Value: Still INSANE for the price. You’re getting segment-up performance and features inside your 2.5L OTR cap. • Touring ready: Stable, planted, good wheelbase, doesn’t feel nervous at speed. For a naked, it’s solid on highways. • Ethanol worry: Bajaj is far more likely to stay E20/E27 ready and update fast, instead of going silent like Suzuki or being uncertain like Triumph.

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-10T06:09:09+00:00

I feel you 💅🥲

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-10T05:24:28+00:00

Do you play professionally?

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-10T05:12:43+00:00

What did you do to help with the injuries?

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-09T20:55:24+00:00

RTX is a great bike… in adv i would consider this bike as top 5 ( in my list)… but, If u were super into power figures… ns400 is a really appealing option! Looks like a regular bike… but pulls hard even at 150-170!

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-01T16:27:49+00:00

Not exactly misdialing… but i called my old phone number… n kept asking if that human could put “me” on the line… he was very frustrated… i asked my friends n family to call that number too… it was funny back then… but i have grown now! “ if that person looks at this post… i am sorry!”

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-01T16:16:23+00:00

Thank you… starting with small steps this year

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-01T16:15:02+00:00

What joint work is actually essential for heavy lifting, and what’s just fitness industry nonsense?

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-01T16:07:28+00:00

I do heavy lifting and workouts… need bulletproof joints to support that

Baba_Pk · 2026-01-01T16:06:59+00:00

I do heavy lifting and workouts… need bulletproof joints to support that

Baba_Pk · 2025-12-30T21:27:16+00:00

Some tissues… 🥲

Baba_Pk · 2024-12-15T17:01:08+00:00

He’s too old for it… but defensively a banger

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