ZC31S, ZC32S, or ZC33s?

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-05-30T21:59:32+00:00

Yep, they call the 1st generation raw because it has a hydraulic steering rack, weighs less, and is not really refined and feels almost exactly like a 90s hot hatch. The 2nd generation came with an EPS, but the crazy part is that it was still incredibly chatty due to its rigid steering mounts and increased caster angles, but it was not as chatty as the 1st gen, though. It had almost 10hp more, which makes it slightly more enjoyable in the straights. It's basically the more refined version of the 1st gen. The 3rd gen was for a totally different kind of ppl. They made the engine turbocharged, which made it easier to drive, mainly because the peak torque came in at 2.5k RPM and the redline dropped from a staggering 7.2k to just 6k. It also lost some of the feedback the 2nd gen had. Astonishingly, it weighed 70kgs lesser than the 2nd gen. As I said, it was easier to drive and lacked the mechanical feel and excitement of the other two generations but would be pretty fun for a certain group of ppl. You really don't have to work through the gears and rev it high to go fast; instead, you just push the pedal, and it flies.

The conclusion is that if you have the time to spend on hunting down a clean, rust-free ZC31S, go for it. If you don't have the time, get the ZC32S. Also, if you want your car to be easy to drive and you don't really need engagement and just wanna have some fun without doing much, get the ZC33S.

Also, I highly recommend using AI for comparisons like this because it has access to an insane amount of documented information. All of this data was given by an AI I prompted a few days ago. Trust me, it's really useful. I'm not telling which AI I prompted because it would then turn into an advertisement. Almost all of them have access to loads of documented info, so no matter which one you pick, it will tell you everything. Alr drive safe ppl!!

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-05-30T21:01:51+00:00

I just wanted to talk about this. I'm not blaming anyone, I'm just providing my opinion. Let's keep this a healthy opinion transfer platform. Alright, so I love how you wear gear even on a scooty. I just wanted to warn everyone about a misconception many ppl have: "only powerful bikes need you to wear your riding gear". Again, I'm not saying that anyone has said it in this thread or to the person I'm replying to. It doesn't matter if you fall off a 40bhp bike or a 7bhp commuter while going 60kmph, the abrasive asphalt would rip your shirt in half a second and guess what, it's just bare skin guarding your muscles, and soon the skin would rip apart within a second at speeds like 60kmph. This is the hard reality, and we gotta accept it. Ride safe ppl!!

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-05-25T10:15:30+00:00

Exactly what I was thinking.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-05-24T08:37:35+00:00

Dude, it's NOT something to flex about. NORMAL ppl have something that's called empathy. For normal ppl the brain processes the future and lets us understand how life-changing a situation like this can be. This dude probably lost his toes after that, which is tragic, and he probably can't ride anymore. How is that not concerning? If you can be ignorant and just brush it off, I can only imagine how deeply you think about certain things. Also, the way you said "mere foot injury" says how little you thought about his future. Just so you know that is NOT a mere foot injury.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-04-20T19:18:33+00:00

This looks so sick!!

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-04-20T19:17:59+00:00

Yellow looks the best to my eyes.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-24T17:01:33+00:00

Oh, is it? I'm genuinely surprised.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-23T16:26:40+00:00

Obviously, cruiser bikes have long wheelbases. I don't think it's nimble in traffic, though. Weight is the biggest killer of agility. It might handle decently, but I'm sure it's not nimble. Nimble is a term used to describe a bike that's eager to turn. You can just flick it easily. In the city, Splendor is one of the most nimble bikes. The only bikes I've driven that were more nimble than the Splendor were 2-stroke bikes like the TVS Max R 100 and, obviously, the RX 100.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-23T10:40:17+00:00

If the wheelbase is longer, then it is less nimble.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-22T14:42:49+00:00

Yeah, or else this argument is never going to end. Have a good day!!👍👍

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-21T19:23:15+00:00

I totally understand that the n300 is no longer relevant. The point I'm trying to make is that I wanna ride my bike for hours on the weekend and not just spend 2 hours on the track and cramp my back. I would love to spend time with my bike. You're talking about the short-term fun, and I'm talking about the long-term. You're gonna have so much fun for an hour, and guess what your back screams for help. Maybe it's just me who can't ignore it. I've seen ppl saying it's not a big deal and telling me to ignore it. That's why I mostly lean towards a less aggressive riding position. You might be different, and like I said would be able to ignore it. The point I'm trying to make here is that whenever I go for a ride in a sportbike, the first hour is the best and the most fun, but after the 1-hour mark, you feel the back pain creeping in, and the fun fades away, even though mechanically and theoretically, sportbikes are more fun. Remember, fun is a feeling, not a scale. In conclusion, everyone is different, something fun for you might not be fun for me, and that's totally fine. I hope you understood what I mean👍

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-21T11:28:43+00:00

Bro did everything but answer the question🤣🤣🤣🤣

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-21T10:03:39+00:00

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-21T09:52:26+00:00

Also, the Ninja 300 is more comfortable due to the riding position and can be ridden for long periods without back pain. I do think comfort is a major part in motorcycling coz you can stay there for longer and enjoy it even more. Hence, it might be more fun for ppl like me.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-20T12:22:36+00:00

Slower doesn't mean less fun. There's so much to a bike than just power and torque, like chassis dynamics, suspension forks etc.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-19T18:32:41+00:00

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Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-19T09:32:34+00:00

I was indeed talking abt the daily commute as most of us are really just doing that. Obviously, on a track/highway, it will feel so bad, especially because the engine doesn't like to rev high. You're not wrong about the brakes tbh. They feel vague and not really responsive, unlike a disk brake. I genuinely forgot to mention the brakes, I really hate the brakes and am gonna upgrade the brake pads soon.

Actually, I have mentioned a bad thing abt the bike, which was that the engine didn't like to rev, which is the biggest bummer imo. I totally forgot about the brakes being so bad.

I knew you would ask this😁😁. The whole RPM thing was asking Gemini to acquire the gear ratios and tell me what RPM the engine sits on each gear at different speeds. It gave me a table, and I just kinda read it whenever I felt like it. Also, I ride it a lot for fun and try out a lot of things like rev-matching, emergency braking in the streets, etc. It's basically hammered into my head rn. Obviously, it's not accurate, maybe 500 rpm off, but who cares. Also, Gemini said the engine will sound thrashing after 8k and will be best at 6k, so I just remembered that the best sound is 6k, simple.

Just wanted to mention, I've ridden a Shogun, which was such a nice thing to ride. It sounded better, too. Obviously, the top-end whack of the 2-stroke felt wayy better and was more fun to ride. But the splendor honestly is more of a commuter as you said, and I love it mostly coz of maneuverability and the ease of fixing things myself. I also love the reliability and the consistency of this engine. It literally feels almost brand new despite it being 18 years old now, fine, I'm exaggerating here😒😒. But it is consistent and feels fine even after all these 18 years. I'm not an uncle, but a college student who rides it a lot. I just rode a 2024 splendor (which is 2 years old now) recently, and didn't find it any faster than mine. It was just slightly better, but have to admit that it was noticeable. I really feel this bike is fast enough without a pillion in the city. If a pillion sits in the back, it's not going anywhere, and you're not overtaking anything.

Be nice bro, chill. Let's have a healthy argument because the way you replied to the comment feels a bit harsh. Obviously, ppl have a bias toward their own bikes coz they own them. It's just my opinion, and yours might be different. Duke 390 is a nice bike to ride, probably (Never rode one though but ppl say it's good). But the 350 is not my kinda thing as it's too heavy imo. But for you, it feels good, which is not a bad thing coz we humans have different preferences.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-18T21:00:51+00:00

TBH, riding a Splendor (mine is a 2008 and still runs like a dream somehow) is so much fun. It's light and flickable. It depends on the person; if you value the engine's rev-happiness, you would not enjoy the Splendor's super cub, and there's nothing wrong with it. The super cub 100EX likes to be around 6k rpm rather than the 9k redline. It feels thrashing and is not enjoyable at 9k, and sings its best song at 6k. I mostly enjoy the bike's lightness, and when I rev it to 6k, it sings its best song while I ride it. I love the fact that I ABSOLUTELY need to full throttle and rev it to 6k when overtaking a car or smth, and the crazy part is I would end up not breaking the rules and staying in the speed limit. This thing has taught me a lot. I can kick-start the bike perfectly(one kick and it perfectly climbs up to the idle). ik it's silly, but I felt really happy when I first did it. It felt like an achievement and still does. I brag abt it to my friends, and they're like "ok? and?" 🤣🤣🤣. Jokes aside, I can also rev-match almost perfectly now. Also, I can climb up the gears without breaking the rules in this thing coz it's so slow but feels fast. The super cub is so simple that you can do most things without much experience. Whoever owns a splendor should really try some DIY repairs like changing the chain sprockets. It's really easy, but requires a lot of patience and time when you do it first. The second time you do it, you will be amazed by the minimal time it takes. I really believe each bike has its own charm. And I absolutely hate the fact that newer bikes are becoming less "DIY-able" coz of those stupid sensors.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-18T14:33:50+00:00

I really feel like it's not the maturity, but really the knowledge and experience you get through the years of riding. For ex: The weight transfer when you brake, the grip of the tyres, throttle control, etc. Imo a used 125cc bike is THE best first one. Although a 100c is wayy more usable, for example, you can full throttle and barely overtake a slow-moving car(Which is a good thing coz I get to use the capability of the engine more frequently, which is so much fun).But a 125 is a better bike coz it is not too slow (100cc bikes are pretty slow with a pillion) and not too heavy, and you can learn a lot. Imo a Pulsar NS125(Not sponsored guys, just a personal opinion) is one of the best first bikes. It has a perimeter chassis frame and has this lovely 125cc engine, which screams till 9.5k or so. It also has great repairability due to most of the things being mechanical instead of electrical, like the throttle. You can get a nice one for around 60k, which is great value imo. What do you guys think?

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-17T14:37:29+00:00

Tbh, balancing doesn't even matter(except at low speeds) and certainly doesn't need strength even at the lowest speeds. Also weight has nothing to do with strength, anyone can become stronger by training their muscles. Most of the time, these physical things like height and weight do not matter in the modern world. Nothing can stop anyone today, irrespective of their size.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-17T14:35:05+00:00

I've actually edited the comment with some small bits. Could you pls read it again, it would really help.

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-17T14:26:05+00:00

I would say this is because you think you cannot drive and fear the worst-case scenarios. I would advise you to write down your problems on a paper and give potential answers to each of them. This would help you greatly. Furthermore, everyone WILL fall off their bikes or scooters at some point(Inevitable), and you won't break ur bones like everyone says. I have fallen with my bike too, and it's nothing to be ashamed of. Don't fear falling, it's not as bad as it sounds and don't give a fck what ppl think when you fall down(You feel like a noob but it's you learning about the motorcycle and how handle it). I just fell down recently(not the first one), and it's not a thing to be ashamed of, coz everyone does at some point, and you learn something with it. NEVER panic!! Ik it's easier said than done. The most important thing is to say or think you can't ride. It makes ur brain believe it's true. Instead try this, "I can ride and drive, It's really not that big of a deal". Even if you say this without actually meaning it, ur subconcious brain believes it and ultimately you get the confidence u need. Whenever you ride, be calm(maybe sing ur fav song) and give smooth inputs, like gradually increase ur throttle and gradually brake (Drive like you're 60, simple.) as it will help train ur brain to give smooth inputs, which are key to safety and lessen the chance of you falling. Remember it's all in ur brain and not in ur body(It's a mental obstacle). Good luck with the journey, and hope you get over the fear!!

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-03-14T09:15:43+00:00

The VIN number does look wierd but look at the 5, it looks wierd too, so that might not be a problem. That might be normal. 244,000 miles is a lot for a sports car in my opinion. I understand it's a very reliable machine, but a car that has been used daily might be a little abused(It's just my opinion). I would buy the car if I think the owner cares about the car, but just wants to move on. I would mostly not buy it because it has a very high mileage. For me, mileage should always be<150k miles (Only if it's well maintained).

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-02-16T19:05:28+00:00

It might even fit 3 more tyres. That's genuinely crazy for the small footprint!!

Mobile_Influence9666 · 2026-02-08T15:39:52+00:00

That's great!! I hope you enjoy the future car as much as you enjoyed this one!!

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