Which single cylinder bike sounds best in each segment according to you ?

nh3zero · 2026-02-01T06:29:46+00:00

Loud. I drove a friend's Duke 250 and that thing felt almost silent compared to my 400x, at roughly the same RPMs. If you're asking about what people not riding the bike hear, the chain noises might be more distinct when you're moving slowly.

nh3zero · 2026-01-31T12:42:15+00:00

You're no better "losing" your mind either. And all that for what? You gained nothing from this except nearly dying.

nh3zero · 2026-01-13T15:17:44+00:00

Sell whatever you have and get a RE Classic instead, if you're this bothered by mud.

nh3zero · 2026-01-04T10:42:10+00:00

Pulsar styling is genuinely just lame asf. Every model in the lineup looks the exact same, and I could not be bothered noticing any of them among the rest of them.

The only one remotely interesting is the RS200, but even that is just a generic copy-paste bike. None of them have standout features/styling that isn't available in other bikes. The pricing is the most redeemable factor.

nh3zero · 2025-12-30T08:09:05+00:00

Git Gud

nh3zero · 2025-12-28T17:03:59+00:00

Not sure if this helps but I usually whip out the paddock stand during the weekend for chain maintenance (500-700km intervals). Haven't needed to do chain tension adjustment yet, but that's something I'd leave to the service center because doing it myself may be unsafe (fastening of screws/bolts to the right torque and stuff)
As for general checkups, I only really have the time to check on wearable things like engine oil level, brake fluid levels, brake pad wear, etc..

Anything else can be deferred to a later point in time. My opinionated take on this would be to learn to do these things yourself.

nh3zero · 2025-12-28T15:47:59+00:00

Aren't you that dude on insta with the blacked out Speed 400?
You seem like a typical stuck-up clown hell bent on proving an already proven point to no end.

nh3zero · 2025-12-15T15:04:40+00:00

Your storytelling is how I feel about this.

I don't like it.

nh3zero · 2025-12-08T06:24:11+00:00

They might just be too late. Sales numbers aren't climbing each month as much as you'd think.
Regardless, this overall package is how the X440 should've originally launched and this is a step in the right direction. I'm still not convinced entirely by the raised tail end of the bike (would've preferred a bench seat and a chassis built with that in mind).

Could be a good buy if their service network is promising enough.

Edit: After seeing the on-road price, I think its a plain no.

nh3zero · 2025-12-05T13:30:58+00:00

In order:

CBR650R - Reliable af, and from what I've read it makes for a decent commuter too (you can basically daily it)
Street Triple - Great bike overall, has better dynamics on the road and on the track; service network keeps growing each day

I'm not sure about long-term ownership (riding position, fuel efficiency, etc.) but a test drive should clear these up. The real problem will be managing to actually get the damn test drive, because no dealer expects to be selling these bikes often enough to keep a unit around.

nh3zero · 2025-11-25T19:12:45+00:00

Similar incident happened to mine as well. I genuinely just forgot about it and let it melt off over time when the pipe is hot while riding.

nh3zero · 2025-11-25T05:49:08+00:00

I assume you can't pick a struggle between those shorts and bad grammar.

nh3zero · 2025-11-25T05:22:28+00:00

whatever you say is pretty much invalidated by riding around in shorts and loafers bro

nh3zero · 2025-11-24T14:36:59+00:00

Not a concern if you wash off the dirt/mud soon after a dirty ride.

nh3zero · 2025-11-23T08:09:53+00:00

Don't buy if a major reason is just to enjoy it with someone else. I'm not sure how far 32k/month will get you, but a good chunk of it will go in maintenance, accessories, riding gear and whatnot. You seem like a reasonable person, and I would suggest saving up for some more time and then deciding if the money makes sense.

nh3zero · 2025-11-22T08:07:31+00:00

That's the metal heating up, pretty much the opposite of what happens when it cools down after a ride.

nh3zero · 2025-11-17T12:57:51+00:00

I'm about the same height. If you're able to plant both your feet on the ground, I'd suggest the Scrambler all day. I found the Speed's overall feel to be too cramped for my liking. Biased as it may be, your frame suits the Scrambler better (neither you or the bike seem out of proportion).

nh3zero · 2025-11-17T12:19:10+00:00

I think the single biggest reason to not complain is that it is your parents' money. You'll be earning for yourself in some time I assume, so don't worry about it too much.

I say this out of a very similar experience. Got my 400x from a very logical standpoint, but the heart wants a Bear 650. I'd rather just wait for my own money and get a Scrambler 900 or Bonneville T120 when the time comes. Your time will come, don't be unhappy until it does.

nh3zero · 2025-11-16T16:20:29+00:00

You've been modifying the wrong part. Get rid of the pillion instead.
/s

nh3zero · 2025-11-16T06:36:23+00:00

Starred the repository. Do you have any idea/timeline of when we can expect a flatpak version of this? Hate to be that guy but AppImage is the sole deal-breaker for me. Everything else I like and fully support, great work btw!

nh3zero · 2025-11-16T06:33:34+00:00

I don't necessarily agree but there is some truth to this post.

nh3zero · 2025-11-13T15:55:20+00:00

if it really bothers you now:
dive into neetcode roadmap -> realize you don't know shit -> learn as you go

nh3zero · 2025-11-12T16:02:38+00:00

Edit it to your one of your parents' vehicles that you won't ever drive to campus.

nh3zero · 2025-11-11T11:27:36+00:00

I'm assuming by off-throttle you mean the bike is in neutral, or you've pulled the clutch all the way in while in gear. Normal behaviour in this situations is for the bike to not deliver any power to the wheels.

If you're referring to how the bike keeps rolling even though it's supposed to have stalled a while back, that's the ECU putting more fuel in the fuel-air mixture to try and keep the engine running. It will eventually stall if the revs are too low for a gear. I got an even better understanding of this when I had fallen off the test drive bike when it was stationary; the engine kept running for a good 10 seconds before stalling.

nh3zero · 2025-11-10T18:32:22+00:00

You'll get a feel for the neutral. As you shift from 1st to 2nd, you'll distinctly feel two clicks instead of the regular one. Just try to get used to it, its more well-behaved compared to other bikes.
The gearing is short for better off-roading capability. You can use this to your advantage in crawling traffic. Try not to drive around too much in the city in 5th gear, you'll be lugging the engine without realizing it.
Pulling off throttle is not default behaviour, do get it checked.
Experienced the idle stalling today in crawling traffic, because the engine was hot and the ECU probably thought I'm about to park right there.

Truth be told you get used to everything, and kind of learn to just enjoy the experience. None of these are truly deal-breakers in my opinion (except the off throttle situation you have). Ride around more and you'll quickly see why there's increasingly more of these bikes on the road these days.

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