Things to know before buying a new motorcycle
Motorbikes are the first choice of many people to get rid of the traffic congestion in the busy city. It saves valuable time and at the same time saves money. In Dhaka city, although traveling by public bus is financially affordable, many people are turning to motorbikes to save time. Wondering what kind of bike you want to buy? We have come up with this article to make your work easier. Hopefully based on our sorted information you can easily buy the bike of your choice.
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There are different types of motorbikes in the market according to your needs and budget. At present, you can buy bikes of various brands in the domestic market starting from Rs 50,000 to Rs 500,000. People's interest in this two-wheeled vehicle has always been very high. Motorcycles are the top choice for almost any type of road movement, speed, and financial design for attractive design.
Types of bikes in the market of Bangladesh
At present there are about four types of bikes in our country. These are cruiser bikes, commuter bikes, sports bikes, and premium bikes. You will also find some more categories of bikes in the market. For example, mountain hiking bikes or dirt racing bikes can be seen somewhere nowadays. The bike companies that are popular in Bangladesh have bikes of almost all segments in their own collection. Notable among them are the following bikes:
Cruiser bikes
You may have seen your favorite hero or villain riding a cruiser bike on the movie screen. These huge framed and heavy bikes are basically known as cruiser bikes. Although the bikes are wide to look at, you can get a comfortable ride feeling by sitting here. However, due to the traffic jam in Dhaka city, you have to get a lot of speed to ride this bike. So it is perfect for long distance travel or relatively empty road cruiser bikes. In addition to the Suzuki Motorbike Company's Intruder, Regal Raptor, UM Commander Bike can always be seen on the roads of the country.
Commuter bikes
Oil-efficient and at the same time comfortable bikes are known as commuter bikes for the convenience of daily commute. Every popular company has bikes in this segment. Commuter bikes can be chosen at medium to high level prices. The bikes in this series are usually between 80 and 125 cc. If you look, you will see that most of the commuters on the roads in big cities are commuter bikes. You can find your favorite commuter motorcycle for 60 thousand to 1.5 lakh rupees.
Sports bikes
If you like motorbike races and enjoy racing shows on regular TV, then this category of bikes is not new to you. The way racing bikes look, just like the bikes that run on the roads of our country - they are basically called racing bikes.
Although we do not see high speed racing bikes due to CC limit in our country, some models of powerful and comfortable sports bikes are seen on the road. Of particular note is the Honda Motorbike Company's CBR or Yamaha Motorbike Company's R-15 Series. Chinese companies are also regularly making their brands more popular and readily available in the sports bike segment.
Sports category bikes cost a bit more than other bike categories. You can then go to the showroom to find out the details of the price of the racing bikes, this will help you to keep your budget and demand in balance.
Premium bikes
In the mix of modernity and speed, the premium bike category is very popular among our young generation. Most of the bikes in this segment have a capacity of 160 cc. Currently the most popular models in this segment are Suzuki Zixar SF, Yamaha FZ, Pulsar Twin Disc, Suzuki GS Xer, there are some more models in the market.
Scooter or scooter
Scooters or scooters are quite popular in our country. Scooties are quite useful for those who find it difficult to change the clutch of the bike repeatedly. Scooters of other brands including Hero, Mahindra, Bajaj, TVS are currently available in the market. The companies are designing different scooters keeping in mind the daily use of men and women.
Chinese motorcycle
Many of us have an idea that Chinese bike brands do not provide good service for a long time. This idea is completely absurd. Brands like Lifan or Kiway continue to do well in the domestic market. A clear idea of which is found in user reviews and data from motorcycle based local websites. Also the price is lower than Yamaha or Honda motorbikes, but because of the quality performance, and attractive design, the young people in our country are leaning towards Chinese brands.
3 things to keep in mind when buying a bike
When buying a new motorbike, you can easily choose the right bike for you by looking at these 3 important things:
Try to buy your hobby motorcycle from an authorized dealer. Test drive the unit that is being given to you, if there is any problem, inform the show-room immediately.
Understand the invoice that is required to process the bike's paperwork (digital number). Most companies offer these invoices for free. However, even if money is needed for this, it should not be more than 1,000-2,000. However, if you want to get this number yourself, you need to contact the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
Understand the servicing number and token immediately after buying the bike. Without these two papers you will not be able to enjoy authorized free servicing.
Maintenance of new motorbikes
After buying a new bike, keep in mind all the security, paperwork and bike maintenance issues involved. Helmets should be worn for both the rider and the pelion while riding. This will ensure your personal safety as well as protect you from legal trouble. You can also buy the necessary safety gears for the bike to ensure maximum safety.
If you are in Dhaka or any other metropolitan area, it is better not to take the bike out on the road without the necessary documents. This shows the possibility of getting involved in unnecessary cases. Within 1 month of depositing the money, all the paperwork is usually delivered. So it is better to be careful in this case.
Get new motorbike insurance. In that case engine number, chassis number and other necessary documents will be required for insurance. Even if you don't have insurance, you are afraid of being sued.
As soon as the instrument its functionality depends on its maintenance. So make sure to take care of it regularly after buying a new bike. These include regular mobile changes, use of high quality octane, and service at a skilled mechanic or authorized servicing center.
The last word
If all goes well, buy the new motorcycle of your choice. Always carry all the paperwork of the bike such as license, bike paper, insurance. Also, if you have a pillow while riding, think of a helmet. It is normal to encounter problems while riding a bike in new conditions, in this case do not panic, contact the authorized servicing center and get their help.
Happy riding!