Kinetic GF 170

**deathstar** · 16th January 2006, 21:06

anyone got any feelings on this bike think i can pick up a BRAND new one for $1700 just the kick start is the annoyance but the price is great, Feelings anyone?

**MidnightMike** · 16th January 2006, 21:11

Ive had a look at one.... not my kinda bike. But if your keen go for it.

**deathstar** · 16th January 2006, 21:13

well i have 2 number and 1 sounds alot better then the other that either i can have it for 1k brand new or 1700, i think if it's 1k then yeah i could buy it screw around for a while and sell it for more then i brought it for

**LXS** · 17th January 2006, 19:27

I reckon go for it mate, just googled this Kinetic thing, its been dubbed as the Indian superbike.

Apparently you can get around 50 km per litre, not too sure about after sales support in NZ? who are the AKL dealers?

I'm sure you'll get over the kick start thing, on a new bike it shouldn't be too much hassle? except for cold mornings..

good luck.

**Pathos** · 17th January 2006, 21:51

http://www.kineticindia.com/gf/gf170preview.asp

Yeah a regular 15hp superbike.

looks more of a commuter to me...those brakes are tiny.

get a fxr bigger faster cooler and you can possibly find one in ok condition for $1700 (i did but that was 1 year ago and prices aren't dropping).

But it is a great deal for brand new. I'd get the 1k one and trash it. not going to get much money for it if you sell it.

**deathstar** · 17th January 2006, 22:51

well that was exactly what i thought and i would bet that at the look of 25 year old gn's going for 1k that i could get more then i paid after a year or two

**Sketchy_Racer** · 18th January 2006, 09:41

they did a article in KiwiRider a while back on these.... thay said that they were cool little commuters that use NO gas..... ill go fish out the mag and scan on here if you want??

EDIT: wait, it may have been in the motorcycle trader

**2much** · 18th January 2006, 10:27

You get what you pay for...... and yeah it was in the motorcycle trader

**deathstar** · 18th January 2006, 10:43

well the main problem i have heard is fork corrosion easily

**tracyprier** · 18th January 2006, 13:44

Yep they are Indian made alright. Kinetic is actually Kinetic Yamaha . Most car/bike makers in India are actually tie-ups with foreign companies as previously India didn't allow foreign co's to just come in and set up shop. They had to be a half and half partnership with an Indian company.

The build quality will be ok but nothing stunning plus it will be old technology.

Good fuel economy is the biggest concern for riders in India as most people there who are on two wheels are only doing so because cars are so expensive that's why Indian bikes (except for the Enfield's) are all wee tykes, typically 150cc or smaller.

I'd be wary about backup/parts supply. Probably best stick to something Japanese/Korean that can at least be fixed and for which there is a supply of parts.

Well that's my 2 rupees worth anyway