Faults:

The digital meter gives problems sometimes.

The fuel meter doesn't show the proper amount of fuel in the bike.

The auto stoppable turning indicators get struck at times, so I have to do it manually.

Also the sitting posture is not all that great. Even after using the bike for close to 8 months, I feel odd at times with the posture. The seat at the driver's end has gone a little out of shape, making the sitting posture bad.

General Comments:

This motorcycle is great when it comes to going long distance. I feel that the DTSi version has a comparatively lesser pickup from the older one, but the handling at higher speeds is definitely better.

I don't like to push the bike too much, but whenever I have tried pushing, it has responded well. It becomes a beast at that time, and overtakes all bikes on the way.

On hilly roads, it is able to pull the driver and pillion effortlessly. Though on more stiffer curves, it pulls only in the second gear, and the chain starts to become loose.

Faults:

The chain needs adjustment every now and then.

The front fairing has started to make a buzzing sound.

Rear gas-filled suspension thunks over bad surfaces. No problem if there is a pillion aboard.

General Comments:

I have tried three Bajaj authorised service centres so far, and none have given me total satisfaction. Now that I am out of the warranty period (which was for 2 years/30,000 kms) I might try out one of the new Castrol BikeZones for the next paid servicing. I have replaced nothing under warranty. Servicing is very cheap though, and so are spare parts.

The bike was especially great when bought. Very smooth engine and ride. The gearbox is not the smoothest one around, but you get used to it. They are especially notchy during the first start of the day.

The handling is good. And the bike is comfortable enough to do longer rides on it. The good fuel efficiency of 52-54 km/litre is a bonus, but they are not the best in its class figures.

Overall, the bike is fun to ride and a joy to own. It is very easy for beginners too. And even for girls and women, who shy away from this bike.

My mom hadn't touched a geared two wheeler in more than twenty years. All she had known before were those Bajaj and Priya scooters. But I explained a few basics to her, and in a few attempts, even she could ride my bike! She is all of 5'1 and doesn't find the bike too unwieldy. She has ridden it 6-7 times so far, much to the amusement of my friends and neighbours.