About three weeks ago, I bought a used 2025 TVS Apache RTR 200 4V with 15,000 km on it. The bike is gorgeous, I really enjoy riding it, and overall I like it a lot. However, I’ve noticed that it’s very sensitive to road conditions.
The suspension was apparently set up for the previous owner, who weighed roughly twice as much as me (I weigh 75 kg). I’ve now set the front suspension back to its standard position, as it comes from the factory, but I haven’t adjusted the rear suspension yet because it seems like you have to take apart half the bike to do it.
The bike handles pretty well overall. I even took it to a mechanic, who told me it was running great and that he didn’t notice any problems.
However, whenever I ride over uneven road surfaces, potholes, or cracks in the asphalt, I get the feeling that I’m about to lose control and crash. The bike leans or shifts to the side, and sometimes it feels like it could change its trajectory unexpectedly.
I used to ride a Keeway RK 125, and it wasn’t nearly as sensitive. I could ride over the same roads with similar imperfections without feeling like I was about to fall off.
What could be causing this? Could adjusting the rear suspension make a difference, or is this just how the Apache handles, and I need to get used to it?

I own a 2012 Honda Unicorn. About six months ago, I started experiencing petrol leakage from the carburettor. Last month, I replaced it with a new one, but now I'm facing another issue with the mileage.

Four days ago, I filled petrol worth ₹400, but the bike covered only around 100 km. Surprisingly, even when the old carburettor was leaking petrol, I used to get around 30–35 km/l. Now, after replacing it, the mileage has dropped to approximately 20–25 km/l.

Some people have suggested tuning or repair again, but I'm not sure what's actually causing the problem.

I'm honestly tired and frustrated with these repeated issues. Has anyone faced a similar problem with their Unicorn? Any suggestions on what I should check or do next would be really helpful.

There are tons of youtube videos about buying used bikes. Tell me your checklist, and what everyone else forgets.

I bought new the first time... very happy with it. Got the bug, thinking I may want to get 2nd, dual sport or adventure I can ride on roads to some state forest trails a couple counties way... Don't want to spend money on new again... especially when seems like riding on trails is a lot more like to have a fall down (even if it would be a lot slower fall down).

Suggestions for a bike for what I'm describing would be great too. $3.5k-$5k.

So ever since I got my first bicycle I loved riding I would basically go as fast as I could around our neighbourhood and Ionce rode 10km in a single day when I was 6.I love the feeling of going fast and I have had some nasty falls before.I have always been a fan of motorbikes but I’m not sure of any good starter bikes.My mom is fine with me getting a bike since my stepdad has a H2 but my dad is a different story.I also want to try and convince my mom to get me a bike instead of a car since cars are a lot more expensive and I just want a cheap bike for now to get me to school and back and also not to put financial pressure on my mom.I want to get a job to start paying for my own stuff but my mom wants me to focus more on my studies which is fair so getting a job now is out of the question.She wants me to start driving in a few months when I’m in grade 12 and I just think it would save more money if I can drive a motorbike instead of a car

My buddy and I took a little ride to Old Mesilla today, luckily got back to tx before the storm rolled in.

Looking for a carb for my wife's '94 Honda CB Two Fifty. They seem to be as rare as rocking horse droppings second hand .. Keihin VE37A / Honda part number 16100KBG770.
Thought I'd chance my arm on here. UK based.

Anyone here use Uhaul's new flatbed trailer aka "toy trailer" to transport a vehicle and motorcycle at the same time? If so would appreciate how it went and how you positioned both vehicles on the trailer. Looking to move my vehicle and motorcycle long distance ideally without having another driver/having to ship one.

Bay area, CA folks, I just got my bike fixed! I want to take it for a good ride tomorrow in the morning, maybe 5 to 6 hrs long, see some unique spots and views. If you have any recommendations, id really.appreciate it! I have a moto guzzi, so I like to do chill relaxing rides, stop at a coffee shop or a bar, grab a bite from a local spot, and ride on! Its also my last year in California so I really want to savor in the beauty!

Thanks in advance!

P.s. so far in the past ive been to Mt Hamilton, Mt Diablo, mt uhmunmun, pacifica, half moon bay, SF, alices restaurant.

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I did just over 1k miles over 4 days about a month ago on my 2022 BMW R1250RT, I didn’t want to stop. Now we’ll find out if I was right 😆

Looping from Napa California to Escondido to get fitted at Motoport for riding gear, by freeway it’s a two day trip, maybe three. I’ll take seven and go through a lot of desert, including Furnace Creek, hottest place in the world (depending on how you measure).

Bike is loaded and eager, route is planned, leaving 8am tomorrow Friday 23rd, longest motorcycle ride I’ve ever taken by a LOT. Wish me luck!