LOOKS and STYLING:
Moving on from the 12th century to the 21st, and from bows-and-arrows and horses to bikes, let us see how the modern connection performs, viz., the GF 125. Lookswise, it is difficult to fault this bike. It is quite an eyefull. Very attractive to look at. Since its launch, I have received more than umpteen mails on bikeguru@cybersteering.com commending its looks. The piece I have on test is silver colored, which I think suits this bike best.

The engine and motive unit is black. Quite a contrast with the rest of the bike being silver. Starting from the front end, the chrome shines at you. Twin chrome instru pods, chrome horns, chrome frame - everything is chrome. Shades of Harley. There is more.

The clock-like fuel cock is something never seen before on any bike in India. Chrome again. The prominent blinkers are again chrome-backed. The never before in India, wrap around chassis frame is also silver colored. Sure, the bike is available in many other attractive colors, but the silver color, further enhanced by chrome, is unbeatable.

The only black things up front are the HB grips, the RV mirror stalks and the FT cap with the dandy keyhole cover, which provide excellent contrast. User conveniences and good ergonomics abound. The 'which gear' indicator and side stand tell-a-tale light are now almost a Kinetic exclusive. The note of the horn is out of this world. The tone of the horn is like a nightingale singing its mating song. I've never heard such a sound from any other motorcycle (or car) horn before.

The twin rear brake lights mimic human anatomy and the prominent blinkers stand out and do their job effectively. The reflector on the generous rear fender ensures added safety. The switchgear is identical with the Fiero. Pass light switch (PLS) and engine kill switch (EKS) included. Locking is central on either side - good and convenient.