Hi Friends,
Bikes I shortlisted are P220 new, P220 FI old, FZ16 and R15.
Following are main criterias I am looking at in preference order. It would be
great if people could rank the bikes listed above for following criterias:
1. Suspension should be good - it should be able to absorb pot holes and humps with ease without affecting me. As you see this is top most criteria.
every bike has good suspension.
2. Good acceleration in city - I like to stay ahead when light turns grean on signals.
P220 F
3. Good drivability or roll on figures - In case of sudden breaking (humps or traffic) I should be able to pull on easily in same gear most of time.
P220 F
4. Braking and stability should be good - specially in wet conditions. Though this is not as important as others as I feel whatever I buy would be better than my current Activa
.
R15
Other important points to consider in decission making:
- I intend to drive this bike in city. Main use will be office commuting and local grocery shopping. I have car for highway/long drive and for weekend drives with family. My office is around 13km from home. So Monthly driving around 700 - 800 km.
FZ 16 > P220 F > R15
- I understand mono-suspension (used in FZ, R15 and Unicorn) is a better technology than dual rear suspensions. They do not bottom out easily. But are they better in absorbing humps and pot holes. From what I have read even P220 has soft suspension and should therefore absorb humps and pot holes in a better way. More importantly is FZ16 better than P220 in absorbing humps and potholes? Do dual suspensions have lesser life than mono suspension? It would be really helpful if I can arrive at ranking the above bikes on their ability to absorb bad roads.
already answered at starting.
- I would like bike to look good and have some exclusivity. Want to have the feeling that its different from the herd.
R15 > P220 F > Fz 16
- I am planning to buy a used bike, probably 1-2 yr old. Reasons, I want to take advantage of the depreciation. Might shift in 1-2 yrs so will not lose that much on resale. As I am not taking loan it will be cheaper on pocket.
- Since it is used bike P220 FI is also in the competition. I understand its not as fast as new P220 but not expecting much difference.
- Mileage. Not a major concern. Anything above 35 is OK.
every bike has around 35ish or even better.
- My height is 5' 10''. Is FZ good for tall people?
You are not that tall. 
5'10'' is perfect for all the bikes you suggested.
Now my impressions about the bikes:
R15:
Pros: Looks are best, best engine (refined), best stability, Good suspension. I think best in all departments only thing might be that its not that great for city driving. Had a very short TD felt the engine was refined. Need to TD more
Cons: Not sure if can be driven around as easily in city. From what I have read, acceleration not that great in city traffic, might cause wrist pains in city. Also I think since its meant for racing and cornering suspension would be kept at a harder, so might not be as good on bad roads as the others - I have not tested though. Would like to know more on this
Always felt that if owning high end cars (BMW, Merc) is not possible I should atleast own a bike that looks and feels different and exclusive. R15 is nearer to that.
Suspension is Top notch AFAIK and wrist pain will perish once you get used to the riding position.
P220
Pros: Absolute value for money. P220 on road in Bangalore is around 80k and FZ16 around 72k. In 8k extra we get more powerful engine, good headlights and bigger bike. I had a short TD, drove on some bad road and suspension could easily filter it out. Seating space is good
Cons: Looks same as other pulsars except the headlight. Read that bajaj quality is not as good. Read that it vibrates a lot. Heavy. Not sure how good it is in heavy traffic
it looks same but a small twist of wrist and you are not the same anymore 
seating space is good ... agreed .. but the seats are REAL hard ... you will have a gala time after shifting from activa 
quality is not good ... but spares are CHEAP.
I zip zap zoom quite easily in traffic
FZ16:
Did not TD it. Planning to do it next week.
Pros: Looks. Acceleration. Bike meant for city driving. Maneouvrabilty. like to compact looks and like to see how the people easily maneouvre it in the city. Seating position
Cons: Does not have as much power as the other two. Not TDed it yet so cant say more.
its good looking too. NO COMMENTS as you are spot on.
Old P220 FI
Same as new P220 except for minor differences. Though not TDed it yet.
its a good bike.
Well, thanks folks for going through such a big post.
you are welcome.
I am waiting for suggestions.