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    Stunner OR FZ OR HUNK OR Slingshot

    Hi ,

    I am a college going student.I am staying in bangalore. Going to buy my 1st bike.

    I have listed the below bikes.

    1) Honda stunner.
    Many of freinds suggesting to go for Honda stunner as this is a very good bike for a beginner(I have not riden any geared bike before . only used honda activa - for 50-100 kms only).
    2) Yamaha FZ
    I was simply zeroed on the first look of this bike.Dont know much abt this bike, even my freinds dont have this.Looks very heavy , hence doubt if this is a bike for me.I am just 5 ft 3 inch and 56kg.
    3) Hero Honda Hunk
    Heard many good things abt this bikes from my frends.It also seems very heavy for me.
    4) Suzuki slingshot plus.
    I dont like the looks of this bike.But many of my collegues suggesting to go for it as this is a good bike for beginner.

    Please suggest which should be a good option for me.
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    • #3
      All the Bikes which you have mentioned is more or less having some problems,
      For a beginner i would suggest P135LS,,,,, You will never think back after buying this......

      Stunner : Fully Refined Bike, Not suitable for rash driving Good Looks, Average Mileage, Pathetic Honda service and parts availability
      FZ : Definite bike for rash driving, Mileage is a big concern, Good service,Amazing Killer Looks
      Hunk : Heavy Bike, Mileage is a concern, Good Looks, Nothing much to say
      Slingshot: New Kid on the Road, Bad looks, service and parts availability is a concern

      P135 : Fully loaded, Bajaj Brand name lives up to the values, good service, mileage and parts availability, Amazing Bike for a starter.........

      Final call,,,,, you ride all the bikes then come to the conclusion,,,,,,,,,




      happy riding......
      Last edited by Thunder; 11-23-2011, 03:47 AM.

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      • #4
        You didn't mention budget? but options include FZ, probably the costliest 150cc! but P135LS will give you same performance at much less price and it scores well on mileage front. Consider this if you ride mostly within city and for occasional highway rides.
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        • #5
          Go for Stunner... It looks good and is Refined too...
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          • #6
            Thanks for the response.....My budget is around 80k.I can extend for another 10k.Milege is not a concern.The bike should be help for a beginner like me.

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            • #7
              Well if you are going to buy a pulsar, i would suggest that you wait for a few weeks until the new ones roll in. And as far as the other bikes you listed are concerned, if you are a power freak, you should go for the FZ, Hunk has a very refined engine, and slingshot is a very underpowered vehicle for its class.
              My pick would be the HHH.

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              • #8
                my first bike was an FZ. It looks big but it doesn't feel heavy once you sit on it. I am taller and weigh less than you and i have never found it to be heavy. You'd simply love its low-mid end performance. Its tailor made for city riding, and is known to be a good handling bike.
                Since you love its looks, mileage not being a concern and it fits in your budget, GO FOR IT.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by prasanna12 View Post
                  Hi ,

                  I am a college going student.I am staying in bangalore. Going to buy my 1st bike.

                  I have listed the below bikes.

                  1) Honda stunner.
                  Many of freinds suggesting to go for Honda stunner as this is a very good bike for a beginner(I have not riden any geared bike before . only used honda activa - for 50-100 kms only).
                  2) Yamaha FZ
                  I was simply zeroed on the first look of this bike.Dont know much abt this bike, even my freinds dont have this.Looks very heavy , hence doubt if this is a bike for me.I am just 5 ft 3 inch and 56kg.
                  3) Hero Honda Hunk
                  Heard many good things abt this bikes from my frends.It also seems very heavy for me.
                  4) Suzuki slingshot plus.
                  I dont like the looks of this bike.But many of my collegues suggesting to go for it as this is a good bike for beginner.

                  Please suggest which should be a good option for me.
                  Surely not Pulsar 135. It has hard seats, bad vibrations and poor spare quality. Also not the Slingshot for it gives good mileage but not what I look forward to. I prefer the FZ
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                  • #10
                    Thanks fro all the response.
                    Now I am confused ... though I like FZ-S much ...am little worry if this is a perfect bike for a learner.Many are saying FZ is a racing bike and not a perfect option for a learner to ride it.The option I like is Honda stunner.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                      Go for Stunner... It looks good and is Refined too...
                      I beg to differ with you on this. The Stunner is not refined at all. The Stunner's engine is a little on the rougher side as compared to the other Honda engines like that of the Unicorn and Activa (though it's not a bike)

                      The Stunner is heavily short geared and requires very quick gear changes to suit the increasing (decreasing) speeds.

                      It starts to vibrate a lot around 60 Kmph mark and isn't rev happy like the Yamahas. Fuel efficiency is adequately good for a 125cc bike but the overall ride isn't very pleasurable. Rear seat is not comfortable at all.

                      The Stunner's suspension is on the harder side even when set to softest setting. Long rides are sure to hurt your back.

                      PS: I can say all this because I owned a Stunner for about a year which I sold last month due to the above mentioned issues.

                      I wouldn't advise anyone to buy the Stunner. It has good looks but looks are deceptive.
                      Last edited by cmahajan; 11-26-2011, 11:03 AM.
                      Signals which are timed for 50 Kmph are also timed for 100 Kmph :)

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                      • #12
                        Yes, thanks . I like FZ-S very much but am worried because many are saying FZ is a racing bike and not a perfect option for a learner to ride it.
                        Hence I thought the other option as Honda stunner(because of looks).
                        After your feedback , I have to erase Stunner from my mind.
                        Any other suggestion ...

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by prasanna12 View Post
                          Yes, thanks . I like FZ-S very much but am worried because many are saying FZ is a racing bike and not a perfect option for a learner to ride it.
                          Hence I thought the other option as Honda stunner(because of looks).
                          After your feedback , I have to erase Stunner from my mind.
                          Any other suggestion ...
                          I don't know who told you that the FZ is a "racing" bike...

                          The FZ is very much suitable for city riding and daily use. However, it is not very fuel efficient as compared to others of its class. Also, it's a little costlier than the other 150ccs out there.

                          If this is going to be your first bike and you are not an experienced rider, I would recommend you choose from the following bikes:

                          1. Bajaj Pulsar 135/150 (Good performance, good mileage, decent looks)
                          2. Honda Unicorn (Not Dazzler)
                          3. Yamaha SZR/SZX (Detuned FZ engine, decent build quality)
                          4. Yamaha FZ/FZS (Mileage can be an issue, otherwise a great bike)
                          5. Yamaha SS125 (Never rode this one but heard it's a good one)

                          Not necessarily in any order.

                          Stay away from the 150cc bikes if you don't want to handle heavier bikes. Otherwise Suzuki GS150R is good too. I didn't mention GS150R because it is a little heavy for a novice rider and has 6 gears which can be a little difficult to manage for a new rider.

                          Hope this helps.
                          Last edited by cmahajan; 11-26-2011, 02:11 PM.
                          Signals which are timed for 50 Kmph are also timed for 100 Kmph :)

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                          • #14
                            Hi prasanna,I suggest you to go for Fz as mileage is not a concern for you and also it is a very nimble city bike.
                            FYI: Fz-s is a low weight 150cc bike with kerb weight of 135 kg only.

                            Even i also had several thoughts like you while buying my first bike.Then i zeroed my choice and brought a GS150R.
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                            • #15
                              @ prasanna12

                              Will you consider New CBZ Xtreme?

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