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vivekpetrohead · 05-29-2009, 05:12 AM

Hey guys, i needed some help choosing the right bike for a trip to leh from Pune.

Maybe some of you already know that i had a zma which i sold after an accident. Now i plan to buy a new bike bt im in a big dilemma. i dont wanna buy a zma again since i already owned it though its an awesome bike. im not the bullet types nor i ever wanna buy a pulsar(thats a personal block in my mind). So can someone tell me which bike would suit this trip. i personally love the FZ bt i wish it were a lil more powerful. it suits my height (5'6) well & i love the comfort. other option is a used R-15. BTW how wud FZ fare for this trip. will it serve the purpose well ? is there any other bike that suits my specific rqrement i.e touring

dcs · 05-29-2009, 10:25 AM

Vivek, the problem is, after owning a Zma, there you are really not left with much options to choose from. call for the Power, or for the comfort or for the other issues.
Fz is a good bike but I really wonder how would it suffice the need when you have had Zma for some time.

otherwise, I would like to add, go for a bike that has more torque, good wheel base, good low end etc etc.
the options to choose out from unfortunately are the regular 150cc but I would somehow prefer....
FZ-16 for the Riding Stance+ suspension.
Gs-150R for good wheel base, 18" wheels, lovely low end, torque etc.
Unicorn for tried and tested 150 cc
Hunk-CBZ Xtreme---- good 150 cc.... nothing marvelous about them though.
Pulsars..150-180-200-220...well, they all have their own ups and downs but pulsar still rules the heart of a lot of us, try new pulsar 180, it has good power, dc ignition, heavier suspension and all....
ZMA/Bullets..... one of the ultimate Touring bikes in India, especially for hills.

I will rule out R15, for its bad turning radius and for all the fairing work.
RD 350, Yezdi etc....reliability and serviceability are the major concern.

kurtrules · 05-29-2009, 08:50 PM

Avoid the FZ, low ground clearance, R15 above mentioned reasons

Otherwise buy any 150 ... will do the job for you..

vivekpetrohead · 06-01-2009, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurtrules

Avoid the FZ, low ground clearance, R15 above mentioned reasons

Otherwise buy any 150 ... will do the job for you..

FZ has a GC of 160 MM vs ZMA's 150 MM. So do u still think its bad ??.FZ has a solid midrange ..isnt it. so that shud be suitable for this terrain.

How bout RTR 180 guys ?

MG_Biker1806 · 06-01-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivekpetrohead

FZ has a GC of 160 MM vs ZMA's 150 MM. So do u still think its bad ??.FZ has a solid midrange ..isnt it. so that shud be suitable for this terrain.

Only problem is that you will feel of the lack of power on FZ specially on Plains.Not sure how it will fare post 13000ft.But if you find the bike suitable for you then go ahead.The bike is pretty comfortable.

kurtrules · 06-01-2009, 09:17 AM

Leave aside the stats! I took the FZ to chanshal, and on even the smallest of potholes, there was scraping. Thus would advise against it.

kurtrules · 06-01-2009, 09:18 AM

Quote:

FZ has a GC of 160 MM vs ZMA's 150 MM. So do u still think its bad ??.FZ has a solid midrange ..isnt it. so that shud be suitable for this terrain.

Leave aside the stats! I took the FZ to chanshal, and on even the smallest of potholes, there was scraping. Thus would advise against it.

ken cool · 06-01-2009, 09:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcs

Vivek, the problem is, after owning a Zma, there you are really not left with much options to choose from. call for the Power, or for the comfort or for the other issues.
Fz is a good bike but I really wonder how would it suffice the need when you have had Zma for some time.

I think that someone should start mentioning that the reliability of the Zma on higher altitudes is quite a bit of a myth! 2500+ metres it loses power big time, misfires, has starting problems and does not pull!!!

Old Fox had these problems, Nitin had them, Sunny had them, Bunny had them, I had them, you had them, Zma does have problems at high altitudes. Everybody I know have had these problems with the Karizma up there! Zma is NOT as good in higher altitudes as it is in the plains. This issue needs to be highlighted for Leh aspirants. They should be aware.

vivekpetrohead · 06-01-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken cool

I think that someone should start mentioning that the reliability of the Zma on higher altitudes is quite a bit of a myth! 2500+ metres it loses power big time, misfires, has starting problems and does not pull!!!

Old Fox had these problems, Nitin had them, Sunny had them, Bunny had them, I had them, you had them, Zma does have problems at high altitudes. Everybody I know have had these problems with the Karizma up there! Zma is NOT as good in higher altitudes as it is in the plains. This issue needs to be highlighted for Leh aspirants. They should be aware.

ok..so now even FZ & ZMA have problems doing this trip....So which is the perfect bike in terms of perfomance, relaibility & build quality for Leh.... leaving aside the Bullets.

dcs · 06-01-2009, 05:17 PM

Well, Ken definitely has a point in there! Zma would loose a lot of its power on Hills, for sure....but I have seen that Pulsars have been doing really good at higher altitude.

Last year while doing Leh , I was on 150 dtsi and my buddy was on CBZ xtreme. his bike lost lots of power while I still managed somehow. this time on the Kaza trip too, I saw that my Zma was breathing not very freely while Aryan's 200 was going almost flawlessly. So, I would somehow say Pulsars are better as compared to Zma for higher altitudes, dont exactly know the reason...but if one is as feather weight as I am, then the loss of power at the bike's end would still not affect so badly...Cheers!!

05-29-2009, 10:25 AM	#212 (permalink)
dcs MooD(iri)tater!!!!! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Free-da-Bad earlier, Currently in Saddi Dilli! Posts: 895	Vivek, the problem is, after owning a Zma, there you are really not left with much options to choose from. call for the Power, or for the comfort or for the other issues. Fz is a good bike but I really wonder how would it suffice the need when you have had Zma for some time. otherwise, I would like to add, go for a bike that has more torque, good wheel base, good low end etc etc. the options to choose out from unfortunately are the regular 150cc but I would somehow prefer.... FZ-16 for the Riding Stance+ suspension. Gs-150R for good wheel base, 18" wheels, lovely low end, torque etc. Unicorn for tried and tested 150 cc Hunk-CBZ Xtreme---- good 150 cc.... nothing marvelous about them though. Pulsars..150-180-200-220...well, they all have their own ups and downs but pulsar still rules the heart of a lot of us, try new pulsar 180, it has good power, dc ignition, heavier suspension and all.... ZMA/Bullets..... one of the ultimate Touring bikes in India, especially for hills. I will rule out R15, for its bad turning radius and for all the fairing work. RD 350, Yezdi etc....reliability and serviceability are the major concern. __________________ Its not about the BHP or the CC, its about one common religion called Biking!!! Save the Tigers! Only 1411 (excluding ME) are left! This is my entry in the blogging world!!

06-01-2009, 05:17 PM	#220 (permalink)
dcs MooD(iri)tater!!!!! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Free-da-Bad earlier, Currently in Saddi Dilli! Posts: 895	Well, Ken definitely has a point in there! Zma would loose a lot of its power on Hills, for sure....but I have seen that Pulsars have been doing really good at higher altitude. Last year while doing Leh , I was on 150 dtsi and my buddy was on CBZ xtreme. his bike lost lots of power while I still managed somehow. this time on the Kaza trip too, I saw that my Zma was breathing not very freely while Aryan's 200 was going almost flawlessly. So, I would somehow say Pulsars are better as compared to Zma for higher altitudes, dont exactly know the reason...but if one is as feather weight as I am, then the loss of power at the bike's end would still not affect so badly...Cheers!! __________________ Its not about the BHP or the CC, its about one common religion called Biking!!! Save the Tigers! Only 1411 (excluding ME) are left! This is my entry in the blogging world!!

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05-29-2009, 05:12 AM	#211 (permalink)
vivekpetrohead Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 92	Hey guys, i needed some help choosing the right bike for a trip to leh from Pune. Maybe some of you already know that i had a zma which i sold after an accident. Now i plan to buy a new bike bt im in a big dilemma. i dont wanna buy a zma again since i already owned it though its an awesome bike. im not the bullet types nor i ever wanna buy a pulsar(thats a personal block in my mind). So can someone tell me which bike would suit this trip. i personally love the FZ bt i wish it were a lil more powerful. it suits my height (5'6) well & i love the comfort. other option is a used R-15. BTW how wud FZ fare for this trip. will it serve the purpose well ? is there any other bike that suits my specific rqrement i.e touring

05-29-2009, 08:50 PM	#213 (permalink)
kurtrules Come as you are! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: On the foothills Posts: 873	Avoid the FZ, low ground clearance, R15 above mentioned reasons Otherwise buy any 150 ... will do the job for you..

06-01-2009, 09:17 AM	#216 (permalink)
kurtrules Come as you are! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: On the foothills Posts: 873	Leave aside the stats! I took the FZ to chanshal, and on even the smallest of potholes, there was scraping. Thus would advise against it.