HydBiker

R15 has one of the best ground clearances and has a shorter wheel base... no issues in that department. Even a full tank of fuel gives you a worst case range of 350 KMs. The problem is with the rear tyre that finds no grip on rocks / gravel / slush and the low handlebars coupled with a stiff clutch that stresses you out over the number of days... and if you have to push the bike for what ever reason... you are in for a big time struggle.

don't expect any engine related problems but almost every thing else can be fixed with cycle tools. Of course, carry brake & clutch levers & clutch cable as spare.

We don't have a good ghat section near Hyderabad. But then, you are not going to speed on the Leh trip... you have to be cautious.

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prabhubravo

If the bike gives 350kms on full tank here, then we will hardly get 225kms after Rohtang. so have some space for a 5L fuel can atleast.

Also carry the clutch friction plates, if they come cheap.

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HydBiker

An R15 on a full tank should give over 450 KMs of range easily. Even on full throttle ripping throughout, the tank had about half a liter of fuel after 420-430 KMs. Yes, even in continuous climbing up the ghats.

So, I believe the 350 KMs range estimate would not go down by a big margin as that'd mean a mileage of below 30 KMPL. Counting on the FI system for this. Even the High Volumetric Efficiency sports type air filter with its huge compartment (I think 3 liters) do help here.

Well, we still have to carry spare fuel. Cannot take chances up there! But a 5 liter can is gonna take a lot of space

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darkknight

Guys nobody talked abut the farings.so reposting below..Does the water freeze up in gaps thus resulting in cracked farings.Hence asking about the ideal season to get Lehied...

[One of my close friend alongwith his 7 buddies had completed leh in Aug 2008 on 7 bullets and a karizma.After the trip the karizma was enirely screwed up with broken farings et all & a total reparing estimate of 30,000.so would like your comment on this guys.

Is it recommended to remove R15 faring or is june/july time safe enough to complete with the complete bike.]

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Praful

+1

And how about putting the MRF Zappers like the ones on the GIR R15? Would be decent enough grip.

Not sure how many pieces the fairing of the R15 is made up of, but you coud consider removing the sides+bottom and make it a semi faired, so lesser costs incase of any damage/fall!

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prabhubravo

Sirji, no bike gives above 30 there..

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Praful

A certain P220 I know gave 55 kmpl in Ladakh!

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by riding or pushing

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Praful

Well if he could push at speeds of 90 kmph then maybe he pushed it!

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prabhubravo

90kmph in ladakh? oh well if you are speaking the stretch between Rumtse and Leh ya we can hit 90kmph but not more than a few secs.

Do one thing, go to ladakh, ride your p220 and then tell me your kmpl.

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