[What Bike]: city riding :- Apache or FZ or Something else? - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

bhosleganesh · 10-21-2009, 01:55 AM

I want to know which bike is good for driving in city in 150+ CC range.
Please suggest a bike on following criteria.

-Fuel Efficiency
-Driving Confort
-Handling on City Roads.

Following things dont matter.
-Top Speed, Power, Feel, Look etc etc

I am considering one of these
Apache 160 RTR or Apache 160 RTR FI or Yahama FZ-S , you can add to the list (Pulsar Fans, please excuse

)

Additional Details:-
Height: 5'5''
To be Used for:- Commute to office(approx 12km one way)
Budget :- 70K(can pay more if there is a reason)
First Time Bike User
Please mention Milage of the Bike ur talking about for city riding (if u know)
I have heard about (Sucking or Not) Apache tyres, please mention ur view points.

Aryan · 10-21-2009, 09:21 AM

Topic Approved.

skyknight19 · 10-21-2009, 09:39 AM

you can also consider gs150r and unicorn... both are very good bikes to drive in city with good comfort and handling. you can expect a mileage of around 50 or more from both of these (this would also depend on your driving style). you should remove the fz from your list coz it fails miserably in the mileage department.

kaynmantis · 10-21-2009, 10:20 AM

My comments in bold. Seems like you have pretty much narrowed it down to 160 RTR FI.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhosleganesh

Please suggest a bike on following criteria.

-Fuel Efficiency - (160 RTR FI by a whisker against 160 RTR)
-Driving Confort - (FZ)
-Handling on City Roads. - (All)

Following things dont matter.
-Top Speed, Power, Feel, Look etc etc
(RTR wins here as FZ is a looker. Though FI gives a marginal extra power, hope it won't put you off )

I am considering one of these
Apache 160 RTR or Apache 160 RTR FI or Yahama FZ-S , you can add to the list (Pulsar Fans, please excuse

Budget :- 70K(can pay more if there is a reason)
(160 RTR FI with some extra money in Mumbai)

abhijeet080808 · 10-21-2009, 10:33 AM

I would suggest the Unicorn for you. And please stay away from the Suzuki GS150R. It has got too many issues.

sanjukoli12 · 10-21-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhijeet080808

I would suggest the Unicorn for you. And please stay away from the Suzuki GS150R. It has got too many issues.

Whats the problem with Suzuki GS150R.

pulsarised · 10-21-2009, 02:52 PM

Unicorn will serve you well in the city with the ample mix of power and mileage. GS150R has some issues detailed in the ownership threads. You might want to take a look there.

If you want looks coupled with power, Hunk seems to be a choice as well as its the same Honda engine with different clothes.

Both the bikes have fairly good seating position for comfort in the city rides.

RTR160 does not have very favorable seating position for stop and go traffic conditions if you encounter that in your daily 12km ride. FZ might be a tad better here but dont have any personal experience on the FZ.

Take a test ride and choose your steed!!

abhijeet080808 · 10-21-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sanjukoli12

Whats the problem with Suzuki GS150R.

Basically rusting issues and fuel efficiency issues. Look over at the ownership thread.

srini · 10-21-2009, 07:37 PM

out of the bikes that you've mentioned,RTR 160fi makes sense...but GS150R and unicorn are good alternatives(getting a uni maybe a pain in the a** coz of the waiting period which has worsened due to the strike)

moeed · 10-22-2009, 01:07 AM

Go for the unicorn or GS150R. Test ride the bikes and see which one is more comfortable for you.

10-21-2009, 01:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
bhosleganesh Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	city riding :- Apache or FZ or Something else? I want to know which bike is good for driving in city in 150+ CC range. Please suggest a bike on following criteria. -Fuel Efficiency -Driving Confort -Handling on City Roads. Following things dont matter. -Top Speed, Power, Feel, Look etc etc I am considering one of these Apache 160 RTR or Apache 160 RTR FI or Yahama FZ-S , you can add to the list (Pulsar Fans, please excuse ) Additional Details:- Height: 5'5'' To be Used for:- Commute to office(approx 12km one way) Budget :- 70K(can pay more if there is a reason) First Time Bike User Please mention Milage of the Bike ur talking about for city riding (if u know) I have heard about (Sucking or Not) Apache tyres, please mention ur view points.

10-21-2009, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,274	Topic Approved. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

10-21-2009, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
skyknight19 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 423	you can also consider gs150r and unicorn... both are very good bikes to drive in city with good comfort and handling. you can expect a mileage of around 50 or more from both of these (this would also depend on your driving style). you should remove the fz from your list coz it fails miserably in the mileage department. __________________ I'll never rest until I can make my own way I'm not afraid of fading I stand alone

10-21-2009, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
abhijeet080808 ElectroniX! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: BLR/GHY/MAS Posts: 2,375	I would suggest the Unicorn for you. And please stay away from the Suzuki GS150R. It has got too many issues. __________________ Your biking tells a lot about the person you are!

10-21-2009, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
srini Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: b'lore Posts: 1,044	out of the bikes that you've mentioned,RTR 160fi makes sense...but GS150R and unicorn are good alternatives(getting a uni maybe a pain in the a** coz of the waiting period which has worsened due to the strike) __________________ 05 Honda Dio....07 HH CBZ Xtreme-Both sold 09 HH Karizma....10 TVS RTR 180-Both in use

10-21-2009, 02:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
pulsarised Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 58	Unicorn will serve you well in the city with the ample mix of power and mileage. GS150R has some issues detailed in the ownership threads. You might want to take a look there. If you want looks coupled with power, Hunk seems to be a choice as well as its the same Honda engine with different clothes. Both the bikes have fairly good seating position for comfort in the city rides. RTR160 does not have very favorable seating position for stop and go traffic conditions if you encounter that in your daily 12km ride. FZ might be a tad better here but dont have any personal experience on the FZ. Take a test ride and choose your steed!!

10-22-2009, 01:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
moeed The Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad/On the highways Posts: 2,395	Go for the unicorn or GS150R. Test ride the bikes and see which one is more comfortable for you.

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