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First bike Help.

Hi, I am going to buy my first bike and have no prior two wheeler experience. Have been researching a bit online and talking to friends as well, and short listed the following: CBZ-X, Suzuki GS150R, Yamaha-FZ

My requirements are: being a youngster I want good looks, riding comfort, uniqueness (shouldnt be too common on the roads), mileage 45+, cost upto 75K onroad, Good engine performance, stability/handling.

Other details: Travel approx 30KM a day, rare long rides. 75 KG, 5'-8".
Please guide me, following is what I have learned, please correct me if Im wrong.....

Suzuki 150GS
+ Superior comfort
+ smooth engine
+ good mileage
+ uncommon on roads
+ stability
- headlight not focused properly
- heavy
- not at all stylish looks, but digital tachometer
- slow pickup
- rusting issues
- weak brakes

CBZ - X
+ good Pickup
+ good mileage (but less than GS150)
+ average comfort (but less than GS150)
- average looks, but better looking than GS150
- very common on roads

Yamaha FZ
+ looks
+ pickup
+ broad tires
+ stability
+/- uncommon now, but becoming common increasingly
- low pillion comfort
- low mileage

Since this is going to be my first bike, I cannot differentiate between them with a test drive. Also heard that Apache 160RTR is a good bike, but Yamaha-FZ and Apache both appear to be pretty uncomfortable

ken cool

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chauhan_saurabh

If this is your first bike and you can relax 45+kmpl mileage constraint a bit, FZ is the best bike for you.
Though, all three bikes are really good, but FZ would be the best bet for a beginner .. it's really easy to tame than heavy GS or xTreme(total diff is 6kg in these two).

NitinGirish

Yamaha FZ is probably ruled out if you insist on 45+ kmpl. A colleague of mine does not get more than 30-32 In any case, there seems to be mileage concerns w.r.t FZ. Do check the Ownership thread.

There is no exclusivity on this side of 1lakh. If you are ready to compromise on that RTR180 may suit your requirements.

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k2cool_87

1. Cbz well not really got gr8 reviews but is a good bike none the less...but wouldnt recommend u that one...

2. Fz...go for it if u like the looks and the feel...its an amazin city bike...its got wide handle bars and an ergonomical posture ...which are perfect for city riding...zippy and torque at lower end are its best feature....while the mileage is not....that is cause of the rear tyre base being huge....but it also adds to the stability....

3.apache ...its got an amazin posture and gr8 torque again like the fz...but its slightly better in the mileage dept...good bike for the city as well as touring...latest 180 really seems to be fast!!!

4.Unicorn(not from ur list)- try out the bike...its nice city bike ....gr8 mileage and stability ....city as well as long trips can be done...not gr8 on the torque but is a complete package for the average city commuter...

please make ur preference know not only ur requirements...as in wat u want mileage...speed...wat exactly do u expect from ur stead??

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fz is a good bike but mileage is on the lower side...I'd suggest apache RTRfi since it falls in your budget.Even cbz-x/hunk is a good alternative option

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kaka

based on your needs i would like to shortlist three bikes for you..

1) Cbz Extreme
2)Apache 180
3)Unicorn

not in any preferential order though

cbz is a good bike .. headlight part looks average..great comfort .. stability at even 110+ kmph..excellent ride quality.
Suspension can be better. Also better to incorporate digital tacho. Slightly heavier than the other ones' (not sure of apache's weight)

But in all, a bike which u can consider.

Apache :

great power..zippy..responsive.

Unicorn:
perfect for daily commuting.. though old it has no problem apart from waiting period after booking
Unicorn is probably the only bike without any complaints whatsoever. Rarely remember anyone complaining about its performance or maintenance.

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blisteringintelligence

Go for FZ, a very good bike for city riding with good features both cosmetic and engine wise...

Otherwise, if FZ doesnt match your taste Apache RTR 180 - awesome bike with loads of torque and is extremely fast...

Take a test ride and then you will be the best person to judge your ride...

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+ average comfort (but less than GS150)
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Won't agree with this .. Its a good bike with great comfort. Sitting posture and handle bar positioning is really good which ensure gr8 comfort for the rider.

I own a CBZ 5 months Old. Last week I took her for a ride Bangalore - Chennai - pondichery, she was awsome. Everybody commented on the smooth handling and the sitting comfort. Regarding the stability its awesome very smooth at high speed. Braking is also exceptionally good, make sure you feed in the tyres with proper air pressure.
I could touch 120 Km/hr on Chennai - Pondicherry ECR route, with out any vibrations or hoot. Traveled 860 kms with out any problem, she got a smooth refined engine.

Definitely you can consider this bike.

pranav_salieri

@thread starter

i dont think that GS150R has bad looks it looks much better than CBZ and even a pulsar150,and the brakes have very good response...i took a test ride......in fact it has better brakes than FZ.....i think GS150R is a great buy as it is an all rouder with great features.......i donno abt the rusting though but suzuki has solved the problem it seems...