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yelloos · 03-12-2010, 02:24 PM

Hey guys,
What bike will do for me ?
My budget is around Rs 60k (can be stretched to fit RTR in), my height is 5' 11''
And I'll not use the bike on highways, just for city use, still i want a funky bike!

Requirements -
Good looks
Comfort for pillion is must
Decent Mileage (not a big issue though, should be decent, say above 45)
Less maintenance
Long Term Reliability

As far as I know or have read, bajaj or tvs bikes have reliability issue, their engines are not that refined..ur take on this?

So some options hitting my mind are-

Honda CB Twister - Boring
Bajaj 135 LS - Rear suspension doesn't work well, plus not-so-good looks.

(Final options)
Apache RTR 160
HH Hunk

Suggest some other options too.

Aryan · 03-12-2010, 04:56 PM

Topic Approved.

prateek2210 · 03-12-2010, 05:37 PM

@yellos : I wont recommend CB twister as you have a decent budget.
I would recommend Pulsar 135LS.
It has got a good and refined engine and its termed as Sports Commuter. Will fit your preferences too.

krates · 03-12-2010, 08:31 PM

rtr way to go..

yelloos · 03-12-2010, 08:37 PM

hey guys wat about HH Hunk?
And I'll not use the bike on highways, just for city use, still i want a funky bike!

prateek2210 · 03-12-2010, 08:43 PM

RTR wont be in his budget if its 60k

HH Hunk does look massive but get a test ride of it as it manoeuvrings is a bit tough though

yelloos · 03-12-2010, 08:49 PM

I can stretch the budget to 65k if that's the prob..
RTR will cost around Rs 62k OTR in delhi!

What about reliability of bajaj 135 LS ?

prateek2210 · 03-12-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yelloos

I can stretch the budget to 65k if that's the prob..
What about reliability of bajaj 135 LS ?

Ok in that case definitely go for RTR 160.
APACHE's pick up is really superb than other 150 segment bikes, it delivers much power. Comfortable handling with excellent braking.
Looks sporty with a powerful engine.

Dont go with my notions, let other members give their opinion to. Get a test ride of all the shortlisted bikes and then go for whatever you feel is the best for you.

Regarding Bajaj LS's reliability, you know its a common man bike with spare parts readily available and servicing being easy.

P.S: I myself would be going for RTR later this year.

yelloos · 03-12-2010, 09:06 PM

so I think it's between the two - RTR and Bajaj 135 LS....

yelloos · 03-12-2010, 09:10 PM

I'm not thinking about pulsar 150 coz it's become plain boring now...
and i'll not be using my bike that much...just for city riding...10km max per day

03-12-2010, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
yelloos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	Help me choose a bike! Hey guys, What bike will do for me ? My budget is around Rs 60k (can be stretched to fit RTR in), my height is 5' 11'' And I'll not use the bike on highways, just for city use, still i want a funky bike! Requirements - Good looks Comfort for pillion is must Decent Mileage (not a big issue though, should be decent, say above 45) Less maintenance Long Term Reliability As far as I know or have read, bajaj or tvs bikes have reliability issue, their engines are not that refined..ur take on this? So some options hitting my mind are- Honda CB Twister - Boring Bajaj 135 LS - Rear suspension doesn't work well, plus not-so-good looks. (Final options) Apache RTR 160 HH Hunk Suggest some other options too. Last edited by yelloos; 03-13-2010 at 02:43 PM. Reason: update

03-12-2010, 04:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,275	Topic Approved. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

03-12-2010, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
prateek2210 Asking for more BHP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ghaziabad-NCR Posts: 1,330	@yellos : I wont recommend CB twister as you have a decent budget. I would recommend Pulsar 135LS. It has got a good and refined engine and its termed as Sports Commuter. Will fit your preferences too. __________________ People prefer FACEBOOK than xBHP People prefer more CCs than experience on the saddle People still prefer buttering than sincerity. A Date with Nature Spiti with RTR Tribals (Updating now) *Bajaj XCD 125cc* Apache RTR 180cc BURNT MY SOUL, NOW BURNING RUBBER

03-12-2010, 08:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
krates zzooo zooo zooooooooooo Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kanpur Posts: 247	rtr way to go.. __________________ Riding, loving and enjoying my lord of the streets.. FZ-S... And dreaming of an R6/R1/FZ1/CBR 1000RR

03-12-2010, 08:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
prateek2210 Asking for more BHP Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ghaziabad-NCR Posts: 1,330	RTR wont be in his budget if its 60k HH Hunk does look massive but get a test ride of it as it manoeuvrings is a bit tough though __________________ People prefer FACEBOOK than xBHP People prefer more CCs than experience on the saddle People still prefer buttering than sincerity. A Date with Nature Spiti with RTR Tribals (Updating now) *Bajaj XCD 125cc* Apache RTR 180cc BURNT MY SOUL, NOW BURNING RUBBER

03-12-2010, 08:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
yelloos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	hey guys wat about HH Hunk? And I'll not use the bike on highways, just for city use, still i want a funky bike!

03-12-2010, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
yelloos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	I can stretch the budget to 65k if that's the prob.. RTR will cost around Rs 62k OTR in delhi! What about reliability of bajaj 135 LS ? Last edited by yelloos; 03-12-2010 at 08:52 PM.

03-12-2010, 09:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
yelloos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	so I think it's between the two - RTR and Bajaj 135 LS....

03-12-2010, 09:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
yelloos Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Delhi Posts: 21	I'm not thinking about pulsar 150 coz it's become plain boring now... and i'll not be using my bike that much...just for city riding...10km max per day

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