[What Bike]: A bike with Comfort, Mileage and a bit of power - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

sooraj_vs · 05-19-2010, 08:46 AM

Hi people.. So here is the deal. I m looking for a bike, with the followig properties. Please help me choose the right one.

1. I ride around 200 kms a week. (70% hihg way, 20% rural/villege roads, 10% city ). It should be comfortable for a 5ft 9, 70 kg rider.

2. Milege around 50. (Highway)

3. Braking and cornering should be top notch.

4. Should have good pick up and stability at 60-90 kmph range.

5. Should have good rider appeal.

So thats it. Guys, please guide me.

ken cool · 05-19-2010, 09:22 AM

You want the best of all worlds! Ride quality, speed, performance, handling, braking, fuel efficiency. Basically you would not mind having the fuel efficiency of the Super Splendour with the performance of the Pulsar 220 and the handling of the R15.

Tough choice.

Approved

leon_nerd · 05-19-2010, 09:26 AM

Get an Apache RTR 180

Mik · 05-19-2010, 09:28 AM

Ken said it ! you want the best of everything

I think the RTR 180/160Fi fits the bill somewhat. It has good braking/cornering, decent power, decent mileage and looks good too (thats subjective though)

nipunblaze135LS · 05-19-2010, 09:28 AM

have a look at
apache 180
p220
r15
a little less on fuel average but they all are good bikes

ken cool · 05-19-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mik

Ken said it ! you want the best of everything

I think the RTR 180/160Fi fits the bill somewhat. It has good braking/cornering, decent power, decent mileage and looks good too (thats subjective though)

We are like this, we want everything...

How is the RTR in the fuel efficiency department by the way?

Mik · 05-19-2010, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ken cool

We are like this, we want everything...

How is the RTR in the fuel efficiency department by the way?

I have only Manan's opinion on it, and he used to say that his RTR runs on fumes

(His RTR 160 gave 55+ on tours !! while my T20 managed 35 to 38)

sooraj_vs · 05-19-2010, 09:54 AM

Thanx for your replies... And 1 thing, i dont want the best of everything, but a bit of everything would be appreciated. Regarding the bike, i too have rtr on mind, but almost everyone i ask tell me not to put my money on that bike. For, its not comfortable for a rider of my height. I have nt yet taken a test on 180, but 160 itself proved its worth. Now, if you can give me a clear idea about the fuel efficieny of this bike, that would be of great help. As said earlier, i ride mostly on highways. Speed around 60-80. Acceleration neither too slow, nor too fast.

satyajitrc · 05-19-2010, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sooraj_vs

Hi people.. So here is the deal. I m looking for a bike, with the followig properties. Please help me choose the right one.

1. I ride around 200 kms a week. (70% hihg way, 20% rural/villege roads, 10% city ). It should be comfortable for a 5ft 9, 70 kg rider.

2. Milege around 50. (Highway)

3. Braking and cornering should be top notch.

4. Should have good pick up and stability at 60-90 kmph range.

5. Should have good rider appeal.

So thats it. Guys, please guide me.

Hero Honda ZMR

will not be a bad option. Can read the ZMR threads.
Need to figure out your budget & waiting period there.
At least you will not regret it.

In Kolkata I booked and got it delivered

same day.

Dogg · 05-19-2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sooraj_vs

Hi people.. So here is the deal. I m looking for a bike, with the followig properties. Please help me choose the right one.

1. I ride around 200 kms a week. (70% hihg way, 20% rural/villege roads, 10% city ). It should be comfortable for a 5ft 9, 70 kg rider.

2. Milege around 50. (Highway)

3. Braking and cornering should be top notch.

4. Should have good pick up and stability at 60-90 kmph range.

5. Should have good rider appeal.

So thats it. Guys, please guide me.

milage arnd 50,laid back ridin with no fuss,must put a smile on ur face if u open the throttle,stability at high speeds with good rider comfort -

cb unicorn - king on highways or the new cb unicorn dazzler

gs 150r - all things which u wish the unicorn had,but dealer network,etc is not top notch

pulsar 150-new internals along with clipon's -15bhp -look into it

fazer - no 50's milage and a bit short/cramped

rtrs- don't think that will siut ur drivin style assesing on ur rquirements

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sooraj_vs MTA Graduate -Master of Torq Application- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thodupuzha, Kerala. Posts: 690	A bike with Comfort, Mileage and a bit of power Hi people.. So here is the deal. I m looking for a bike, with the followig properties. Please help me choose the right one. 1. I ride around 200 kms a week. (70% hihg way, 20% rural/villege roads, 10% city ). It should be comfortable for a 5ft 9, 70 kg rider. 2. Milege around 50. (Highway) 3. Braking and cornering should be top notch. 4. Should have good pick up and stability at 60-90 kmph range. 5. Should have good rider appeal. So thats it. Guys, please guide me. __________________ *MOTORCYCLING IS AS MUCH ART AS IT IS SCIENCE*

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ken cool Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4,677	You want the best of all worlds! Ride quality, speed, performance, handling, braking, fuel efficiency. Basically you would not mind having the fuel efficiency of the Super Splendour with the performance of the Pulsar 220 and the handling of the R15. Tough choice. Approved __________________ The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better! BMW Motorrad Days 2011 Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

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05-19-2010, 09:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
sooraj_vs MTA Graduate -Master of Torq Application- Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Thodupuzha, Kerala. Posts: 690	Thanx for your replies... And 1 thing, i dont want the best of everything, but a bit of everything would be appreciated. Regarding the bike, i too have rtr on mind, but almost everyone i ask tell me not to put my money on that bike. For, its not comfortable for a rider of my height. I have nt yet taken a test on 180, but 160 itself proved its worth. Now, if you can give me a clear idea about the fuel efficieny of this bike, that would be of great help. As said earlier, i ride mostly on highways. Speed around 60-80. Acceleration neither too slow, nor too fast. __________________ *MOTORCYCLING IS AS MUCH ART AS IT IS SCIENCE*

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05-19-2010, 09:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mik Bike Bike and Away.... Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 543	Ken said it ! you want the best of everything I think the RTR 180/160Fi fits the bill somewhat. It has good braking/cornering, decent power, decent mileage and looks good too (thats subjective though)

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nipunblaze135LS road starts here ends NEVER! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DELHI Posts: 256	have a look at apache 180 p220 r15 a little less on fuel average but they all are good bikes

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