rx135to135LS

Hey Bikers,

I am pretty new to this motorcylce blogging and I need help real fast . I fell in love with 135LS indonesian version and now its in India; so I went and paid an advance of 1000 bucks to book it. But I saw the musculine P180 in the showroom and from that moment, I am online going through reviews about both the bikes and seriously I cant decide. I dont have an issue with mileage and the extra cost of 180. And I test drove both the bikes and I felt 180 has a god damn grip on the road, 135ls is not bad but its so light like my RX. I am confused, which one to choose.
What I LIKED:
P180:
Tubeless tyres, Rear split hand grips, overall rugged feel of the bike, split seats.
P135:
Sporty look, 122K feather weight, Mileage, Unique from the so common p150/180.
My priorities:
1. Handling should be easy ( when you are in a theatre and try to park 180 is tough ?)
2. Cut through the city traffic ( like how I do in my RX)
3. Good suspension. (sold my rx just because of this reason)

Dealer is waiting on my word; P180 or P135 ?

Aryan

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As per your requirements ....I think you should go for Pulsar135...only if you are not much concerned about top speed.....its far easy to park and maneuver the bike in traffic than p180....and lighter than p180....the name only suggests it is a light sports machine....& also it has a nice suspension...

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Karthik Mathur (Orange)

if you are looking for really good speed it's the 180 for everything else,135

rx135to135LS

Thanks Mate, lookin for some more inputs.

AMG

135
Because it is better and newer bike.
180 is way too common.

Karthik Mathur (Orange)

okay pulsar 135 offers newer technology,much much better styling,really good performance(approx .3 seconds slower than 180 in 0-60) yet doesn't compromise on FE,its handling is better,easier for traffic and even for a race track and most importantly is new!
and about 180 it's also very good with nice styling,performance though at the cost of fuel efficiency and also at a 15K premium
but for sure it's not gonna disappoint you
u could also try out 220S not much costlier than 180

raja_roadster

being a new launch p135 ll not have a new upgades for say at the least two years and p180 you may get any upgade shortly;Given your requirement p135 fits perfectly in , it will never let you down go for it

payeng

The P135LS is a sweet handler specially in traffic and is light and nimble to park as well.

The P180 due to its longer wheelbase and heavy body can be sometimes handful, especially for below average height riders.


The suspension on the P180 is more supple and offer a more plush and comfortable ride.
The rear suspension of the P135LS is sprung a bit on the firmer side to aid sporty handling.

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rx135to135LS

Man..I am happy to end up in Xbhp..its a bunch of guys; who knows wht they talk.. Like the feedbacks here, I am also more inclined towards P135.
A few concerns on P135, Is it feels more plasticity ? may be I feel it that way bcoz I had eyes on P180 ?