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Hi Friends,

I am from Chennai. Currently i am having Bajaj Discover 125 (2006) model. Now i got engine problem(it's his retirement time ). So i have decided to buy new bike. in 150CC. i have shortlisted following bikes. I am planning to take new bike in June 2011 1st week. Could you people provide suggestions/advise on this

Selected bikes
1) Yamaha FZ (new edition)
2) Pulsar 150/135
3) Honda Unicon
4) Tvs Apache 10
5) Honda Twister
6) Suzuki GS150R/slingshot

My Criteria
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1) my average monthly usage will be (1500km)
2) Budget 60 - 75.
3) Average mileage. (more than 50)
4) Suitable for family.
5) Good/Average resale value.
6) Average Maintenance.
7) Good/powerful Engine.

Could you people suggest one from my list. Thanks in advance.

Regards,
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Noor

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eliksir

whats TVS apache 10 ? 160 or 180 ?

FZ, pulsar 150/135, Unicorn, RTR 160/180, Twister, GS150R, Slingshot

pulsar 150/135, Unicorn, Twister, GS150R(pillion seat is extremely high though) , Slingshot

Pulsar 135/150, Unicorn, Twister, GS150R, Slingshot

Pulsar 135/150, Unicorn, GS150R

Unicorn, GS150R

Unicorn has insane waiting periods. either get the dazzler or the GS150 R

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The GS150 is miles behind the Unicorn in resale valuation. Quite why this is so is perplexing, considering that the GS is as good if not better than the Unicorn on most counts. The second hand market's valuations are determined by the brokers, whose math and analytical skills are not exactly their strongest points.

It works thus: whichever bike has a lengthy booking period (for whatever reasons), commands a high resale value. This instigates the masses to go for the said bike with high resale value, increasing demand. The result of this self-perpetuating myth is the almost mythical status accorded to bikes such as the Unicorn when people unilaterally join in praise of its pluses ignoring its weaknesses.

In the more evolved stage, the same weaknesses become what is called "character". At this stage it becomes blasphemy to pick faults with the bike.

The GS150 is a good bike. If resale matters to you, go for a CBZ (the new one looks hideous).

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HarishK

Dazzler is your Medicine.

Just close your eyes and get one, its the perfect one to fit all your requirements.

Yes the Unicorn and GS150R are also closer too.

Guru_DTSi

GS150R is actually a tad better than the Uni IMHO, with a large fuel tank and the 6th gear. But Suzuki sucks in terms of Service and Spares (not that you'd need them soon). If you've got a Suzuki Service Centre nearby, go for it eyes closed. Even hardcore Uni lovers would need to agree that the console of the GS150 is the most beautiful one around, not that this is a deal breaker, however, looks do matter
In terms of resale value, the GS150R is the "Ford Ikon" of the bike world.

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Go for CB Unicorn......

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Dear I will suggest you to go witw the New Extrem 2011 version.It is stylish.Good for family,Comfort in City and as well as Highway,Average mileage (45-50),Best resale value among the all 150 cc or If your not interestred with the over style of extrem go for Suzuki GS 150R it has all the things in simply way but only thing it has 6 speed gear box & disadvantage in resale valu.Ithink u just cut your list shorter.But You can also see the Yamaha SZ-R .But mind it .It is bike for only city.It will save you some 5000 Bucks.Hope we get some good news from you.Ride safe.

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xtc

The GS Is a nice Steed Its a Right Mix Of Bike which the young and the old can ride.

Personally i would suggest P150 its a good deal!

itallion stallion

Considering your options, i think option (2) or (3) may be suitable for you!

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