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chetanrautdessai · 10-03-2011, 10:31 PM

Hi all,

I Have sold my previous 2 bikes mentioned below and need a new set of wheels.
Previously owned : Cbz Xtreme V1- A very good all rounder, excellent Handling.
Pulsar 220 S - A thorough Hooligan. A bit nervous around corners.

My usage of bike will be occasionally 60kms round trip of highway on weekdays and 1000 kms round trip once a month. I need a bike that is comfortable at cruising on highway at triple digit speed.
I had finalized Pulsar 220 F due to its night riding capabilities plus its low cost spares & easy availability of the same.
Now I'm in big dilemma whether to buy existing pulsar 220f or wait for upgraded offering from Bajaj. Will it be sensible to buy 220 f knowing
it will upgraded few months down the line? or should i buy Yamaha RXG for the time being till the Bajaj update its range as i cannot wait.
Or should i buy Apache180 ABS version which is a city scorcher which has decent touring capability or ZMA - R which is extremely capable tourer but getting old.
My budget is 80k to 1.2 lac's.

Noor · 10-04-2011, 01:34 PM

Thread approved

Rahul.Gvli · 10-04-2011, 06:02 PM

I'll suggest wait for Bajjaj to come up with something new and upgraded.. Or else go for ZMA.. It really is a great machine...

Blumarine005 · 10-04-2011, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chetanrautdessai

Hi all,

I Have sold my previous 2 bikes mentioned below and need a new set of wheels.
Previously owned : Cbz Xtreme V1- A very good all rounder, excellent Handling.
Pulsar 220 S - A thorough Hooligan. A bit nervous around corners.

My usage of bike will be occasionally 60kms round trip of highway on weekdays and 1000 kms round trip once a month. I need a bike that is comfortable at cruising on highway at triple digit speed.
I had finalized Pulsar 220 F due to its night riding capabilities plus its low cost spares & easy availability of the same.
Now I'm in big dilemma whether to buy existing pulsar 220f or wait for upgraded offering from Bajaj. Will it be sensible to buy 220 f knowing
it will upgraded few months down the line? or should i buy Yamaha RXG for the time being till the Bajaj update its range as i cannot wait.
Or should i buy Apache180 ABS version which is a city scorcher which has decent touring capability or ZMA - R which is extremely capable tourer but getting old.
My budget is 80k to 1.2 lac's.

I have the same confusion. Rife a ZMA as of now. Love its performance. But looking for an upgrade. P220 with its fairing has stole my aatention. What to do???

Vishwas Bharadwaj · 10-04-2011, 06:44 PM

Except for the triple digit speed cruise-ability(Which is dangerous for Indian roads,IMO).......You are venturing into RE Territory.You can have a look at them if you are not against Bullets/RE's!Otherwise it's a Karizma ZMR you are looking at/for

My two Paisa worth

Abhii46 · 10-04-2011, 07:44 PM

Since you have budget upto 1.2lacs, RE Thunderbird is the best choice.

rharish90 · 10-04-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Abhii46

Since you have budget upto 1.2lacs, RE Thunderbird is the best choice.

Tbird costs 'around' 1.25 on road. I would suggest that instead of waiting for the 'new Pulsar' whenever it comes with whatever changes in features and price, get the one as it is. Its pretty good. Or go for the time tested ZMA if you are doubtful. It is much lesser in trouble and maintenance.

Krish1417 · 10-05-2011, 01:08 AM

Get the ZMA..Its a proven tourer,and if you can stretch your budget go for the best,Honda CBR250

Satyamzma · 10-05-2011, 10:33 AM

you already have the 220 S , so it would be better to go for ZMA or ZMR...

rakshit rana · 10-05-2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chetanrautdessai

Hi all,

I Have sold my previous 2 bikes mentioned below and need a new set of wheels.
Previously owned : Cbz Xtreme V1- A very good all rounder, excellent Handling.
Pulsar 220 S - A thorough Hooligan. A bit nervous around corners.

My usage of bike will be occasionally 60kms round trip of highway on weekdays and 1000 kms round trip once a month. I need a bike that is comfortable at cruising on highway at triple digit speed.
I had finalized Pulsar 220 F due to its night riding capabilities plus its low cost spares & easy availability of the same.
Now I'm in big dilemma whether to buy existing pulsar 220f or wait for upgraded offering from Bajaj. Will it be sensible to buy 220 f knowing
it will upgraded few months down the line? or should i buy Yamaha RXG for the time being till the Bajaj update its range as i cannot wait.
Or should i buy Apache180 ABS version which is a city scorcher which has decent touring capability or ZMA - R which is extremely capable tourer but getting old.
My budget is 80k to 1.2 lac's.

I'd say stretch your budget a little & go for a CBR 250R.heard that many people are getting FE between 35-40 kmpl with mixed city & highway riding & since you gonna use it for touring i think CBR will be the best buy.

10-03-2011, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
chetanrautdessai Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Goa Posts: 9	Help need a BIke for touring Hi all, I Have sold my previous 2 bikes mentioned below and need a new set of wheels. Previously owned : Cbz Xtreme V1- A very good all rounder, excellent Handling. Pulsar 220 S - A thorough Hooligan. A bit nervous around corners. My usage of bike will be occasionally 60kms round trip of highway on weekdays and 1000 kms round trip once a month. I need a bike that is comfortable at cruising on highway at triple digit speed. I had finalized Pulsar 220 F due to its night riding capabilities plus its low cost spares & easy availability of the same. Now I'm in big dilemma whether to buy existing pulsar 220f or wait for upgraded offering from Bajaj. Will it be sensible to buy 220 f knowing it will upgraded few months down the line? or should i buy Yamaha RXG for the time being till the Bajaj update its range as i cannot wait. Or should i buy Apache180 ABS version which is a city scorcher which has decent touring capability or ZMA - R which is extremely capable tourer but getting old. My budget is 80k to 1.2 lac's.

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10-04-2011, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Vishwas Bharadwaj Scooterider® Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 122	Except for the triple digit speed cruise-ability(Which is dangerous for Indian roads,IMO).......You are venturing into RE Territory.You can have a look at them if you are not against Bullets/RE's!Otherwise it's a Karizma ZMR you are looking at/for My two Paisa worth __________________ When forced to choose between two evils, try the new one.

10-04-2011, 07:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Abhii46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 355	Since you have budget upto 1.2lacs, RE Thunderbird is the best choice. __________________ My triplog of South Indian Trip.

10-05-2011, 01:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
Krish1417 Born_Apachian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cuttack Posts: 381	Get the ZMA..Its a proven tourer,and if you can stretch your budget go for the best,Honda CBR250 __________________ Apache RTR 180 2011 \| Honda Activa 2010 \| CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) \|Apache 160 FI 2009-2010 Bajaj Kristal 2007-2011 ----------------------------------------------

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Satyamzma Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,828	you already have the 220 S , so it would be better to go for ZMA or ZMR... __________________ Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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