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ashwinprakas · 02-06-2012, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitin_traveller

fazer was one more option, but you ruled that out..

You cant convert a street bike into a tourer by just adding a semi-fairing(Even though Wiki says so.). And I hate the stock light setup, one for High and the other for Low, They wont light up together unless be push the headlamp button to the middle position.

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rtr180 is for those, who love the low end torque and light machine..

I think you meant acceleration, cause low end torque is a term normally related with Under Square engines.

Tejas.Vern · 02-06-2012, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Mik

You have narrowed down your choices by giving so many filters :-)

Avy220
P220 Dtsi
Apache rtr 180
The new P200NS (You wont get it before May most probably)

Rest are either less than 180 or are overpriced or are in your hate list.
With your body type, you will be fine in all of these bikes. If you do like the Avy220, then go for it. (Only skinny guys will look weird on it)
Another point, don't pay too much attention to what your friends say, its your money and your choice. Everybody has a different opinion on now a bike looks. Do take a test ride of all the prospective bikes.

Thanks for your valuable suggestions Mik.
I have seen people doubt the quality of the indian brands. Is it true?
Whenver I see an Avy i just feel like going to the showroom and booking one then and there. But otherwise i tend to think a lot on it

How would you rate Avy on technology scale?
I mean it has no disc brakes, everything is analog, so in that terms.
I am really a fan of bikes with technology at disposal.
Bikes like R15, CBR for eg. will run some checks on start, it really feels like it interacts with the rider.
And yes whatever i buy i'll make sure its out of my choice

Probably taking a TD today or tommorow.

Finally the Pulsar 200NS !
Looks like fully refined pulsar. I dont mind waiting if it is worth it. The price will be less than 100k + wow mileage. Also i see that Avy gets the same engine after Pulsar's success. If Avy comes with something new within a year i would surely regret buying it now.
Any news about faired version of pulsar?

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Originally Posted by raja_roadster

If you will upgrade in a couple of years or so then go for the rtr its raw power you will enjoy each and every minute on the saddle if you wanna keep this bike long go for R15 ; any one of these two will be the best bet given their handling prowess;
And bro a true biker will love his bike more than his bride

I really like the term "Raw Power"

Many guys tell me not to go for Apache as they say TVS is not relaible.
R15 is one of my favourite, so it could be added to my list.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by krishnan6015

As said by @Mik, If you like the Avenger go for it. You wont regret the ride.

Thanks, Will test drive and see.

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Originally Posted by sayank10

avenger looks good to me and it has considerable road presence,although maneuvering through city traffic can be a little pain but once while riding in fast moving traffic i saw a enticer cutting through traffics very well.

Highly justified for such a long bike

Actually i see more of enticers here than avys. Why did yamaha stop that bike.

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Originally Posted by sharingan

I just did a 300 odd kms road trip with friends yesterday with 3 bikes:
R15 (my bike), RTR180, old avenger. I drove all three bike and here is what i have to say:
R15:

the fastest and safest good highway roads. the best in high speed stability and braking.
very bad on bumpy roads!
sets your focus to road than the nature arround

RTR180

nice power output
stability over 120kmph not good (in R15 terms)

Avenger

awesome comfort!
it can cut through traffic!
it can't carve corners at the speeds the above bikes can, BUT
astonishingly even with the much less cornering speeds and efforts
the satisfaction was immense!

This helps a lot Sharingan, thanks !
Wish i could buy all three.
So how was it when all of you tried to race on, Was Avy left behind or was it able to keep up with others? (Could be a silly question)

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Originally Posted by ashwinprakas

Here's the best of the best.

Cruising bike - Bajaj Avenger 220 DTS-i (Only one in the category.)
Sports bike - Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTS-i.
Touring bike - Royal Enfield 500C.
Sports Tourer - HMC Karizma R.
Street bike - Yamaha FZ16.
Dual sport - HMC Impulse (Only one in the category.)

Edit=>

Drag bike - Apache RTR180
Track bike - Yamaha R15 v2.0

Thanks for the list Ashwin. Really appreciate it !

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Originally Posted by Nitin_traveller

avenger seems to be perfect for you.. just go for it

..
fazer was one more option, but you ruled that out.. rtr180 is for those, who love the low end torque and light machine.. but comparatively less comfortable on high speed..

Ave220.. get a windshield(3K) and riding gears(gloves, jacket, knee guards) with extra money..

Nitin am new to sporty bikes, so right now i dont know how torque and power feels. But i know its sucks on Dio

I really like to get a feel of all this and may be later i can go ahead upgrading.

Thanks

Tejas.Vern · 02-07-2012, 08:48 PM

What will be the cost of Pulsar 200 NS btw?

suhaa · 02-07-2012, 09:34 PM

The new pulsar costs below lakh as rajiv bajaj said. if you can wait, that'd be the perfect bike according to your requirements.( including FE) but then at the end of the day, it's your money.. chose the bike which you like. And While choosing your BIKE and BRIDE, Go with your heart and don't go with your brain. You'll never regret it!

Tejas.Vern · 02-07-2012, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by suhaa

The new pulsar costs below lakh as rajiv bajaj said. if you can wait, that'd be the perfect bike according to your requirements.( including FE) but then at the end of the day, it's your money.. chose the bike which you like. And While choosing your BIKE and BRIDE, Go with your heart and don't go with your brain. You'll never regret it!

Seriously i'm ready to wait for more 2-3 months if i can get such a great bike. Will the fairing edition be released at the same time? because it wasn't present at the press release venue.

Thanks

suhaa · 02-07-2012, 11:29 PM

No faired version.

suhaa · 02-07-2012, 11:29 PM

No faired version.

Satyamzma · 02-08-2012, 10:31 AM

Go for Avenger.....

Tejas.Vern · 02-10-2012, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Satyamzma

Go for Avenger.....

Hmmm.. would really go for avenger. But now Pulsar 200 NS test ride reviews and pics are out. I am just carried away with it. I have made my final decision to go for 200 NS.

Thanks everyone for showing concern.

AmoghDox · 02-10-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Tejas.Vern

Hi Guys,
Just feels great to be a part of xbhp family after being an audience for so long.
Experts, i really need your help in selecting a bike for myself. Here are few expectations from my ideal bike :

-Anything above 180cc
-I can stretch my budget till 1 lakh
-Frequent city ride and occasional long rides
-Weight no bar
-Decent looks
-Anything above 35 kmpl
-Should give comfortable rides

Me :
-height : 5'9''
-body : medium built
-Nature lover
-Love to travel

I saw Bajaj Avy 220 and its been on my mind from then. On Road price here is 85k. Some of my friends like it and some don't. Some say it will suit me and some say it won't. Anything above 1 lakh (eg R15, Thunderbird) feels heavy on pockets. Its my first geared bike so want to think a lot before buying.

[IRRELEVANT]

I am from Goa. A software engineer by professional. Currently working/staying in Tamilnadu. In Goa i owned a Honda Dio and been driving that for 4 years until i came here to Tamilnadu. Though that bike is very common in Goa, here i don't even see a trace of that bike. Now i want to own a geared bike (which doesn't lack in power) so that i can travel to work daily and visit places with my friends on weekends. I don't have much experience with geared bike (but i can manage). In this profession, transfers are common so please advise me on how to go about the road tax.

Bikes i liked :

Yamaha R15

Honda CBR

Apache 180RTR ABS

Bajaj Avenger 220

RE Thunderbird

Bikes i hate :

Karizma

Fazer

[/IRRELEVANT]

PS : Sorry if this sounds like i'm looking for a bride and not a bike :P

@ Tejas, its all depends on your priority mate, I understand you must've seen many Avengers in Goa, no doubt Avy is comfy on straight roads but when it comes to hilly roads/ up-hills Avy it might lack in corner, as per your requirement I am presuming you are looking for daily commuting and sometimes touring, if yes, then there is no bike like HMC Karizma, it's proven commuter/tourer and within all your requirement

02-07-2012, 09:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
suhaa nUt heaD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bangalore Posts: 24	The new pulsar costs below lakh as rajiv bajaj said. if you can wait, that'd be the perfect bike according to your requirements.( including FE) but then at the end of the day, it's your money.. chose the bike which you like. And While choosing your BIKE and BRIDE, Go with your heart and don't go with your brain. You'll never regret it! __________________ Four wheels can move your body, but two wheels can move your soul

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suhaa nUt heaD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bangalore Posts: 24	No faired version. __________________ Four wheels can move your body, but two wheels can move your soul Last edited by suhaa; 02-07-2012 at 11:39 PM.

02-07-2012, 11:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
suhaa nUt heaD Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: bangalore Posts: 24	No faired version. __________________ Four wheels can move your body, but two wheels can move your soul

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