Query approved.

Well I have ridden Fazer, and found that it is tailor made for touring, but just that it doesn't have the right kind of heart. It's a 150cc, air cooled engine, so u cannnot ride at a constant 100+ speed, which is very much required while touring. Also a Rear disc brake would be good.

So coming to the new choices, Don't go for Duke, if you are into touring, coz it's a naked bike, and you will face a lot of wind resistance.
CBR 250 is a good option. Also have a look at Enfields. they are ultimate tourers.

AND if COSTS NO BAR, then you can also go for Ninja 650. Will suffice all your needs.

It's your mistake to have asked the wrong people!!!

Did you know that a decade+ old M80 made to Leh from Chennai & back? That too riding all way from Chennai? IMHO, the ride makes only about 10%, the remaining 90% depends on the rider. My question back to you will be, are you not capable of doing such hard tour?

The answer is marked above in bold; BTW, here's something that a FAZER did - http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/1...aha-fazer.html


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thank you for the reply !!
i do not wish to ride my fazer above 100 even if i go touring with it .. i can maintain 80-80, and occasional bursts of 110 ..
Sorry , but my question still remains , can fazer not do a leh ? ( i have seen unis doing it , so asking:P )

also , i did not mean i can afford ANYTHING when i told "price no bar" , but thats my bad , so - i am looking for something in 1.60 laks range , nothing above that



Thank you all in advance , please help me pick up the right ride !

Strange, wont Wind blast be a problem on the enfields?


@TS people have reached Leh on platinas and scooters. A little bit of due diligence should help you reach on fazer too.
http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/1...tml#post446456 This travelogue contains a FZ's exploits to Leh. Should give you some idea of what to expect from your fazer. But the FZ did face issues at higher altitudes.

buddy i have been to leh on unicorn and companion was on passion which is 99 cc so your fazer is more than capable to do leh. And many fazers passed us even with pillions who had succefully done it. And actually leh is not that difficult if you plan properly.

your bike is perfectly capable

The only reason why you are not satisfied,is- you downgraded from a Karizma(which is still the most capable tourer within 1 lac price bracket).
Fazer is a wonderful touring bike,immensly comfortable,refined,great handler and great looker. So,who ever said against it,are total fools.
You may have upgraded for a more powerful bike,such as CBR 250.As you dont seem like an agressive rider,more of a wannabe tourer, I would also suggest you Royal enfield 500 classic.

Unstable mind, you chose Frazer over Karizma, it has to be ROFL !! don't minf bro..i guess the person who suggest you Frazer over karizma was your enemy seriously!!
Just few months ago like 1-2 months Platina a bike from bajaj 100cc made to leh, so i am in a question qho said that Frazer/FZ won't make it to Leh or other area??
What makes you think that you should buy a new bike?? for me touring with 35-45kmpl on highway is more ideal!! so why not a frazer ?? please don't go for any new bike now, Frazer is more then sufficient with the req what you have mentioned here!!
Don't mind please bro!! This is utter unstable or senseless thought !! please do not think of changing it.
When you say cost no bar then i think why the same person would think on mileage ??? still thinking ...
Ninja is more better then CBR or Duke on touring aspect, becuase it's riding position helps you to ride and with that twin cynlinder... When youa re pointing to CBR so is it you are ending near 2.10L ABS model ?? or there is a chance of Ninja too???

Frazer one of the good looking bike today, nice riding position, average of 35-45kmpl, where is it bad ?? it's also nice riding in traffic or hiighway !!

Don't think of changing the bike bro..it will waste unnecessary money!! But if still money itches you then anytime a CBR 250ABS!!

Before you go ahead with another stupidty please check this -



Every bike has its own charm, the fazer is much stable on highway runs than other bikes, it does not mean that the other bikes are completely no no types, but since you got ur fazer then why not keep it for sometime. According to my knowledge you are just taking another decision in a hurry.

That guy has done Leh, go to his ID check his signature or profile he has done other trips too.

Fazer down south



EDIT -
Whatever I'm posting is solely out of proofs and nothing based on my mind... this message is for the thread starter only.

Thanks for all the wonderful replys people !

I think maybe i have just forgotten how much my fazer can do !
Although i do plan to change the bike , i guess il give it a few years .

For people who are thinking how i chose fazer after having a karizma :
1) had been 3 years since rode a bike after selling ZMA , was really desperate!
2) wanted a bike with really low maintenance ,
3) wanted decent mileage ( at the time the showroon guy told me that i can get 40km/l no matter how i ride it )
4) at that time , i dint have many options , wanted to go for r15 , but unfortunately they had just introduced the 2.0 version , which i cant have , cause i take pillion in the city most of the times , if it had been the old r15 , i would have booked it with my eyes closed ( i am madly in love iwth the old r15 )

Again , thank you for all the comments !

Well, you seem to be taking another wrong decision in a hurry!
You sold the ZMA and bought a Fazer. But you're more of a tourer. Dude, you're contradicting yourself.
No problem, the only issue with Fazer is the small 150cc mill. Keeping 100+ speeds is questionable.
But I have seen threads in the "Tourer" section where a guy took his Fazer to Spiti and another where Fazer toured to Kanyakumari.

No issues with the bike. You're the limitation! Can you do Leh?
Because Fazer is always game!

well , when the time i bought karizma , i was totally into cars and had pretty much ignored my bike .. Gave it to friends and all , and sadly , they all ****ed it up , so decided to sell it for a very low price ..l
Then for 3 long years i did not feel the want of a bike , i was happy with the car .
But then , one fine day , i rode a friends p200 for about 100-150 KMs , and discovered a new side of life ! Now , i do a 200 km ride every weekend , compulsory !

To tell you the truth , i used to be one ignorant fu***r before , and dint look after my zma ... I really am sorry about it now
But i have changed , and now i treat my fazer like a gem !
Only issue i have with the bike is mileage , otherwise its a perfect bike for me

I think you should continue with the Fazer.They refer to the power when they say 'incapable', not the reliability..

When i read the bold part then i think you should go with Avenger or RE only!!