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Honda Unicorn 7 14.89%
Suzuki GS150R 19 40.43%
TVS Apache RTR-FI 12 25.53%
HH Karizma 9 19.15%
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Old 03-16-2009, 12:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey all,

I'm following xbhp for a long time but recently joined to be able to post a query. I own a Yezdi Roadking(learnt biking on it ) and a 2004 Honda Unicorn. Being a Uni owner I know what a smooth drive in a 150cc bike is. Now, I've relocated to B'lore and going to purchase a new ride.

My requirement in order of prefernece are:
-Smooth drive i.e. No vibration (Uni spoiled me )
-Above 50 mileage
-Less than 75 K
-Preferably a heel-toe gear shifter as I wear formal shoes n don't wanna spoil them
-Comfortable and fast on highways for inter-city pleasure drives
-Latest tech gadgets (which Uni lacks )
-Good service n availablity of spare parts

I'm looking at Suzuki GS150R, Honda Unicorn and Apache RTR-FI for now.

No Pulsar coz its damn common (although its a wonderful bike)
No FZ-16 coz it lacks in comfort for pillion n smoothness factor (my opinion)

Leaning towards GS150R at the moment as Unicorn is a bit outdated and RTR vibrates like crazy. Please advice
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Old 03-16-2009, 01:13 PM   #3 (permalink)
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gs 150 r all the way !!! ur requirements suit it well !!
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My requirement in order of prefernece are:
-Smooth drive i.e. No vibration (Uni spoiled me )
-Above 50 mileage
-Less than 75 K
-Preferably a heel-toe gear shifter as I wear formal shoes n don't wanna spoil them
-Comfortable and fast on highways for inter-city pleasure drives
-Latest tech gadgets (which Uni lacks )
-Good service n availablity of spare parts

I'm looking at Suzuki GS150R, Honda Unicorn and Apache RTR-FI for now.

Leaning towards GS150R at the moment as Unicorn is a bit outdated and RTR vibrates like crazy. Please advice
1:GS150R Should Do The Smoothness
2:GS150R Comes First,Uni Second,Apache RTR-FI Third
3:All Three Comes Under 75k But Don't know About Banglore On-Road Price
4:GS150R Comes With Heel-Toe Gear Shifter
5:This Answer Must be Answered By The Owners Who Ownes RTR-FI & GS150R
6:Apache RTR-FI & GS150R
7:Ask For Bangy Guys

@ Bangy Guys: Who Ownes Apache RTR-FI & GS150R Help Amigo
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You have already answered your query in your post itself. Choice is clear, GS150R.
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Old 03-16-2009, 03:33 PM   #6 (permalink)
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No FZ-16 coz it lacks in comfort for pillion n smoothness factor (my opinion)

Nooooooooooo.........

FZ16 is graaaaa88888888888888..........
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Old 03-16-2009, 04:06 PM   #7 (permalink)
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You are saying GS&asking us which bike at the same time...Go for it. GS is simply amazing! I love it too!
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Old 03-16-2009, 04:50 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Amigo as everyone is saying, you yourself have solved your question of what bike. its GS150R all the way.
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Old 03-16-2009, 05:43 PM   #9 (permalink)
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FI is completely diff bike than the other two.....
they both are COMMUTERS to the core of it.......
and the FI is all about RAW power........

if it's only perfprmance in ur head than go for the FI....
it's the best for 75000......

the other two dont even come close........
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Old 03-16-2009, 09:59 PM   #10 (permalink)
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Performance is not my main criteria .. I like to give the bike an occassional zip and drive at an average speed of 80 (whenever possible ) and like my fair share of street racing with complete strangers ... my knowledge of GS150R is limited to all bike forums and have seen it only once .. I like Karizma also but for I kinda dislike that single gear shifter which requires to move your feet constantly over and below it, I live in b'lore now and thats one of the worst traffic in the world so involves a lot of gear shifts

I would have definitely gone for RTR-FI but for its vibrations
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