[What Bike]: Which is best for me... - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

amd3000 · 06-29-2009, 10:09 PM

Hi Guys,, !!

Akshay this side... i am very new member of xbhp ..... and i want your help choosing my first bike...

i am looking for a bike which can give me power as well as mileage of acceptable 40kpl...

I am looking for a bike for city riding as well as weekends touring...

Have some bikes in mind.. please suggest me which one suits to be the best for me as i am a kinda new in this .

1. p180 ug4
2. rtr180
3. GS150R

If you peeps have any other in mind please suggest me.. please give at least one liner reason behind the choice..

one of my friend is suggesting me to go for Enfield.. should i instead go for that.. i know i have to choose in the end. but as i am new i want to take as much advise as i can get

thnx

Aryan · 06-29-2009, 10:11 PM

Topic Approved.

Nithanth · 06-29-2009, 10:15 PM

RTR180! You can try P220 too but not sure if it gives a consistent 40+ mileage.

moeed · 06-29-2009, 11:39 PM

P180: More power than the 150's. Mileage around 40.

RTR180: Same as above. If you plan to do touring with a pillion, the pillion seat won't be that comfortable.

GS150R: Gives good mileage. Power is lesser as compared to the 180's.

RE is good but mileage would be lesser.

chauhan_saurabh · 06-30-2009, 12:02 AM

If you want balance between power and average I think Apache 180 or Pulsar 180 make more sense. P220 is also supposed to be have a good mileage but no real life owner to back that up.

ravi@17bhp · 06-30-2009, 12:05 AM

Go for FZ-16. Acceptable mileage of 40+. Excellent for city riding. Very good for occasional touring. Above all, the style quotient.

vipin_s · 06-30-2009, 08:51 AM

I am looking for a bike for city riding as well as weekends touring...

@amd : Go for GSR, go to ownership thread and know more about this machine. GSR is excellent commuter and a good tourer as well so it suits your needs. It can fetch 40+ kmpl FE easily.

kimikid · 06-30-2009, 09:22 AM

I have three words for you,Royal Enfield TBTS! Looks good(to people who like the whole cruiser look),good power in lower gears for city riding,sounds awesome and is giving my family friend a good FE of 45-50 even with constant ripping! Only problem with it as far as I know is maintenance and its 1.07 lakh price tag! It costs more than the bikes you've shortlisted,but if you've got the moolah,i'd suggest this as RE bikes are on your list!

pulsXbhp · 06-30-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by amd3000

Hi Guys,, !!

Akshay this side... i am very new member of xbhp ..... and i want your help choosing my first bike...

i am looking for a bike which can give me power as well as mileage of acceptable 40kpl...

I am looking for a bike for city riding as well as weekends touring...

Have some bikes in mind.. please suggest me which one suits to be the best for me as i am a kinda new in this .

1. p180 ug4
2. rtr180
3. GS150R

If you peeps have any other in mind please suggest me.. please give at least one liner reason behind the choice..

one of my friend is suggesting me to go for Enfield.. should i instead go for that.. i know i have to choose in the end. but as i am new i want to take as much advise as i can get

thnx

Well if mileage is your first priority then GS 150R could give you 40+ easily...
But if you r looking for power then it has to be the pulsar & rtr. But many find rtr a bit uncomfortable for long ride.
I will suggest the p180 ug4 but you can also try for the new p220 dtsi. Both bikes are very nice but don't expect a mileage of 40 from the 220.

Sarvajit · 06-30-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by amd3000

Hi Guys,, !!

Akshay this side... i am very new member of xbhp ..... and i want your help choosing my first bike...

i am looking for a bike which can give me power as well as mileage of acceptable 40kpl...

I am looking for a bike for city riding as well as weekends touring...

Have some bikes in mind.. please suggest me which one suits to be the best for me as i am a kinda new in this .

1. p180 ug4
2. rtr180
3. GS150R

If you peeps have any other in mind please suggest me.. please give at least one liner reason behind the choice..

one of my friend is suggesting me to go for Enfield.. should i instead go for that.. i know i have to choose in the end. but as i am new i want to take as much advise as i can get

thnx

Hi Akshay, Welcome to xBhp!
Among the bikes you have mentioned, my choice would be the GS 150, to know why, please check my posts in the GS thread.
However, if you could elaborate a bit more on your budget price range, also on your riding style&personality, I may suggest you some other bikes.

P.S. My R15 gives me 43kmpl. in city.

06-29-2009, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
amd3000 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2	Which is best for me... Hi Guys,, !! Akshay this side... i am very new member of xbhp ..... and i want your help choosing my first bike... i am looking for a bike which can give me power as well as mileage of acceptable 40kpl... I am looking for a bike for city riding as well as weekends touring... Have some bikes in mind.. please suggest me which one suits to be the best for me as i am a kinda new in this . 1. p180 ug4 2. rtr180 3. GS150R If you peeps have any other in mind please suggest me.. please give at least one liner reason behind the choice.. one of my friend is suggesting me to go for Enfield.. should i instead go for that.. i know i have to choose in the end. but as i am new i want to take as much advise as i can get thnx

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moeed The Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Riyadh(Saudi Arabia), Toronto(Canada), Hyderabad Posts: 2,402	P180: More power than the 150's. Mileage around 40. RTR180: Same as above. If you plan to do touring with a pillion, the pillion seat won't be that comfortable. GS150R: Gives good mileage. Power is lesser as compared to the 180's. RE is good but mileage would be lesser. __________________ Kriss bhai will always live in our hearts

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06-29-2009, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nithanth Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 117	RTR180! You can try P220 too but not sure if it gives a consistent 40+ mileage.

06-30-2009, 12:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
chauhan_saurabh Newbie Biker Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bangalore Posts: 622	If you want balance between power and average I think Apache 180 or Pulsar 180 make more sense. P220 is also supposed to be have a good mileage but no real life owner to back that up.

06-30-2009, 12:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
ravi@17bhp The Explorer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 2,930	Go for FZ-16. Acceptable mileage of 40+. Excellent for city riding. Very good for occasional touring. Above all, the style quotient.

06-30-2009, 08:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
vipin_s Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 912	I am looking for a bike for city riding as well as weekends touring... @amd : Go for GSR, go to ownership thread and know more about this machine. GSR is excellent commuter and a good tourer as well so it suits your needs. It can fetch 40+ kmpl FE easily.

06-30-2009, 09:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
kimikid Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 32	I have three words for you,Royal Enfield TBTS! Looks good(to people who like the whole cruiser look),good power in lower gears for city riding,sounds awesome and is giving my family friend a good FE of 45-50 even with constant ripping! Only problem with it as far as I know is maintenance and its 1.07 lakh price tag! It costs more than the bikes you've shortlisted,but if you've got the moolah,i'd suggest this as RE bikes are on your list!