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Shashank · 07-10-2009, 02:14 PM

I have been registered on this site for quite some time, however till now never got around to explore much of biking. Love to travel, and I love the road, be it on a bike or a car.

This morning I returned from Rohtang pass (was there in an Alto) and I want to do some serious exploring in that area. Now I am looking for a bike that help me explore greater Himalayas and other regions of India.

* I currently own a Pulsar 150cc DTSi, and have ridden it couple of times in Rajasthan, and I actually like that bike.

* Besides that I had an Electra for few months and rode it to Mathura once.

* Have also rode Thunderbird (Sep 2006) model quite extensively, however that bike is like a nightmare to me. I am big (read fat) and only 5.6 inches, and handling a thunderbird becomes a challenge. and somehow I feel that it has bad brakes, bad tyres, bad suspension and god knows what, it completely screwed my back in 5-6 hours of riding.

This is about me and the bikes I have had 'real' experience on. Now what are my options in under 80K other that the Bullet. Remembers my short height and big weight, and the bike will extensively be used to explore and some city riding as well.

Aryan · 07-11-2009, 12:11 PM

Topic Approved.

Jonak · 07-11-2009, 12:32 PM

Under 80K, P220 will be the best buy for you at this moment. It has everything that a tourer wants.

Shashank · 07-11-2009, 01:48 PM

It long to be approved, and have put in some more research. P220 might be a good option, however given my size, it doesn't look good at all.

I have zeroed in on a Bullet, and Contemplating between a Electra 5S and Standard now. Out of the two for me the deal maker would betheir ignition system. Can someone explain difference between two and relative advantages and disadvantages ?

varun_r15 · 07-11-2009, 01:59 PM

For touring -
i say
1) P220 DTSi
2) HH ZMA

akshaye11 · 07-11-2009, 02:30 PM

Avenger 200 will be comfrotable as well as will be good for your hight

motormania · 07-11-2009, 02:34 PM

considering ur height,Avenger 200 would be a good option if you dont want to look at 220

moeed · 07-11-2009, 03:52 PM

Avenger 200 will be the best for you!

Shashank · 07-11-2009, 04:03 PM

Avenger 200, I read somewhere on the forum that its not good compared to 180 version. whats the price range of the vehicle ?

Shashank · 07-11-2009, 07:36 PM

awright, here is the latest info, Avenger is around 68k on road in Delhi. However I have very strong inclination for bullet.

Now the main challenge is between Electra 4S and Electra 5S.

Here are the rates :

1. Bullet 350CC - 75400 on road
2. Electra 4S - 79400
3. Electra 5S - 79400
4. Electra 5S (Disc and ES) - 89000

However the only glitch is that they do not have ES in 4S and cannot fit as well, however they can retrofit the Disc for around 7K.

07-10-2009, 02:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shashank Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12	[What Bike]: For long tours I have been registered on this site for quite some time, however till now never got around to explore much of biking. Love to travel, and I love the road, be it on a bike or a car. This morning I returned from Rohtang pass (was there in an Alto) and I want to do some serious exploring in that area. Now I am looking for a bike that help me explore greater Himalayas and other regions of India. * I currently own a Pulsar 150cc DTSi, and have ridden it couple of times in Rajasthan, and I actually like that bike. * Besides that I had an Electra for few months and rode it to Mathura once. * Have also rode Thunderbird (Sep 2006) model quite extensively, however that bike is like a nightmare to me. I am big (read fat) and only 5.6 inches, and handling a thunderbird becomes a challenge. and somehow I feel that it has bad brakes, bad tyres, bad suspension and god knows what, it completely screwed my back in 5-6 hours of riding. This is about me and the bikes I have had 'real' experience on. Now what are my options in under 80K other that the Bullet. Remembers my short height and big weight, and the bike will extensively be used to explore and some city riding as well.

07-11-2009, 12:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Aryan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi/ Shillong Posts: 18,275	Topic Approved. __________________ ...in search of that perfect world - My Travel Blog :)

07-11-2009, 12:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jonak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kolkata -> Seoul, South Korea Posts: 1,001	Under 80K, P220 will be the best buy for you at this moment. It has everything that a tourer wants. __________________ Facebook Fan page - Check, 'Like' and be in touch. https://www.facebook.com/Jonak.Photo

07-11-2009, 01:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
varun_r15 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Charni road, Mumbai Posts: 678	For touring - i say 1) P220 DTSi 2) HH ZMA __________________ I even play with my Scale Models 2006- HONDA DIO 2007- BAJAJ PLATINA (sold) 2008- YAMAHA YZF R15 201*- HONDA SBK (some day :D)

07-11-2009, 02:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
akshaye11 0 bhp to 18 bhp Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: jaipur Posts: 357	Avenger 200 will be comfrotable as well as will be good for your hight __________________ life starts at 0 bhp and ends with xbhp

07-11-2009, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Shashank Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12	It long to be approved, and have put in some more research. P220 might be a good option, however given my size, it doesn't look good at all. I have zeroed in on a Bullet, and Contemplating between a Electra 5S and Standard now. Out of the two for me the deal maker would betheir ignition system. Can someone explain difference between two and relative advantages and disadvantages ?

07-11-2009, 02:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
motormania Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 414	considering ur height,Avenger 200 would be a good option if you dont want to look at 220 __________________ You can take the ride away from me but u cannot take d rider out of my soul.....Rider For Life.... www.theroadrollers.com Motorcycle Adventure Tourers All you need to know about touring in West Bengal and beyond....

07-11-2009, 03:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
moeed The Addict! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hyderabad/On the highways Posts: 2,396	Avenger 200 will be the best for you!

07-11-2009, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shashank Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12	Avenger 200, I read somewhere on the forum that its not good compared to 180 version. whats the price range of the vehicle ?

07-11-2009, 07:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Shashank Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 12	awright, here is the latest info, Avenger is around 68k on road in Delhi. However I have very strong inclination for bullet. Now the main challenge is between Electra 4S and Electra 5S. Here are the rates : 1. Bullet 350CC - 75400 on road 2. Electra 4S - 79400 3. Electra 5S - 79400 4. Electra 5S (Disc and ES) - 89000 However the only glitch is that they do not have ES in 4S and cannot fit as well, however they can retrofit the Disc for around 7K.

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