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**ken cool** · 08-03-2010, 09:23 AM

First of all, abhishek, Welcome to xBhp

How much does the Gladiator cost?

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**MT01** · 08-03-2010, 11:03 AM

Your options if you want to do some touring.
Pulsar 135
Honda Stunner
Yamaha Gladiator
Bajaj discover 150 (pick this only if you really want a 150 and cant afford anything else)

***Here is why I rejected the rest***

twister nothing but a stylish commuter. Pathetic on the highway
discover 135: why do you want that bike? you already have a better bajaj in your list(135 LS)
HH glamour: another commuter, cant do touring, no highway manners.(read too slow)
Passion: 100cc and you want to go touring?
discover 100: same as passion
Super splendor: are you 100 years old? power and looks are useless to you?

**abhis3k** · 08-03-2010, 01:19 PM

I never mentioned Discover 135 .... it's production stopped. I told about new Discover 150. When I went to a test ride of discover 100, I found that discover 100 costs 48.7k on road here & discover 150 as 52.6k

I considered super splendour because of the budget only, and it has the same engine in which I leaned riding(Glamor). HH Splendor costs 52.3k on road.

I went to Yamaha showroom, they are saying Gladi SS is only model they have for now, and it's 63k

. Too much for a 125cc bike.

I really want to skip Stunner as I personally dont like the look of stunner, and its 60k on road, same as P135.

TVS Star City/Sports could have been a good bike for me, but TVS support is pathetic here, so I don't want to take that chance. Many friends of mine here have Apache RTRs and they always have to wait 3-8weeks if a part is broken.

About 100cc bikes, I really do not have the experience. I mean I am really new to bikes so do not have a clear idea about how early 100cc bikes get tired or so. That's precisely why I posted here.

I personally liked the P135, but I am worried about the pillion because of the sporty stance.

**kinshuk.arya** · 08-03-2010, 02:01 PM

you can also have a look at the honda shine 125 c.c. great commuter milleage around 50-60.... good pillion comfort.... but i dnt thik its dc...

**MT01** · 08-03-2010, 02:20 PM

Disc optional on shine, but only 4 gears.
stunner same engine + 5 gears.

**happybiking** · 08-03-2010, 02:35 PM

As you mentioned your parents can be your pillion while on the tours I would suggest you the follwing bikes(keeping your budget in mind) :

Honda Shine : Tried and tested product. Decent mileage of 50-60, respectable pull although lesser than P135(Ruled this out as for parents this wont be really comfortable) and Gladi(As its out of your budget). Engine refinement in unquestionable as its a HONDA.

Discover 150 : Would suit your needs perfectly in my opinion. Being a 150cc it would have a decent pull and mileage too should be comparable to the 125cc bikes. Fits well within your budget and ought to be comfortable for pillion.But this one if you don't have any issues with Bajaj quality.

Chuck off the 100cc ones hands down as they wont be really gud while you tour with a pillion and will only leave you wanting for more.

**abhis3k** · 08-03-2010, 02:53 PM

I do not have any issues with quality of Bajaj bikes. I think Honda shine is a bit costly. I just called Honda and they are saying Shine is 58k on road

, and stunner is 59.5k

.

I also asked some of my friends, they also suggested that 100cc will be a bad choice, even for a newbie like me.

What do you guys think about P135 as a commuter? I mean the pillion & rider seating position & comfort?

**MT01** · 08-03-2010, 03:20 PM

P135 does not have a very comfortable pillion seat.

**satan69in** · 08-03-2010, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by abhis3k View Post

I do not have any issues with quality of Bajaj bikes. I think Honda shine is a bit costly. I just called Honda and they are saying Shine is 58k on road

, and stunner is 59.5k

.

I also asked some of my friends, they also suggested that 100cc will be a bad choice, even for a newbie like me.

What do you guys think about P135 as a commuter? I mean the pillion & rider seating position & comfort?

i used shine for a year..the initial pull is good dud..and very reliable bike too..absolutely no maintenance...and good mileage figure too...but i do believe that touring on a 100 to 125cc bikes is a little headache...in that case try p150 but i dont know its onroad price

**madhav krishna** · 08-03-2010, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by abhis3k View Post

I went to Yamaha showroom, they are saying Gladi SS is only model they have for now, and it's 63k

. Too much for a 125cc bike.

is the ss that costly?? are you talking about yamaha gladiator type ss or yamaha ss125???

Once this yamaha was one of the cheapest 125 ??

**abhis3k** · 08-03-2010, 06:28 PM

P150 is 65k on road. It's 14.09bhp. New 2010 P150 is 15bhp. P135 is 13.5bhp & 60k on road here. But its 21 kilo lighter & more nimble(143kg-122kg).

Performance is more or less same for P150 & P135.

But P150 is outta my budget too.

Just one thing, Disco150 has no tacho but 12.75Nm torque @5500 but Pulsar150 is 12.5Nm torque@6500

**happybiking** · 08-03-2010, 06:31 PM

Originally posted by abhis3k View Post

I do not have any issues with quality of Bajaj bikes.

Then go test ride the Disco150. Pulsar150 would be around 7k dearer to your budget(depends on your state though...check from teh dealers).

Originally posted by abhis3k View Post

I do not have any issues with quality of Bajaj bikes. I think Honda shine is a bit costly. I just called Honda and they are saying Shine is 58k on road

, and stunner is 59.5k

.

Yeah Honda bikes are usually a tad costlier than its competition but trust me that li'l premium would be compensated in long run. Their product quality is top-notch. Although I don't own one but I can vouch for it as lots of my relatives/friends are using them.

Originally posted by abhis3k View Post

I also asked some of my friends, they also suggested that 100cc will be a bad choice, even for a newbie like me.

Forget that segment if you are serious about touring

Originally posted by abhis3k View Post

What do you guys think about P135 as a commuter? I mean the pillion & rider seating position & comfort?

IT IS A SPORTS-COMMUTER. But pillion comfort ain't that good when compared to Shine/Discover.

**abhis3k** · 08-03-2010, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post

is the ss that costly?? are you talking about yamaha gladiator type ss or yamaha ss125???

Once this yamaha was one of the cheapest 125 ??

What I heard from people around here that It was a very comfortable bike as well as damn cheap. Donno why this is almost as costly as pulsar 150 here. No idea really. I will try to get information from another Yamaha dealer in nearby town. Let me check what comes out. Oh yes, Its Gladi type SS

**Satyamzma** · 08-03-2010, 07:56 PM

hmmm chose between ss 125 or stunner...either way You can't go wrong buddy

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