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    Confused please bail me out!!

    Hi All,

    I'm Druva, and i'm new to this forum. I am looking to buy a new bike and my budget is <=85k.

    Specifications:
    CC >= 150
    Decent Mileage
    Sporty look
    Good performance

    Initially i was interested in the karizma, but on inquiring i found out the mileage is really less. So now i'm interested in the apache 160/180. I'm not interested in Pulsar. So now i've left with the choices from the honda, suzuki, yamaha and tvs stables. I will be riding the bike in Bangalore to travel to office. So i'll be travelling ~40 km everyday.

    Please advice.

    Regards,
    Druva
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    • #3
      U can go for the apache 180 if u want raw power and dont mind the vibrations and sporty riding position. its a pocket rocket and great fun to ride. FZ gives u great handling comfortable riding position and smooth engine but its mileage will be less than 40 and performance less than rtr180. u can also wait for the rtr160 hyperedge which is due for launch. why not go for pulsar 220?? mileage wud be 35-40. its performance will blow u away. . have a testdrive of all the machines and then decide
      Last edited by chatterbox1; 08-16-2010, 10:59 PM.

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      • #4
        I'm interested in keeping the bike for a long time, hence i need a bike which is reliable and efficient. The apache seems to be a good bet, but i'm not sure about the hyperedge model as i feel that buying a bike which has been around for 1+ years would be a better option as its pros/cons would have been found out.

        I think the pulsar 220 is a good option, but mileage is very important for me. So please advice me.

        Regards

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        • #5
          if u place reliability over nething else then go for fz as yamaha engines are known to be extremely reliable. this does not mean that the rtr is a non reliable machine. but i dont know how it will behave after a period of 4- 5 years. but fz wont be efficient. i think u should go with rtr180 or 160.

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          • #6
            Pulsar 180 should fit the bill just fine. Also, you can look at R15, if you want good performance
            My thoughts are subjected to personal experiences/internet articles. Please read my comment carefully before replying. :)

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            • #7
              if you would be more specific at providing your details then it would be easier for us to guide you. What is your height etc etc?? List em all.
              NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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              • #8
                Why not a R-15 people i think its the bike which has tick marks to all his requirements

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by raja_roadster View Post
                  Why not a R-15 people i think its the bike which has tick marks to all his requirements
                  His budget is below 85k

                  Anyways Dhruv do check GS150R from Suzuki. I think it is an under rated bike. IT looks big, handles nice, good kmpl, and everything you look for...


                  Apart from that you always have
                  Honda Dazzler,
                  Yamaha Fazer
                  RTR 160
                  and the all new HH Hunk!!

                  If not Pulsars, which are very good, you might not look beyond these 5 bikes
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                  • #10
                    HEy i guess for you the DAzzler is best option. it's new fresh design, has milage, better braking(Rear Disk).. Also honda bikea re smooth to ride too. hope i twillbe under your budget too
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                    • #11
                      If you are focussed towards RTR160/180...then better go for it......I think RTR180 suit your requirements.....it looks sporty,flickable in traffic,has got descent mileage(40-48kmpl) & about performance....no words for it....it will never let you down....be it on traffic light GP..OR hill twisties..the bike has got enormous amount of torque in each & every gear...Just take a test drive of this bike and you will know about it's sheer performance!!!

                      D.I.Y-Valve clearance setting RTR180
                      D.I.Y-RTR180 brake fluid replacing/brake bleeding
                      D.I.Y-RTR180 brake pad replacing/cleaning
                      Exploded view of Mikuni BS-29 carb

                      A motorcycle functions entirely in accordance with the laws of reason, and a study of the art of motorcycle maintenance is really a miniature study of the art of rationality itself.

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                      • #12
                        Decent Mileage, Sporty look, Good performance

                        The bikes that come to mind,
                        - Apache 180 / Pulsar 180
                        - FZ16/Hunk/CBZ/Dazzler/Unicorn - More street bikes than a sporty one.

                        Given the tiny list and removing pulsars, its left with Apache. Its good choice nevertheless, you won't regret it
                        Peace \m/
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                        • #13
                          Thanks everyone for the suggestions, my height is 5.8 and my weight is 66 Kg, and i guess i'll choose the RTR, thing is i've read a lot about vibrations caused at high speeds, has it been resolved?

                          Regards

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Druuva View Post
                            Thanks everyone for the suggestions, my height is 5.8 and my weight is 66 Kg, and i guess i'll choose the RTR, thing is i've read a lot about vibrations caused at high speeds, has it been resolved?

                            Regards
                            Read the RTR160/180 Ownership experience thread.... there you will get to know more about the bike...

                            D.I.Y-Valve clearance setting RTR180
                            D.I.Y-RTR180 brake fluid replacing/brake bleeding
                            D.I.Y-RTR180 brake pad replacing/cleaning
                            Exploded view of Mikuni BS-29 carb

                            A motorcycle functions entirely in accordance with the laws of reason, and a study of the art of motorcycle maintenance is really a miniature study of the art of rationality itself.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Druuva View Post
                              Thanks everyone for the suggestions, my height is 5.8 and my weight is 66 Kg, and i guess i'll choose the RTR, thing is i've read a lot about vibrations caused at high speeds, has it been resolved?

                              Regards
                              High Speeds means 120+?
                              With Great Power, comes Great Responsibilities .....

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