Dude... city Ride of SZX is awesome ... Bike handling is Excellent ... i have used it in both Traffic & Long Ride(160 km) ... Since its below 1000 km ..i havent tested in high speed ..

Bro, Thanks for the link. But it really increased my confusion. As according to the article Both SS125 and p135 are good in one segment and poor in the other.
SS125: good in comfort, poor in mileage and stability (narrow rear tyre).
Pulsar135: good in style and mileage. poor in comfort (Hard seats and suspension)

Thanks for your suggestion friend. I agree with you that 132kg isn't light, But lighter compared to other 150cc bikes like p150, unicorn, Dazzler, GS150r, Hunk, Cbz extreme, Fz, etc.
Thats y I have taken it in to consideration. :-)

A very short and sweet summary bro .. The tag u gave for p135, "a city bike" is really pulling me towards it. Thanks for your comments...

From the reviews I read abt p135, I am sure its not possible. But I don't use my bike for touring. I need a bike to ride daily in the Chennai city traffic.

Friend, SS125 cost 3k lesser than p135 on the road Chennai. If the cost is same, I would say that SS125 is totally out of competition. So the point here is which bike got more value for money.. :-)

Oh, ok.. wasn't aware of that. P135 is certainly more value for money coz, it gives excellent performance right in the league of 150 cc bikes.. and then compliments it with equally good mileage.. 55+ consistently..if you are a sane rider.. you can easily extract 60kmpl from this bike. Just go through the ownership thread for P135LS.. you can get the seats cushioned if you like it that way.. but in general harder seats are better in the long run (I got this in one of the threads in xbhp itself.. don't remember which one)

Its Value for money to pay 3 K more to get a 4 valve bike

Even the fz is heavier. But its the best handler as of now (R15 excluded). Weight doesnt affect the balancing(in most cases) but its the weight distribution & a lot other things which affect the handling. Same is the problem with SS125.
Well according to the article SS125 is better in mileage than the P135 & vice versa from power perspective.
If you see VFM. Then all the 3 are very good VFMs in their segments.

The SS125 is cheaper to buy & maintain (i am using it from 1 year & the only problem i have faced is just a tire puncture). It has got a very comfortable position & seat with a good top end. Of the three bikes it is the most refined & has very low vibrations even at high speeds. But the mid range of the bike is not good. It has got very good mileage figures. It is fit for long drives more than city riding.

The P135 has got all the latest gadgets & especially a four valve engine. It maybe a bit costlier to buy but it has got very cheap maintenance. It has the highest top end of the lot. It is a good handler too. Both SS125 & P135 are equally good in handling although the SS will have an edge in cornering & the P135 will have an edge in straight roads. This bike has vibrations when compared with SS. It is fit for city riding. It has got a cramped position for tall people. So if you are tall then dont get this bike. It might have a little less mileage but its performance is far better & justifies its low mileage.

Both P135 & SS125 have problem in pulling when there is a pillion rider also. Both needs to be revved to be enjoyed. Both the bikes have a difference of 5-6kmph in their top speeds.


The SZ is a 150cc bike with a price tag & mileage of a 125cc. It has got a reliable engine & has the best pulling power of the lot. If only city riding is your priority then this is the best bike of all the 3. Other alternative of this bike is discover 150cc.


So the conclusion is:-

If you want an absolutely city bike then go for Discover150 or SZ-X

If you want a city bike which can also be used for long drives then get the SS125.

If you want a bike which has a very good top end then get the P135.


I have tried to make it as short as possible. Read once before taking your decision & dont forget to test drive all the bikes.

Can anybody help me with actual mileage numbers of SZ or SZR?
Am also planning for a bike and have shortlisted SS125, SZR and Disco 150.

Instead of putting in the pros i would like to note the cons of eac bike
1. SS125
a. Open chain ... diff to maintain?
b. Gear shifter... only toe!
c. rear tyre not much wide for grip on bumpy road?
2. SZR
a. only electric start and no kick?
b. mileage.. some people say it is 45-50 some say 55-60...?
c. pillion comfort?
3. Disco 150
a. Bajaj quality? ( i have no idea but this is a general opinion i read)
b. Reliability in long run?
c. tyre quality?

can anybodyhelp me?

there is no difference in milage of SZ & SZ R

Cons--

1. SS125 Flop bike
a. Open chain ... diff to maintain? Yes
b. Gear shifter... only toe! dirty Shoes
c. rear tyre not much wide for grip on bumpy road? yes
2. SZR no cons
a. only electric start and no kick? may bother your legs
b. mileage.. some people say it is 45-50 some say 55-60...?Depends on your mood while riding
c. pillion comfort?nice
3. Disco 150 naah!! better go for above bikes
a. Bajaj quality? ( i have no idea but this is a general opinion i read) ok ok
b. Reliability in long run? Depends on You
c. tyre quality? ok ok

Lol! Some of the advices on this thread is outright hillarious, nevertheless amongst the 3bikes, my money is on the SZ-x (or rather R)

Thread poster, some of the points that you have mentioned as 'flaws' aren't really flaws...
Even as someone who was troubled with my R15, I still swear by Yamaha services! Go to any ownership thread and handpick genuine members from there and ask there feedback, and 9/10 will say the same thing.

Blah!

Thanks Satyamzma...
Would bother with some more questions..

1. The difference in SZX and SZR is only about start-option or is there
anything else material?

2. I am kind-of gentleman so far as riding is concerned ... no zoom-zap driving, not crazy abt high speed, like to ride around 45-60 kmph, 30% travel with pillion (wife), may go for occassional long drive (not more than 150-200 KM/day...
my driving conditions include 5 km of a little bumpy-dusty road, 10 km of highway and 5 km of city-roads.....
in this case would SZR return mileage of 50-55-60 kmpl?

Yamaha SZ: Kick start only, front drum brake, no tachometer, no tank scoop/extension

Yamaha SZ-X: Self Start only (no kick start), front drum brake, no tachometer, tank scoop/extension

Yamaha SZ-R: Self Start only (no kick start), front disc brake, tachometer, tank scoop/extension (different than SZ-X)


Other economically priced models which has a 150 cc engine, front disc brake and kick start are Bajaj Discover 150 and Hero Honda Achiever 150.