Exactly. Most people have under-estimated Unicorn to such an extent that it doesn't figure in anyone's wish list.

It's a decent performer both in city and superb on highways with its smooth engine and comfy position. Never dis-regard seating ergos for long rides.

Since your need is within 150-200 cc, I would suggest Unicorn for silent performance and comfort or RTR for the thrill of riding.

As leon had said earlier if you are anywhere beyond the 5'6" (similarly) this bike probably would'nt fit you right, and this is a pretty purposeful bike, and you need to be a expert to really be able to bring the best in this bike, will break your back if you tour in that thing, and it is NOT your everyday commuter vehicle, people might argue otherwise but just because you are able to ride it everyday does'nt make it a commuter vehicle

This might probably be a good idea, looks good and has decent performance nothing to boast about like the R15, probably won't give you great mileage with those 140's at the back (they're ugly too), and like Nightwing said probably would cost you an arm and a leg if you buy spares, FYI the FZ16's outer body is fully fibre none of the panels even the tank is'nt metal this can be a problem when you apply for insurance for these cosmetic parts

P200 is a good bike but will leave a lot to be desired, it is a bridge between the P180 and the P220 which is a good thing in terms of affordability and VFM, at the brink of TVS unleashing their vengeful Menace 180, meanwhile their RTR160/Fi is snapping close at the 200's heels the P200 feels as though it's about to lose it's steam, but if it is a big bike feel, and a bit of everything rolled into one, the 200 may fit your bill

Two words..........Bad Choice, i can't believe people are actually buying a underpowered 200 for 72K, i maybe biased but a 200cc bike is not a cruiser, it's not even a bike! i'm witholding any further comments so that i don't hurt any sentimentalities

If u can w8 then The P200 is rumored to come with Fi before this year end and in the first quarter of 2009 the Ninja is also gonna come .

else go fr Apache Fi - superb performance n braking

I will suggest not to go for either P200 (the upcoming FI) or P220. Better go for R15, because anyways Bajaj cannot stand against Japs when it comes to technology (twin spark is nothing phenominal). Other bikes in the similar catogary does equally good or better! These Pulsars are not worth the money.

No one is born expert, one can become by riding and learning and about breaking back if we tour on R15, please make sure what ur posting, this bike is super for touring, please ride it for non stop for 300+ kms in good and bad roads then comment..

Thanks

Thanks a lot to all of you. Many of the comments are really knowledgeable specially Diablo's segregated comments.

Price is not really a problem.

I am yet to go for test driving the Yamahas so didn't know FZ16 was all fibre.

Well, to be frank I don't really like Apache's looks .

1 more question after listening to all of you...What about the P220? (Pulsar is just too common which is why I am trying to aviod it)

thanks. I got some points to think on.

Will wait for your reply :-)

5'7"....and slim built.

Price

By the way Price not being a concern was for the Indian bikes and not imported ones . Anything upto 1Lakh is affordable.

@Diablo: I am not a daily bike commuter, will be picking up the bike only on weekends and at the most for a day/weekend ride to some nice place around Delhi. Will R15 suite? (Though I was thinking about ur beyond 5'6" comment...I am 5'7")

This decision you need to make buddy.. and dont worry about the performance of the r15 its the best in its class

@Varun: R15 is absolutely fine for someone even taller....go for it

Thank you all...

I'll let you know which bike I bought and where all did I ride it

Sure they can, but on our roads i think people need to take the initiative to take it to a proper place like a racetrack or even a open parking lot (i'm sure you know this better because, i know you own one), and about the touring bit was just my experience as i found the foot-pegs a tad too short and the riding position more forward biased even in comparison with my 200, if you still find this biased then it's probably my opinion so ignore this comment if it is not how you expect it to be

amongst the bike you listed in................

THE YAMAHA R15 makes most sense.........
man it's awesome!!!!!!!!!!