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    An Unique Requirement !

    Hi Guys,

    Planning to buy (book) a bike in Jan 2011. My previous bikes were all from TVS (Samurai, Shogun, Shaolin, FieroF2 & Apache 150).

    My requirements are:
    • 80kms highway office commute daily
    • Frequent Chennai - Bangalore trips


    My priorities are (in the same order as below):
    • Should be very comfortable for long rides
    • Relaxed cruising at 80-90 kmph
    • Good Brakes
    • Maintenance free (I am lazy )
    • Reliable (and spares availability) for at least 4-5 years
    • Mileage not a constraint
    • Preferably vibe free bike
    • Cost within 1L

    And my final unique requirement is I want a bike with a full chain cover (even an aftermarket perfect match cover would do) compulsorily . This might sound odd, but I hate open chains, the noise and the maintenance it requires.

    Sorry for the long requirement list ! Waiting for your suggestions.

    - Suresh
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    • #3
      I think you have narrowed the choice down to ZMA, or ZMR if the budget stretches a bit more.
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      • #4
        Originally posted by Autopub View Post
        Hi Guys,

        Planning to buy (book) a bike in Jan 2011. My previous bikes were all from TVS (Samurai, Shogun, Shaolin, FieroF2 & Apache 150).

        My requirements are:
        • 80kms highway office commute daily
        • Frequent Chennai - Bangalore trips


        My priorities are (in the same order as below):
        • Should be very comfortable for long rides
        • Relaxed cruising at 80-90 kmph
        • Good Brakes
        • Maintenance free (I am lazy )
        • Reliable (and spares availability) for at least 4-5 years
        • Mileage not a constraint
        • Preferably vibe free bike
        • Cost within 1L

        And my final unique requirement is I want a bike with a full chain cover (even an aftermarket perfect match cover would do) compulsorily . This might sound odd, but I hate open chains, the noise and the maintenance it requires.

        Sorry for the long requirement list ! Waiting for your suggestions.

        - Suresh
        Spares availability Bajaj is the best. No one could beat them. Also reliability is not concern of Bajaj bike these days. Go for a Pulsar 220 S or F, both fulfill your requirements. Or CB Dazzler is a DMAN!!! good bike

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        • #5
          ZMA R will be great for you....
          Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Autopub View Post
            Hi Guys,

            Planning to buy (book) a bike in Jan 2011. My previous bikes were all from TVS (Samurai, Shogun, Shaolin, FieroF2 & Apache 150).

            My requirements are:
            • 80kms highway office commute daily
            • Frequent Chennai - Bangalore trips


            My priorities are (in the same order as below):
            • Should be very comfortable for long rides
            • Relaxed cruising at 80-90 kmph
            • Good Brakes
            • Maintenance free (I am lazy )
            • Reliable (and spares availability) for at least 4-5 years
            • Mileage not a constraint
            • Preferably vibe free bike
            • Cost within 1L

            And my final unique requirement is I want a bike with a full chain cover (even an aftermarket perfect match cover would do) compulsorily . This might sound odd, but I hate open chains, the noise and the maintenance it requires.

            Sorry for the long requirement list ! Waiting for your suggestions.

            - Suresh

            I notice that you majorly have been a 2 stroke guy. None of these 4 strokers would fill your appetite to the brim...

            Nonetheless, I guess almost all your requirements point to Karizma R.

            • Should be very comfortable for long rides: Decently comfortable
            • Relaxed cruising at 80-90 kmph : It in fact is one of the most relaxed riders.
            • Good Brakes : Pretty good, better than some others in its class
            • Maintenance free (I am lazy ) : It has been maintenance free however, once the maintenance starts pouring in, you would need to shell insane (and unjustified) amounts for even small puny spares...One big drawback with this bike!
            • Reliable (and spares availability) for at least 4-5 years: Cant comment! However after the split JV, I dont know how would things turn up with Hero.
            • Mileage not a constraint: Good...it shouldn't be for this bike...
            • Preferably vibe free bike: Fantastic relaxed engine
            • Cost within 1L: 80-85K OTR
            • Chain Cover: Incidentally, it has got one...

            All the best...
            2002 - Pulsar 150 Classic (Still owned)
            2005 - Pulsar 150 Dtsi (Still owned)
            2006 - Eterno (sold)
            2008 - Dio (Owned)
            2009 - Pulsar 220 DTSi

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            • #7
              @ TS

              If you can make with 150CC go for Honda Unicorn or GS 150r & both can cruise @ 80-90kmph easily, you will save money & also get mileage better than ZMA.

              if mileage is not a concern, then ZMA will be a perfect choice considering it meets all your requirments.
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              • #8
                As said by most, in I50:- Unicorn else go for Zma.
                Perfect for 80-90 cruise, No vibes, easy maintanece and peace of mind

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Devilpulsarian View Post
                  I notice that you majorly have been a 2 stroke guy. None of these 4 strokers would fill your appetite to the brim...

                  Nonetheless, I guess almost all your requirements point to Karizma R.

                  • Should be very comfortable for long rides: Decently comfortable
                  • Relaxed cruising at 80-90 kmph : It in fact is one of the most relaxed riders.
                  • Good Brakes : Pretty good, better than some others in its class
                  • Maintenance free (I am lazy ) : It has been maintenance free however, once the maintenance starts pouring in, you would need to shell insane (and unjustified) amounts for even small puny spares...One big drawback with this bike!
                  • Reliable (and spares availability) for at least 4-5 years: Cant comment! However after the split JV, I dont know how would things turn up with Hero.
                  • Mileage not a constraint: Good...it shouldn't be for this bike...
                  • Preferably vibe free bike: Fantastic relaxed engine
                  • Cost within 1L: 80-85K OTR
                  • Chain Cover: Incidentally, it has got one...

                  All the best...

                  @devilpulsarian - yes I am also inclined towards ZMA, but the HH guys in Chennai are not taking bookings for both the Karizmas. I am not sure what is the situation in other places.
                  The only other option is P220, but need to figure out how do I fix a full chain cover on it.
                  How about GS150R ? Heard Unicorn has also been stopped. Dazzler, again not sure about the chain cover issue!
                  Any other 150 cc bike good for touring ?

                  Thanks,
                  Suresh

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by abhilashabhi12 View Post
                    @ TS

                    If you can make with 150CC go for Honda Unicorn or GS 150r & both can cruise @ 80-90kmph easily, you will save money & also get mileage better than ZMA.

                    if mileage is not a concern, then ZMA will be a perfect choice considering it meets all your requirments.
                    But the Honda guys are not accepting any bookings for Unicorn, they are pushing only Dazzler :-(

                    GS150R , I was really put off with the attitude of the showroom guys. But anyways if the Bike is good then we can always service it at a Castrol or similar service centre.
                    By the way, I heard the GS150 top speed is around 105-110 kmph. Is this sufficient for Highways ?

                    Thanks,
                    Suresh

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Autopub View Post
                      But the Honda guys are not accepting any bookings for Unicorn, they are pushing only Dazzler :-(

                      GS150R , I was really put off with the attitude of the showroom guys. But anyways if the Bike is good then we can always service it at a Castrol or similar service centre.
                      By the way, I heard the GS150 top speed is around 105-110 kmph. Is this sufficient for Highways ?

                      Thanks,
                      Suresh
                      These Honda guys want to push Dazzler , Dazzler I have heard is a good bike, but I dint quiet liked the whole design concept & it is your personal opinion if U want to go ahead with it ( btw thier is open type chain cover in this)

                      GS150r is a very good bike, it can do 90easily & it will be more relaxed since it has an sixth cog, try another showroom & let us not talk about engine of suzuki they are robust enough to last very long.

                      I did a 110kmph on speedo on my test drive & bike felt very stable & no vibes @ all & I think that suggests it can do 80-90kmph all day long
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                      • #12
                        zma or RE

                        seeing your requirement i can suggest
                        1. Karizma/ZMR
                        2. Any of the 350 cc Royal enfield (TB,STD,ELECTRA)

                        Since you will be traveling a lot on highway both are good for that.New UCE enfields have service period of 6000 kms now i.e. less maintenance .

                        My personal choice would be Thunderbird in such case.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by amardeep2006 View Post
                          seeing your requirement i can suggest
                          1. Karizma/ZMR
                          2. Any of the 350 cc Royal enfield (TB,STD,ELECTRA)

                          Since you will be traveling a lot on highway both are good for that.New UCE enfields have service period of 6000 kms now i.e. less maintenance .

                          My personal choice would be Thunderbird in such case.
                          RE the only problem is waiting period.....5-6 months :-( and ofcourse the chain cover issue. I don't think we get aftermarket coverrs for RE ?
                          I am ok with ZMA, but bookings have been stopped!

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                          • #14
                            How about AVENGER 220, I believe this is perfect for you.. even your daily trips are 80kms long.. go for it mate.. feel like god
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by vrugonnab View Post
                              How about AVENGER 220, I believe this is perfect for you.. even your daily trips are 80kms long.. go for it mate.. feel like god
                              Well Avy220 again my concern is chain ! Can we fix the P180 chain case on Avy or P220 ? That would solve my problems I guess !

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