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    150cc (or >) bike for college student

    I'm a college fresher, looking for a 150 cc (or above) bike. I've looked over many reviews, but am unable to decide a bike.

    Am 5'10" and well-built.

    Important: Appearance, comfort in riding.

    Not so important: Performance(since I'll be using it mostly in city traffic)

    Budget is adjustable (say, under 90k). Since it will be my long term bike, I don't mind splurging a bit.
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    Query approved.
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    • #3
      go for fz-s if mileage is not a constraint.....if u need mileage too then...dazzler or hunk will do...all these three bikes have good riding posture....
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      150cc doing 100+ is great!
      100cc doing 100+ is awesome!!
      150cc cornering like hell is great!
      100cc cornering like hell is awesome!!
      THAT'S WHY I RIDE A RTZ!!

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      • #4
        Hi sumeshpremraj. Welcome to xbhp..
        Since your requirements are mostly city riding and comfort,
        1.FZ series will suit best for you. Has stunning looks and easy handling But you have to compromise on mileage.
        2.Dazzler is the next option if you like its looks. Similar performance as FZ with more mileage , less weight , dual discs and its a HONDA engine.

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        • #5
          I would suggest you to go for Karizma R.

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          • #6
            Bike

            Go For Karizma....
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            • #7
              hi,

              If you can live with an FE of 35-45kmpl, then FZ/FZ-S is a good option. good looks, handling and low end torque and awesome acceleration till 85 kmph. Also not that expensive to maintain besides the regular servicing.

              However, for better FE (assuming parent's pocket money restrictions per week !!) Honda Dazzler is the better option. good straight line acceleration and legendary honda engine smoothness.

              till 90k you can also look into ZMAs, really good touring bike. But do inquire about spare parts and stuff coz it is expensive and bit of a problem to find even in svcs. zma owners in this forum can throw a better light on this.

              cheers
              A quote by a toilet, " use me well, keep me clean, i would never tell anybody whatever i have seen.." :P

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              • #8
                Go for Karizma.....it's a great bike..

                in 150cc group you can go for hunk.. recently launched Hunk has digital speedo and optional rear disc..
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                • #9
                  +1 for ZMA
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                  • #10
                    me too ZMA.....
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                    • #11
                      FZ/Fazer going by your requirements (looks, comfort, city riding, performance not a concern, no word about mileage)
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                      • #12


                        Thanks for all the replies, guys.

                        Mileage is not really a concern for me, since a) I'm putting down 85k on a bike, it shouldn't be the issue, and b)I will be using it for only a few hundred kms per month.

                        I earn decent money myself online, so there are no pocket money-restrictions, really

                        I didn't like the looks of Hunk, Dazzler etc. Of all options suggested, I liked Fazer the most.
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                        TVS Apache RTR 160 (2011-12) | Here's my review of RTR 160 after 18 months
                        Honda CBR150R (2012-15) | Here's my review of the baby Blade
                        KTM RC390 (2015-)

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                        • #13
                          well bro....fazer is definitely a attention grabber....go for it if u like it....you'll never have to a worry about any issues other than mileage...its a yam!!
                          Tour De Thekkady

                          The Return of the KB

                          The Run-in Adventure

                          150cc doing 100+ is great!
                          100cc doing 100+ is awesome!!
                          150cc cornering like hell is great!
                          100cc cornering like hell is awesome!!
                          THAT'S WHY I RIDE A RTZ!!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by sumeshpremraj View Post
                            Thanks for all the replies, guys.

                            Mileage is not really a concern for me, since a) I'm putting down 85k on a bike, it shouldn't be the issue, and b)I will be using it for only a few hundred kms per month.

                            I earn decent money myself online, so there are no pocket money-restrictions, really

                            I didn't like the looks of Hunk, Dazzler etc. Of all options suggested, I liked Fazer the most.
                            IMHO the karizma suits u better than Fazer because of a better capacity engine
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                            • #15
                              Go for the ZMA..Its worth every single penny spent.
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