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    first bike

    Hi xbhpians. I was not aware about this online bikers community even a few days ago..got it while googling about biking community in India. It is really a fabulous place to enrich knowledge on not only bikes but also photography,touring and lots of stuffs.
    I would be glad if you help me outta my confusion choosing my first bike.
    I am 5'6" and looking for a 125-150cc bikes which delivers enough comfort with satisfactory performance and also good mileage(approx. 50-52kmpl will do good). Budget 60k.
    Three bikes I threw thoughts about are:
    1st choice: Pulsar 135LS (good performance,superb top speed in own segment,but comfort level is not high due to hard seat but rear suspension is ok)
    2nd choice: Yamaha Gladiator-now SS125 (excellent comfort,cushioned seat but pick up and pulling power in low speed is not that good)
    3rd choice:Apache 160(outta budget...but there is always a bank beside you..but personally never drove one,everybody says about vibration problem and skidding tyres)


    So, what would you suggest?
    Last edited by xoham; 02-13-2011, 10:10 AM.
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  • #2
    Query approved.
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    • #3
      Go for pulsar 135. Mix of both power and mileage.
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      • #4
        Pulsar 135 is great....
        anyways if you could stretch your budget sure go for Apache 160..
        Trust me its at an entire different level
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        • #5
          Originally posted by xoham View Post
          Hi xbhpians. I was not aware about this online bikers community even a few days ago..got it while googling about biking community in India. It is really a fabulous place to enrich knowledge on not only bikes but also photography,touring and lots of stuffs.
          I would be glad if you help me outta my confusion choosing my first bike.
          I am 5'6" and looking for a 125-150cc bikes which delivers enough comfort with satisfactory performance and also good mileage(approx. 50-52kmpl will do good). Budget 60k.
          Three bikes I threw a thoughts about are:
          1st choice: Pulsar 135LS (good performance,superb top speed in own segment,but comfort level is not high due to hard seat but rear suspension is ok)
          2nd choice: Yamaha Gladiator-now SS125 (excellent comfort,cushioned seat but pick up and pulling power in low speed is not that good)
          3rd choice:Apache 160(outta budget...but there is always a bank beside you..but personally never drove one,everybody says about vibration problem and skidding tyres)


          So, what would you suggest?
          u can have a look at honda stunner.it fits ur budget & gives best milage among all u shortlisted..please give it a try before u eye one..
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          • #6
            Originally posted by xoham View Post
            Hi xbhpians. I was not aware about this online bikers community even a few days ago..got it while googling about biking community in India. It is really a fabulous place to enrich knowledge on not only bikes but also photography,touring and lots of stuffs.
            I would be glad if you help me outta my confusion choosing my first bike.
            I am 5'6" and looking for a 125-150cc bikes which delivers enough comfort with satisfactory performance and also good mileage(approx. 50-52kmpl will do good). Budget 60k.
            Three bikes I threw a thoughts about are:
            1st choice: Pulsar 135LS (good performance,superb top speed in own segment,but comfort level is not high due to hard seat but rear suspension is ok)
            2nd choice: Yamaha Gladiator-now SS125 (excellent comfort,cushioned seat but pick up and pulling power in low speed is not that good)
            3rd choice:Apache 160(outta budget...but there is always a bank beside you..but personally never drove one,everybody says about vibration problem and skidding tyres)


            So, what would you suggest?
            There are a lot of threads with the same question. If you would read those then you can get a clarification on your query.

            But if just mileage is your concern then hands down on the SS125 otherwise the P135. But i feel that the SS fulfils your needs.
            NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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            • #7
              stunner is also a good bike .....excellent mileage, comfortable, just little short on power...

              i think you should not go for a bike lesser than 150 CC......

              btw...u will be using the bike within city or on highways....?
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              • #8
                new Hunk will fulfill your requirement if you can extend you budget a bit..
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                • #9
                  Hi xoham welcome to Xbhp. Iam sure Unicorn can also be your option and would meet all your requirements. It is one of the best bike in 150cc segment for better FE, riding comfort and real value for money.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
                    i think you should not go for a bike lesser than 150 CC......
                    The rising fuel prices do change the opinion a lot of times.
                    NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

                      btw...u will be using the bike within city or on highways....?
                      Mostly in city.
                      And I don't like stunner,it coughs above 90kmph. Even Gladiator has better performance. I am worried about comfort level of Pulsar 135 on bad road.
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                      ...WITH GREAT POWER,COMES GREAT ACCELERATION.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by madhav krishna View Post
                        The rising fuel prices do change the opinion a lot of times.
                        Yup..as I am not still a full-time earner.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by xoham View Post
                          Yup..as I am not still a full-time earner.
                          The 125cc's are the way to go then. Select between gladiator & P135 if you want good mileage with no compromise in power.
                          NOT BEEN THERE NOT DONE THAT

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by xoham View Post
                            Mostly in city.
                            And I don't like stunner,it coughs above 90kmph. Even Gladiator has better performance. I am worried about comfort level of Pulsar 135 on bad road.
                            Well, it's not very comfy if you ride more than 60 kms at a stretch. But I think you can cushion the seats if you want, someone has done it before for P135, I can't remember who.
                            BTW I get 58 kmpl inside city.

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                            • #15
                              You can also consider yamaha SZ which satisfies all your requirements said above

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