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**Reiziger** · 04-13-2011, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by khush View Post

I would say try the new RTR abs...
quick,flikable...gr8 look...mileage 35-40...

But a thunderbird is.....comfort tourer...no doubt bout tat....also try Karizma...decide ur choice...u wanna tourer or sporty bike...?

tourer all the way, sports bike really do get your pulse up for seconds, but dont have half the capabilities/comfort on long tours, which i plan on doing a LOT.

Originally posted by sooraj_vs View Post

Yea, Enfields can sometimes bug you when it comes to maintenance. Its always good to have a trusted and skilled mech in your friends list. Also, the RE service aint so great. (atleast here). Most often, people depend on good local mechs than service centers.

Regarding C5, its my personnel favorite (although I m not an RE fan). If budget permits, and you can cope with service issues, look no further.

BTW, why dont you look at the CBR 250..? C5 and baby blade (standard) comes at comparable price point.

I m in a hurry, I really want this bike, the CBR hasn't even started delivery, the waiting times would be HORRENDOUS.

Originally posted by sooraj_vs View Post

I have two friends at college. 1 using 9 months old standard UCE and the other, 11 months old Electra. And I too use these bikes. I mean, take them for long rides.
They need to ride 80 kms up and down to get their bikes serviced. And they both quarrel with service staff each time. One's carb was messed up like hell, other's battery went kaput in the middle of nowhere, mirriors feel apart, silencer cracked so and so..

So both of them now go to a trusted mech near our college. (This mech used to service the diesel bullet one's dad used when he was in college

)

THAT scares the living day lights out of me.
1)I don't have a trusted mechanic, and have no scope of having one as I'm constantly relocating.
2)My mechanical knowledge is very limited as of now(hopefully that will change post the bike comes)

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

hey guys, why are we suggesting him all bigger capacity bikes??

he has clearly mentioned in his requirements that fuel economy should be good, and 35-45 kmpl is not good fuel economy as per indian market. i think he want atleast 50kmpl.

i think he should go for some good 150-160 CC bikes if he wants FE of 45-50kmpl otherwise all previous suggestions hold good.

By mileage, I meant a decent mileage, I really don't want a commuter class bike, or something that is meant for commuting. e.g., a friend of mine owns a fazer that gives him 35 kmpl, after good usage. Now that I don't want, as the fazer is a relatively smaller capacity bike. A mileage of 35 on the C500 on the other hand is more than acceptable.

Originally posted by eliksir View Post

GS150/Dazzler

Unicorn? Yes I like the bike. how are the touring capabilities though?

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 04-13-2011, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by Reiziger View Post

tourer all the way, sports bike really do get your pulse up for seconds, but dont have half the capabilities/comfort on long tours, which i plan on doing a LOT.

You are true,But Karizma has the capabilities/comfort on long tours.That's proven by tourers!

I m in a hurry, I really want this bike, the CBR hasn't even started delivery, the waiting times would be HORRENDOUS

.

Yeah,The minimum waiting period is 4 months here

By mileage, I meant a decent mileage, I really don't want a commuter class bike, or something that is meant for commuting. e.g., a friend of mine owns a fazer that gives him 35 kmpl, after good usage. Now that I don't want, as the fazer is a relatively smaller capacity bike. A mileage of 35 on the C500 on the other hand is more than acceptable.

Here again Karizma,Its sure that karizma can give you more than 40km/l in touring.

Unicorn? Yes I like the bike. how are the touring capabilities though?

Keep in mind that dazzler has no kick starter.In case the battery fails,You have to fight with it. Don't know more about Dazzler,GS150 is a good tourer.

**pavan_cin** · 04-13-2011, 08:16 PM

Originally Posted by eliksir
GS150/Dazzler

If you are ready for 150cc bikes, then GS will excellently suits to touring purpose. It is best in economy also.

Considering your height GS is more favourable than Dazzler. ASS is not that good for GS due to lack of SVC in small towns.

**Reiziger** · 04-13-2011, 09:46 PM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

You are true,But Karizma has the capabilities/comfort on long tours.That's proven by tourers!

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Yeah,The minimum waiting period is 4 months here

Here again Karizma,Its sure that karizma can give you more than 40km/l in touring.

Keep in mind that dazzler has no kick starter.In case the battery fails,You have to fight with it. Don't know more about Dazzler,GS150 is a good tourer.

Like I mentioned before, even though it is an option, the zma that is, it has the issues to list - zma r is due to be phased out, spares are expensive, and change in badging due.

Originally posted by pavan_cin View Post

Originally Posted by eliksir
GS150/Dazzler

If you are ready for 150cc bikes, then GS will excellently suits to touring purpose. It is best in economy also.

Considering your height GS is more favourable than Dazzler. ASS is not that good for GS due to lack of SVC in small towns.

GS150, is now officially an option.

**111diablo111** · 04-13-2011, 11:54 PM

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

Get a R15 dude, its the perfect bike what you wish for and its a long lasting companion.

buddy don't just suggest anything cuz you like that bike..an R15 is a best option for comfortable long distance touring?? really??

Originally posted by Reiziger View Post

Li zma r is due to be phased out, spares are expensive, and change in badging due..

zma-r won't get phased out..new lot of 2011 has just reached showrooms few days back..spares aren't that costly as it used to be earlier that i felt in case of my ZMR..don't know what will happen after HH complete split up but don't worry about A.S.S of this bike..it seems to be a best option for you considering your needs..

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 04-14-2011, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Reiziger View Post

Like I mentioned before, even though it is an option, the zma that is, it has the issues to list - zma r is due to be phased out, spares are expensive, and change in badging due.

HH had reduced the cost of spares.I don't think karizma is going to be phased out.new 2011 model karizma had just launched a few days back,Then how they stop production of that bike soon?

**RanjithMN** · 04-14-2011, 02:22 PM

Comfortable Long Tourer and Build Quality?
ZMA & ZMR are the perfect options here.Though Spare availability is a pain in the back.

Enfields...i hear they can give you a lot of trouble?wouldn't be great for tourer then.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 04-16-2011, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by RanjithMN View Post

Comfortable Long Tourer and Build Quality?
ZMA & ZMR are the perfect options here.Though Spare availability is a pain in the back.

Latest price of karizma's disk pad is 1200 + VAT. Reduced from 2300+

Great Price HH.

**111diablo111** · 04-17-2011, 01:22 AM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

Latest price of karizma's disk pad is 1200 + VAT. Reduced from 2300+

Great Price HH.

i guess not even that cuz i just got my ZMR's disc pad a week ago @ 1050/-

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 04-17-2011, 08:33 AM

Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post

i guess not even that cuz i just got my ZMR's disc pad a week ago @ 1050/-

Rear disk pads?

**shv18** · 04-17-2011, 11:16 AM

HH zma /r is the option to go for.... it is utter nonsense that zma/r will be phased out...

however, spare parts are bit of an issue depending on svcs to svcs... i would definitely recommend this bike.. at a later stage if feel like improving the performance and efficiency figures, you can always knock at Joel's door, race concepts for all upgrade goodies.

**harishkumarko** · 04-17-2011, 02:59 PM

bro,

Pls undertstand on thing. Any bike we are going to purchase is not going to be perfect one. Every bike has its own plus and minus. So it depends on what particularly you need. I would say:
TBTS-rock solid engine, unmistakable cruising capability, damn comfortable, pretty good mileage(35-40) but service and maintenance is an issue.
Karizma R-great cruiser,enough power ,very comfortable riding posture ,mileage again 35-40 on highways, spares are not that costly if i am right. the splitting of hero and honda is a problem now. ZMR also the same except the maintenance would be higher.
P220-power!!!, cheap to maitain and FE will be 40 for sure. Not reliable as the others but still people have done very long tours on it. Not so sure about its touring capabilities. I leave it to you.

Other 150cc bikes such as dazzler and GS 150 are good at cruising but power is not adequate for quick overtakes which is quite necessary at situations.

You decide based on your criteria. Most importantly you'll what to choose only after test drives. So do it on all your choices.

**RhythmRana99** · 04-17-2011, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

Rear disk pads?

yes ZMR have rear disc.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 04-17-2011, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by RhythmRana99 View Post

yes ZMR have rear disc.

I know that.Just asked you to make sure that the rear one costs less than the front.

**princesirohi** · 04-17-2011, 06:11 PM

go for ZMR......

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