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Originally posted by ashwin208
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Depends on what you want. If you want a high mileage bike , then a 150cc commuter is for you.
My engine has taken quite a while to set in and for my riding style , i get 38 on the highways and arund 34-35 in the city .. So For the kind of performance the 220 is capable of belting out , its not bad. But thats just my perspective.
The rtr 180 is a great bike and the abs definitely lends it an edge !
It boils down to this :
a really good , fast , comfortable and stable tourer - 220.
Not to mention that its lightning fast in a straight line !!
and i will not take any BS about reliability. The engine of the 220 , the gear box and all the main components are really reliable. Small niggles like fairing vibes and random crap like that dont make the bike "unreliable". Thre is a way around each and every small "problem" that the 220 has. But yes , there are small niggles , its the 220 way of life
Touring is a joy. The weight contributes to ROCK SOLID stability at high speeds. The headlight setup is just too amazing if focussed properly.
a light , quick city bike - rtr 180
fast , 0-60 it can surely keep up with the 220.
Light to handle, better chassis and hence better handling during zig zag maneuvers through traffic.
180 cc , fi so obviously you can expect around 45 kmpl.
A really good looking bike - aggressive stance but it could be a little bigger looking.
Last but the most important bit - Go with your heart. Only if you LOVE your bike , will you be able to use it to its potential. At the end of the day , its the rider , not the ride.
My engine has taken quite a while to set in and for my riding style , i get 38 on the highways and arund 34-35 in the city .. So For the kind of performance the 220 is capable of belting out , its not bad. But thats just my perspective.
The rtr 180 is a great bike and the abs definitely lends it an edge !
It boils down to this :
a really good , fast , comfortable and stable tourer - 220.
Not to mention that its lightning fast in a straight line !!
and i will not take any BS about reliability. The engine of the 220 , the gear box and all the main components are really reliable. Small niggles like fairing vibes and random crap like that dont make the bike "unreliable". Thre is a way around each and every small "problem" that the 220 has. But yes , there are small niggles , its the 220 way of life
Touring is a joy. The weight contributes to ROCK SOLID stability at high speeds. The headlight setup is just too amazing if focussed properly.
a light , quick city bike - rtr 180
fast , 0-60 it can surely keep up with the 220.
Light to handle, better chassis and hence better handling during zig zag maneuvers through traffic.
180 cc , fi so obviously you can expect around 45 kmpl.
A really good looking bike - aggressive stance but it could be a little bigger looking.
Last but the most important bit - Go with your heart. Only if you LOVE your bike , will you be able to use it to its potential. At the end of the day , its the rider , not the ride.
Now, with ABS, 180 definitely holds the upper hand in safety perspective and it is definitely reliable if you service it properly every 3-4k kms with an oil change, etc. It is thoroughly fun to ride in the mountains and twisties than 220 which doesnt give so much confidence. The only thing i loved in 220 is the amazing torque with which it pulls and the taller gearing .
. After all its bajaj, they launch first and fix niggles later
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