+1.

Get the FZ/FZS. It has everything you're looking for and the new colors are just awesome..

Go for R15, Apache is not a good bike for touring, it's reliability is not comparable with Yamaha. Second option would be Zma-R, the best bike for all purpose. FYI, a good ABS comes at a cost, not sure whether ABS on Apache is good or not.

Was in the same dilemma a few years back and can relate to you. college student, newbie to biking(had a dio during my higher secondary life), too much confusion.

Well i chose the r15 simply because im not a regular tourer, no riding pillions(had a seat cowl on my 15 and have one on my 250r), no worries about fuel bills as i earned some bucks through part time jobs. I needed a bike which could keep me happy for atleast 3 years, decent highway commuter and also a blast on sunday morning rides.

I see many people write off the rtr simply because it has bad pillion comfort and its lack of touring capabilities. Of all the bikes in your price range, i think the rtr is best suited for your needs(that of a college going student). please think over your priorities,whether you need a tourer or a crotck rocket or a commuter.

my vote
tourer- zma/p220
All out fun bike- rtr180
commuter- dazzler(but you wont buy a honda).

Booked the Apache RTR 180 ABS yesterday night. Cost me 91,487 ex-showroom, Thane incl. octroi. Delivery is promised within 5-6 days Thanks to everyone who took their time and helped me with their advice in this thread.

congrats.

congrats mate...
get good helmet and enjoy safe rides..

congrats.

congrats mate...
get good helmet and enjoy safe rides..

Thanks I have a LS2 and saving up for a Icon/HJC now