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  • Best bike 150cc/above for city traffic

    Hello all xbhp'ians..

    I'm planning to buy a bike.. 150cc/above.. budget is 1.2..

    I'm 23, 5'10 and will drive 100% in city.. (30-50 km).. mileage not a priority.. top speed is not a priority.. 110 would be fine.. as I would rarely go over 90 in city..

    I need a bike which has good acceleration.. excellent handling.. I rip traffic with tvs wego 35-55 in traffic.. and with karizma r.. 50-75 in traffic..I drive with precision (cuts, burts.. et all).. no one beats me in traffic (it's not like I race with anyone ut I like brezzing through traffic.. )..

    I need a bike which is excellent to maneuver through traffic and driving comfort.. pillion comfort is not a priority .. so please suggest a bike suitable..

    and few other queries.. about r15 and karizma zmr.. I didn't drive either of those.. but r15 riding posture seems like it will be difficult to maneuver in traffic.. with shoulder weight falling on the handle and with it's bulky head..
    karizma zmr with regular posture but still with bulky head..

    many of my friends have karizma r.. so I'm thinking of others.. but still longing for it.. and pulsar runs out of promise after 2-3 years..

    if majority of you suggest r15 is comfortable and ease in traffic.. then I have no problems taking it..


    Thank you..

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    • #3
      Originally posted by movies View Post
      110 would be fine.. as I would rarely go over 90 in city..
      Originally posted by movies View Post
      I rip traffic with tvs wego 35-55 in traffic
      Originally posted by movies View Post
      I drive with precision (cuts, burts.. et all).. no one beats me in traffic
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      • #4
        Your statement about R15 is giving back pain or other traffic issues is wrong as i myself use my R15 everyday in traffic.

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        • #5
          so basically, you need an urban warrior, which can beat others within city. i will recommend-
          • Pulsar 220 S
          • Apache 180 with or without ABS
          you can also consider FZ-S, but performance won't match above two bikes.

          other bikes like karizma etc are not made for urban warfare.

          even R15 will find it diffuclt to beat above two bikes in city.
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            +1 for the RTR180 ABS
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            • #7
              RTR 180 with or without ABS(your wish)
              if you are a bajaj fan you can go with p220s(dont select the one with fairing)
              If you like naked bikes a lot, you can wait for the KTM200...
              Apache 180

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              • #8
                as prince said go for P220 Street or Apache 180 ....... I recommend you ride properly on busy streets and do not race..
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                • #9
                  A180 is the best bet. But do be careful in traffic. Which City are you from dude?
                  You rarely go above 90 in traffic.. Damn, I am hardly able to go above 60, with half the time, speeds being below 40...
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Guru_DTSi View Post
                    A180 is the best bet. But do be careful in traffic. Which City are you from dude?
                    You rarely go above 90 in traffic.. Damn, I am hardly able to go above 60, with half the time, speeds being below 40...

                    Hyderabad.. I never went above 90 in traffic.. 50-70 on karizma r.. what I meant to say is.. rarely I can hit top speeds in city.. and I am contempt with most top speeds..

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by saipranav View Post
                      RTR 180 with or without ABS(your wish)
                      if you are a bajaj fan you can go with p220s(dont select the one with fairing)
                      If you like naked bikes a lot, you can wait for the KTM200...
                      I like bajaj handling. .but bajaj's are same old same old..
                      what will be the price of ktm200 ?? I read some where that it'll be aroung 1.5l ??

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
                        so basically, you need an urban warrior, which can beat others within city. i will recommend-
                        • Pulsar 220 S
                        • Apache 180 with or without ABS

                        you can also consider FZ-S, but performance won't match above two bikes.

                        other bikes like karizma etc are not made for urban warfare.

                        even R15 will find it diffuclt to beat above two bikes in city.
                        I like fz 16.. but doesn't have fz-s colors.. fz-s with vizor is not great.. they basically added a plastic on the head for 3000 rs.. lol..

                        will there be a 180 cc fz anytime soon ??

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post
                          Your statement about R15 is giving back pain or other traffic issues is wrong as i myself use my R15 everyday in traffic.
                          is it easy to maneuver in traffic ??

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by aargee View Post
                            Very nice requirements!!!
                            lol.. I was thinking it's a bit hyped when I was typing .. but it's the way it is..

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                              as prince said go for P220 Street or Apache 180 ....... I recommend you ride properly on busy streets and do not race..
                              thank you.. I don't prefer racing with anyone.. it's just that traffic feels like a challenge ..racing requires concentration on other rider..

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