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    Hello sir , I am new to this website , I am nitn from lucknow, I am 23 years old , 5'6, 69 kg preparing for mba exams. So after riding lml nv for almost 4 years , I convinced my dad to get a bike for me this Diwali .

    So in bike I want these things

    1.)Mileage of 40 - 45 - 50 - 55- 60 is Ok for me.

    2.) Tubeless tyres in front and rear. Since my dad said bikes doesn't carry extra tyre , so if it got puncture that I have to pull it like hell. So tubless tyres should be must.

    3.)Modern/sporty look. obviously all bikes of today have got this. so nothing to worry about here.

    4.) I am not racing freak.However I do ride fast sometimes with scooter.

    Below are bikes which I have shortlisted--->

    1.) RTR 160 FI / RTR 180 ABS

    (Tell me if there is any difference between RTR 160 and RTR 160 FI)

    2.) CBZ xtreme

    3.)Pulsar 135/180/150 .I am not interested in Pulsars , since it has become very common nowadays.

    4.) Bajaj Discover 150.

    One important question is about disc brakes.
    I am bit feared of having disc brakes in rear . Because people told me for rear tyre Drum brakes are ok. Disc brakes are bit dangerous for rear.
    Is this true??

    Also tell me about having a bike with tubeless tyre and with general alloy ones.

    Guys please give your views....This Diwali I want something !! I am tired of that old lml nv scooter lol

    Thanks
    Nitin

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    • #3
      Originally posted by nitin_23 View Post
      Hello sir , I am new to this website , I am nitn from lucknow, I am 23 years old , 5'6, 69 kg preparing for mba exams. So after riding lml nv for almost 4 years , I convinced my dad to get a bike for me this Diwali .

      So in bike I want these things

      1.)Mileage of 40 - 45 - 50 - 55- 60 is Ok for me.

      2.) Tubeless tyres in front and rear. Since my dad said bikes doesn't carry extra tyre , so if it got puncture that I have to pull it like hell. So tubless tyres should be must.

      3.)Modern/sporty look. obviously all bikes of today have got this. so nothing to worry about here.

      4.) I am not racing freak.However I do ride fast sometimes with scooter.

      Below are bikes which I have shortlisted--->

      1.) RTR 160 FI / RTR 180 ABS

      (Tell me if there is any difference between RTR 160 and RTR 160 FI)

      2.) CBZ xtreme

      3.)Pulsar 135/180/150 .I am not interested in Pulsars , since it has become very common nowadays.

      4.) Bajaj Discover 150.

      One important question is about disc brakes.
      I am bit feared of having disc brakes in rear . Because people told me for rear tyre Drum brakes are ok. Disc brakes are bit dangerous for rear.
      Is this true??

      Also tell me about having a bike with tubeless tyre and with general alloy ones.

      Guys please give your views....This Diwali I want something !! I am tired of that old lml nv scooter lol

      Thanks
      Nitin
      If you want performance and money is not an issue, I recommend R15 v2.0 (but you may have to wait for some days to get the delivery)

      If you want an economical bike with good performance, you can consider the Suzuki GS150R, TVS Apache RTR 160 / 180, Yamaha SZX/SZR, Honda Dazzler.

      If you want decent performance and good fuel efficiency, consider the Pulsar 135/150.

      If you want fuel economy, consider the Discover 150.

      Hope this helps.
      Last edited by cmahajan; 10-03-2011, 10:16 PM.
      Signals which are timed for 50 Kmph are also timed for 100 Kmph :)

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      • #4
        Originally posted by nitin_23 View Post
        Hello sir , I am new to this website , I am nitn from lucknow, I am 23 years old , 5'6, 69 kg preparing for mba exams. So after riding lml nv for almost 4 years , I convinced my dad to get a bike for me this Diwali .

        So in bike I want these things

        1.)Mileage of 40 - 45 - 50 - 55- 60 is Ok for me.

        2.) Tubeless tyres in front and rear. Since my dad said bikes doesn't carry extra tyre , so if it got puncture that I have to pull it like hell. So tubless tyres should be must.

        3.)Modern/sporty look. obviously all bikes of today have got this. so nothing to worry about here.

        4.) I am not racing freak.However I do ride fast sometimes with scooter.

        Below are bikes which I have shortlisted--->

        1.) RTR 160 FI / RTR 180 ABS

        (Tell me if there is any difference between RTR 160 and RTR 160 FI)

        2.) CBZ xtreme

        3.)Pulsar 135/180/150 .I am not interested in Pulsars , since it has become very common nowadays.

        4.) Bajaj Discover 150.

        One important question is about disc brakes.
        I am bit feared of having disc brakes in rear . Because people told me for rear tyre Drum brakes are ok. Disc brakes are bit dangerous for rear.
        Is this true??

        Also tell me about having a bike with tubeless tyre and with general alloy ones.

        Guys please give your views....This Diwali I want something !! I am tired of that old lml nv scooter lol

        Thanks
        Nitin
        nice to see another lucknowite here.
        difference between rtr160 and 160fi is nothing but addition of fuel injection in place of carb on the later. with the fi version you'll get better response and improved fuel efficiency and slightly increase in power.

        rear drum brakes are ok but rear disc brakes are better. dont know who told you that disc on rear is dangerous, there is nothing like that and they are better anyday once you get used to it.

        tubeless tyres are also very good over tubed tyres. in tubeless tyres there is no tube between tyre and rim so the air is trapped between tyre and rim itself in tubeless tyres. the good point is that these tyres dont get punctured very easily(apart from soft compound) and secondly that even if it got punctured and u didnt get the nail out, the tyre will leak air slowly so u can ride till the next puncture shop. BTW u can also repair the puncture by yourself, its a simple DIY.

        in the end ill say go for the new CBZ-Xtreme dual disc retailing at 76,001rs in sun motors, indiranagar.
        BTW why didnt u consider FZ-16/S?
        speed thrills but kills if you dont have skills

        Hero Honda PGM-FI service manual:
        http://www.ziddu.com/download/157801...EBOOK.pdf.html

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Mzee_Maverik View Post
          nice to see another lucknowite here.
          difference between rtr160 and 160fi is nothing but addition of fuel injection in place of carb on the later. with the fi version you'll get better response and improved fuel efficiency and slightly increase in power.

          rear drum brakes are ok but rear disc brakes are better. dont know who told you that disc on rear is dangerous, there is nothing like that and they are better anyday once you get used to it.

          tubeless tyres are also very good over tubed tyres. in tubeless tyres there is no tube between tyre and rim so the air is trapped between tyre and rim itself in tubeless tyres. the good point is that these tyres dont get punctured very easily(apart from soft compound) and secondly that even if it got punctured and u didnt get the nail out, the tyre will leak air slowly so u can ride till the next puncture shop. BTW u can also repair the puncture by yourself, its a simple DIY.

          in the end ill say go for the new CBZ-Xtreme dual disc retailing at 76,001rs in sun motors, indiranagar.
          BTW why didnt u consider FZ-16/S?
          whats the role of fuel injection ?

          I m interested in RTR 160 FI or 180.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by cmahajan View Post
            If you want performance and money is not an issue, I recommend R15 v2.0 (but you may have to wait for some days to get the delivery)

            If you want an economical bike with good performance, you can consider the Suzuki GS150R, TVS Apache RTR 160 / 180, Yamaha SZX/SZR, Honda Dazzler.

            If you want decent performance and good fuel efficiency, consider the Pulsar 135/150.

            If you want fuel economy, consider the Discover 150.

            Hope this helps.
            sir i heard that RTRs comes with vibration ?? whats up with that?? any big issue?

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            • #7
              Originally posted by nitin_23 View Post
              whats the role of fuel injection ?

              I m interested in RTR 160 FI or 180.
              Originally posted by nitin_23 View Post
              sir i heard that RTRs comes with vibration ?? whats up with that?? any big issue?
              the role of fuel injection is same as a carburetor, it injects air/fuel mixture into the cylinder. the main difference is working of both. the carb does the same manually but FI does it electronically.
              FI consists of fuel injector, throttle body, a fuel pump, ECU and sensors.
              the fuel pump transfers the fuel to the injector which later injected in the cylinder. there are several sensors which record the data such as throttle position, crank position, manifold pressure, engine temperature etc and is processed in the ECU/ECM (it is a main computer which may be connected in closed circuit or open circuit but since we are talking about RTR-FI, it is on open circuit), which determines the amount of fuel to be injected and air/fuel ratio to be mixed.
              there is slight vibes in RTR specially on the foot rest but it is no biggie.
              speed thrills but kills if you dont have skills

              Hero Honda PGM-FI service manual:
              http://www.ziddu.com/download/157801...EBOOK.pdf.html

              A real biker rides with other bikers,
              not against them...

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              • #8
                Originally posted by nitin_23 View Post
                Hello sir , I am new to this website , I am nitn from lucknow, I am 23 years old , 5'6, 69 kg preparing for mba exams. So after riding lml nv for almost 4 years , I convinced my dad to get a bike for me this Diwali .

                So in bike I want these things

                1.)Mileage of 40 - 45 - 50 - 55- 60 is Ok for me.

                2.) Tubeless tyres in front and rear. Since my dad said bikes doesn't carry extra tyre , so if it got puncture that I have to pull it like hell. So tubless tyres should be must.

                3.)Modern/sporty look. obviously all bikes of today have got this. so nothing to worry about here.

                4.) I am not racing freak.However I do ride fast sometimes with scooter.

                Below are bikes which I have shortlisted--->

                1.) RTR 160 FI / RTR 180 ABS

                (Tell me if there is any difference between RTR 160 and RTR 160 FI)

                2.) CBZ xtreme

                3.)Pulsar 135/180/150 .I am not interested in Pulsars , since it has become very common nowadays.

                4.) Bajaj Discover 150.

                One important question is about disc brakes.
                I am bit feared of having disc brakes in rear . Because people told me for rear tyre Drum brakes are ok. Disc brakes are bit dangerous for rear.
                Is this true??

                Also tell me about having a bike with tubeless tyre and with general alloy ones.

                Guys please give your views....This Diwali I want something !! I am tired of that old lml nv scooter lol

                Thanks
                Nitin
                RTR-Fi is no longer available..Go for the RTR 160/180.The 180 will easily give you 45km/lt if ridden sanely,it comes with tubeless tyres(both front and rear) and don't worry about the rear discs,you will get used to it.
                Apache RTR 180 2011 | Honda Activa 2010 | CBZ Xtreme 2010 (1 month) |Apache 160 FI 2009-2010
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                • #9
                  Go for RTR 180 Fi model is discontinued
                  Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by nitin_23 View Post
                    Hello sir , I am new to this website , I am nitn from lucknow, I am 23 years old , 5'6, 69 kg preparing for mba exams. So after riding lml nv for almost 4 years , I convinced my dad to get a bike for me this Diwali .

                    So in bike I want these things

                    1.)Mileage of 40 - 45 - 50 - 55- 60 is Ok for me.

                    2.) Tubeless tyres in front and rear. Since my dad said bikes doesn't carry extra tyre , so if it got puncture that I have to pull it like hell. So tubless tyres should be must.

                    3.)Modern/sporty look. obviously all bikes of today have got this. so nothing to worry about here.

                    4.) I am not racing freak.However I do ride fast sometimes with scooter.

                    Below are bikes which I have shortlisted--->

                    1.) RTR 160 FI / RTR 180 ABS

                    As it seems these 2 bikes are your topmost fav. get some test drive (preferably on a friend's bike do check sitting/handling/vibs/cornering/bracking etc ).. coz at the end of the day it Ai'nt just looks or features that counts its the overall package that matters.. so get a complete exp of the same.

                    2.) CBZ xtreme
                    I wont b biased as i own one . M pretty happy eith the ride.Would tell u pro's/ con's :
                    Pros :
                    * One of d best Engines available (Though pretty old tech/figures)
                    * Split Seat
                    * One of d best digital console (Alonge with Apache) Aren't u bored from looking those ORANGE meters everywhere (be it Baja,HH,Honda,yamaha ...)
                    *Superb Handling (Ride it, Feel It)
                    *Low on maintainence ( Not even 1 rs spend so far ) ~ 3000 km's


                    Cons :
                    * Slightly odd looking Headlight (I feel so, previous was awesome )
                    * slightly behind pulsar in power
                    * No engine kill switch (Dont know why they dont put it on HH/honda bikes )
                    *Slightly overweight (149 Kgs) but its heavy on papers and when fallen
                    once u cross 10-15 Kmph it would b such an easy handling rides


                    3.)Pulsar 135/180/150 .I am not interested in Pulsars , since it has become very common nowadays.

                    Even i think so , but they are'nt that bad either.if u r low on maintainence, its as good as a badly maintained HH/Honda/Yamaha (Which is GOOD if not the best). Afterall they have got most of the topline features. But still not of my choice


                    4.) Bajaj Discover 150.
                    naaaaaaaaaaaaaaah,no looks/not even power to match that CC thing,strictly NOOOOO


                    One important question is about disc brakes.
                    I am bit feared of having disc brakes in rear . Because people told me for rear tyre Drum brakes are ok. Disc brakes are bit dangerous for rear.
                    Is this true??

                    Also tell me about having a bike with tubeless tyre and with general alloy ones.

                    Guys please give your views....This Diwali I want something !! I am tired of that old lml nv scooter lol

                    Thanks
                    Nitin
                    Reply in italics..
                    BTW why dont u look for Suzuki gs150R and Yamaha FZ series...

                    In the end best way to choose ur perfect ride is to have a test drive and check if sittin comfort/handling/weight/power is according to u or not... Just dont go by the LOOKS / Name of the company...

                    All d best ..
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by itssaurabh.negi View Post
                      Reply in italics..
                      BTW why dont u look for Suzuki gs150R and Yamaha FZ series...

                      In the end best way to choose ur perfect ride is to have a test drive and check if sittin comfort/handling/weight/power is according to u or not... Just dont go by the LOOKS / Name of the company...

                      All d best ..
                      suzuki GS150R is not available here as there is no dealer/service center in lucknow, so for service he have to go to kanpur (100kms approx).
                      speed thrills but kills if you dont have skills

                      Hero Honda PGM-FI service manual:
                      http://www.ziddu.com/download/157801...EBOOK.pdf.html

                      A real biker rides with other bikers,
                      not against them...

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                      • #12
                        If you're so much iterested in Apache series, then better take test rides. Also, I'd like to suggest, if you're going for an RTR 180, do consider the RTR 180 ABS, definitely it is going to have better control, handling and the ABS which helps you many times during emergency braking(you'll realise this later if not yet faced an emergency situation), PLUS the RTR 180 ABS has an option to ON/OFF the ABS mechanism...there you go!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by itssaurabh.negi View Post
                          Reply in italics..
                          BTW why dont u look for Suzuki gs150R and Yamaha FZ series...

                          In the end best way to choose ur perfect ride is to have a test drive and check if sittin comfort/handling/weight/power is according to u or not... Just dont go by the LOOKS / Name of the company...

                          All d best ..
                          Yes sir..i forget to mention here that, today my friends told me about Yamaha bikes....they told FZ and SZ R should also be considered...any info about these bikes ?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Mzee_Maverik View Post
                            suzuki GS150R is not available here as there is no dealer/service center in lucknow, so for service he have to go to kanpur (100kms approx).
                            how about Yamaha FZ and SZ R ?? my friends just told me about those bikes today !!

                            Yamaha dealer is in Alambagh , opp. Ajanta Hospital.

                            My friends own FZ and Fazer, they told go i can also consider Yamaha bikes.


                            Any info. about these bikes sir?

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                            • #15
                              After my friends request to add Yamaha in list, I had to reconsider again.

                              So list goes again -->

                              Max. budget - 65,000 - 75,000 INR.

                              Desired cc - 150 - 160 - 180 cc

                              Desired Mileage - 40 -45- 50-55 kmpl

                              #1 preference to Yamaha - FZ , FZ S(http://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/pr...mg/col-red.jpg) , SZ R(http://www.yamaha-motor-india.com/pr...g/blue-big.jpg)
                              (looks like uncle type)

                              #2 preference to - TVS - Apache (160 or 180)


                              #3 preference to Bajaj - Discover 150 , pulsar (very less chances, becoz its very common)



                              Suzuki - GS150 (cannot consider, no service centers in Lucknow)

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