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    Help need a BIke for touring

    Hi all,

    I Have sold my previous 2 bikes mentioned below and need a new set of wheels.
    Previously owned : Cbz Xtreme V1- A very good all rounder, excellent Handling.
    Pulsar 220 S - A thorough Hooligan. A bit nervous around corners.

    My usage of bike will be occasionally 60kms round trip of highway on weekdays and 1000 kms round trip once a month. I need a bike that is comfortable at cruising on highway at triple digit speed.
    I had finalized Pulsar 220 F due to its night riding capabilities plus its low cost spares & easy availability of the same.
    Now I'm in big dilemma whether to buy existing pulsar 220f or wait for upgraded offering from Bajaj. Will it be sensible to buy 220 f knowing
    it will upgraded few months down the line? or should i buy Yamaha RXG for the time being till the Bajaj update its range as i cannot wait.
    Or should i buy Apache180 ABS version which is a city scorcher which has decent touring capability or ZMA - R which is extremely capable tourer but getting old.
    My budget is 80k to 1.2 lac's.
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    • #3
      I'll suggest wait for Bajjaj to come up with something new and upgraded.. Or else go for ZMA.. It really is a great machine...
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      • #4
        Originally posted by chetanrautdessai View Post
        Hi all,

        I Have sold my previous 2 bikes mentioned below and need a new set of wheels.
        Previously owned : Cbz Xtreme V1- A very good all rounder, excellent Handling.
        Pulsar 220 S - A thorough Hooligan. A bit nervous around corners.

        My usage of bike will be occasionally 60kms round trip of highway on weekdays and 1000 kms round trip once a month. I need a bike that is comfortable at cruising on highway at triple digit speed.
        I had finalized Pulsar 220 F due to its night riding capabilities plus its low cost spares & easy availability of the same.
        Now I'm in big dilemma whether to buy existing pulsar 220f or wait for upgraded offering from Bajaj. Will it be sensible to buy 220 f knowing
        it will upgraded few months down the line? or should i buy Yamaha RXG for the time being till the Bajaj update its range as i cannot wait.
        Or should i buy Apache180 ABS version which is a city scorcher which has decent touring capability or ZMA - R which is extremely capable tourer but getting old.
        My budget is 80k to 1.2 lac's.

        I have the same confusion. Rife a ZMA as of now. Love its performance. But looking for an upgrade. P220 with its fairing has stole my aatention. What to do???

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        • #5
          Except for the triple digit speed cruise-ability(Which is dangerous for Indian roads,IMO).......You are venturing into RE Territory.You can have a look at them if you are not against Bullets/RE's!Otherwise it's a Karizma ZMR you are looking at/for
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          • #6
            Since you have budget upto 1.2lacs, RE Thunderbird is the best choice.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Abhii46 View Post
              Since you have budget upto 1.2lacs, RE Thunderbird is the best choice.
              Tbird costs 'around' 1.25 on road. I would suggest that instead of waiting for the 'new Pulsar' whenever it comes with whatever changes in features and price, get the one as it is. Its pretty good. Or go for the time tested ZMA if you are doubtful. It is much lesser in trouble and maintenance.
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              • #8
                Get the ZMA..Its a proven tourer,and if you can stretch your budget go for the best,Honda CBR250
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                • #9
                  you already have the 220 S , so it would be better to go for ZMA or ZMR...
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by chetanrautdessai View Post
                    Hi all,

                    I Have sold my previous 2 bikes mentioned below and need a new set of wheels.
                    Previously owned : Cbz Xtreme V1- A very good all rounder, excellent Handling.
                    Pulsar 220 S - A thorough Hooligan. A bit nervous around corners.

                    My usage of bike will be occasionally 60kms round trip of highway on weekdays and 1000 kms round trip once a month. I need a bike that is comfortable at cruising on highway at triple digit speed.
                    I had finalized Pulsar 220 F due to its night riding capabilities plus its low cost spares & easy availability of the same.
                    Now I'm in big dilemma whether to buy existing pulsar 220f or wait for upgraded offering from Bajaj. Will it be sensible to buy 220 f knowing
                    it will upgraded few months down the line? or should i buy Yamaha RXG for the time being till the Bajaj update its range as i cannot wait.
                    Or should i buy Apache180 ABS version which is a city scorcher which has decent touring capability or ZMA - R which is extremely capable tourer but getting old.
                    My budget is 80k to 1.2 lac's.
                    I'd say stretch your budget a little & go for a CBR 250R.heard that many people are getting FE between 35-40 kmpl with mixed city & highway riding & since you gonna use it for touring i think CBR will be the best buy.
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                      you already have the 220 S , so it would be better to go for ZMA or ZMR...

                      What about upgrading from a ZMA to P220???

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post
                        What about upgrading from a ZMA to P220???
                        its will be nice bluemarine. i have just seen a new p220 f with new colour scheam of blue and black,and it was eye catching combo ..
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                        • #13
                          Go for the Karizma ZMR Above All
                          game for anything on wheels

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by abhishekch View Post
                            its will be nice bluemarine. i have just seen a new p220 f with new colour scheam of blue and black,and it was eye catching combo ..
                            Thanx Abi, you gave me a boost would wait for the Autoexpo 2012 to decide on any new bike. If nothing in my category, would get my self P220.

                            Originally posted by zincha View Post
                            Go for the Karizma ZMR Above All
                            I dont like the looks of ZMR specifically. Further paying 30k extra for FI and bigger headlight doesnoty makes sense tome. Rather I would go for R15 V2 in that range or stretch a little to get CBR250.

                            I got inclined towards P220 because of its looks and secondly the 21ps available on tap.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post



                              I dont like the looks of ZMR specifically. Further paying 30k extra for FI and bigger headlight doesnoty makes sense tome. Rather I would go for R15 V2 in that range or stretch a little to get CBR250.
                              Me thinks this will be the perfect decision.

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