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  • #16
    Originally posted by FZ16 View Post
    For someone as young as you, RTR FI it would be. Trust me, Yamaha FZ16 maybe a good (looking) bike, but it has it's own fair share of problems (lack of FI, weak horn, paint finish on alloy wheels, handlebar not upto the mark, battery draining, almost every pillion rider who will ride with you will complain about the lack of space and how uncomfortable they feel/ felt and more) and the attitude of Yamaha as a company in India and the attitude of Yamaha Dealers/ service centres is just rotten/ too high-headed. If it must be a Yamaha 150cc in India, then look only at the R15. The technology R15 is loaded with makes you forget about the "attitude problems" the Yamaha family has in India.

    PS: I'm thinking of selling my FZ16 and buying either a RTR FI or a R15.
    nice to see someone sharing some real truths about FZ16 inspite being a owner himself
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    • #17
      Originally posted by FZ16 View Post
      For someone as young as you, RTR FI it would be. Trust me, Yamaha FZ16 maybe a good (looking) bike, but it has it's own fair share of problems (lack of FI, weak horn, paint finish on alloy wheels, handlebar not upto the mark, battery draining, almost every pillion rider who will ride with you will complain about the lack of space and how uncomfortable they feel/ felt and more) and the attitude of Yamaha as a company in India and the attitude of Yamaha Dealers/ service centres is just rotten/ too high-headed. If it must be a Yamaha 150cc in India, then look only at the R15. The technology R15 is loaded with makes you forget about the "attitude problems" the Yamaha family has in India.

      PS: I'm thinking of selling my FZ16 and buying either a RTR FI or a R15.
      Dude, The biggest problem of the FZ is the "cc" ... 160 is not much, is it?

      An FZ2 could have competed with ZMA, and could have been nice tourer too ...


      But, I don't think all Yamaha dealers are the same ...One of my friend is a Yamaha dealer, I mentioned it before too ...

      Still, I advise you to find solutions rather than replacing the FZ ... Think about it! Horn maybe changed, alternative paints can be done, etc ... You are the Lord of the Street now! Enjoy it!
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      • #18
        without doubt Apache rtr FI.
        but we cannot TD or see a Suzuki Lanza yet.
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        • #19
          Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
          Dude, The biggest problem of the FZ is the "cc" ... 160 is not much, is it?

          An FZ2 could have competed with ZMA, and could have been nice tourer too ...


          But, I don't think all Yamaha dealers are the same ...One of my friend is a Yamaha dealer, I mentioned it before too ...

          Still, I advise you to find solutions rather than replacing the FZ ... Think about it! Horn maybe changed, alternative paints can be done, etc ... You are the Lord of the Street now! Enjoy it!
          what is this ?
          its a 150cc bike and FZ6 ?
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          • #20
            I would recommend you CBZx/Hunk(my personal fav is CBZx) coz along with STYLE and decent power, they come with HH reliability, and after sales...

            RTR is no doubt a better performer, BUt what goes against it, FOR ME, is its after sales and service, my friends who have owned a TVS vehicle say that "1 baar engine baitha to permanently baitha. fir us bike par kharcha karne ka koi fayeda nahin..."

            Now i don't know what exactly they mean, but i know that they are saying something against TVS vehicles..
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            • #21
              Originally posted by Slim Shady View Post
              I would recommend you CBZx/Hunk(my personal fav is CBZx) coz along with STYLE and decent power, they come with HH reliability, and after sales...

              RTR is no doubt a better performer, BUt what goes against it, FOR ME, is its after sales and service, my friends who have owned a TVS vehicle say that "1 baar engine baitha to permanently baitha. fir us bike par kharcha karne ka koi fayeda nahin..."

              Now i don't know what exactly they mean, but i know that they are saying something against TVS vehicles..

              its doesnt mean that it'll happen with everyone
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              • #22
                If you are tall then Apache didn't suit you. Why not opt for fz16 or karizma 225 R.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by shaan_rizvi89 View Post
                  help me choose between:
                  1: Yamaha FZ16 (think its really gud but relatively new hence not sure)
                  2: TVS Apache RTR-Fi (just cant make up my mind to go for a tvs bike,
                  god knows why i just dont like the brand tvs)
                  3: Honda Unicorn ( really reliable and good)
                  If you really like Unicorn but don't want to go for it again then why don't you try Hunk?? It has same reliability & refinement & has awesome looks. It will be good for touring also as it is very comfortable bike. But don't expect great top speed from it.

                  But if you can afford ZMA then I think you should not look else where.
                  Last edited by modifii; 11-11-2008, 11:18 AM.
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                  • #24
                    I personally would say go for the FZ16, the APache rtr Fi is a really good bike with awesome fuel efficiency but like you, me too don't really like the TVS name...

                    Regarding the FZ I really like the bike, and its styling and features seal the deal for me !

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by modifii View Post
                      If you really like Unicorn but don't want to go for it again then why don't you try Hunk?? It has same reliability & refinement & has awesome looks. It will be good for touring also as it is very comfortable bike.
                      I test rode Hunk specifically for long distance touring. I didn't find it to be good for touring, because firstly the sitting position is bit sporty and not like Unicorn. Secondly, because of all the plastic muscles, there is hardly any place for tankbag/saddlebag.

                      I'll suggest you to wait for Suzuki GS150. It seems very logical in the line.

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                      • #26
                        Add a KN airfilter to your uni...
                        uni is still perhaps the most refined city-tourer 150cc in the country
                        You will save lots of money and you can use that to buy a ninja when it arrives

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                        • #27
                          The big problem with RTR Fi IMO is going to be availability. You are lucky if any dealer is willing to take your booking....and then the long waiting starts. This is my friend's experience in Chennai 2 months back. Donno if things have changed for better. In some blogs owners even mention the lack of competence in TVS service centres to service FI. So best luck with RTR Fi
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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by FZ16 View Post
                            For someone as young as you, RTR FI it would be. Trust me, Yamaha FZ16 maybe a good (looking) bike, but it has it's own fair share of problems (lack of FI, weak horn, paint finish on alloy wheels, handlebar not upto the mark, battery draining, almost every pillion rider who will ride with you will complain about the lack of space and how uncomfortable they feel/ felt and more) and the attitude of Yamaha as a company in India and the attitude of Yamaha Dealers/ service centres is just rotten/ too high-headed. If it must be a Yamaha 150cc in India, then look only at the R15. The technology R15 is loaded with makes you forget about the "attitude problems" the Yamaha family has in India.

                            PS: I'm thinking of selling my FZ16 and buying either a RTR FI or a R15.
                            Don't you think that the both front and rear tires of fz16 rocks as compared to R15?, fz16 didn't have shorthand handlebar like P220 or P200. I agree. R15 is a small bike and have low build quality. Got some news about problems like rusting in number plate and thin tyres..

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                            • #29
                              Which of these 2 (RTR Fi And FZ 16) is a better handler? The FZ with its wider tyres and monoshock suspension or the RTR with its peppy engine and rear disc ?

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by mzone View Post
                                Which of these 2 (RTR Fi And FZ 16) is a better handler? The FZ with its wider tyres and monoshock suspension or the RTR with its peppy engine and rear disc ?
                                Tough question man !! Both r excellent .i have not ridden fz but have Apache n trust me its handling is AWESOME

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