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    Yamaha r15 or pulsar 220 or pulsar 220 ns

    HI XBHP'ians

    Need help to choose between yamaha r15 and pulsar 200ns and pulsar 220

    I own a 2006 model pulsar 150(p150) almost 92000 kms, I have changed piston two times. getting a mileage hopefully around 50 in bangalore traffic provided if i drive on an avg 50 kmph which I do only on month ends.The sound have changed drastically even though after regular service from authorised service centers. Recently changed the tyres and tubes which burnt my 4000 rs. I have a problem with horn front shock and also front and rear brakes.

    My requirements are as follows:

    1) Comfort: I will be riding alone and also with pillion rider (lady) daily

    2) Fuel Efficiency: Anything around 50 would do.

    3) Riding conditions: Purely city driving. No highway runs but still as i love riding into woods i may but thats once in 3 months or so. I have booked a car already

    4) Price: Max 80- 1lakh(as i will exchange my old bike).

    YAMAHA?
    MY VIEWS
    POSITIVES
    Its stylish and height factor plays a major role as i am 169cms
    I can alter its head light with bioscopic one(i mean the R1 kind of)
    good speed - top speed of 150+ if i am not wrong
    NEGATIVES
    I NEED FOR DAILY COMMUTATION
    I am a banker and I need to travel 35kms avg daily
    Mileage is also a slightly worriying factor(I repeat slightly)
    Not sure of the Pillon rider comfort

    PULSAR 220
    POSITIVES
    Its an Indian brand
    I already have one (p150)
    big rear tyre
    Good speed
    NEAGTIVES
    commuting as above and mileage as above
    its already in the amrket for couple of years
    after 1 year or so the sound changes drastically which I have seen from couple of my friends
    PULSAR 200 NS
    Well to be honest I hardly know but saw the images. liked it especialllly the rear part.
    Pls advice
    BALLS...
    PEOPLE WITHOUT THEM DRIFT IN CARS
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    • #3
      surprisingly now answers.
      pls help
      BALLS...
      PEOPLE WITHOUT THEM DRIFT IN CARS
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      • #4
        Get a Unicorn Dazzler..

        All three bikes mentioned wont satisfy your list of requirements..

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        • #5
          Since you need 50kmpl in city, it would be better if you stick to 150cc.

          The P200 NS can supposedly return 50kmpl (as claimed by BAL) but I woudn't ride it in a manner that would give me such mileage.

          My P220 DTSi returns 42-45 sometimes, sometimes 37 so it can certainly never return 50 consistenty (even though my all time best is 56.)

          R15 FE should be slightly higher than my P220 (if it is run-in with extreme care) but still 50 consistently is a tall order.

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          • #6
            personally, I would ignore bajaj and upgrade to yamaha for 2nd bike.. R15 is NO-PILLION bike..

            checkout Fz, Fazer, Unicorn(not dazzler).. I think, good upgrades for you ..

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            • #7
              if you need a performance bike and had to choose between the 3, i would say to wait for the 200ns to be launched, which will happen in april-may.

              im sure that getting 50kmpl will be hard in the 15 and 220 and the r15 scores low on pillion comfort. Cant say anything about the 200ns as of now. btw the r15 is 1.2lakh on road price.

              if performance isnt an issue, try looking at the gs150r

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              • #8
                Originally posted by AJSAM92 View Post
                Get a Unicorn Dazzler..

                All three bikes mentioned wont satisfy your list of requirements..
                +1, check out both unicorn and the dazzler.
                PM me for Daytona Racing ECU for the R15
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                • #9
                  unicorn!!!!

                  Originally posted by AJSAM92 View Post
                  Get a Unicorn Dazzler..

                  All three bikes mentioned wont satisfy your list of requirements..

                  get a honda unicorn.first model,not dazzler.it's my personal view.i own a bajaj pulsar 2005 model.current odo 72000.still the same cylinder kit.changed cam chain once.thts all the engine part done till now.bajaj pulsar requires huge care,huge care.care it,it pays back like no one else.honda unicorn is the best for tension free and FE ride in city.
                  I'm a responsible rider.It doesn't matter what you ride,but what matters is how you ride.

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                  • #10
                    Hmmm... You want power...fuel efficiency... and pillion comfort right.

                    Go for the ZMA eyes closed.
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                    • #11
                      for purely city riding with mileage around 50 i would suggest better not go beyond 150 cc.i think for you its time to choose something from honda or hero moto corp stable.so the obvious choices become cbz,hunk,unicorn[not quite fan of dazzler].yamaha has good street bike fz in the offering,although provides better mileage than the previous generations but still you would be disappointed on the mileage front.wait...there is a dark horse,less talked about bike,suffering in terms of sales due to company's poor promotion,looks fresh with face-lift...yes it is very much compitent gs 150 r from suzuki stable.and if you ever choose not to take your car to highways,the overdrive 6 th gear and rock solid straight line stability of gs 150 r will help you big time.
                      and the question remains why do i race?
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                      • #12
                        Why dont you look at impulse too, I know its around 70 k but its giving a FE of 45-48 kmpl, still you save 30 k and its comfortable for pillion too, and again its banked by the same mill which does duty in unicorn with some tweaks and is reliable.

                        Its comfortable for city and highway both, if you can ignore the wielding jobs than nothing like it.

                        Regarding FE i have got worst 31 and best 56 on my R15 V1, now constantly getting around 44-48.

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                        • #13
                          dear all thanks for the help.
                          let me be more specific after reading all reviews.
                          i want a clarity on r 15 pillon rider is that a real big problem
                          i really dont need a unicorn as i dontt like the model.
                          i also look for top speed please update ont he same when i checked with few showroom people and owners the speed for bikes are mentioned below
                          p 220 - 140kmph
                          r15 v2- 150 kmph
                          p 200 ns-???
                          BALLS...
                          PEOPLE WITHOUT THEM DRIFT IN CARS
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                          • #14
                            Either you're thoroughly confused or you're asking for the sake of it!!! Pls see if all these makes any sense!!!

                            Originally posted by speedester View Post
                            1) Comfort: I will be riding alone and also with pillion rider (lady) daily
                            You mean to say you will ride alone or with a lady? Pls be clear on that front!!!

                            Here's the heights!!!
                            Originally posted by speedester View Post
                            3) Riding conditions: Purely city driving. No highway runs but still as i love riding into woods i may but thats once in 3 months or so
                            You're going to ride in woods for which you're asking...
                            Originally posted by speedester View Post
                            p 220 - 140kmph
                            r15 v2- 150 kmph
                            p 200 ns-???
                            Pls show me one city in world where you can do the above speeds; woods...I'm not sure if you can even do more than 80!!!

                            Originally posted by speedester View Post
                            4) Price: Max 80- 1lakh(as i will exchange my old bike)
                            and FYI, R15 is more than 1.1L exshowroom!!!
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by speedester View Post
                              i want a clarity on r 15 pillon rider is that a real big problem

                              i also look for top speed please update ont he same when i checked with few showroom people and owners the speed for bikes are mentioned below
                              p 220 - 140kmph
                              r15 v2- 150 kmph
                              p 200 ns-???
                              1) Simple solution, take a test ride, but you be the pillion, that way you will know if it suits you.

                              2) As for the top speeds, does it really matter? bearing in mind, the dogs, cows, random drivers/riders, pedestrians etc that frequent our roads. Factors that effect top speed are, engine speed, gearing (gear ratios, sprocket sizes, tyre/wheel sizes, tyre pressure), load (your weight, luggage, pillion), aerodynamics (posture, clothing)
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