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    Upgrading from Dazzler, 27.02.12 deadline... Advise?

    Hi people,
    I'm planning to upgrade from my Unicorn Dazzler. What I like about it and what I'm looking for is reliability, handling, decent fuel economy, and a top speed above 130 kmph:

    R15: My current preference,
    worries : height(I'm 6.2 and weigh 87 kgs).
    body pains: wrist and back.
    low end torque - acceleration
    basic touring. Not more than 100 kms, but one day I dream of a 667 km drive.
    Engine smoothness.

    Why I'm considering this above the 200NS and Duke: They all top out around 135-140 so no real benefit in the other 2, R15 has better mileage less acceleration for me thats a decent trade off.


    CBR150: I've always loved Honda for the Unicorn.
    Worries:
    CBR250's terrible service and spares record.
    Low torque
    Higher price for no real reason.

    ZMA and P220 not considered because I value handling and harbor doubts about the life of Bajaj bikes.

    My dad wants me to decide by Monday or wait till April. Counting on you guys...
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    Hope we are not too late..

    Query approved.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      Go for the R15!!
      Its a great bike both for city riding and also for touring.
      Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!' -Hunter S. Thompson

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      • #4
        wait till cbr 150 launch or go yamaha fazer or r15

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        • #5
          Considering your height, i don't think r15 is the bike for you. Why don't you check out duke?
          TVS Apache 200 RTR 4v (2019-Forever)

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          • #6
            wait for pulsar 200ns.
            and the question remains why do i race?
            every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

            #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
            #overkill is underrated.
            #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
            #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
            (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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            • #7
              Honda CBR250R is killer...This bike is good for city commuting as well as Highway & can easily attain 130-140KMPH... :-)

              But as CBR150 is just around the corner..you should wait for it....

              i would prefer cbr150 over R15...
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              • #8
                Originally posted by rcazador View Post
                CBR150: I've always loved Honda for the Unicorn.
                Worries:
                CBR250's terrible service and spares record.
                Low torque
                Higher price for no real reason.
                Wake up & get realistic; there's world beyond xBhp
                Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
                Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by rcazador View Post
                  Hi people,
                  I'm planning to upgrade from my Unicorn Dazzler. What I like about it and what I'm looking for is reliability, handling, decent fuel economy, and a top speed above 130 kmph:

                  R15: My current preference,
                  worries : height(I'm 6.2 and weigh 87 kgs).
                  body pains: wrist and back.
                  low end torque - acceleration
                  basic touring. Not more than 100 kms, but one day I dream of a 667 km drive.
                  Engine smoothness.

                  Why I'm considering this above the 200NS and Duke: They all top out around 135-140 so no real benefit in the other 2, R15 has better mileage less acceleration for me thats a decent trade off.


                  CBR150: I've always loved Honda for the Unicorn.
                  Worries:
                  CBR250's terrible service and spares record.
                  Low torque
                  Higher price for no real reason.

                  ZMA and P220 not considered because I value handling and harbor doubts about the life of Bajaj bikes.

                  My dad wants me to decide by Monday or wait till April. Counting on you guys...
                  Can you elaborate on this please?
                  Cheetahs are faster but the lion is still the KING

                  Being In Love with a Girl is like being a superbike fitted with SPEED LIMITER

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                  • #10
                    Guys seriously thanks for replying, I appreciate it, but since the thread only started yesterday afternoon, I now own an R15 2.0.

                    About the Duke and 200NS: I felt they were too impractical(fuel economy), given that the only advantage is crazy acceleration and higher top speed. The top speed is something we never see in cities and rarely on highways. The acceleration is probably more than I can handle, and in cities quite dangerous, for people like me who just moved up from a Unicorn.

                    About the CBR150: Everyone knows Honda's quality promise but their spares availability and service are among the worst particularly with the 250, comparing that to R15 which has been in India for 3 years, R15 seemed safer.

                    @argee, not sure I got what you meant??? Perhaps you mean to say Cbr's extra 1 bhp is unimportant?

                    @Vishaskh, no offence dude, but ZMA doesn't have monosuspension and weighs more than 150 kgs. Its a good touring bike, not really a corner specialist. At least that's what I'm told.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by rcazador View Post
                      @argee, not sure I got what you meant??? Perhaps you mean to say Cbr's extra 1 bhp is unimportant?
                      Your assumption on HMSI is completely wrong!!! Had you been following CBR 250R thread, you'll know the updates...especially in Chennai.
                      You were misinformed & missed a chance owning CBR 150/250R; anyway, R15 is also a good motorcycle, ride safe.
                      Skill is what keeps you on a Motorcycle
                      Awareness + Skill is what keeps you out of harm's way
                      ATGATT + Awareness + Skill means you might Live To Ride another day

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by aargee View Post
                        Your assumption on HMSI is completely wrong!!! Had you been following CBR 250R thread, you'll know the updates...especially in Chennai.
                        You were misinformed & missed a chance owning CBR 150/250R; anyway, R15 is also a good motorcycle, ride safe.
                        Well I've personally seen a CBR250 without spare parts stand outside a dealership for days. And the talk about rusting screws, after paying 1.6L, really shakes confidence. Plus its 8k more than R15 for 1bhp that comes @ 10500 rpm, is CBR150 really better?

                        Also, I generally pick handling over speed, almost every review made it clear that R15 is the Korner King so I couldn't choose otherwise...
                        Last edited by rcazador; 02-29-2012, 12:01 AM.

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by rcazador View Post
                          Its a good touring bike, not really a corner specialist.
                          how often do you corner on city roads,what you do is called TURNING.
                          and the question remains why do i race?
                          every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                          #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                          #overkill is underrated.
                          #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                          #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
                          (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by sayank10 View Post
                            how often do you corner on city roads,what you do is called TURNING.
                            I think taking a turn between 50-70kph is called cornering when you lean in pretty low. About 3 times a day, because there's very little traffic around my college. Sure its not Rossi corners, but its fun stuff, and R15 has the most aggressive position. I thought if I was going to improve my cornering. I'm little more than an amateur, but I want to learn more on the best cornering bike.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by rcazador View Post
                              Plus its 8k more than R15 for 1bhp that comes @ 10500 rpm, is CBR150 really better?

                              Also, I generally pick handling over speed, almost every review made it clear that R15 is the Korner King so I couldn't choose otherwise...
                              8k more price is not confirmed yet.i am sure they will price it undercutting r15's tag.
                              seems like you don't love revving.
                              good luck with your handling in congested city traffic with r15.
                              anyways congrtazzz on your buy.
                              and the question remains why do i race?
                              every finishing line is the begining of a new race.

                              #i have learnt to manipulate my own adrenaline and the perception of biking is different.
                              #overkill is underrated.
                              #how random roads may appear there is always a destination.sigpic
                              #i don't subscribe to co-incidence,either it is the rider or the other moron on the road
                              (:)people keeps on saying add spark to life, bajaj got hold of that idea and added an extra spark to bike.

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