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    A cost effective, great mileage with decent power

    The title probably sums it all up.
    Mileage should be a minimum of 55 in the worst conditions possible. and there should be some punch. any suggestions?

    Not happy with the unicorn, if ridden hard mileage drops down to 40. need it just for a year and will be travelling extensively (150 kms a day)
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    Query approved.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      150 KM a day for a year? Are you planning for some extensive touring across the country? Anyway, have you considered the GS150R?
      2004 Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi - 26000 KM - Sold
      2012 Suzuki GS150R

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      • #4
        I don't know how much of "power" is decent power in your books; choice is simple - Discover 100; think of nothing else. Great motorcycle with power it delivers in that segment.

        If you're expecting anything in terms of 55-60 Kmpl, then Unicorn is more than sufficient. If you're still experiencing a low FE, then, check your riding style or the condition of your Unicorn.

        Or if you need anything on 125cc, then Shine will do the job; otherwise opt for Discover 150.
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        • #5
          pulsar 135.power mileage combo.
          but i would suggest stick to unicorn.
          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.
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          #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
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          • #6
            Originally posted by kartikdhar View Post
            The title probably sums it all up.
            Mileage should be a minimum of 55 in the worst conditions possible. and there should be some punch. any suggestions?

            Not happy with the unicorn, if ridden hard mileage drops down to 40. need it just for a year and will be travelling extensively (150 kms a day)
            If you are extensively riding. Do check out the GS150, but before buying that make sure of spares and service availability in your riding area.

            Unicorn is a very good bike for smooth riding and mileage as well as durability, seeing your spec, i think you may have to take a look at the 125cc category.
            There are no short-cuts to any place worth going. So ride safe when you are treading uncharted roads.

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            • #7
              Stick to the Unicorn; if not, try Shine...
              Originality is the art of hiding your sources...

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              • #8
                bike for you

                by driving hard a unicorn i presume you go past 80-90km/hr. It is not advisable to go for those speeds consistently on any lesser cc bike. Hence unicorn is the best you can get. . And at that speed even a splendor will give you 45-48 and you will be slowly killing its engine.. So again you have the best already. available with you.

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                • #9
                  A cost effective, great mileage with decent power

                  Go by walk or bicycle its cost effective, great mileage, and increase your power aka stamina health blah blah

                  just kidding

                  if still you want a cost effective mileage cruncher in bearish petrol price hikes on every alternate months, go and try somewhere between 125 to 100 cc
                  Sarcasm is my automatic response to stupidity

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                  • #10
                    if you want a bike for one year only, Bajaj Platina is for you , go for it. You will get the mileage also,
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                    • #11
                      discover 100 , tune the carb too and u may get 75+
                      ~::.Outrun By No-One.::~
                      Currently owned : HH Splendor [1995 - Still Have it] , Pulsar 200NS [2012]
                      Future plans : R1 by 2017 , I hope :D

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                      • #12
                        150Kms a day is some hard riding.
                        You can go for Honda Twister the minimum reported mileage by my local Honda SVC is 70Kmpl.
                        Else the GS150R's a better choice with a Mileage of 55~60Kmph.
                        Motorcycling Experience:
                        2000 ~ 2017 Y2K Kinetic Zoom (Disposed at 15k)
                        2011 ~ 2015 Hero Honda Karizma R (Sold at 56.5k)
                        2013 ~ 2014 Bajaj Discover 100 4G (Sold at 16.5k)
                        2015 ~ 2017 TVS Wego (Totaled at 18k)
                        2015 - Bajaj Pulsar 220F (Currently 31k) < Garage Queen!
                        2017 - Bajaj CT100B (Currently 21k) < 'Golden Quadrilateral' Runner!

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                        • #13
                          No bike would give you it's best FE when ridden hard!
                          Get any 150cc bike from HMC or HMSI as they have better resale value compared to the Suzuki or TVS bikes or get a Pulsar 150(has the best resale value in the segment).
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                          • #14
                            the best comfortable bike will be Suzuki GS150R. Its INDIA's most comfortable bike for long rides....
                            "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever"

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by manas34 View Post
                              the best comfortable bike will be Suzuki GS150R. Its INDIA's most comfortable bike for long rides....
                              i wouldn't say that buddy..
                              TVS Apache 200 RTR 4v (2019-Forever)

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