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**thunderbird_m6** · 08-08-2012, 06:15 PM

Unicorn should be the best fit as per your requirement plus its always comfy no matter u ride in city or highways.

Extend your budget a bit & Karizma is next best option with enough horses on your wrist to saddle with.

**amit_bhb** · 08-08-2012, 06:50 PM

Thanks for your suggestion.

Originally posted by thunderbird_m6 View Post

Unicorn should be the best fit as per your requirement plus its always comfy no matter u ride in city or highways.

Extend your budget a bit & Karizma is next best option with enough horses on your wrist to saddle with.

Thanks for your suggestion.

Regarding Unicorn it's proven but analog display is big disappointment. other than that it also lack of engine kill switch.

Here i have question how much importance does engine kill switch have it day to day city commuting and also in long tour? why all unicorn sibling does not have engine kill switch? anyway the place is empty they could have easily accommodate a kill switch !!!

Karizma is also a very good bike but i want keep myself less than 200CC. because it cost more also burn more fuel/km. if don't get any bike below 200CC i might consider Karizma

Regards,
Amit Ghosh

**somen1984** · 08-08-2012, 11:40 PM

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

Propose:
1. Daily commute between office and home (20 km average/day).

Means something with good average!! and your budget is upto 80k.

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

2. weekly/biweekly hit the highway for tour nearby Bangalore (> 400KM round trip mostly night).

Can be done on any bike depends on rider!!

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

Requirements are as follows:
1. Bike should have good performance (Should not be sluggish).
2. refined engine (no/less vibes, no/less overheating and stress-free engine)
3. Mileage: should not be less than 45km/L
4. Bike should be really comfortable to ride (clutch, suspension).
5. Braking and tyres grip should be good enough.
6. Overall quality should be good (paint, fairing quality).
7. Bike should have less cost of ownership for at least 5 year period.
8. Initial Budget 75K-80K (if bike is really fits on all my requirement then can stretch a bit)

When you are here that means you might have some bikes in your mind?? So what's your choice?? which bike you are thinking of?? We will help you to choose from those!!

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

Regarding Unicorn it's proven but analog display is big disappointment. other than that it also lack of engine kill switch........kill switch !!!

I am sure you have some bike in your mind!!

BTW your criteria points to GS150r!! Less ownership cost is only with 100/110 cc bikes only!

**Dinesh.P** · 08-08-2012, 11:50 PM

You can choose between these three bikes:

Honda Unicorn
Suzuki GS 150R
Yamaha SZ-R

All these three bikes will fit your requirement and they have excellent build quality and will definitely serve you for 5 years with less trouble

**amit_bhb** · 08-09-2012, 12:28 AM

@somen1984

Yes I do have few bikes in my mind and its true one among them is GS150R but i am not pointing to any bike. i am still open.

I did TR of GS150R and Unicorn and my friends have pulsar 150, hunk and RTR 160 (older). Now every bike is having some pros and cons and every single bike is different. Here are the pros and cons I have found.

GS150R
Pros: Good comfort, mileage, Digital console (best One), 6th gear, refined engine
Cons: heavy, bit sluggish, poor light, not proven, pillion seat height, heard breaking is also not good

Unicorn
Pros: Good comfort, mileage, mono suspense, proven refined engine
Cons: heavy, bit sluggish, poor light, no kill switch, analog console.

Hunk
Pros: Good comfort, mileage, proven refined engine
Cons: heavy, poor light, no kill switch, pillion seat height, short gearing

Pulsar 150
Pros: DC, console goodies (Auto cancel, side stand indicator), good light
Cons: less refined engine, TCO is more (Friends feedback), not comfortable (Clutch, stiff suspense)

Apache RTR 160
Pros: performance, good light
Cons: less refined engine, TCO is more, not comfortable (Clutch, stiff suspense)

Now look wise according to my rating:
1. Hunk
2. Apache (after 2012 release came down to 2)
3. Pulsar
4. Unicorn
5. GS150R

These are my observation and some feedback from who own these bikes. Not meant to offend any one

**somen1984** · 08-09-2012, 12:51 AM

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

@somen1984
Now look wise according to my rating:
1. Hunk
2. Apache (after 2012 release came down to 2)
3. Pulsar
4. Unicorn
5. GS150R

These are my observation and some feedback from who own these bikes. Not meant to offend any one

When you talk most the bkes were heavy to you so i guess you might be in 5.0-5.5" height!! Mostly any bike in standstill will be heavy but in motion it should not be a problem.
1. GS150r is proven for almost a year i guess or more.
2. Hunk has same engine of unicorn so it will be as reliable as Unicorn.
3. Pulsar to common
4. Apache 160 (new) is also nice, gives 45+kmpl in city with good high average! Good Tour city torque and high speed.

If average is concerned with comfort then go with GS150r

Else Hunk/CBZ and Dazzler are best because these three bikes have good 150cc with reliable SVC, good re-sale, good average, Dual Disc and average maintenance!! as it's Hero product, though Dazzler would be little more on pocket to others!!

**muztariq** · 08-09-2012, 01:07 AM

If you increase your budget a bit and opt for a 40km/l bike. Fazer would be my addition to the list.

Pros. - Comfort, Road grip, Handling, Refined engine, Monocross, Engine Kill Switch

Cons. - Mileage - Will give you 40 km/l no matter how you ride, Costly for the goodies it comes with, Only 150 cc!! (You have JOEL power right beside you though)

**aman15** · 08-09-2012, 01:14 AM

well if you will be riding mostly on nights than i would suggest you to go for rtr ABS for the safety..
But then i am not sure about the mileage (rtr tribe can help you on that ) and the cost factor will also be an issue..

**amit_bhb** · 08-09-2012, 12:16 PM

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

When you talk most the bkes were heavy to you so i guess you might be in 5.0-5.5" height!! Mostly any bike in standstill will be heavy but in motion it should not be a problem.

I am 6.2" i told heavy as kerb weight is more for this 3 bike (GS150R/Hunk/Unicorn). but in motion all are same.

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

1. GS150r is proven for almost a year i guess or more.

I gone through ownership thread and there lots of complain about light, break/tyre (I should stay stopping power). Some people have gone for costly modification. I love my bike very much, I will clean her, take her for servicing regularly, but research on it which stock part can be replace with which part of other bike/car is not my cup of tea. i really don't have time to research on which engine oil is better. i will use only what SVC guys will say

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

2. Hunk has same engine of unicorn so it will be as reliable as Unicorn.

Hunk is short geared, quick acceleration and vibrates at higher RPM. No Engine Kill Switch

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

4. Apache 160 (new) is also nice, gives 45+kmpl in city with good high average! Good Tour city torque and high speed.

Now this is the bike i can live with except vibration at 4K, and also worried about how it ll be for long tour? stiff suspense and clutch, sporty seating posture. I have not seen new one in flesh. I will ride it may be by this week.

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

If average is concerned with comfort then go with GS150r

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

Else Hunk/CBZ and Dazzler are best because these three bikes have good 150cc with reliable SVC, good re-sale, good average, Dual Disc and average maintenance!! as it's Hero product, though Dazzler would be little more on pocket to others!!

I am better with Unicorn with digital console of dazzler and engine kill switch. Dazzler is Unicorn with some fake muscles which gone horribly wrong for HONDA.

Hey anyone can explain
how much importance does engine kill switch have it day to day city commuting and also in long tour? why all unicorn sibling does not have engine kill switch? anyway the place is empty they could have easily accommodate a kill switch

**aargee** · 08-09-2012, 12:41 PM

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

GS150R

Add one more...the location of SVC. Is there anything closer to your house? Atleast here in South only a few are blessed. And...GS150R should've got a good upgrade by now

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

Unicorn

Dazzler considering the fact you're willing to extend the budget

Add another point - proven vehicle and...didn't find it sluggish

, but that was Unicorn CB not Dazzler

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

Hunk

Err...outdated isn't it? But, IMO, you can opt Uni for this one

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

Pulsar 150

Add pure VFM along with your existing findings

Originally posted by amit_bhb View Post

Apache RTR 160

Unless your heart throbes for RTR, stay out of it; most owners complain rattling issues & personally, I feel RTR SHOULD've got 2 upgrades by now!!!

What about P200NS, though your FE might take a hit? Not interested?

PS - Your post is good, not lengthy & that's how it has to be

**shahbaz63** · 08-09-2012, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by somen1984 View Post

4. Apache 160 (new) is also nice, gives 45+kmpl in city with good high average! Good Tour city torque and high speed.

My 180 Apache gives me 45+

I hope 160 Will give at least +5 ...

Hey anyone can explain
how much importance does engine kill switch have it day to day city commuting and also in long tour? why all unicorn sibling does not have engine kill switch? anyway the place is empty they could have easily accommodate a kill switch

For me its Important for Daily Ride, Traffic Signal & Taking Halt to Check Mobile ...I Use Engine Kill alot time you don't need to do anything but just a Thumb Press to Stop your Engine for Halt

**pavan_cin** · 08-09-2012, 01:18 PM

TD Suzuki GS150R and decide yourself.
Mileage : 50+
Maintenance : Less
Comfort for Long Rides : Yes
Digital Meter with Gear Indicator : Yes
6th Gear is boon for Overdrive....
Engine Kill Switch..

If you dont like GS then I think you should opt for unicorn and try to externally fir Engine kill switch.

Lighting issue - Same in Unicorn and GS until unless you convert it to Full DC you should live with that.
Engine oil - I cant say anything except the company recommended grade :-)

**amit_bhb** · 08-09-2012, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by shahbaz63 View Post

For me its Important for Daily Ride, Traffic Signal & Taking Halt to Check Mobile ...I Use Engine Kill alot time you don't need to do anything but just a Thumb Press to Stop your Engine for Halt

Exactly. what i feel about engine kill switch.

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