Query approved.

Good comfort - FZ will give u good comfort, and so will karizma. dnt know abt pulsar
Good Mileage - i guess 180 pulsar (48-45) same with FZ and karizma
Power - will vary coz karizma is 223cc bike so more power, then 180 cc pulsar and then comes 150 cc FZ
Durability - FZ is durable enough for a very gud time and so is karizma. As read from other ppl's review pulsar gives u problems after one year or so.
Less maintenance cost - same as DURABILITY. but Yamaha's spares are bit costly than others.


its u to decide which bike will suit you. and dude seriously go for the bike which ur heart says....never look back...

i bought p180 8th may...done with 2450 kms..mileage 43-45 kmpl.. awsom power and ride comfort.

go for it man... you will love it.

Hi,

Great to know your priorities but you should have also mentioned your riding habits. I will assume you do 80% city and 20% highway riding.

Comfort: the Karizma and FZ are much more comfy than the P180. The FZ has a monoshock to flaunt too.

Mileage: This is a no brainer because you are not fair in comparing different engine sizes. Obviously the 150cc FZ wins here. The worst is the Karizma at approx 30-35 kmpl (feedback from owners). Decide how big a priority this is for you.

Power: Again a noob question. its very simply a cubic capacity game. the Zma and P180 run rings around the FZ. Like before, decide how big is this on the priority scale sply vis-a-vis the mileage factor. The Zma's extra capacity gives it better legs on the highway but the difference is not so stark inside the city where the Pulsar's torque helps it keep up with the Hero. The FZ cannot hold a candle to them on an open road but in the 150cc class, the Yamaha has a decent engine if not the fastest.

Durability/Reliability etc etc: The P180 is known to have average quality parts but a relaible engine. The Zma's engine is bulletproof but if it breaks down you will not have too many people capable of handling it. Any mechanic can service a Pulsar. The FZ is quite durable and relaible too.

Ease and Cost of Maintainence: The Zma and FZ have expensive parts while the Bajaj is the cheapest to maintain. Also finding parts for the Zma is a nightmare. On this parameter, the Pulsar wins hands down.

What I recommend: Stretch your budget a little bit more and get the new Pulsar 200 NS.

Why? : Because its well worth the extra money you pay over the given three options. Its new so you get to flaunt it more, and also it will hold its resale value better than the other three. In terms of performance its light years ahead of the three contenders while being easy to maintain because its ultimately a Bajaj. It has the technology, looks and performance to keep you happy for a long time. And its just slightly more than your current budget. So stretch a bit more and get yourself a much much better machine.

The P180 shall see a facelift in the coming year based on the 200NS's genes. The Zma is too old and despite being a reliable performer is just not worth some new cash. The FZ is a good reliable bike but very average on all parameters except looks. Not really VFM when you look at the price.

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this means that he has to extend by 20k more NS200 is approx 1.5L
I would defer here my friend, ZMA is old but still holds it's own share today in practical market, Still i see people buying it, where as it lacks projector lights and rear disc...
Karizma is one of the best bikes for touring in <1L.
FZ's riding position and fun to ride in city traffic with that broad tyre grips and Zig Zac styling worth the cost it comes for!!

FZ is no doubt a best bike!! Who don't care for an average loves FZ in that budget with that killer looks!!

NS200 is not 1.5L.. you've got it confused with the Duke I presume ... NS200 is around 90k or so...

Mods Give the First Impression of these Bikes as this is First impression Thread

TS - Go for Zma ... it's a Great bike..will give better performance then other 2 bikes..but if you always ride in bumper to bumper Traffic,Fz will be better choice..

FZ

Pros : Superb low end torque , Fun to ride
Reliable engine and spares
Good looks

Cons : Low mileage as compared to other 150s
pillion seat causes problem as it is smaller

Best for : City riding and occasional highway runs

Karizma R ( old karizma )
Pros : 223cc means good pickup and top speed
Engine and spares are easy to procure
Cons : Lacks rear disc
Bit outdated in technology as compared to competition
Mileage is a issue

Best for : Touring and highways

Pulsar 180

Pros : pickup and top speed are good
Engine is a masterpiece
has got good low end torque
Decent mileage

cons : Average quality spares
no kick rod

Best for : Both city and highways

Take you pick