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    New bike for around 78k

    Hey guys, am new on this site, but kept reading about many bikes over here.
    Now I want to purchase a new bike, by december, so am very confused, as no bike is perfect. Its going yo be my first bike.
    Thought of getting pulsar 135ls first, but my friends said it would look funny as I am 6'3 inch tall and weigh around 80kgs
    I read people suggesting cbz extreme and hunk, but i dint like it much, looks specially. And I want to use the bike for 3.5 years atleast. Mileage not a concern, anything above 38-40 will do good, as I will travel for only 7-8kms everyday

    Now am confused which bike to get
    1) rtr 160 2012: looks wise its nice, speed and acceleration, damn good for my liking I love the engine. Decent mileage too, but is it small for me ? People say that

    2)Fazer: looks damn good according to me, love the fairing, decent performance with good fe, very smooth engine monocross rear, would be good for a tall guy like me ? and both the headlights of da bike dont glow ? I read it somewhere, I need both lights on.! And how is the comfort and performance compared to rtr160 ? How long will the bike last ?

    This are the 2 bikes which I liked,
    please suggest me either of the 2, or something else which will suit me. I want my ride to be fun.
    Dazzler, unicorn I dint like cause of looks, pulsars 150,180 look outdated. 200ns over my budget
    Fz looks funny from the front (my opinio/, don't start a fight please)
    hope you'll suggest me the best one, and please don't suggest a bike with higher price as am tight on budget.
    Thank you.!
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    • #3
      at around budget of 78 k,you can surely get a rtr but not fazer.
      at low beam only one light glows in fazer ,that's true.

      if 'fun' is the only element you are looking for make sure you get a rtr.[the now-refined-once-vibrator,and my personal favourite      ]
      and the question remains why do i race?
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      (:)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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      • #4
        78K has lot of options you can still look forward

        RTR160 (Favorite)
        FZ160 (Favorite)
        Pulsar 150
        Pulsar 180
        Unicorn
        Unicorn Dazzler
        Gs 150
        Hunk
        CBZ

        But Like you i also have Stuck with the top two options
        Test dove both the bikes and my insights of the Bikes are

        FZ16 =
        +, Amazingly powered engine, Superb Looks, Nice City riding abilities with good amount of torque, Light weight can help zip zap through the traffic, More color options
        -, Less mileage compared to others, Fully Digital Console,(Could be a bit eye wobbling), No Options available for Rear Disc (Too bad because the engine has lot of capability but no Rear Disc), No Kicker(Battery drained - no choice to pull the bike)

        RTR 160 =
        +, Amazingly powered engine, Nice City riding abilities with good amount of torque, Light weight can help zip zap through the traffic, Amazing Blue lit console, frightening Pilot lamps, Optional Rear disc, Better mileage, Available kicker when compared to FZ
        -, Badly Placed spoilers looks a bit outlandish, Color options available are not attractive.

        Both are street fighters, Both has many capabilities than mentioned above

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        • #5
          As you have not mentioned the speeds you would like to ride at. Getting hint from Pulsar 135, It should be somewhere around 80-90 max. I would suggest an FZ over RTR.
          RTR is pure high speed bike. For your height - Not suited at all.
          If I were you - I would have got a Pulsar 180(not exactly sure of the price.. It may fit in your budget - But you consider it outdated).
          As I am not you - FZ it is!
          Comfortable ride, Comes with Kickstart unlike what someone mentioned here, Fazers fairing is useless for small city rides of 7-8 kms, Fazer is out of your budget.

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          • #6
            Thanks for all your replies guys, choosed fazer cause of its fairing, fz as I said I find the headlight part funny(my opnion), and 2 of my friends already own a fz, so don't want the same bike.
            Will b riding 8-9kms on 60,70kmph in city for college, and 80-90 kms on highway on sat and sunday speed of 80-100kmph.
            And I need good acceleration, as I love going ahead of every one during traffic.
            People said rtr engine may die after 2-3 years, and yamaha would last long, and its very smooth and well refined.
            Fazer looks big and perfect for my height how about the 220 ? I guess its way over my budget.!

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            • #7
              First of all welcome to xbhp bro.

              Just providing some basic data from my personal records for few bikes, thought it might be some help

              The price mentioned is OTR Mumbai.

              Model CC Price Top Speed Mileage Height Width Length Tyres Wheel Tubeless Disc Brakes Gears BHP Torque Weight
              Kph Highway City mm mm mm Inch Front Rear Base
              Honda Shine 124.7 68k 100 73 58 1070 730 2015 18 No Optional 4 10.3 @ 7500 11 @ 5500 121
              Honda Dazzler 149.1 80k 112 60 50 1085 754 2073 17 80 110 Yes Yes 5 14 @ 8500 12.7 @ 6500 138
              Honda Stunner 124.7 60k 112 65 52 1113 734 2012 17 80 100 Yes Yes 5 11 @ 8000 11 @ 6500 128
              Hero Hunk 149.2 80k 120 1095 765 2080 18 90 100 Yes Yes 5 14.2 @ 8500 12.8 @ 6500 146
              TVS Flame DS 124.6 55k 95 80 65 1070 760 2030 17 90 100 No Yes 4 10.5 @ 7500 10 @ 6000 123
              TVS Sport 99.7 45k 17 No 4 7.5 @ 7500 7.5 @ 5000 95
              TVS Star city 109.7 50k 85 83 50 2005 18 4 8.2 @ 7500 8.1 @ 5000 115
              Honda Dream Yuga 109 56k 85 70 55 1095 733 2022 18 80 80 Yes No 4 8.6 @ 7500 8.91 @ 5500 108
              Bajaj Discover 125ST 124.6 58k 105 67 56 1065 760 2030 17 No Yes 5 12.8 @ 9000 11 @ 7000 124.5
              Suzuki GS150R 149.5 74K 105 65 54 1120 785 2095 18 2.75 100 1335 No Front 6 13.8 @ 8500 13.4 @ 6000 149
              TVS Apache 160 HE 159.7 72K 118 52 42 1105 730 2085 17 90/90 110/80 Yes Yes 5 15.2 @ 8500 13.1 @ 6000 137
              Hero Ignitor
              Honda CBR 150R 149.4 137K
              Yamaha R15 Ltd. 149.8 127k 140 42 32 1070 670 1970 17 90/80 130/70 Yes Yes 6 16.8 @ 8500 15 @ 7500 136
              Pulsar 200NS 199.5 100K 136 58 35 1195 804 2017 17 100/80 130/70 Yes Yes 6 23.52 @ 9500 18.3 @ 8000 145
              Attached Files
              Last edited by IronHide Shetty; 09-22-2012, 02:36 PM.
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              • #8
                Only rtr 160 present there, and I guess they are the same specifications enclosed by the company. Thanks anyways

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                • #9
                  Why don't you consider impulse? Fits in your budget,Comfort is unbeatable I can assure you that
                  As you're 6'3 ,it will suit you more

                  Apache and fz are short bikes.If you can afford fazer ,its a good choice
                  If you ride like there's no tomorrow there won't be.

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                  • #10
                    I am not pointing out anyone.. but before going for impluse etc etc.. please read this "http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/238...r-maestro.html"

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by abid567 View Post
                      Why don't you consider impulse? Fits in your budget,Comfort is unbeatable I can assure you that As you're 6'3 ,it will suit you more Apache and fz are short bikes.If you can afford fazer ,its a good choice
                      thanks for the suggestion, liked the impulse too but how about its performance ? Is it similar or better than fz series ? Please comment

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by mutatedknutz View Post
                        thanks for the suggestion, liked the impulse too but how about its performance ? Is it similar or better than fz series ? Please comment
                        Budget of 78k and height of 6.3" which makes the thing very difficult, where as you are open with mileage from 38 and above...

                        RTR series is surely not for you because of your height!! RTR would be small as per you!! Where as RTR was good, but still i am Septical, Does RTR comes for 78k?? or below??

                        Frazer was best for you as it suits tall people but the only issue is it's over 85K or around that.

                        The best bike that suits you are Discover 125ST/NS200/Karizma/P220/TBTS/Stunner/P180..etc

                        I am thinking when you are about to book the bike in Dec then why not Karizma or P220 or NS200 ?? Currently you have 78k by the time Dec comes you will be able to save more 20k. When you don't care for the mileage then why not a better bike which will serve you best in long time.

                        My suggestion is : Your Height is tall, don't go for bikes which are not meant for you becuase you want to buy a bike?? Buy it late but the perfect one for you.

                        So, Karizma/P220/NS200 are <1L but approx 1L.

                        And P150 or P180 are outdated by P150 delivers a best mileage of 60kmpl and P180 is for those you don't go for P220 for cost reasons.Even Dazzler was nice Dual Disc with Honda Tech.

                        Think Wisely!! It's better you don't buy now!! And save money for better bike!! Else go with EMI for 1 yr with 30-40k as DP you can close the EMI in 1 yr!!
                        Karizma/P220/NS200 are all in range of 40-45kmpl, least 35kmpl. NS200 is little over than this!!
                        Last edited by Guest; 09-22-2012, 05:35 PM.

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                        • #13
                          acceleration is almost similar as there only 0.8 ps diff between fz and impulse . I felt handling is better than fz.The riding position is not sporty .its more commuter-ish.no back pain ,no pressure on hands or shoulders .Rider comfort and pillion comfort is bliss

                          Also ,you need to see this
                          Hero to phase out recent products with Honda tech - The Times of India
                          If you ride like there's no tomorrow there won't be.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                            Budget of 78k and height of 6.3" which makes the thing very difficult, where as you are open with mileage from 38 and above...

                            RTR series is surely not for you because of your height!! RTR would be small as per you!! Where as RTR was good, but still i am Septical, Does RTR comes for 78k?? or below??

                            Frazer was best for you as it suits tall people but the only issue is it's over 85K or around that.

                            The best bike that suits you are Discover 125ST/NS200/Karizma/P220/TBTS/Stunner/P180..etc

                            I am thinking when you are about to book the bike in Dec then why not Karizma or P220 or NS200 ?? Currently you have 78k by the time Dec comes you will be able to save more 20k. When you don't care for the mileage then why not a better bike which will serve you best in long time.

                            My suggestion is : Your Height is tall, don't go for bikes which are not meant for you becuase you want to buy a bike?? Buy it late but the perfect one for you.

                            So, Karizma/P220/NS200 are <1L but approx 1L.

                            And P150 or P180 are outdated by P150 delivers a best mileage of 60kmpl and P180 is for those you don't go for P220 for cost reasons.Even Dazzler was nice Dual Disc with Honda Tech.

                            Think Wisely!! It's better you don't buy now!! And save money for better bike!! Else go with EMI for 1 yr with 30-40k as DP you can close the EMI in 1 yr!!
                            Karizma/P220/NS200 are all in range of 40-45kmpl, least 35kmpl. NS200 is little over than this!!
                            He makes a lot of sense.
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                            • #15
                              [comfort vs style]

                              Originally posted by abid567 View Post
                              Why don't you consider impulse? Fits in your budget,Comfort is unbeatable I can assure you that
                              As you're 6'3 ,it will suit you more

                              Apache and fz are short bikes.If you can afford fazer ,its a good choice
                              +1 to that, yes impulse gives a great comfort, fatique free ride. Especially for tall monks like us (am 6' 1" ). Btw, apache is a good bike, but definetely definetely not for a tall guy like you. It cramps your legs and at long drives you are gonna curse yourself, fazer a tad better but still wont be comfortable. Pulsar 200NS would be better suited for you than these but since budget is not allowing you, you can TD the other bikes and take a call. Do TD a impulse, before taking a call.
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