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    Help me select my first bike..

    Hi folks,this is my first post as an xbhp-ian..so very excited..I am getting my first bike in a few days.
    About me:College going guy and my height is 5.8
    Whtat i expect:Good acceleration, decent fuel economy and comfort..
    My preferences:Apache rtr 160 ,Hero hunk, Yamaha fzs and Pulsar 180
    And my budget is max 75 k..And i don't prefer dazzler or a suzuki
    Will the pulsar 180 and fzs come into my budget??if no then exclude them..help me folks..!!
    24
    Apache rtr 160(2012)
    33.33%
    8
    Hero hunk
    29.17%
    7
    pulsar 180
    16.67%
    4
    yamaha fzs
    20.83%
    5
    Last edited by Bala unleashed; 12-21-2012, 08:01 PM.
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    Before suggesting a bike for you, I would suggest that you start using some punctuation marks like commas, full stops, and spaces while writing in English. Will help you a lot in your college, xBhp, and in general life.

    Query approved.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Bala unleashed View Post
      Hi folks,this is my first post as an xbhp-ian..so very excited
      Welcome !!
      But Why not in "Who I am" Section ??
      Originally posted by Bala unleashed View Post
      ..I am getting my first bike in a few daysAbout me:College going guy and my height is 5.8Wat i expect:Good acceleration, decent fuel economy and comfort..My preferences:Apache rtr 160Hero hunkYamaha fzs Pulsar 180And my budget is max 75 k..And i don't prefer dazzler or a suzukiWill the pulsar 180 and fzs come into my budget??if no then exclude them..help me folks..!!
      FZ is > 80K
      Rethink on Dazzler it's one of the best bike in 80's k.

      RTR160 with Dual Disc fits your bill. But it won't be comfortable compare to P180/Hunk.

      RTR is good in city handling/braking as well as good mileage with a good acceleration

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      • #4
        Originally posted by sunilg View Post
        Before suggesting a bike for you, I would suggest that you start using some punctuation marks like commas, full stops, and spaces while writing in English. Will help you a lot in your college, xBhp, and in general life.

        Query approved.
        Hey sorry man..was sending it from my mobile ..something unexpected happened

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        • #5
          I forgot to tell something...i won't buy another bike for the next 4-5 years..
          Ride would be mostly in areas with less traffic
          Last edited by Bala unleashed; 12-21-2012, 08:09 PM.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
            Welcome !!
            But Why not in "Who I am" Section ??


            FZ is > 80K
            Rethink on Dazzler it's one of the best bike in 80's k.

            RTR160 with Dual Disc fits your bill. But it won't be comfortable compare to P180/Hunk.

            RTR is good in city handling/braking as well as good mileage with a good acceleration
            I am inclined more towards Hunk and rtr(I personally like the beast shaped headlamps)
            But what about vibrations in the new rtr?

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            • #7
              Go for FZ or Hunk.... These are reliable bikes & will serve you good in long run...Test ride & decide!
              Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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              • #8
                FZS and pulsar 180 are more than 80K...

                FZ16 though is approx 3K less than FZS and both are fantastic bikes in 150-160CC segment. Mileage: 48 (calculated after 2.5k and 100% city driving)

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Bala unleashed View Post
                  I am inclined more towards Hunk and rtr(I personally like the beast shaped headlamps)
                  But what about vibrations in the new rtr?
                  When you are inclined then I can't say much! Ask this question in ownership thread to get better review. But New RTR has less vibs then previous ones.

                  What are you kms which you will travel ?
                  IS this going to be your daily bike or weekend bike ?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                    When you are inclined then I can't say much! Ask this question in ownership thread to get better review. But the new rtr las less vibes than the old one.

                    What are you kms which you will travel ?
                    IS this going to be your daily bike or weekend bike ?
                    I will use it daily..I just checked those pages but no reviewsof the new rtr...
                    Last edited by Bala unleashed; 12-24-2012, 08:44 PM.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Help me select my first bike..

                      Originally posted by Bala unleashed View Post
                      I will use it daily..I just checked those pages but no reviewsof the new rtr...
                      Dunno about the 160. But the 180 is an absolute pleasure to ride. Handling is amazing. Throttle response is top notch. Good FE. All rounder. Vibes aren't there at cruising speeds. Puts a smile on my face everytime.

                      Sent from my WT19i
                      Don't matter what it is: Touring; Racing; Commuting. All I know is, I belong on the saddle.

                      Rides : Honda CB Twister(Feb 2011 - Present) | TVS Apache RTR 180 ABS(Sept 2012 - May 2016) | Honda CBR250R C-ABS Repsol(March 2017 - Present)

                      Break-in tension? Read this.

                      Love camping and riding? Google - On Rustic Routes.

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                      • #12
                        Hero hunk. Reliable, efficient, looks better, dual discs and wide service network. And i love the way the digits crash into the display on switching on the ignition on cbz. So it must be same for hunk. If you like looks of the rtr, then better buy it. Else hunk .But TD both the bikes and buy which you feel more comfortable..
                        ZMR- PGMFI re-defined

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                        • #13
                          Why dont you take a look at CBZ Xtreme...Looks may be subjective..But when it comes to mileage,power,comfort ..This bike has got all that every college goer wants...

                          My Xtreme gives me 60 in highway and 50-55 in city traffic..

                          Vibration are very low and engine gets refined with more kms...

                          Same is with hunk ..It is bit more fun to drive as gearing is some what different

                          Apache is a super revver bike..but seating posture did`nt suit me ( 5' 11").and handle position gave me wrist pain..

                          So drive all the bikes and decide for your self...U will be driving at all times so you must be satisfied completely...
                          Carb Tuning made easy (Thanks Sibun !)

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Bala unleashed View Post
                            I will use it daily..I just checked those pages but no reviewsof the new rtr...
                            When you are going to ride it daily!! Then INMO add few Ks and get a FZ it's awesome comfortable/Handling/Braking/purely for city/40-45kmpl.

                            Else if budget is a constraint then go with RTR 160. And I guess now hardly anyone is going for RTR160, where as you get RTR 180 non ABS in 80's and ABS model in 90's...

                            TR RTR 160/FZ/P150/GS150r/CBZ/Hunk(Dual Disc) and then decide which one to buy. FZ won't give you top end, otherwise best to ride. others are all good too.!!

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                              When you are going to ride it daily!! Then INMO add few Ks and get a FZ it's awesome comfortable/Handling/Braking/purely for city/40-45kmpl.

                              Else if budget is a constraint then go with RTR 160. And I guess now hardly anyone is going for RTR160, where as you get RTR 180 non ABS in 80's and ABS model in 90's...

                              TR RTR 160/FZ/P150/GS150r/CBZ/Hunk(Dual Disc) and then decide which one to buy. FZ won't give you top end, otherwise best to ride. others are all good too.!!
                              Thanks dude...your input will help me a lot..!

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