Re: Need help on buying a bike

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Re: Need help on buying a bike

what's the FE he needs. . ? If he doesn't matter with it and just performance and looks, he can consider
1. Fz (awesome bike if you ask me)
2. Fazer (good looking bike and also a great tourer, he can consider this for his daily )
3. Unicorn (which I am using currently and I am also 5'8")
4. Trigger (new bike in the market with India's first CBS technology)
5. Karizma (all time favorite bike)
6. Pulsar 220/200NS. . .

Cheers!!!

Re: Need help on buying a bike

With a budget of 100k buying anything other than 200 NS is strictly against my VFM theory...
But know that my ride is RTR 180!

Re: Need help on buying a bike

Bike here willing to be bought is 150cc, so A better one for him will be Apache Rtr 160 (never mind its displacement its 10cc higher), A bike which suits a person of Height 5'8.
Moreover its Powerful, Quite fuel efficient too & maintenance on the other hand too is Inexpensive.
If apache is not liked by him, Look out for Cbz X-treme. Im sure you are going to love its Raw power, Decent mileage & afterall its a Hero moto corp's motorcycle. Dhak dhak go.
Coming to other 150cc segment machine, Last in the list look for Fz-s/Fz16. Coming to Fz16, 2 things which a practical buyer needs to compromise - Mileage & Power. Remember Fz isnt as powerful as Cbz X-treme or Apache & Mileage too isnt never more than 41-43 kmph in city. But the poing where Fz wins is Styling, Its unmatched.
I would personally suggest you to go for Apache Rtr 160 or even 180. These bikes are really good & powerful.

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Apache 160

Pros : Riding posture is forward based , i.e more sporty
The exhaust is pure melody ( Personal opinion)
Lightweight and revvy engine
Indicated FE : 50-55 kmpl

Cons : Due to TVS tyres the braking is lower than others

Yamaha FZ/Fazer

Pros : It has superb mid end torque i.e zip zap cutting in traffic isn`t a problem
Seating posture is bit relaxed than Apache
Looks (its the best )
Indicated FE : 40-45kmpl

Cons : Mileage is a letdown for such a good bike
Pillion seat is bit high and small for long journey ( for pillion )

Hero Xtreme/Hunk

Pros : Relaxed seating posture
Hero`s service network and quality
Power and fuel economy
Indicated FE : 50-55kmpl

Cons : Weight ( 150kg)


Pulsar 150

Pros : Bajaj`s Technology (DTS-i , Exhaustec )
Looks
Service network and support
Indicated FE : 55-60 kmpl

Cons : lower engine life than others ( one of my friend keeps wailing about it) , ofcourse maintenance decides the longevity of engine


Honda Unicorn / Trigger

Trigger is new in market with newer features such as CBS and digi console , You might want to take a look in it . Rest assured its a Honda product .