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**Divya Sharan** · 06-24-2013, 06:24 PM

re: Choosing a new bike for me

Originally posted by athavan View Post

Thank you guys for your valuable feedbacks and suggestions..

now I am confused between r15 and zmr.
Though I like 200ns, I want a faired bike which would be a real head turner.
going to TD zmr today and will post my thoughts about it.
I can compromise on pillion comfort as I will use splendor or maestro for elder people..

among r15 and zmr which is better VFM?

While I completely agree to @rreneav1987, here are my pointers:

Looks - R15 wins hands down! Its a looker. No better looking bike in the segment. Also, in case if you wish, Yamaha endorses Daytona kits which maybe costly, but are more reliable than any other non OE kits floating around.

Comfort - ZMR all the way.

Mileage - Same. Maybe 2-3 kmpl more on the Zimmer..

Maneuverability - R15 due to a better chasis, fairing and less weight.

**rreneav1987** · 06-24-2013, 06:31 PM

re: Choosing a new bike for me

I was able to get the ZMR around the traffic easily right from the beginning.. maybe because I am used to driving a safari in traffic

and a Karizma

**Divya Sharan** · 06-24-2013, 06:36 PM

re: Choosing a new bike for me

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

I was able to get the ZMR around the traffic easily right from the beginning.. maybe because I am used to driving a safari in traffic

and a Karizma

I came from a Splendor and I took some time to get into the comfort zone with my Zimmer. OTOH, pulsars and R15s felt very nimble.

**athavan** · 06-24-2013, 09:19 PM

re: Choosing a new bike for me

Thanks rreneav1987 and divya sharan for clearing my queries about zmr.
Now more confused

No time for TD today. Will TD the zmr tommorrow and post my opinion.

Rtr 180 is also in my mind..

How well abs performs?

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**rreneav1987** · 06-24-2013, 09:41 PM

re: Choosing a new bike for me

Originally posted by athavan View Post

Thanks rreneav1987 and divya sharan for clearing my queries about zmr.
Now more confused

No time for TD today. Will TD the zmr tommorrow and post my opinion.

Rtr 180 is also in my mind..

How well abs performs?

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Well.. Test ride the bike and see bro.. ABS is awesome.. but I am not sure how good and effective they are in the RTR..

Sorry to those who say RTR has an awesome pick up/acceleration.. I just don't understand why you all are saying that.. I have beaten all the RTR180s traffic signal to traffic signal and on highways be it in acceleration or in top speed with my ZMR.. i don't find the pick of RTR that great..

Now I am not trying to bring up an argument here

it is what I noticed.. yes.. it depends on the rider.. but how is it that i beat every RTR 180 that i have come across.. Ok.. now of course.. how can I forget.. my friend has an RTR 180 and it is good for long rides.. I mean the engine.. my friend has tried my ZMR and he says the pick up is mind blowing my bike..

we went for a tour together and the Speedo error is like anything in RTR, just like in the old Pulsar series.. not sure about the P200NS..

if you are leaning towards RTR.. which is again a naked bike.. I don't understand why you wouldn't go for the P200NS.. its got the best performance figs from a bike made in India.. I suggest you test ride P200NS too.. and the new RTRs are not upto my taste..

they spoiled the looks with the new design..

**athavan** · 06-24-2013, 09:59 PM

re: Choosing a new bike for me

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

Well.. Test ride the bike and see bro.. ABS is awesome.. but I am not sure how good and effective they are in the RTR..

Sorry to those who say RTR has an awesome pick up/acceleration.. I just don't understand why you all are saying that.. I have beaten all the RTR180s traffic signal to traffic signal and on highways be it in acceleration or in top speed with my ZMR.. i don't find the pick of RTR that great..

Now I am not trying to bring up an argument here

it is what I noticed.. yes.. it depends on the rider.. but how is it that i beat every RTR 180 that i have come across.. Ok.. now of course.. how can I forget.. my friend has an RTR 180 and it is good for long rides.. I mean the engine.. my friend has tried my ZMR and he says the pick up is mind blowing my bike..

we went for a tour together and the Speedo error is like anything in RTR, just like in the old Pulsar series.. not sure about the P200NS..

if you are leaning towards RTR.. which is again a naked bike.. I don't understand why you wouldn't go for the P200NS.. its got the best performance figs from a bike made in India.. I suggest you test ride P200NS too.. and the new RTRs are not upto my taste..

they spoiled the looks with the new design..

Ya bro,me too dont like the new rtr looks. But heard that older ones are also available. Only reason for considering rtr is abs.

As I already said I have driven 200ns and loved its acceleration. But the styling is not upto my taste.

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**rreneav1987** · 06-24-2013, 10:02 PM

re: Choosing a new bike for me

Originally posted by athavan View Post

Ya bro,me too dont like the new rtr looks. But heard that older ones are also available. Only reason for considering rtr is abs.

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i guess i am not only one who doesn't like the looks of the new RTR

**athavan** · 06-24-2013, 10:04 PM

re: Choosing a new bike for me

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

i guess i am not only one who doesn't like the looks of the new RTR

As far as I heard from my friends, no one likes the new looks of rtr..

Simply I expect a head turner with enough power to race..

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**athavan** · 06-25-2013, 08:52 PM

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**athavan** · 07-07-2013, 12:15 PM

Re: Choosing a new bike for me

Finally Test drived all the bikes.. And as you guys insisted on a TD, now my opnions are completely changed..

Finally I have shortlisted two bikes.
Pulsar 200 ns and apache 180 abs.

Need suggestions to select one..
Need your help guys..

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**anishkrissh** · 07-07-2013, 12:39 PM

Re: Choosing a new bike for me

i'm just a 5'3" tall and i want to choose a second handed bike within the rs 55,000... that gives me a decent mileage of 50-55.. good throttle response... and decent speed and handling... already i liked apache 160.. what i'm not sure about buying secondhanded.... what bike should i choose...

**sandy.avy220** · 07-07-2013, 12:58 PM

Re: Choosing a new bike for me

It all depends on your need
if you planing for a stylish city alone ride go for r15 but pillon is not good
ns 200 test ride i was not so happy as did nt feel the defenatity male stuff in it
zmr is a good one for a medium level long rides like 400-500kms
if you are ok with cruiser type bike which are really ment for long trips for for avenger ,thunderbird insde city handling avenger is a bit difficult but i recommand avenger because of its looks comfort and relaiablity and cost factor
at the end one piont to be noted fisrt understand your need and then you will be clear about what and which section of bikes ur into .....

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