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Thanks a lot Guys for your opinions and suggestions. After going on a test ride on Apache RTR180, Fazer, Unicorn, Pulsar 200NS and 220F, Karizma ZMR I have come to a decision.

Even though Apache RTR 180 and Fazer are very good bikes and well within my budget, I felt that they were small for my height. So removed them from the list.

Even Though i am all for buying ZMR my family said no as soon as they saw the fairing on ZMR, as they feel it is a sports bike and i might get carried away by it and end up having an accident. So i gave in for them.

Both Unicorn and Pulsar 220F have been there for long time and have proved themselves constantly. But as Unicorn has been replaced by Trigger, i dont like the look of trigger decided not to buy it and i fear the same will happen with 220F.

So i have decided to go with Pulsar 200NS since it is relatively new to the streets and most of the issues since its release have been fixed now. Hope it will be a wise decision.

By the way can someone help me what should be bought on a gears to be worn apart from helmet.

Thanks a lot Guys.

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Good choice buddy..
200ns is a really good bike.
go through the 200ns ownership thread, it will help you in better understanding of the bike.

as for the gears, get a good quality helmet, a pair of leather gloves, riding jacket and always wear shoes while riding.
check the riding gear thread for more.

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Good that you could make a decision... a great choice too :thumbup: with regards to gear, I suggest you invest in a riding jacket, a good pair of gloves and some nice knee/shin guards to start off... never ride wearing slippers/loafers

Check the riding gears thread for details on the above, it shall help you find the right gear based on your budget

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Great choice bro. Even I had issues for convincing parents for the zmr! NS is good. Take a TD:thumbup:

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Congrats on your decision and new bike.

for gears, buy a textile riding jacket with sufficient CE protectors, a pair of leather gloves, Knee guards are good but if you are a tourer, you may get frustrated every time you find it hanging and you have to correct its position, a riding pants is better investment. then as you go when you feel its time, buy a pair of riding boot.

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Cngrats for your new bike buddy,,keep loving your bike and treat it like your family member. Bikes are the best friends of riders after their family members..
Keep riding and do post pics of your new NS..
Cheers!!

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Congrats bro on your decision. Ride safe.

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Congrats rocky.. go get the P200NS, and prepare to fall in love with it.. Good choice.

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Hi Friends,

Would like to give an update. After booking Pulsar 200NS, my friend gave me a suggestion to just have a look at Royal Enfield. Went there and instantly fell in love with the Bull. So cancelled my 200NS booking and went directly to the Royal Enfield showroom to book Electra 350.

I know that it wasn't in my list of bikes and that its more than the budget that i initially planned for. But what the hell!! It is Royal Enfield

The reason for my switch was i can do a lot of touring which i had initially planned even with 200NS very comfortably. Drive on highway without any second thoughts. When i test drove the bike even a Car let the way for my bike to pass when i pressed the horn. That feeling was really awesome. I feel this respect is something which only the Royal Enfield gets after seeing the way in which the traffic operates in India.

Pillion seat will not be a problem as it was constantly the topic of discussion in my house when i had booked NS and it also complements my height and weight.

So looking forward to many miles of touring with my Bull. There is a waiting period of 4 months. So expecting it to be delivered by March.

The above is only my opinion. So forgive me if i said anything wrong. Thanks all for your help.