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New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

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  • #31
    Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

    Originally posted by hgps View Post
    I always ride alone, ie: no pillion. Never cross 50kph, never cross 4k rpm while accelerating.

    Adding a pillion drastically reduces the FE. i usually get 41-43kpl with pillion onboard. But i have seen as low as 35-37kpl
    I bought it for 79k 2 years ago.



    Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk 2
    The low mileage of FZ is due its fatty rear tyre since its a street bike so it must not compromised wth handing and cornering...however new rtr160 comes with 110/80-17 and the older ones is 100/80-18..thats why apache gives a better mileage than fz.

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    • #32
      Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

      Originally posted by harrypotter.27 View Post
      Alright so thats why I wanted to ask, is there any payment that has to be done for a test ride or any paperwork??I am pretty sure it is pretty straight forward but still i wanted to confirm..
      Don't worry on Test Ride.
      Some showrooms take your Licence number, some board with you as a pillion or some don't take any thing from you and give you the bike to ride.
      Even if you do an accident no need to worry at all.
      Test Ride bikes are covered with 0 % depreciation insurance. So if anythings happen then it will be covered in insurance.

      This is with 4 wheellers as well.

      No need for any payment at all.

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      • #33
        Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

        Alright so, now that Ive decided on Apache which version to choose theres a 16k difference between Apache 160 Apaxhe 180 and Apache 180ABS.Which one to go for I'm a bit inclined towards 180 without ABS since it is only 5K higer than 160.So is ABS worth 10,000 extra??
        Also STILL,
        if you were to go for FZ what would it be FZ-S OR FZ16??

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        • #34
          Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

          If you can stretch the budget then surely the ABS version is surely worth the money. Yes the ABS works perfectly in the panic situation and doesn't let the bike skid, telling from personal experience. Got my Beast 4 months ago and have completed 8.5k on the odometer and I can vouch about the braking and the power that this bike generates. The confidence that it gives you when you brake really hard and stop without any skid or rear wheel lift makes you feel you invested your money on the right place. From me definitely ABS version is recommended if you can stretch your budget.

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          • #35
            Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

            Alright so folks I went to the TVS showroom and TR'd the Apache 180 ABS.Great bike but the on road price is a whopping 94k!!I say this because you can get a Puldar ns for 97K.So is the apache not a bot overprised??All new doubts!!
            Am I paying too much for good features but a sucky, sucky looking bike??And BTW the onroad price for FZS special edition is 88k.So thats not really helping me too much either.
            Help guys!!I had my mind fixed on the Apache a few days ago but the on road price seems a bit steep for a 180cc bike..SHould i check out the Pulsar 220 or 200??Because I doubt if it'll suit my height.

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            • #36
              Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

              Sentences: The Lost Rambler: The Best 150CC Bikes in India

              Read this as this might help you. :-)

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              • #37
                Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                Originally posted by ithebiker View Post
                Sentences: The Lost Rambler: The Best 150CC Bikes in India

                Read this as this might help you. :-)
                Not trying to offend you or anything but, I'm afraid this doesn't help at all.It states all the facts I already know.The problem is the price vs features vs looks conundrum.

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                • #38
                  Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                  Originally posted by harrypotter.27 View Post
                  Alright so folks I went to the TVS showroom and TR'd the Apache 180 ABS.Great bike but the on road price is a whopping 94k!!I say this because you can get a Puldar ns for 97K.So is the apache not a bot overprised??All new doubts!!
                  Am I paying too much for good features but a sucky, sucky looking bike??And BTW the onroad price for FZS special edition is 88k.So thats not really helping me too much either.
                  Help guys!!I had my mind fixed on the Apache a few days ago but the on road price seems a bit steep for a 180cc bike..SHould i check out the Pulsar 220 or 200??Because I doubt if it'll suit my height.
                  Well, for 94k, you get ABS which is a blessing. No bike in this category has ABS (maybe i don't know if there is any)
                  Special Editions are always a couple of thousand costlier. The normal FZ-16 would cost you something 80k. I use one myself and apart from colour combinations, its all the same.
                  The P200ns is a worthy bike. TR it and see for yourself.
                  actually, now-a-days every 150cc bike will come to around 75k+, so be prepared to pay. And more for higher capacity.
                  Ride safe and have fun.
                  Regards
                  Nadeem

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                  • #39
                    Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                    Originally posted by harrypotter.27 View Post
                    Really??48kmpl for FZ!!thats strange..Wonder what Apache gives then..I've heard a lot of FZ users complain of its pathetic mileage but anything above 45 is not bad at all..How much did you buy your FZ for buddy??

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                    Well Apache seems to be a unanimous choice..Alright then moving on to test drives..Are test drives paid is there any obligation??I rode fz and apache about 6 months back but it wouldnt hurt to take a test ride for all three..would it?
                    Buddy my ft also gives 45 plus average.

                    you live only once.....
                    Keep ur friends close.....but keep ur enemies closer.

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                    • #40
                      Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                      Whoa!!I recently heard that even Pulsar 220F comes with a ABS.Is it true??Because it is in the same price bracket as Apache 180 ABS.So if even that has ABS then my choise is very very easy now.

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                      • #41
                        Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                        Originally posted by harrypotter.27 View Post
                        Whoa!!I recently heard that even Pulsar 220F comes with a ABS.Is it true??Because it is in the same price bracket as Apache 180 ABS.So if even that has ABS then my choise is very very easy now.
                        Pulsar220F never came with ABS.
                        But the biking world is expecting Pulsar200/Pulsar 375 with ABS. There have been some spyshots of it around the net. I am not able to insert hyperlink for some reason. You may google for it.

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                        • #42
                          Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                          Originally posted by harrypotter.27 View Post
                          Whoa!!I recently heard that even Pulsar 220F comes with a ABS.Is it true??Because it is in the same price bracket as Apache 180 ABS.So if even that has ABS then my choise is very very easy now.
                          Ain't you getting diverted from your choices ??

                          higher the CC you go you won't get the average..

                          When you think on RTR180 Vs NS200, then you have to decide what to prefer more ??
                          1. Power ? then NS200
                          2. Liquid Cool then NS200
                          3. Mono Shocks then NS200
                          4. ABS then RTR
                          5. average than RTR
                          6. Top Speed then NS200.
                          7.Little less power than NS with average of 40kmpl+ then RTR

                          ABS is not a hard and fast rule where you won't fall... but a better feature which can minimize your fall or skid.

                          If you ride sanely then I am sure you won't need ABS.

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                          • #43
                            Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                            Originally posted by somen1984 View Post
                            Ain't you getting diverted from your choices ??

                            higher the CC you go you won't get the average..

                            When you think on RTR180 Vs NS200, then you have to decide what to prefer more ??
                            1. Power ? then NS200
                            2. Liquid Cool then NS200
                            3. Mono Shocks then NS200
                            4. ABS then RTR
                            5. average than RTR
                            6. Top Speed then NS200.
                            7.Little less power than NS with average of 40kmpl+ then RTR

                            ABS is not a hard and fast rule where you won't fall... but a better feature which can minimize your fall or skid.

                            If you ride sanely then I am sure you won't need ABS.
                            Haha!!I guess i am getting a bit diverted..But thats why I came to this forum..You know to be quite frank one of my major concerns is if the bike will suit me..Its Apache 160/180 vs Pulsar 220 as it stands now..I rode FZ-s for quite a while 10-12 KM(i know its not much but for a tr?Hell yeah!) but wasnt much impressed with its speed and power thus decided against it..

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                            • #44
                              Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                              Originally posted by harrypotter.27 View Post
                              Haha!!I guess i am getting a bit diverted..But thats why I came to this forum..You know to be quite frank one of my major concerns is if the bike will suit me..Its Apache 160/180 vs Pulsar 220 as it stands now..I rode FZ-s for quite a while 10-12 KM(i know its not much but for a tr?Hell yeah!) but wasnt much impressed with its speed and power thus decided against it..
                              We have already quoted that p220 doesnt cmes in ABS, first you was confused among rtr& fz and now on rtr&p220.. Bro dont think too much i know its your first bike and you need full features in it but you cant get all features of rtr on a pulsar or vice versa with that budget..
                              I can only suggest you that if you are willing to wait for few months than you may get some more options in your penny bcoz we are expecting new launches in the next fiscal year...
                              For now if you wanna chose among rtr and 220 its all depnds upon you bro,,,
                              Need good looks and top speed go for 220.
                              Need better handing and city rides with awsome intial pickup go for rtr..thats all we can help you out..
                              Cheers!!!

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                              • #45
                                Re: New bike advice!!Apache RTR 160 vs Yamaha FZ vs Pulsar 135ls

                                Originally posted by ranju567 View Post
                                We have already quoted that p220 doesnt cmes in ABS, first you was confused among rtr& fz and now on rtr&p220.. Bro dont think too much i know its your first bike and you need full features in it but you cant get all features of rtr on a pulsar or vice versa with that budget..
                                I can only suggest you that if you are willing to wait for few months than you may get some more options in your penny bcoz we are expecting new launches in the next fiscal year...
                                For now if you wanna chose among rtr and 220 its all depnds upon you bro,,,
                                Need good looks and top speed go for 220.
                                Need better handing and city rides with awsome intial pickup go for rtr..thats all we can help you out..
                                Cheers!!!

                                Sent from my ST21i2 using xBhp Connect mobile app
                                Yeah mate..I really am very very confused right now..But I doubt if I'll wait any longer..Going to pickup the bike in January..Its either Apache with sucky looks but good power or Pulsar 220 with grreat looks and power but sucky mileage..Lets see.. thanks

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