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    FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

    Hello fine bikers,
    I plan to buy a 150-180cc bike soon, which is zippy enough to let me overtake traffic without having to constantly shift to a lower gear. I was briefly obsessed with my friend's Duke but I find myself unable to pay that much for a motorcycle any time soon. Decent flickability is a must. And my budget is anything less than 83K. FZs are infamous for their below average FEs and rear wheel punctures whereas the P180 is kind of bulky and lacks a means to cut through stationary traffic. And finally the RTR 160/180 have very thin wheels (don't know how sticky they can be on short 1-2 day tours).
    Finally, my question is. what is the one thing that is so good out of either one of those bikes that would make me want to buy the same over the others (Power, after sales service, Comfort etc)
    P.S: I told the Pulsar showroom guy to try to convince me to buy the P180 over the RTR but failed to clear my dilemma. Also, I'm a tall lad.
    Tags: apache, pulsar 180
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    Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

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    • #3
      Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

      [MENTION=60182]Chetas Das[/MENTION] , thought about CBZ extreme? Even trigger can be a good choice if you compare with FZ
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      • #4
        Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

        [MENTION=66767]prathappa[/MENTION] Ahh, Hero was never in the equation actually. I tried my friend's trigger. It didn't really excite me. If you ask me it give you too less for the price. Again, not a bad bike at all..but really not my choice. I'm looking for a performance oriented machine within a budget.

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        • #5
          Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

          Originally posted by Chetas Das View Post
          @prathappa Ahh, Hero was never in the equation actually. I tried my friend's trigger. It didn't really excite me. If you ask me it give you too less for the price. Again, not a bad bike at all..but really not my choice. I'm looking for a performance oriented machine within a budget.
          Apache then, I have heard about its vibrations but comes only after 100kmph. My friend used to go for 400 kms day trip and didnt complain.
          ~Accelerate Fast ! Brake Faster~

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          • #6
            Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

            "overtake traffic without having to constantly shift to a lower gear. "
            and
            "flickability"

            FZ is the winner in above two

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            • #7
              Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

              Originally posted by SatSon View Post
              "overtake traffic without having to constantly shift to a lower gear. "
              and
              "flickability"

              FZ is the winner in above two

              You are absolutely correct.

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              • #8
                Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

                My bro has FZ & for me the bike is a gem. Only problems with the bike are:-
                1. Low top end.
                2. Low fuel efficiency for its category.

                I will be biased & will recommend FZ. Its just so beautiful man.


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                • #9
                  Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

                  Woah! A lot of you are favouring the FZ. I'm 6'2, so will the FZ be good enough? It looks undeniably beautiful but my heart says RTR 180. May I know how one might think that the latter is flawed?

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                  • #10
                    Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

                    Originally posted by Chetas Das View Post
                    Woah! A lot of you are favouring the FZ. I'm 6'2, so will the FZ be good enough? It looks undeniably beautiful but my heart says RTR 180. May I know how one might think that the latter is flawed?
                    RTR 180 is no doubt more powerful than FZ.
                    I haven't ridden rtr, but I dont think it should have this much vibes as people say. Ride it sanely and you would be good.
                    If yout heart says RTR, then RTR it is. In th end, if you won't enjoy then it doesn't matter what bike it is.

                    One advice, don't think too much, it creats confusion and results in decisions which are regreted later.
                    Go and book a rtr if you are inclined towards it.
                    Ride safe and have fun.
                    Regards
                    Nadeem

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                    • #11
                      Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

                      @nadz11.ns Sahi hai bhai. I am very much inclined to do just what you said. The reason behind my dilemma is to make sure that TVS doesn't bail on me as far as after sales service is concerned (a fair distance away from my residence). And how would rate the handling on the RTR?

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                      • #12
                        Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

                        Originally posted by Chetas Das View Post
                        @nadz11.ns Sahi hai bhai. I am very much inclined to do just what you said. The reason behind my dilemma is to make sure that TVS doesn't bail on me as far as after sales service is concerned (a fair distance away from my residence). And how would rate the handling on the RTR?
                        I haven't ridden bike other than fz, r15 and HH Ambition
                        So I can't comment on that.
                        other members might be able to help you in this regard.
                        Ride safe and have fun.
                        Regards
                        Nadeem

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                        • #13
                          Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

                          Originally posted by Chetas Das View Post
                          @nadz11.ns Sahi hai bhai. I am very much inclined to do just what you said. The reason behind my dilemma is to make sure that TVS doesn't bail on me as far as after sales service is concerned (a fair distance away from my residence). And how would rate the handling on the RTR?
                          TVS is in India for decades and they do have good after sales support. Their parts should be easily available in local spares dealer and cheap too.
                          RTR's are one of the best handlers in 150cc but they'll be just behind FZ because they have conventional dual shock setup.
                          RTR is light too for flickability, but not as FZ thats it.

                          So if your heart says RTR, go for it.

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                          • #14
                            Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

                            If you are looking for a perfomance oriented bike with decent FE, then RTR 180 is the one you should opt for.

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                            • #15
                              Re: FZ vs Apache vs Pulsar

                              FZ is the best handler in the sub-200cc category. No doubts on that.
                              Apache is about raw-power.
                              Decide what do you want.
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