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**Divya Sharan** · 07-03-2014, 09:42 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Query approved!

Fz 2.0 has lesser power than old Fz for more mileage. But, I'd advice you to keep a check on your right wrist. Would benefit you a lot!

**deep007** · 07-04-2014, 08:52 AM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

For looks,build quality go for yamaha new fzs and for the pickup take the apache 160.
You can also consider the hero karizma zmr 2014 and Honda trigger.best performance bike under rs 160000 is the pulsar 200ns

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**arnab.hawk** · 07-04-2014, 08:53 AM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

When you have 1 lakh on hand, why are you bothering for 150 cc bikes? You have one of the best performers in this budget, Pulsar 200 ns followed by Pulsar 220.Well if you are not permitted for higher cc bikes, then lets see what you have. The FzS 2.0 has less power, which will affect in performance. So Apache is of course a better option here, being the best performer among the 150 cc carburetted bikes' range. Apache 180 is also there, a sheerer performer. When no fear for mileage, higher ccs are greater fun. (y)

**krishna77** · 07-04-2014, 09:19 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

If your budget is 1 lac, Apache 180(ABS) would be a better choice than the Apache 160. More powerful and safer due to the presence of ABS.
Else, P200 NS can be a good buy if you want to extend your ride till 200CC.
And about your question regarding the FZ being a overpriced. Yes, even I personally think that it's a bit overpriced against the features it offers. And I was also a bit discouraged by the loss of power. But again, biking is not only about power. Power is one of the aspects only. Apart from power, there are many other factors like reliability,comfort,performance, smoothness and quality. For that reason, you'll find some bikes which are costlier than their ccs would ideally have been. For example, R15,CBR150 etc.

**Backbencher** · 07-04-2014, 09:54 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Sir !
Budget is not a problem , its the cc . My mom will kill me if I buy a bike above 150 cc and cbr and r15 are too uncomfortable for my liking therefore I shortlisted the apache 160 and Fz version 2 only .
I just want instant acceleration and comfort .
Heard there still exists a lot of daugy vibrations in the apache 160......is there any truth to that statement ?

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**nadz11.ns** · 07-04-2014, 10:14 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Originally posted by Backbencher View Post

Sir !
Budget is not a problem , its the cc . My mom will kill me if I buy a bike above 150 cc and cbr and r15 are too uncomfortable for my liking therefore I shortlisted the apache 160 and Fz version 2 only .
I just want instant acceleration and comfort .

They buddy you should go with FZ v2. It will have really good initial acceleration and will mostly be smooth and vibration free.
Yamaha may have detuned the engine a bit, but they have mentioned that it will have really good initial and mid-range punch.
You don't need to look at top-speeds. You have full life ahead. For now, get a bike that will be fun to ride and easy to manage.

**shrey1992** · 07-04-2014, 10:31 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Your two main requirements are
Speed & Acceleration.

I am sure you wont find any bike that beats every other bike in its class other than the Pulsar 200 NS.

Buy it and fullfill your desire for Speed and Pick-up.

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**nadz11.ns** · 07-04-2014, 11:06 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Originally posted by shrey1992 View Post

Buy it and fullfill your desire for Speed and Pick-up.

We shouldn't advice the TS to go for 'speed' and to quench his thirst for 'pick-up/acceleration'. He's just 19 and would be riding his first bike.

Advice appropriately. Every query isn't same.

**sambit** · 07-05-2014, 12:25 AM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Originally posted by Backbencher View Post

Hi guys !!
This is Akash , a college student who is really excited to buy his first bike............
Alright my priorities with the machine are 1) SPEED when I am on the road , be it with activa or my polo I cannot take my hands off from the increasingly acceleration . I just keep on increasing the speed , I don't know why I just can drive at a constant speed .
2)PICK UP Well this is really important to me , as I said I need to vanish quickly from the traffic .
3) LOW MAINTENANCE Well I am guy who never maintains his machine , my activa was last serviced two years ago and it gives me a mileage of about 23 km/lt hehe .
4)..........
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6) COMFORT Basically I drive around 50 km / day (30 city + 20 highway) so I need a bike that would provide some degree of comfort while driving .

Based on the Bold parts, I wont suggest you a bike. You are better off with a chauffer driven car.

**krishna77** · 07-05-2014, 06:03 AM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Originally posted by nadz11.ns View Post

We shouldn't advice the TS to go for 'speed' and to quench his thirst for 'pick-up/acceleration'. He's just 19 and would be riding his first bike.

Advice appropriately. Every query isn't same.

+1 for that. Instead of speed, he should go for a bike where he can learn for the next few years. Both the versions of FZ is ideal for that. After 3-4 years, he can upgrade to a bigger bike.

**psychedelik** · 07-08-2014, 11:51 AM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Why are you guys talking about speed.he is only 19.he has a full life ahead..from my personal experience go for fz if you wanna ride with comfort..and the handling is excellent
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**prateek2210** · 07-08-2014, 12:51 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

He is 19 only, that is why we are talking about speed. We should rather ask him to be gentle on throttle and gentle towards bike first.

**arnab.hawk** · 07-08-2014, 03:05 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Yes its true. Apache still has vibration issue. Generally, the more power a bike has the more it has chances of vibrating on high speeds (esp for carb engines). But you can manage it with proper servicing, regular use of some good engine oil like Motul 5100 15W50 semi-synthetic 4T oil and proper riding technique. The vibrations will reduce and you'll love its instant acceleration and sheer performance as well. But again in the reliability and comfort zones FzS wins. You cannot get everything (look, performance, mileage, comfort, reliability) in one bike, so at first decide your priority.

**kusmaker** · 07-08-2014, 05:47 PM

Re: Apache 160 or yamaha fz s 2.0

Most of the bikes which have got explosive accelaration tends to vibrate at high speeds, one should learn to tame the speed of these kind of bikes and for that you need a bike which has got linear accelaration and good handling, in that sense fz is outstanding, excellent handling plus a gem of an engine, which is very smooth and reliable, plus not to talk ablut that fantastic chassis, comfort wise fz is better than apache, mileage is ok but if you are riding any motorcycle above the 55km/h mark mileage is goona take a beating, so go for fz and in couple of years when you are more mature, more responsible you can choose any other powerful bike.

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