Re: Bike within 85k for daily commute

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Re: Bike within 85k for daily commute

For FZ 2.0, you're sure to get more than 35 kmpl! You can expect around 45-47 kmpl. And as you said power is not your main concern, it's a perfect choice. Also, looks are new.

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I agree with Krishna sir, FZ 2.0 have fresh new looks, the smoothness, reliability and technology of Yamaha.
whereas Pulsar 180 design is more than a decade old, and every second bike on road is a pulsar, so there is no feeling of uniqueness(just my opinion).
but the price of FZ 2.0 will be 90k, so you will need to stretch your budget a bit. The Fz is bang for the buck with fuel injection system rather than traditional carb engines, and will give you better mileage.
But the end decision should be made only after test driving both the bikes and choosing which suits you better.
All the best.

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Great, if thats true than surely i would want fzs v2
Thanks sir


Hmmm, as far as i have read, fzs-v2 should cost 82-83k. Anyways, what would you say between fzs v2 and pulsar 220? as if you right then these would come in strong competition.

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Mohit Goyal

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Get karizma

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Well Pulsar 220 is considered the cheap and cheerful bike. Because you get 21 Horses for just 85k. As you are not too worried about mileage, Yes it is a good option as well. check out karizma as well if you want to go for 220 cc. But I would suggest you to make up a firm mind and then choose what suits you best. going from 150 cc FZ to 180 CC pulsar to 220 CC pulsar will confuse you more and more. So decide what category would suit your needs.
As far as prices are concerned, they differ a lot from state to state depending on the taxes in the state and the transportation expenses involved, FZ 2.0 is about 90 k in my hometown and It could be less in Chandigarh. Take test rides and then decide. All the best.

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Yamaha's Fzs V-2 will cost you close to 90000/-rs.

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Would you also ride out? As in go long distance riding or day trips or weekend runs? on your bike.

Looks and to stun - I really like the Yamaha FZs and the Fazer and not too many things beat Yamaha quality and reliability. Good fuel efficiency on the V2 as well... Might just be the perfect one for you.

Pulsar's design language has become too common and old now, may not please you in terms of turning heads or any such attention needs you may have.

Karizma is a sure shot good option if you consider the 220cc bracket, a good balance of power, wind protection, top mileage, ease of riding and style. Riders who ride Karizma let me tell you often go places.

Anyway, like [MENTION=69523]Ankey[/MENTION] mentioned... test and feel the machines you like, there is a lot a motorbike can communicate to you, that we cant.

Cheers and enjoy the next couple of months making the choice.

All the best.

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Pulsar 220:
Styling: Old common Styling.
Engine: Very Powerful and fairly smooth engine.
Mileage: Ride it sane and it will give you 40-43 kmpl.
A.S.S: Atleast in my place A.S.S is good. Bajaj's service centers are wide-spread throughout India
Reliability: Somewhat Reliable!

Karizma R (ZMR Doesn't fit your bill):
Styling: Refreshed look but people doesn't like this look. But I like it very much esp. at its rear. They have excellently copied from EBR 1190
Engine: Very powerful engine and extremely smooth and reliable! Engine got an upgrade and Low and mid-range is very excellent. Bike pulls clean!
Mileage: Ride it sane and 42-45 kmpl
A.S.S: Very Very Good A.S.S in Chennai! Hero is also wide-spread!
Reliability: Extremely Reliable! It will never let you down! Maybe some niggles will be present like fairing rattling that too when you ride the bike on a road full of bumps! This issue is also present on Pulsar 220.

Yamaha FZ-S Fi: Already mentioned by other members!

If Power and Speed is not your concern why don't you have a look at 125cc bikes? See Hero Ignitor! Reliable Honda engine with Hero's 5 year warrantly and it looks edgy!(though it looks the same as stunner at rear but it has revamped Instrument cluster). Have a look at Pulsar 135 LS too! they are light and styling is different from its elder brothers.

Spend the remaining money(if it remains) on good safety gears! Its not about "stunning" looks. Its about your "LIFE"

My 2 Cents:
Maintain any bike well and it would serve you for years! You can't say any bike that it is not reliable.

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I would be driving my bike within city only. I am not considering 220cc or 150cc as a parameter. I just want to make a decision that i will be happy with for atleast 4years. FZ-S v2 is a visually stunning bike but i dont know why many of my friends suggest not to get one because of low mileage and power. I would be completely satisfied with my decision of owning a FZ-S v2 if i can get 40+ mileage with 60kmph speed. I hadnt thought of karizma R until now. But now it seems as another great choice. Which of the two is easier to maintain?

Regards
Mohit Goyal

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I am not considering 125cc because i already own one and since i got a budget of 85k i want to pull it off the best, as this would be my bike for almost 4-5years and i want to feel like owning something great and 125cc dont have looks. and its not that i dont want power, I am not considering CC as a parameter because i wont be driving my bike to insane speeds or doing races with it and since i have experience with only 125cc bike that also 7years old, so for me even FZ-s would feel powerful. Otherwise i do want a better power and speed just for some rare moments of joy but i dont want to compromise on looks or comfort or mileage for that because that use of 220c would be very rare.

Btw that comprehensive explanation of all three bikes was really great. Thanks alot for that My current choices come down to fzs v2 and karizma r. Personally i am dont fancy or like pulsar, for some unknown reason.

Regards
Mohit Goyal

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Note: we RIDE a two-wheeler and DRIVE a four-wheeler.

Now coming to the query. Even FZ-s gives above 45km/L when ridden under 60km/Hr.
The newer FZ-v2 FI would certainly give mileage figures of 50km/L+ when ridden sanely.

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I would suggest you either go for Pulsar 135 LS or Yamaha FZ-S Fi.
135 LS has more power than Yamaha FZ-S Fi! UNBELIEVABLE from a 135cc mill. the 135cc mill is full of today's technology! 4 Valves, 2 Spark Plugs, etc and it has a mileage above 53 kmpl!!!
Coming to FZ-S Fi, It has more torque than the pulsar but it is compensated by its weight. 11.4 nm makes the pulsar 135 LS faster because of its light-weight of 121 Kg.
Pulsar 135 LS take you to both the worlds of 125cc and 150cc. 125cc's Mileage and 150 cc's Power. What are you expecting more that too comes at low price?
Test Ride both Bikes and choose one wisely!
Pulsar: best combination of power and mileage, Up-to-date technology except carburetor, Smooth and refiined engine, Cheap Price, Cheap Spares, Fairly good A.S.S
Yamaha FZ-S: Less power than Pulsar but more torque so makes climbing easy, EFI so more FE than fz-s v1 but not as high as Pulsar 135 LS, Extremely Smooth and refined-You cannot compare an Indian auto major(Bajaj) with a World auto major(Yamaha)'s Quality.

The Cheer-ful Baby Pulsar wins here!!!

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If you ask me, I'd rather choose the better overall product. Power is not the only criteria for a bike. Close your eyes, imagine yourself after 3 years on a bike running perfectly alongwith the other citerias like overall quality, performance, reliability, smoothness, maintainance, peace of mind and pride of ownership - the bike you can see yourself on is the one you should choose. Be it any manufacturer. And whatever you choose, you must take proper care throughout your ownership. Take a test ride on selected bikes from the showrooms and if possible take a test ride on 2-3 year old model(similar condition) of the bikes from people who own them. Of course, it's not possible to get a TR on a newly launched bike. Best of luck!

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Well since you are in chandigarh I would suggest you to go for Pulsar 180. this is because the bike is known for it's ruggedness. since you have to use for daily commute pulsar is a good option as the service and spares are expensive in FZ. You can also go For an Apache RTR for it's good looks.

Some other good options could be the Unicorn Dazzler or Trigger, but seriously don't go for a hero motocorp bike they have reduced their chassis quality after the merger breakup.

Rest it's all about the feeling.