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I am looking for a bike. This would be my first bike, before that I used Hero Honda Splendor. When I started looking for bikes only one name came to mind - pulsar. I started looking for buying a cheapest pulsar available in the market. (In fact I was looking for a used one too. But not now. I want a new one!) After a bit of searching I came to know about pulsar 135ls which looks quite different than it's bigger siblings. Don't know why after sometime I started liking it's sporty looks. I have been reading it's reviews, I have talked to people who own it and most, except one, suggested to buy it. I needed a bike with performance plus looks plus mileage. That's too much I guess.
However, I as I went on digging more some reviews suggested to get a bigger bike like 150 cc. Some suggested that, "after sometime you'd wish for a real powerful bike so better get a big one now." I don't like it's looks, (Someone called it and 'uncle bike' ) mileage isn't that good as I've heard from others. But my heart says that I need 150cc too!
I took test ride of both bikes. Both bikes looked good. Pulsar 150 was a bit sluggish as it wasn't responding to throttle but it was a very smooth ride. On the other hand Pulsar 135 gave me a weird gear problem. Gear shifting was smooth but engine stopped in middle and then put it in neutral and started the engine. When I pressed the gear it wasn't getting into the 1st gear! I have not heard of this issue from any other pulsar 135 owners.
I am now all confused between these two. I like some of the things of both bikes. I need a bike with good power and mileage (and looks
). I expect mileage of 55kmpl at least in city. And should have some reliability as I am thinking of using this bike for atleast 5-6 years. Help me make a good decision. Thanks.
(I will be commuting around 40-45kms everyday. I might go on long drive (400kms - 200 in one stretch) like once in 2 months. I am 5'10", less than 70 kilos and I don't do rough riding now. )
I am looking for a bike. This would be my first bike, before that I used Hero Honda Splendor. When I started looking for bikes only one name came to mind - pulsar. I started looking for buying a cheapest pulsar available in the market. (In fact I was looking for a used one too. But not now. I want a new one!) After a bit of searching I came to know about pulsar 135ls which looks quite different than it's bigger siblings. Don't know why after sometime I started liking it's sporty looks. I have been reading it's reviews, I have talked to people who own it and most, except one, suggested to buy it. I needed a bike with performance plus looks plus mileage. That's too much I guess.
However, I as I went on digging more some reviews suggested to get a bigger bike like 150 cc. Some suggested that, "after sometime you'd wish for a real powerful bike so better get a big one now." I don't like it's looks, (Someone called it and 'uncle bike' ) mileage isn't that good as I've heard from others. But my heart says that I need 150cc too!
I took test ride of both bikes. Both bikes looked good. Pulsar 150 was a bit sluggish as it wasn't responding to throttle but it was a very smooth ride. On the other hand Pulsar 135 gave me a weird gear problem. Gear shifting was smooth but engine stopped in middle and then put it in neutral and started the engine. When I pressed the gear it wasn't getting into the 1st gear! I have not heard of this issue from any other pulsar 135 owners.
I am now all confused between these two. I like some of the things of both bikes. I need a bike with good power and mileage (and looks
). I expect mileage of 55kmpl at least in city. And should have some reliability as I am thinking of using this bike for atleast 5-6 years. Help me make a good decision. Thanks.(I will be commuting around 40-45kms everyday. I might go on long drive (400kms - 200 in one stretch) like once in 2 months. I am 5'10", less than 70 kilos and I don't do rough riding now.
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