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    need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

    hello my dear xbhpians,

    I need your help with your valuable suggestions.
    I'm 5 feet 11 inches with 82 kgs with a recovering lower back pain due to some disc bulge in l4-l5 vertebrate.

    I ride 20kms daily with 300 kms in weekends with a pillon (sometimes with mr bro of 74kgs or with my girlfriend of 55-60kgs)

    I previously had p180 for 3 years and p220 for 1.5 years.
    Now the problem is my brother wants my bike and I have to get myself another ride.

    My options are -

    1) p200ns - i'm used to good power so more inclined towards it.(is it true that is not good for pillon and has stiff suspension)
    2) fz2.0 - has low power but i guess very comfortable
    3) zmr - imo new zmr has more aggresive stance

    Want a bike having better comfort than my p220.
    Also I would not like to go to service centres except on regular service time.


    thank you
    i'm really confused
    how important it is to feel strong,
    rather than just being strong.
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    Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

    What-bike query approved.

    FZ 1.0 was comfortable enough when I rode it. Riding stance was slightly on the sporty side.
    An advantage is that you can fit Pulsars' handlebar to make it more comfortable for your back.

    In factory setting, P200 NS' rear suspension is hard than most bikes. Its more of a sporty bike. For your situation, I would say there are better choices. Discover 150F is one of them, just for example.


    Also, test ride Yamaha SZ before deciding.

    One another suggestion would be, consider Karizma R, the new one. If it has a handlebar then obviously modifying it later on will be easier (than with clip ons).
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    • #3
      Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

      thanks for the reply

      cant we change p200ns suspension on softer side.
      regarding my back , it has recovered a lot
      Can ride my p220 easily now(thanks to my physiotherapist)

      i rode sz and i didn't like that.

      Is p200ns prone to niggles(are they more than my loyal p220)

      sorry
      cant make my mind for a 150cc
      but i guess, i'll have no choice

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      cant we change p200ns suspension on a softer side
      my back has improved a lot(thanks to my physiotherapist)
      i can ride my p220 easily for a long time now

      is p200ns more prone to niggles than my loyal p220

      i cant mod my new bike with other handlebar

      test rode sz and i didn't like it at all
      how important it is to feel strong,
      rather than just being strong.

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      • #4
        Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

        I think you need to specify your budget so that it will be easier for others to suggest your ride.
        Below 1 lack I think the options are few. You can try the new karizma R (if you are okay with the new design ). Then there is suzuki gs 150r and Honda unicorn. Both bikes are comfortable for riding but I personally don't think these are worthy successor of p220. If you are looking for 150cc bikes nothing replaces these in terms of comfort.
        Now if you are ready to stretch your budget then there are rides from the stable of Royal Enfield and Honda waiting for you.

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        • #5
          Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

          You can try out the FZ 2.0, GS150 or Unicorn. All of them are smooth and refined though GS150 is more suitable in highways.
          Else, try out the Karizma R.
          A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

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          My Ride To Sunderbans -           Hemnagar & Samsernagar
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          • #6
            Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

            Well well well.......After driving the likes of pulsar 220 I dont think you would be satisfied with the 150 cc's . Your priority is comfort and and power and if you can stretch your budget a bit you must buy the new hero zmr .
            People uprade themselves , they do not degrade , my friend :thumbup: best of luck .

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            • #7
              Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

              Originally posted by paths_of_glory View Post
              hello my dear xbhpians,I need your help with your valuable suggestions.I'm 5 feet 11 inches with 82 kgs with a recovering lower back pain due to some disc bulge in l4-l5 vertebrate.I ride 20kms daily with 300 kms in weekends with a pillon (sometimes with mr bro of 74kgs or with my girlfriend of 55-60kgs)I previously had p180 for 3 years and p220 for 1.5 years.Now the problem is my brother wants my bike and I have to get myself another ride.My options are -1) p200ns - i'm used to good power so more inclined towards it.(is it true that is not good for pillon and has stiff suspension)2) fz2.0 - has low power but i guess very comfortable3) zmr - imo new zmr has more aggresive stanceWant a bike having better comfort than my p220.Also I would not like to go to service centres except on regular service time.thank youi'm really confused
              a bike is very rare which peovides excellent comfort and performance together. Pulsar 200 NS does not provide such comfort as you require. Perhaps the older version of ZMR could be a good option for you but the newer models are aggressive. I'd suggest you to compromise on performance and get a 150 cc bike for your own physical comfort. FzS V2, Unicorn, Exteme are good options.

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              • #8
                Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

                ok guys then ithink i would take my p220 back
                and give my bro a p200ns
                is it ok to go for a p200ns(i.e., is it free from niggles as dont want to be a frequent visitor to SCC)
                how important it is to feel strong,
                rather than just being strong.

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                • #9
                  Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

                  If your riding is on good roads then you can definitely consider 200ns. I find it more comfortable than my bullet standard. Riding posture is slightly forward leaning which don't effect your back or wrists. Suspension is on little harder side but is manageable.

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                  • #10
                    Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

                    Originally posted by maninderz View Post
                    If your riding is on good roads then you can definitely consider 200ns. I find it more comfortable than my bullet standard. Riding posture is slightly forward leaning which don't effect your back or wrists. Suspension is on little harder side but is manageable.

                    Sent from my GT-I9500 using xBhp Connect mobile app


                    thanks man

                    i needed such support
                    no offence guys but "dil hai ki maanta nahin"

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                    Originally posted by Backbencher View Post
                    Well well well.......After driving the likes of pulsar 220 I dont think you would be satisfied with the 150 cc's . Your priority is comfort and and power and if you can stretch your budget a bit you must buy the new hero zmr .
                    People uprade themselves , they do not degrade , my friend :thumbup: best of luck .

                    Sent from my GT-I9300 using xBhp Connect mobile app

                    thank you

                    that is the dilemma I am in
                    isnt zmr more aggresive than a p220
                    how important it is to feel strong,
                    rather than just being strong.

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                    • #11
                      Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

                      Originally posted by paths_of_glory View Post
                      that is the dilemma I am in
                      isnt zmr more aggresive than a p220
                      Test ride it. That's the best opinion I can give!
                      Contribute to the environment.

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                      • #12
                        Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

                        Test rode zmr today
                        Didnt lile it
                        Sorry bt my p220 is better
                        how important it is to feel strong,
                        rather than just being strong.

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                        • #13
                          Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

                          Comfort!!!
                          1. Honda Unicorn
                          2. FZ16
                          3. Old Hero ZMA
                          4. P220
                          5. Avenger
                          (Not necessarily in the order)
                          If you can go higher on budget- CBR 150R(But its insanely overpriced, so I wont recommend)
                          HH Dawn - TVS Star City - Yamaha Gladiator - TVS RTR 180 - Honda CBR 250R - Yamaha R3

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                          • #14
                            Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

                            thank you guys for your reply

                            just one last question

                            Is p220 more comfy than p200n for rider as well as pillon?

                            thank you

                            if ans is yes
                            i am going for fz 2.0 on 2 september
                            how important it is to feel strong,
                            rather than just being strong.

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                            • #15
                              Re: need help !!! comfortable bike for my back

                              If you ask me, my answer would be yes.
                              A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

                              Weekend Rides Around Kolkata
                              My Ride To Sunderbans -                               Hemnagar & Samsernagar
                              Saagar Kinare - Bakkhali Calling

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