Re: confused selecting my first bike

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Neither of the two bikes are very good for someone of your height. The Apache is small even for me at 5'11". Something like the 200NS or Duke 200 would be a better fit.

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If abs is first on ur priorty, It hav to be rtr
or else it's cbr150 for it's realiblity

honda is not making any sales with cbr150r. so it may be phased out

rtr 180 is clocking decent number.

my suggestion is rtr180abs

note: rtr 180 and cbr are smaller for you.

you didn't consider Pulsar 200 ns, karizma zmr?

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Karizma ZMR - will suit your height and build, very reliable and proven engine, comfortable for touring.

Gixxer155 - fresh new looks, haven't seen one on road but looks reasonably big on paper, super smooth Suzuki engine.

pulsar 200ns - looks small but is actually tall, powerful engine with good performance.

test ride and then decide.

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Go for Kazrizma ZMR. Proven machine. As this is supposed to be your first bike, Hero's nationwide network will be an added boon. You can add some good riding gears with the remaining money.

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Pulsar 200 NS, Duke 200 and Karizma ZMR fits tall guys like tou and me. P.S. I am 6'2" myself and a proud owner of a 6 month old 200 NS.

Do try out the ZMR as well, it looks better in reality than in pics.

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200ns or duke 200

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What's your budget? suggest you wait for KTM RC to be released for test rides.. you can then decide..

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Here are the list of bikes that can be consider
1.pulsar 200ns.dilipbam say' it has less life because of dtsi engine and tripple spark plug but i think it is not true because i have bajaj discover 135 sports edition and i have abuse it many times and it still going strong after 52000km only clutch plates are changed.the problem is it start consuming engine oil after 25000km but i take it to 52000km amd still it is going good.it consume 150ml after riding 800km.

You can also consider pulsar 220.

2.hero karizma r/zmr known to be very reliable bike and comfortable as compared to any bike.

3.honda i would say not to buy cbr 150 because of it 150cc which cost morr than yamaha r15 but the engine is very good.i think it would be replace by honda in the coming 1-2 years.it sild very less.

4.yamaha r 15 is not good due to the seating poistion and the pillion seat and not good for the taller person.

5.suzuki.you can test ride suzuki gixxer but it is 155cc bike.good reliable engine.

6.tvs apache 180 abs is good bike.

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Try a suzuki inazuma.. half cruiser and half race.. beautiful bike

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Yep, I second it. I was so enamored by it, I went ahead & booked one.

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Congrats on your selection. BTW, what's the OTR now?

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2.46L at Chennai. I think I should get the delivery by Friday.

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Suzuki the quality bike maker and my favourite bike brand and you made a right choice to book a suzuki product i am very sure that you enjoy every bit of it with a great comfort it offers to you

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Thanks, what struck me on the couple of rides I took is the smoothness & sheer quality of the overall package.

What one misses in the current product is the verve of the 'The Boss' (Shogun). But, I think this should serve me well for many years.

BTW, there was a Hayabusa undergoing PDI when I went to check out my ride. The quality & finish, especially in the bright red color is outstanding & I fell in love with the sinewy curves! Have to start saving up!

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