Guys, I'm planning to buy my first bike this april and i'm going to be 18, doing 1st year B.E. in Chennai.
I'm confused between the R15 v2 and the fz/fazer fi v2.
I'm not a very experienced rider, just learned to ride a few months back in a pulsar 150 and now in a fazer v1. so I really don't know if i need the 17hp bike or the 13.1hp one.
My parents recommend me the fazer/fz since i learn't in it and its pillion seat is low and comfortable for my parents but whenever i see a R15, i'll just freeze..
It is my dream bike too since it released back in 2011...
also is R15 really worth the extra 30K? and since i'm a newbie and studying, i don't do long tours on my bike..


My requirements:
Looks!!
Mileage doesn't matter much..
Power, i don't know if i'll need the extra 4hp.. though fazer seemed a little underpowered for me with a pillion..
reliability and durability.


My parents are nowhere against R15. They said if you really love it to the core, get the R15 but my mum said she won't sit on it.
So should i allow my parents to pay the extra 30k and get my dream bike or go for fazer v2 which my parents recommend??


P.S. ONLY YAMAHA! fixed between these two. Other options may be the cbr 150r 2015 but i don't think honda'll release anytime soon and it'll be costlier too.


Pros of R15v2 against fazer;
more power
6 speed
liquid cooling[though i do only short rides]
best in class handling
LOOKS like a SUPERSPORT bike
FULLY faired
beautiful console
LED tail lamps and able to turn both headlights
disc breaks
riding posture makes easier to control
built to last and withstand all sorts of torture[though i handle my things like a new born baby]
DREAM bike


pros of fazer against R15;
more low end
30K CHEAPER
pillion seat more accessible especially for my parents
does not attract too much attention
released in 2015
more comfortable ride


i went through xbhp for alot of days and there were comparisions between R15/cbr or fazer/fz/rtr180 but nowhere between fazer/r15 so created a new thread. hope you xhpians could sort me out

I strongly recommend the r15 , it's worth every penny. Believe me I owned one , it's a bike that puts a smile on your face everytime you ride and it's one of the best looking bike in India.
Power is good , handling is best in class , amazing brakes , yamaha reliability, good wind protection and she loves the curves trust me .
But am not saying fazer is bad it's just r15 is better . But carrying a person at the Back of an r15 is a nightmare, this is where the fazer win . but if you really want to carry your parrents at the back and want a similar performance of an r15
Go for Honda cbr 150r.

Great Choice, neither R15 nor Fazer comes close to Duke

Well it's a good choice . The Duke has the looks , good handling , avarage milage , quality , good brakes and mind blowing performance . You can also carry your parents at the back. For the wind protection your can buy an aftermarket wildshield and hand guard just like in the Duke 390.

Ride Safe bro .