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  • #1

    New bike for brother.

    Guys, my brother wants to buy a new bike.
    Budget below 85k. Choices are unicorn 160, pulsar 150, gixxer, apache 160 and cbz xtreme!

    Good pick up and average mileage is fine. He's 5ft 9 and wants a good looking bike.
    Please suggest!
    Last edited by Divya Sharan; 03-19-2015, 06:11 PM. Reason: Avoid typing like...... this.....!...
    "Open throttle, rest is history"
    "Don't cross the limit if you feel its not more to you"
    "Wear helmet, that's our pride"
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  • #2
    Re: New bike for brother.

    Approved!

    But you haven't stated the intended usage of the bike.
    BTW, why is FZ not considered? Is 85k the hard limit?
    Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
    Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

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    • #3
      Re: New bike for brother.

      Hey Arun,.

      How much is the intended usage, is mileage a concern or performance matters,. Is it going to be city or highway runs??

      IMO, CB160 is a good buy, with decent performance and good mileage. I guess in BLR, CB160 will cost you more than 85k, just check with your local dealers there.
      Next is Gixxer, a new kid to the block, doing great , Great performance and decent mileage, Not as good as Honda in terms of mileage, but decent.

      Pick yours based on your priority ...
      R15S - Current
      Honda Dio - Current
      TNT 600i - Sold
      Classic 500 - Sold
      Pulsar 220 dtsi - Sold
      Yamaha YBX125 - Sold

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      • #4
        Re: New bike for brother.

        Hi Arun, for more comprehensive replies, please fill in the following so that members can advice you accordingly.

        1. Budget
        2. Age
        3. Height
        4. Weight
        5. Intended usage (eg. Office/College commute, Highway runs, Racetrack usage, Weekend recreation riding etc.)
        6. Fuel Efficiency requirement (approx., if any)
        7. City & Highway percentage usage
        8. Approximate Daily / Monthly running
        9. City / Town /Village of residence (so we can evaluate road conditions / traffic / terrain / altitude / OTR pricing)
        10. Brand / Bike type preference (if any)
        A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.

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        • #5
          Re: New bike for brother.

          Choose anyone between U160 or Gixxer. I heard they have nearly same performance. IMO the looks of Gixxer are better.

          Moreover go for a test ride and listen to your heart.
          Last edited by prathappa; 03-21-2015, 06:58 PM.
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          • #6
            Re: New bike for brother.

            I'm at the same crossroads right now. Signature Suzuki quoted 86k otr for the gixxer. I ride a honda twister currently. Servicing a honda at the dealer here in kannur, kerala is a PIA, So steering clear from Honda this time. Did consider the 200NS too, ppl didn't say good things about it.
            Last edited by Habshan; 03-21-2015, 07:48 PM.
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            • #7
              Re: New bike for brother.

              P200NS might be a bit hard on your pocket, but it does bring in a few extra bhps and great styling. If you have touring plans, go for 200NS

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              • #8
                Re: New bike for brother.

                Daily I would travel to office for around 25kms... I'm 24 and my height is 5.10 and weigh around 70kgs... The bike should be comfortable for both short and long rides... Mileage is not that concerned but performance matters...

                One of my cousin is using apache rtr 160 new version.. He prefers apache over all d other bikes in the segment...

                Please consider the following points

                Good pick up

                Good in traffic

                Average mileage

                Daily I ride for upto 30kms

                Good performance...
                Budget 86k max
                Not preferring fz n unicorn coz of its lack of top speed...

                Please suggest now

                Thank you all for your previous comments
                Last edited by ArunsilvaRTR; 03-24-2015, 08:46 PM.
                "Open throttle, rest is history"
                "Don't cross the limit if you feel its not more to you"
                "Wear helmet, that's our pride"

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                • #9
                  Re: New bike for brother.

                  Originally posted by ArunsilvaRTR View Post
                  Daily I would travel to office for around 25kms... I'm 24 and my height is 5.10 and weigh around 70kgs... The bike should be comfortable for both short and long rides... Mileage is not that concerned but performance matters...

                  One of my cousin is using apache rtr 160 new version.. He prefers apache over all d other bikes in the segment...

                  Please consider the following points

                  Good pick up

                  Good in traffic

                  Average mileage

                  Daily I ride for upto 30kms

                  Good performance...
                  Budget 86k max
                  Not preferring fz n unicorn coz of its lack of top speed...

                  Please suggest now

                  Thank you all for your previous comments
                  Gixxer will suit the afore mentioned requirements, No doubt,
                  R15S - Current
                  Honda Dio - Current
                  TNT 600i - Sold
                  Classic 500 - Sold
                  Pulsar 220 dtsi - Sold
                  Yamaha YBX125 - Sold

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                  • #10
                    Re: New bike for brother.

                    Thank you [MENTION=21789]The[/MENTION]archer.. Will go for a test ride by end of this week :-)
                    "Open throttle, rest is history"
                    "Don't cross the limit if you feel its not more to you"
                    "Wear helmet, that's our pride"

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                    • #11
                      Re: New bike for brother.

                      Originally posted by ArunsilvaRTR View Post
                      Thank you @Thearcher.. Will go for a test ride by end of this week :-)

                      Cool buddy, do let us know your experience once your TD is done. See if its matching your requirements from Performance perspective.
                      R15S - Current
                      Honda Dio - Current
                      TNT 600i - Sold
                      Classic 500 - Sold
                      Pulsar 220 dtsi - Sold
                      Yamaha YBX125 - Sold

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                      • #12
                        Re: New bike for brother.

                        Go for Gixxer or FZ FI
                        It's not about how hard you get hit... It's about how hard you get hit and just keep moving forward.

                        Your story may not have such a happy beginning... But that doesn't make you who you are... It is the rest of your story... Who you chose to be.

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