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For your height and weight apache 160 is good and it comes with excellent low end torque

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Don't buy apache.
No anti tvs or pro bajaj guy. Just buy whatever else you want ,BUT DONT Buy a apache ,your small veins and muscles will die due to intense vibrations.

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Buy Apache rtr best bike for you....

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Bro i have read a lot regarding the vibrations of apache but anyone who want to buy apache firstly test ride it.it is good for short people.

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Two min test drive won't tell it ,try anyone's couple months old apache.

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If u can stretch a bit for gixxer, then its a pretty good alternative. Otherwise try Yamaha sz-rr.

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+1 for that.
Both of them have fantastic motors. Build quality is also good. Power will be a little less than Apache. If you are ok with the looks, then also test ride the Uni 160.

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If your commute is in dense traffic and you never have a chance to reach above 60kmph, I would recommend sticking to 110-125cc bikes. You can save a lot of money and also running costs will be far lower. Anyways, premium 150cc commuters will fit your budget (Though some will need extension).

Hero Xtreme, Xtreme Sports and Hunk: Hunk and Xtreme are identical mechanically. Almost all Hero bikes have high saddle height (785 - 795mm). For a person of 5'2" I believe it could be a little hard to let down both legs when in rest. To give you an idea I am around 5'8" and Karizma with saddle height of 795mm feels comfortable for me. Anyways only a test ride will confirm comfort factor so please do that. All three will give you fuel efficiency figures between 45-50. Xtreme sports has slightly more power than the other two.

Bajaj Pulsar AS150: Reviews suggest the bike is smooth now unlike previous ones which had the gruff engine. Unlike the older pulsars, the new generation ones have a very high saddle height (810mm I think). But do have a look. I would suggest you to stay away from the Discover family. I have ridden the 125ST extensively. Initially the bike is vibe free for some time and after certain kms it becomes unbearable. 150S owners have also reported same issue. And I don't trust bajaj with their recent hit or quit policy for the commuter section. 125ST, Boxer, 100T and many more have been phased out. I would not want to see the same happening to 150S/F customers. Anyways, the Pulsar will be stable product.

Honda Trigger and Unicorn 160: Slightly higher pricing to Hero products. But have better build quality. Trigger and Unicorn 160 have a small price difference, and both have similar fuel efficiency figures. So I would suggest the Uni 160. Will have to extend your budget though.

TVS Apache RTR 160: Despite its oversquare engine, it pulls well from low rpms even with a pillion. The main worries for the RTR have always been its maddening vibrations and poor TVS tyres. The vibrations have been addressed to some extent in the recent upgraded versions. Since the bike has short wheelbase and low weight, it is very easy to filter through traffic. I always felt the RTR to be cramped especially with a pillion on board. Since your weight suggests a thin stature, it shouldn't be a problem. City rides are a bliss on this bike especially with its fantastic midrange. The tyre issue still exists. They have been said to slip badly in wet surfaces. You can either switch them as soon as you buy the bike or ride very carefully until the tyre wears out. I would suggest the former.

Suzuki Gixxer and GS150R: Gixxer has become the new champion of premium 150cc segment, for good reasons. The bike looks great, has enough power, decent fuel economy, priced well (85k on road). Suzuki's greatest problem has been its service. Do enquire around if you have a good one near your locality. If yes, Gixxer is a great buy. GS 150 R is an under rated bike which also has good mechanicals. But it does not have the sporty looks or performance of the Gixxer. So you can choose based on your riding style.

Yamaha FZ and SZ: Personally I feel the FZ/Fazer series are overpriced (will cost at least 90k on road for the basic FZ V2.0). The new FZ Version 2.0 has fuel injection and a new engine for better fuel economy. Power has been brought down too for the same reason but for your city stints it will do the job. However, if you want it you will have to extend your budget by 10k. Instead get the SZ RR which has the same engine as new FZ and also has better fuel efficiency than the older SZ. The SZ RR is carburetted however. Should be able to deliver 45-50kmpl. Also looks decent and is fun to ride. SZ RR will cost you below 80k on road. Yamaha also has service issues so do enquire around. Note: The old FZ/Fazer/SZ with the 153cc engine are still available. I would suggest to go for the newer ones (149cc).

My ranking of bikes for you is as follows: Gixxer>SZ RR> Unicorn160>Hero Xtreme>RTR160

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Are you living in a cave my friend. .?
(No offence)

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i agree too with you

- Padmashree

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i think so.. but, i will come out of it friend. need to know more about tvs apache before purchasing it.


- Padmashree

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Thanks and i really appreciate your post. will look out the points you mentioned.



Regards

Padmashree

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For your budget, Suzuki Gixxer would be the best bet, comparatively newer with a fresher & nice styling, awesome handling, good pick up, smooth engine, & fuel efficiency will also be in your required range. It will be a complete package, and as you are based on Bangalore, I guess it should not be a problem to find a service centre. Apart from this you can try Yamaha FZ also. It will be better to avoid Apache, though it is having a nice low end torque, it is not having good handling and once the bike is little old, the vibrations will make your ride very harsh & bone jarring.

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thanks the info subhradeep

Anyways i will test ride suzuki gixxer and yamaha fz. saddle height must be around (780-790mm) both bikes, right?



Regards

Padmashree

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Yeh! Padmashripaddu90 .... suzuki gixxer with a seat height of just 780mm & yamaha fz series are all 790mm...


me being 5' 3 height...I am riding my bike with ease...my twister seat height is 800mm
your height is just perfect for these two bikes... there will be no problem for you.