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    which Bike to buy???

    Dear Friends,

    i am very confused about which bike to buy. i am presently having Bajaj Xcd 135 from last 6 yrs.
    now want to upgrade... budget is 1 lac.
    i am confused between fz II & Pulsar 150 AS.
    daily routine is office to home (18 km return)
    some weekend ride with wife...

    pl suggest me if any new option..

    thanks in advance

    Ravi
    MOM SAYS NO RACE PLSSS :)
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    • #3
      Re: which Bike to buy???

      Originally posted by ravi_m View Post
      Dear Friends,

      i am very confused about which bike to buy. i am presently having Bajaj Xcd 135 from last 6 yrs.
      now want to upgrade... budget is 1 lac.
      i am confused between fz II & Pulsar 150 AS.
      daily routine is office to home (18 km return)
      some weekend ride with wife...

      pl suggest me if any new option..

      thanks in advance

      Ravi
      Gixxer naked/SF

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      • #4
        Re: which Bike to buy???

        Originally posted by ravi_m View Post
        budget is 1 lac.
        i am confused between fz II & Pulsar 150 AS.
        daily routine is office to home (18 km return)
        some weekend ride with wife...
        Are you ok with ~40 kmpl mileage?
        FZ v2 is good, AS 150 has poor low end torque but good lighting. Spares relatively a bit cheaper than Yamaha.

        Overall, I'd prefer FZ for its rideability in city.

        Take test rides of both and decide.
        Also, try Unicorn 160, Suzuki GS 150R (a very old model, but is lovely on the highway; a little slow for city use though!) and Gixxer.
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        • #5
          Re: which Bike to buy???

          Gixxer or gixxer sf.

          Pillion might suffer a little bit, but not a deal breaker. Best 150cc motor available and the sf has lots of oomph to it.

          Rode my friend's sf and damn!!! That thing is butter smooth.

          Cheers,
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          • #6
            Re: which Bike to buy???

            FZ would be the best, if you are considering pillion as well..
            It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the ride - bolts!

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            • #7
              Re: which Bike to buy???

              Unicorn 160. Best in the class. Good mileage, Better pillion comfort(if you are worried about them too), Driveability inside city is a bliss. No issues. Honda spares for this machine atleast should be easily available.

              If 160 doesnt appeal you, then Gixxer. Pillion comfort might take a hit. Depends on the pillion if they are ready to sit like on a horse-saddle (can compensate a bit). But for long hauls > 50kms, it will be difficult for your co-passenger.

              Gixxer part is purely IMO.
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              • #8
                Re: which Bike to buy???

                I agree with TheArcher84, Unicorn 160 would be a better package in comparison to others.
                In case if you want sporty looks, the Gixxer twins will serve your purpose better.

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                • #9
                  Re: which Bike to buy???

                  Originally posted by ravi_m View Post
                  Dear Friends,

                  i am very confused about which bike to buy. i am presently having Bajaj Xcd 135 from last 6 yrs.
                  now want to upgrade... budget is 1 lac.
                  i am confused between fz II & Pulsar 150 AS.
                  daily routine is office to home (18 km return)
                  some weekend ride with wife...

                  pl suggest me if any new option..

                  thanks in advance

                  Ravi
                  Obviously unicorn 160 to serve both the purposes efficiently.
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                  • #10
                    Re: which Bike to buy???

                    I would say that you try to replace AS150 with AS200 in your shortlist and also please consider adding Gixxer SF to the shortlist. Fellow members have already added the point regarding the bikes you have mentioned so talking just about the Gixxer SF here.

                    I rode the Gixxer and it is an amazing machine for the given 150cc and it is very smooth and vibration free. The exhaust sound is also very good from those twin exhaust ports.

                    Attaching a few photos of the Gixxer SF.

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                    • #11
                      Re: which Bike to buy???

                      Why don't u add karizma to ur list? Its a great tourer

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                      • #12
                        Re: which Bike to buy???

                        Go wid gixxer smoothest engine till now wid good performance or as200 if you want more performance for bucks and deal with the crazy vibrations

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                        • #13
                          Re: which Bike to buy???

                          Originally posted by kany1991 View Post
                          Go wid gixxer smoothest engine till now wid good performance or as200 if you want more performance for bucks and deal with the crazy vibrations
                          Smoothest engine in gixxer?
                          Bro I think you haven't tried the fz fi yet

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                          • #14
                            Re: which Bike to buy???

                            Originally posted by kany1991 View Post
                            Go wid gixxer smoothest engine till now wid good performance or as200 if you want more performance for bucks and deal with the crazy vibrations
                            As200 doesn't have any vibes at all.

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                            • #15
                              Re: which Bike to buy???

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