Re: Style vs/& performance. Which one should I get?

Query approved!

Re: Style vs/& performance. Which one should I get?

Unicorn 160 for smooth engine and comfortable ride. Has plain and simple grown up looks.
Gixxer for its nibleness and flickability in traffic and good street fighter looks.
Fz FI for premium fuel injected bike and good looks.
Bajaj for cheap and cheerful commuter.

test ride all of them back to back and choose the one that suits you the best.

Re: Style vs/& performance. Which one should I get?

You should try out the Apache 180 or the new Apache 200.

Re: Style vs/& performance. Which one should I get?

For city, get the old modeled Unicorn which they have relaunched it. New one doesnt appeal me much though(IMO). Good commuter, Good mileage. Ample power to keep you happy within city limits.

If not, Gixxer then. Fast, Nimble, easy to ride in city traffic.

Re: Style vs/& performance. Which one should I get?

Thanks!!


Thank you all for your replies.

Unicorn 160, no doubt is a solid bike. But, as per reviews and forum posts, I have came to know that Hornet 160 is a much refined version of Unicorn. So, why one should not go for Hornet by paying extra 8-9K? Unicorn 160 CBS was initially my choice, however, after learning this, I am thinking that if, I'll have to go for Unicorn 160, better, I may go for Hornet then. What you say?

Suzuki Gixxer may be a good bike, but ain't much appealing. Gixxer SF looks awesome however. A friend of mine has gixxer (not sf) and he says that bike is very good, but it is not much comfortable for pillion rider (they'll have to tilt on you, and we don't want that always) and mileage is max. 40 kmpl. Now, since, Gixxer SF=Gixxer+Fairings, I believe same issues should be there as well. Also, I visited Suzuki showroom yesterday, and found that, there ain't any leg guard in Gixxer SF and can't be, because of its model.
How much, useful do you think is it? Also, while checking out, front disc brakes, I noticed that they are smaller in size than they are on Hornet. What does that mean? Build quality of Gixxer seems good, has MRF tubeless radial tyres.

Yamaha FZ FI: Do not have kick start, only electric start. Also, as per reviews on some sites, FI ain't seems much effective in FZ.

Bajaj bikes: I own a Bajaj Discover 125 DTSi since last 9+ years. Have no major issues. Nothing about Bajaj, but, worried about their reliabilty. Yesterday only, I read a thread about a guy having issues with his Bajaj V. So.......

TVS, at present, is out of question, due to reliability only. I know there are a lot of Apaches roaming around me, but, if I'll have to go for it, I'll prefer Pulsar.

So, at present, I am thinking of getting either Hornet, Gixxer or Unicorn or lowering my budget and getting a Bajaj V.

How reliable is Bajaj V? And which one will be better among, Gixxer, Hornet and Unicorn? Does Hornet worth 8-9K premium over Unicorn 160? Will it be easy to cruise Gixxer SF in urban jungle? Are these bikes VFM?

Re: Style vs/& performance. Which one should I get?

As Gixxer SF owner myself and also since I just recently got a used CBR 250, I can confidently say that SF is a awesome for city commuting. I toured on it and it's a good tourer too if it comes to that.
I take Gixxer to office commutes and weekend rides on CBR, just so that I will get used to the riding position of CBR.
I feel the Gixxer to be smoother than CBR though it could be due Gixxer being new and the CBR is a 5 year old one. Parts are cheap and so is the service charge ( mostly just oil and filter change) <rs500.

Re: Style vs/&amp; performance. Which one should I get?

Gixxer sf and hornet both are equally good buddy! Recently sf got the rear disc too! Test ride new sf and hornet back to back and then decide. All the best mate. Keep us updated.

Re: Style vs/&amp; performance. Which one should I get?

TVS Build Quality,Reliability,Fit&Finish is better and is ahead of Bajaj.
I hope you don't under-rate Products without knowing completely about them.

But I wouldn't recommend an RTR 180 at this price range as the competition offers better bikes.The only advantage is ABS.The RTR 180,Though has higher power than the 160cc bikes,It has much lower NVH levels compared to other bikes.

The RTR 200 is a different story though.But it's out of your price range.But You can get the base version (TVS Tyres,Carbureted,Non-ABS) for 1 Lakh on-road.

I highly suggest you to take a test drive of TVS Bikes.

If you still don't want a TVS,

I say Honda CB Hornet 160R and the Suzuki GiXXeR with Rear Disc will be a good option for you.

Re: Style vs/&amp; performance. Which one should I get?

^^^Not to ignite a keyboard war, but please explain what is build quality/fit and finish?
Do parts just fall off Bajaj bikes? Do it's parts rust and disappear into thin air?

Re: Style vs/&amp; performance. Which one should I get?

^^well said before bad mouthing about the other companies, IMHO Instead they can utilise their energy in better place.
There is no word called fit and finish,reliability because which ever company bike you buy,ASC will be ready holding spanner to screw your bike by one or other way.
so both TVS or Bajaj are not great in this aspect.
There is no meaning in blind fanboyism and condemning other companies without using products for long term is uncalled for.
These words are from the guy who have exclusively used 2nd generation pulsar(48k used) and RTR 180 ABS(used for 53k)both are having their own set of issues and niggles.
I have sold both bikes and searching for better one.

Re: Style vs/&amp;amp;amp; performance. Which one should I get?

You can put this in your signature, instead of writing this sentence in every thread.
For how to : Click on settings and then click on edit signature, copy-paste this line there.

Btw, how much does TVS pay you to write this?
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As for the Thread Starter:
Like others suggested, since your percentage of riding is mostly in city - Hornet and Gixxer would be good choices. Go for a test drive.

Re: Style vs/&amp;amp;amp; performance. Which one should I get?


LoL.. Looks like he is the CEO of TVS

Jokes apart.. No product is perfect.. every product has its own flaws.. Yes, I had a bad experience with Bajaj.. but now they have improved their product 100% better than before

Re: Style vs/&amp; performance. Which one should I get?

Well,I just suggested a bike.You guys start to attack me.Everyone knows that TVS offers good quality parts and fit & finish in their bikes,Everyone knows TVS is better than Bajaj in that aspect.I'm tired of this.Can't we all just get along ? Why just attack me ? There are many people who have commented here,Divya,Why not attack them ? Reliability is considered for the thread starter and It's hard to recommend Bajaj for long term reliability.It's a bit easier to recommend TVS as you can still see their First gen 50cc XL/Champ Mopeds which are 25 years old are still running.Same goes to Honda and Suzuki (Including Yamaha,See how the RX aged,Still running great today),They are Japanese,King of quality and and reliability in Indian bikes.I recommended them too.

RTR 200 is a good bike for the thread starter.Well designed,Good Performance.It's just an opinion from my side.

I'm a long time fan of TVS.TVS doesn't pay me.I'm a member of xBhp who is keen to learn about bikes.That's all.

Style vs/&amp;amp; performance. Which one should I get?

Supporting a particular brand is different but blindly supporting is different, each brand have it's own set of flaws TVS also has it, and everytime you bash about Bajaj's quality, they are improving and are people fool who bought Bajaj's bikes? Support tvs but do not completely bash any brand everytime, you can simply list pros & cons.