Re: What Bike: The 150cc Conundrum

Did you give a thought about TVS Apache. Its very nimble in city and has good grunt. Yamaha SZ will be a contender as well.

If you want to be different try scooting in Aprilla 150

For your question.. I vote for Gixxer

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If you think about it.. Hornet would be the best bet. It does all the things you would want from a bike. Commuting, touring, good pillion comfort, a wide range of service centers to choose from etc etc.

Whereas Gixxer SF is confusing, it is not a sports bike(no clip ons, no top end punch, no dedicated riding position, just fairing bolted to the naked version), not a tourer, not a commuter. The service centers are less as compared to Honda, though equally useless might I add. Pillion seat not as good as Hornet.

So Gixxer SF makes sense only if you like a bike with a fairing. For everything else Hornet is better.

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First of all, the AS150 is not a cosmetic upgrade over Pulsar 150. The engine churns out more power but of course at higher RPMs. It isn't a failure but like someone already mentioned, there are a plenty to choose from..

Have you given a thought on Xtreme Sports?

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What about Karizma. What is its mileage.

Which 150cc Bike ???

Hi friends,
My name is Shekhar, living in Pune.
I am going to buy a bike in Diwali,so please suggest me a good bike as per my requirement which as follows-
1) Min 150 cc
2) min avg of 45 ( city)
3) Price shouldn't be more than 90k
4) Pocket friendly Maintenance.
5) Highway Cruising speed 80-90 kmph.
6) Digital Display

Right now I am riding Splendor NXG from last 6 years,(tired with riding 100-125cc bikes).
My daily usage is min 40 kms.
About me, I am 5.9" and weighing 82 kgs.
I am considering following bikes

1) Gixxer
2) Hunk
3) Apache RTR160
4) Used R15s My Fav Bike
I will consider other bikes also if it is fulfilling my requirements,
So please Help me Guys,

Re: What Bike: The 150cc Conundrum

Gixxer least upright? Thats a joke lol.

No offense. But Gixxer is much fun drive and looks way better than hornet. If pillion comfort is not required then Gixxer is the best IMO.

Been driving it for a year now and its definitely amazing for city commute. If you are fortunate enough to have a service centre close to your house like me then you can get the Gixxer.

Re: What Bike: The 150cc Conundrum

Gixxer is least upright.you have to bend forward a bit. Whereas in hornet you sit straight

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Thank you all for the suggestions. I bought Gixxer SF MotoGP Edition previous week on 8th November.
I will post the pics later.
Also completed one 80 km trip on new bike.
I have some queries.
1. What should be maximum RPM and speed before first service? Right now I am riding it below 4000 RPM and 40 kmph speed.
2. When I start bike, the RPM is at 1000 RPM. Is it right?
3. How can I post the details of my trip?

Re: What Bike: The 150cc Conundrum

1. For break-in, check out http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/motorcyc...ml#post1262404
The same principle should apply if the owner's manual doesn't mention anything explicitly.
2. Yes, idle RPM is mostly between 1-1.5k RPM.

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What should be the ideal speed for shifting gears?

Re: What Bike: The 150cc Conundrum

Differs from bike to bike. Shift gears based on engine RPM and not ground speed.
On a gixxer, it would be somewhere near 60 to 70% of max torque RPM, roughly speaking.

Re: What Bike: The 150cc Conundrum

Congratulations for your new motorcycle
I have bought one for myself 10 days before you. I did read the owner manual or the service book and will suggest you to go through it thoroughly.
Motorcycle should undergo smooth break in to keep it in long run. Do not go beyond 4500 rpm for atleast 300kms and 6000k before 1st service. Also keep varying engine speeds and feel free to beyond limits for short interval. You have to control your twists and don't forget to warm up the engine before every ride.
Tyres should be run in too for 200km but supposedly you have crossed this mark.
Try to get familiar with your motorcycle. Don't rush.

Making an Ultimate decision is too damn complicated!! Help this poor bro to sort the odd ones out...

Howdy fellas!!
This is Sayan here. Hope you guys are fine and having fun with your beauties. 😉
Once again, I'm knocking at your doors to help me to figure out that same old dilemma :-
Which is the best pick among the waves of bikes around 150cc??

Yeah...I know that it's too quite common question nowadays. But damn! I'll definitely have to confirm the pick using the best suggestions that can only be found on xBhp. 😇

So, the thing is, I'll be using the bike most of the time in city & urban area. Sometimes, a highway thrash is needed definitely. I'm around 5'9" and my weight is around 58 KGs.
And I, being just a student, the mileage factor is quite monumental. I mean, anything around 40-45 kmpl would just be the cherry on top. My budget (Actually my parents' &#128540is strictly 1.1 lacs. No matter what happens, may it be the doom of the universe, they WON'T negotiate a single penny more (My bad... &#128546.

Anyways, I'm looking forward to buy the bike during this festive season. Don't know if this would be a smart idea. I mean, whereas the Govt. have made the ABS mandatory after first quarter of '17.

So, in this scenario, I'm too much confused & can't make a quick decision. Please help this poor fellow choosing a partner. Any kind of suggestions are warm hearted welcome.

P.S.-Don't hesitate to ask me if any further information is needed.

Thanks in advance brodas.
Ride hard! 🏍

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Re: Making an Ultimate decision is too damn complicated!! Help this poor bro to sort the odd ones ou

Just one question. Is this your first bike?