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The FZ is a nice tried and tested bike. If you are looking for pillion comfort, then you can probably check out the Unicorn and new Pulsar 150 even.

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Thanks Monk!!
I took the test drive for Hornet, fz fi v 2.0 and pulsar 200ns

200NS: I liked the pickup and handling but the problem is with the height. I was wearing sandals and my feet didn't touch the ground completely to push the bike forward when I was sitting. Would be very difficult if the bike is in centre stand😥
Have to wear shoes with high soles all the time
Also, it costs around 1.15 lakh on road, it will be over 1.2 lakh with equipments which is a bit over my budget. And the mileage as claimed by dealer is 35kmpl which I feel is less.

Hornet: Had the worst experience with the dealers. They treat customers like shit, but the ride was pretty good. Mileage is claimed to be 45kmpl by dealers.
Is it common for engines to be very hot even after short rides..??
I hardly rode for 1km and I could feel the heat between my legs. Is this the common problem faced by Hornet users?
Also, even if the features are better for Hornet, I don't see much Hornets on road. Any reason?

Fz v 2.0: I rode the bike for very short distance as compared to other 2 bikes. Mileage is claimed to be 40kmpl. Pillion comfort seems ok in all 3 bikes. Only reason iam thinking twice before buying this bike is because this was launched years back unlike the other 2. Also, Yamaha claimed to have 6 free services in 2years whereas the other 2 had 3 in 1 year.

Iam really confused. Any suggestions are welcome.😊

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For your requirement you can choose any of the 150s these manufacturers offer. They all are equally good. The Hornet you tested might be not in proper tune and running too lean. Not to forget that these test rides get some good thrash from perspective buyers. It's a good bike.

Honda's dealer and after sales experience is bad in general but honestly others aren't that great either considering the "commuterish" Indian market.

You can also test ride the Gixxer.

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Buying 150cc bike?
1St option is the Gixxer, the best 150 naked bike out there, realy punchy, amazing dynamics, also offers best in class in F.E.

Second Hornet, if you want more comfort , especially for the pillion compared to gixxer.
Ride quailty is pretty similar in both bikes gixxer absorbs smaller undulations better than hornet.

Rtr200 : if you want a bike that finds its spot Gixxer/Hornet and 200ns.
Rtr is very peppy to ride, good fun incity, but lacks pillion comfort, and the less power compared to 200NS and Duke200 IS NOT HELPING in offering better fuel efficiency, which is a bummer.


200NS: not need to worry about more power, this bike doesn't take off aggressively like a Duke200, but the low end pull is still better other bikes you mentioned here.

200NS engine is like it has 2 riding modes, below 6000 rpm, its very calm and relaxed just right for city and after 6k RPM, its a different animal.






Get 200NS only if you plan to do long rides especially highway rides, other wise 150cc bikes are enough.
If getting 200NS, take a test ride, that bike has quite higher seat height.


Cheers.

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Hi Naveen,

My suggestion would be FZ 16/ FZ V2

I am using FZ 16 for more than 5 years now. Switched to FZ from CBZ Xtreme(version 1) which was used for 3 years. Xtreme was extremely good when it comes to performance. I loved every aspect of Xtreme's performance. Pick up was the best. I have reached the top speed of 120. But all those sounds from the bike parts once after few months and the roughness feel after sometime of each service made me feel uncomfortable. And the suspension was gone the way I used it. I started feel a bit of pain in my back because of that.

Once after I got my FZ 16 I felt very comfortable. Initially, Pick up was lacked compared to Xtreme. But then the smooth performance made me forget all those problems I personally faced with CBZ. FZ feels rough only when the Engine oil level low or to be topped up. Otherwise you will always have the feel of a new bike. That is what I love about FZ. Smooth engine and no niggles or irritating noise from the body parts.

You can go for FZ V2 as it comes with Fuel injector and also the pillion seat comfort is better than the FZ1. I have never been to service centre or Local mechanic unless the bike needs to serviced on its regular service interval. I guess this is what everyone need from their very first ride. And bike looks good too. My top speed was 120. Been to all kind of terrains. Felt very comfortable because of its suspension.

So I guess u can give FZ a shot.

Ride safe
Shiva ☮️

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Iam definitely looking for Hornet or Fz v 2.0 now. I wanna know if I have any other options coming up just to be sure and not repent later.

I hear pulsar 150/180 ns will be launched soon. Is there any other bike launches planned soon, so that I can wait for another couple of months and then buy. I don't mind waiting for a couple of months, I just wanna buy the right Bike as this is gonna be my 1st gift to myself with my salary.

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Thanks IamAditya for the suggestion!!

I know that Gixxer is the best in class out there but I plan to ride with my mom and sister quite often and pillion seat seems to be very uncomfortable.

Hornet seems Good though!!

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Thanks shiv4747 for the suggestion!!

Fz is definitely top on my list. It's just that it was launched 2years back and there might be better bikes with advanced features in the market now or coming up soon. Just wanna be sure.

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Have you seen the new FZ25? It's been priced in the most unbelievable way and seems like an exciting prospect. Knowing Yamaha, you probably don't have to worry about getting a bike from the first batch. It generates a decent amount of power, it definitely has the mileage you want and it looks cool too. As far as I can see the pillion seat is nice and wide too. Give it a thought. Anyhoo, let's talk about what IS available. Of the bikes you've listed I'd choose the hornet. It's not that I'm proclaiming the bike as the best, but it's a Honda. And even though the guys at the ASC are total nincompoops, the bike kind of is hassle free. Especially since you're a first time owner, it'll help to have a forgiving vehicle. I'm no big fan of the hornet's performance however. The gearbox is uncharacteristic for a Honda. There's a buzziness in the bike that is reminiscent of my Twister 110, where as Honda bikes are butter smooth to ride. Test ride a unicorn to see what I mean. Yet, the hornet looks so good and has had so few problems I'd still recommend it to first timers.

Second recommendation is - you guessed it! FZ(whatever goes here). Yamaha is the other amazing Japanese brand that's known for reliability. The new FZ comes with an ecu no less. The power will be manageable and fuel economy will be good(blue core tech). Bike looks good and I've always regretted not starting on an FZ. If money is there get the Fazer, you'll thank me later.

I'm not saying the other bikes in the segment aren't good - far from it. If you ask me every bike in the sub 200cc segment has its own strong point. I've recommended from a beginner's perspective. The 200NS is a beautiful bike to ride. But you have the pillion comfort issue. I'd never recommend a TVS motorcycle after the kind of experience I've had with them, but there's so many members on this forum that have pulled off a successful relationship with TVS vehicles.

The Bajaj V15 is a vehicle I'd love to recommend to you. I rode the bike around and instantly fell in love with it. It's a cool little city bike. But I really don't want to recommend it for long rides, though it did do better on the highway than I expected. But those 10km rides to your office will be fun on a V15.

The Hero Hunk is also one hell of a bike. Easy on the pocket and great long term bike. May get a bit boring though.

Lastly - have you considered the Aprilia SR150? [emoji85] it's not a bike... But it's amazing. Just go test ride it for the heck of it. Who knows, you may love it.

Do NOT be a lazy buyer - test ride every single recommended vehicle. Scooters are NOT inferior to motorcycles, there's situations in which I prefer scooters(just letting you know that you can pick a scooter if you don't like motorcycles). Also - save enough money for good saftey gear(helmet, jacket, gloves and shoes) irrespective of your ride being a bike or a scooter - you will NEVER regret getting good safety gear, especially as a beginner. [emoji16]

Happy hunting, mate!

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Hi!
I understand very well what buying first motorcycle is. You can check as many motorcycle on websites and still find some or other things missing in the ride you are trying to sure of.
I bought a GixxerSF because that was a complete package based on my needs. I am a student so I need a good looking ride. Also, fuel and maintenance will be additional debits from my wallet. GixxerSF returns decent fuel economy of 45 kmpl. Next important thing is performance. It is good for overtaking and exhaust starts sounding serious when engine crosses 5k. Top speed is 120 kmph.
To tame the power engine unleashed it has double disks and the grip of tyres never fades.
I have used Pulsar 220 and bullet 350 for tours. They don't feel as planted at front end as GixxerSF does. That is very amusing thing for me. Sitting position is relaxing. You can be in saddle for 2-3 hrs before stopping to relax. l am planning to go Leh this year, and I have heard every vehicle suffers from less oxygen. Suzuki Gixxer SF with Fi is solution for that issue. You'll not need kick and choke for cold start and hence not provided either in Fi version.
If you are willing to spend 1.05 lakhs for this bike, it will be nice choice according to me.
All the best
Sidharth

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Hi guys,
I have decided to go with Fz s Fi V2.0. Will be booking the bike this week.
However, can you guys suggest on the colour? I was thinking of Viper black but Matte green also looks decent.
Does the colour fade eventually if it doesn't have matte finish?

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Got my bike last week!! Sorry for posting late. Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Cheers!!

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Hi guys, need some help here.
Is it normal for bike engines to get heated and give a noise like "click... click..." after a small ride of about 10kms? Sorry for the poor description but iam not able attach the audio file I recorded. I heard the same noise from another bike in my parking lot too. Is it normal? It gets heated after a short ride of about 20kms and I can feel the heat on my legs. Iam scared coz it's a new bike.

It sounds like clicking a mouse and is periodic. Does it mean something is wrong with my bike?
PS: It's just been 2weeks and 1st service is also not done.

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If you hear the mouse button like CLICK During running then it could indicate a problem unless all other FZ owners faced the same in running in perhaps. (after shutting the engine down, if you hear CLICK CLICK, then relax its normal and its from the muffler.)

If you feel the engine is heating up more than other FZs then it could be due to driving habits or due to some issue with transmission. Do you see any other signs such as engine oil depletion, smoke in exhaust, loss of power etc?