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    Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

    I'm a beginner. I've just rode pulsar 135 for a few kms. I want a touring bike to make trips to ladakh and spiti valley. I have zeroed in on fz25 and Apache rtr 200. Which one to buy? Also, for which bike can I get the required accessories like panniers, saddle bags etc easily?
    P.s: Gurus can suggest any bike which I have overlooked. Fz25/Apache is not a permanent choice
    Tags: touring bike
  • #2
    Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

    Query approved!

    What do you mean by you've ridden a P135 for a few kilometers? Do you do short trips often on it?
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    • #3
      Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

      Just done city rides for a week

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      • #4
        Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

        I Haven't seen a fazer in the flesh, but if you can get over its odd looks, it is a better bet than the fz25 for touring.

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        • #5
          Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

          I have a Fazer V2 since 9months. It costed me 1L5k total with accessories. I have been satisfied completely. Done 7k on it till now. Getting 48kmpl in Hyderabad city and get 55kmpl on Highways. I have done 300km long ride as well thrice. No problem till now. 70-90kmph is the best touring speed you can get. Haven't tried the the highest speed , it's around 120kmph+ . City riding is perfect and comfortable so as on Highways.

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          • #6
            Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

            Thanks all of you. Sorry for the late reply

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            • #7
              Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

              If your into looks and a little speed , you can look into Pulsar NS200 ABS edition 2017 ..... definitely one of the best bikes in the market even before ABS was offered.

              Do update us which bike you buy

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              • #8
                Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

                Originally posted by abhijithpreddy View Post
                If your into looks and a little speed , you can look into Pulsar NS200 ABS edition 2017 ..... definitely one of the best bikes in the market even before ABS was offered.

                Do update us which bike you buy
                Surely. I think I can wait for xpulse 200. I'm teared between fz25, ns 200 and rtr 200 right now

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                • #9
                  Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

                  Originally posted by Pareekshith View Post
                  Surely. I think I can wait for xpulse 200. I'm teared between fz25, ns 200 and rtr 200 right now
                  fZ25, NS200 , RTR 200 are all naked sports and Xpulse is an adventure sports bike.....quite a huge difference in choice there .
                  Also there were rumours that Xpulse might be delayed indefinitely due to hero bankruptcy , not sure the best company to depend on right now . The company hasn't released any specs of the bike till now . Also the previous adventure sport impulse was flop so think twice .

                  All the models being released in 2018 -

                  15 AWESOME, sporty yet affordable motorcycles launching in India during 2018; Yamaha R15 V3 to Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X
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                  Might help
                  Last edited by abhijithpreddy; 01-04-2018, 08:34 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

                    Originally posted by abhijithpreddy View Post
                    fZ25, NS200 , RTR 200 are all naked sports and Xpulse is an adventure sports bike.....quite a huge difference in choice there .
                    Also there were rumours that Xpulse might be delayed indefinitely due to hero bankruptcy , not sure the best company to depend on right now . The company hasn't released any specs of the bike till now . Also the previous adventure sport impulse was flop so think twice .

                    All the models being released in 2018 -

                    15 AWESOME, sporty yet affordable motorcycles launching in India during 2018; Yamaha R15 V3 to Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X
                    https://www.cartoq.com/15-awesome-sporty-yet-affordable-motorcycles-launching-in-india-during-2018-yamaha-r15-v3-to-royal-enfield-thunderbird-500x/
                    In 2018, there are many more interesting bikes lined up for the launch. Here are 15 hotly awaited motorcycles that will be launched in 2018.


                    Might help
                    Thank you very much. I'm not in for looks. I'm very much interested in practicability, vfm and touring capabilities.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

                      Please do tell me if touring accessories such as tank bags, panniers etc are available and compatible with these bikes😃

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                      • #12
                        Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

                        Originally posted by Pareekshith View Post
                        Please do tell me if touring accessories such as tank bags, panniers etc are available and compatible with these bikes😃
                        It is definitely available for NS200, Apache RTR and Fz25.
                        Not sure for Xpulse

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                        • #13
                          Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

                          Originally posted by Pareekshith View Post
                          Thank you very much. I'm not in for looks. I'm very much interested in practicability, vfm and touring capabilities.
                          if you are interested in practicality, avoid these naked sports, you need a tourer with windshield during high speed runs in touring.
                          Might be a Cbr 250 r may suit you or Bajaj RS 200 , yamaha fazer 25 windshield is ineffective....
                          "If you care enough for a result,you will most certainly attain it."

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                            Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

                            Originally posted by fullmoon View Post
                            if you are interested in practicality, avoid these naked sports, you need a tourer with windshield during high speed runs in touring.
                            Might be a Cbr 250 r may suit you or Bajaj RS 200 , yamaha fazer 25 windshield is ineffective....
                            I heard that rs 200 has a very sporty riding position and gives back pain on long tours. So, I didn't consider it. CBR is discontinued right.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Selecting a perfect tourer under 1.5 L

                              Originally posted by Pareekshith View Post
                              I heard that rs 200 has a very sporty riding position and gives back pain on long tours. So, I didn't consider it. CBR is discontinued right.
                              Preowned CBR 250R won't be a bad choice if you get the C-ABS Variant
                              "If you care enough for a result,you will most certainly attain it."

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