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Hello xBhpians,
I am looking forward to buying my first bike with my own salary (will get my joining in the next 2-3 months) in the coming 6 months or so, hence, on a lookout for a bike. As of now, I ride Hero Achiever i3s model.
Let me give a brief about myself and requirements.
I am 5'7" in height and weigh about 70 kgs and have back pain problem (consider this point as well while suggesting).
Most of my riding will be in the city limits (30km/day max) with occasional highway trips/touring, say, once or twice a month.
I am not of the type who loves to rip their bike, I ride defensively with sane speeds and not beyond what I can handle and love to care for it more than I do for myself.
The bikes that I have shortlisted are:
1. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 ABS: Up till now, this bike has been my focus bike, mainly because of the power-to-price ratio it offers and that dream of owing a Pulsar someday. Highlights: Gives good performance in the city as well as on the highways. Inclusion of 6th gear and ABS has been an icing on the cake, not to forget the wolf-inspired looks.
The downside being the not so refined engine, basic instrument cluster and other quality related issues.
Then, what happened now?
I'm splits!
.
.
Because of the launch of these two bikes:
2. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V ABS V2.0: The version 2.0 has got new decals and dual channel ABS and slipper clutch. It has quite refined engine (have ridden one) and has certain pros over NS 200, like the D-C ABS, razor sharp looks, better build quality and comprehensive digital console and that bassy exhaust note!
Downsides: Maybe a bit more power would have been welcome, better front brakes (don't know about how the ABS version performs) and addition of 6th gear for highway cruising.
Vibrations?
Which engine hasn't?
Next comes the Japanese legend.
3. Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0: Oh!, how could I not talk about it? Almost everything about the bike is new. Considering this is a fully-faired bike, why this is on my list?
Two points:
First, it fits within the budget of 1.5 lakhs.
Second, mileage, it has relatively smaller displacement but near about the same power as that of the RTR.
Additionally, it has got everything one could ask for, barring the ABS. VVA, wind protection on the highways, 6th gear, fully comprehensive digital console, trusted platform and the reliability of Yamaha.
The downside? Aggressive seating position and as per reviews: braking. Apart from that, nothing much is known to me about it.
Ah! One more thing. Pillion comfort never goes in vain, just like our education.
Let your wisdom pour in!
Thanks.
I am looking forward to buying my first bike with my own salary (will get my joining in the next 2-3 months) in the coming 6 months or so, hence, on a lookout for a bike. As of now, I ride Hero Achiever i3s model.
Let me give a brief about myself and requirements.
I am 5'7" in height and weigh about 70 kgs and have back pain problem (consider this point as well while suggesting).
Most of my riding will be in the city limits (30km/day max) with occasional highway trips/touring, say, once or twice a month.
I am not of the type who loves to rip their bike, I ride defensively with sane speeds and not beyond what I can handle and love to care for it more than I do for myself.
The bikes that I have shortlisted are:
1. Bajaj Pulsar NS200 ABS: Up till now, this bike has been my focus bike, mainly because of the power-to-price ratio it offers and that dream of owing a Pulsar someday. Highlights: Gives good performance in the city as well as on the highways. Inclusion of 6th gear and ABS has been an icing on the cake, not to forget the wolf-inspired looks.
The downside being the not so refined engine, basic instrument cluster and other quality related issues.
Then, what happened now?
I'm splits!
.
.
Because of the launch of these two bikes:
2. TVS Apache RTR 200 4V ABS V2.0: The version 2.0 has got new decals and dual channel ABS and slipper clutch. It has quite refined engine (have ridden one) and has certain pros over NS 200, like the D-C ABS, razor sharp looks, better build quality and comprehensive digital console and that bassy exhaust note!
Downsides: Maybe a bit more power would have been welcome, better front brakes (don't know about how the ABS version performs) and addition of 6th gear for highway cruising.
Vibrations?
Which engine hasn't?
Next comes the Japanese legend.
3. Yamaha YZF-R15 V3.0: Oh!, how could I not talk about it? Almost everything about the bike is new. Considering this is a fully-faired bike, why this is on my list?
Two points:
First, it fits within the budget of 1.5 lakhs.
Second, mileage, it has relatively smaller displacement but near about the same power as that of the RTR.
Additionally, it has got everything one could ask for, barring the ABS. VVA, wind protection on the highways, 6th gear, fully comprehensive digital console, trusted platform and the reliability of Yamaha.
The downside? Aggressive seating position and as per reviews: braking. Apart from that, nothing much is known to me about it.
Ah! One more thing. Pillion comfort never goes in vain, just like our education.
Let your wisdom pour in!
Thanks.
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