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    Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

    Need advice in buying new bike

    Budget Below 1.3L

    Had - FZ 150 first gen [Sold]
    Later bought an RX 135 - 4 speed. Used for 1.5 years [thought to restore it but its costing above 40k so dropped the plan].
    Looking for a reliable bike for a long run.

    Shortlisted [Good pillion seat a must] -
    R15S
    Honda X-Blade
    Pulsar NS 160
    Apache 160 4V
    Suzuki Gixxer

    Yamaha FZ is not in the because we had a very bad exp after 4 years of use. Like the new FZ Fi but hesitant to buy it.
    Last edited by xBhp; 05-02-2019, 06:40 PM.
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    Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

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      Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

      Originally posted by Vinshark Vinshark View Post
      Need advice in buying new bike

      Budget Below 1.3L

      Had - FZ 150 first gen [Sold]
      Later bought an RX 135 - 4 speed. Used for 1.5 years [thought to restore it but its costing above 40k so dropped the plan].
      Looking for a reliable bike for a long run.

      Shortlisted [Good pillion seat a must] -
      R15S
      Honda X-Blade
      Pulsar NS 160
      Apache 160 4V
      Suzuki Gixxer

      Yamaha FZ is not in the because we had a very bad exp after 4 years of use. Like the new FZ Fi but hesitant to buy it.
      What problems did you faced in fz, will you please tell, it'll help me a lot, as i am planning for fz v 3

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      • #4
        Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

        Originally posted by #bpk View Post
        What problems did you faced in fz, will you please tell, it'll help me a lot, as i am planning for fz v 3

        We had to rebore ....which we did from Yamaha dealership. the bike's throttle response dropped.

        i am talking about the first gen FZ which we bought at the time of launch ,,,FZ has come a long way and i hope the new ones are much improved.

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        • #5
          Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

          Originally posted by Vinshark Vinshark View Post
          We had to rebore ....which we did from Yamaha dealership. the bike's throttle response dropped.

          i am talking about the first gen FZ which we bought at the time of launch ,,,FZ has come a long way and i hope the new ones are much improved.
          OMG, i am in a heavy confusion now.

          Bdw, you can checkout xblade abs which is a smooth bike, i myself own 2018 hornet abs, which is a smooth bike too and it's reliable too.

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          • #6
            Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

            Originally posted by #bpk View Post
            What problems did you faced in fz, will you please tell, it'll help me a lot, as i am planning for fz v 3
            Didn't know you were planning to buy one too, man. Good luck. As far as I know FZ V3 is a good machine

            Happy riding

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              Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

              Originally posted by Vinshark Vinshark View Post
              Need advice in buying new bike

              Budget Below 1.3L

              Had - FZ 150 first gen [Sold]
              Later bought an RX 135 - 4 speed. Used for 1.5 years [thought to restore it but its costing above 40k so dropped the plan].
              Looking for a reliable bike for a long run.

              Shortlisted [Good pillion seat a must] -
              R15S
              Honda X-Blade
              Pulsar NS 160
              Apache 160 4V
              Suzuki Gixxer

              Yamaha FZ is not in the because we had a very bad exp after 4 years of use. Like the new FZ Fi but hesitant to buy it.
              Hey buddy you got the options sorted right. How about you go for a test ride of them all? They all are basically naked bikes so they're all rounders, support commuting, touring as well as slightly spirited riding. A test drive should help settle your mind.

              Happy riding

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              • #8
                Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

                Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                What problems did you faced in fz, will you please tell, it'll help me a lot, as i am planning for fz v 3
                What about your Hornet then bro ?
                When Life Throws You A Curve..
                Lean Into It..










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                • #9
                  Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

                  Originally posted by Harry J View Post
                  What about your Hornet then bro ?
                  My bike is perfectly fine, runs smoothly with 270 rupees mineral oil, superb braking, good mileage.

                  My brother is planning for fz actually. He likes fz, so i am asking [emoji4][emoji4]

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                  • #10
                    Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

                    Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                    My bike is perfectly fine, runs smoothly with 270 rupees mineral oil, superb braking, good mileage.

                    My brother is planning for fz actually. He likes fz, so i am asking [emoji4][emoji4]
                    Drive a well maintained FZ for few days and you will get rid of your current bike sooner than expected.
                    स्वभावो नोपदेशेन शक्यते कर्तुमन्यथा !
                    सुतप्तमपि पानीयं पुनर्गच्छति शीतताम् !!

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                    • #11
                      Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

                      Originally posted by S3maphor3 View Post
                      Drive a well maintained FZ for few days and you will get rid of your current bike sooner than expected.
                      I will compare both after taking the delivery of fz v3 . From test ride experience, fz has good low end whereas hornet has good midrange + better brakes than fz. Every bike has it's positive and negative aspects.

                      I thank YAMAHA for kickstarting streetfighter segment in india.

                      And, fz will always be lord of the streets [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4][emoji38]

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                      • #12
                        Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

                        Gixxer 250 launching this month, 1.6 on road 6 speed, oil cooled, 26.5bhp

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                        • #13
                          Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

                          Originally posted by Deathwing View Post
                          Gixxer 250 launching this month, 1.6 on road 6 speed, oil cooled, 26.5bhp
                          Are u sure about the engine specs ?

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                            Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

                            Originally posted by #bpk View Post
                            Are u sure about the engine specs ?
                            Yep confirmed from Suzuki themselves, the frame will be similar to the existing gixxer but with a bigger oil cooler

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                            • #15
                              Re: Need advice in buying new bike - budget below 1.3L

                              Anyhow Bigger Gixxer may be an impressive one but we can't expect it to arrive sooner !! If you're planning to buy your motorcycle in Diwali or New year you can wait and go.

                              Or else you can go ahead with Apache 160 4v / 180 RTR ,Pulsar 220/180, FZ V3, Honda Hornet, Hero Xtreme 200 S !!! and the list goes on.

                              All these bikes comes with ABS now and are pretty good in segment.

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