Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

The upcoming Meteor might be able to give you a good riding posture and suspension. Especially in terms of suspension, it will be better than avenger. But you might still be having maintenance expenses of RE.
You could also check out Xpulse 200 (not the 200t) for its offroad compatible suspensions and decent riding posture. It being a Hero and less prices, you shouldnt be having that much of maintenance expense (no personal experience, just general vibes from Hero owners)

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

Xpulse seat is the weak link which can't carry a pillion with good comfort.
Will look at Meteor but yeah maintenance is still a haunting thing, being an RE. Thanks.
Pulsar 220F handlebar risers looks like a good option. Thanks!
Any other suggestions buddies?

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

P220 is very under rated in my opinion.

2 years ago, I was looking for a bike with similar requirements as yourself. I was looking at 160-200cc like Hornet, FZ or Apache. You know those so called sports bike take out most important thing we as Indians need - pillion comfort. I think japs are making bikes for their own kind, they think we have tiny anime girls for pillion.

So, I had to look at Pulsar 180, a dated design but good pillion and power. And then my cousin was like why don't you look at the 220. And I remembered my college days, when it was launched. Heck I wanted that bike 10 years before, in 2008. Friends and fellow colleagues were like get a Bullet or Pulsar NS200. TVS Apache was an option, but their sales team attitude made me wonder if they don't care about a customer ready to buy their bike, what will the after sales experience be? (I got test ride of Apache after I complained on their sales feedback call for my second one hour long visit with no one attending, that too they offered only 160/180 and not the 200)

Coming to the Bajaj sales team, they offered me test ride of both 200 and 220. And after feedback from Pulsar 200 NS group, I decided to go with 220 for the comfort and ease of maintenance. It's a simple machine with great mid. And you don't need a riser, you can if you want to, but just give it a few months.

The posture isn't aggresive, rather comfortable. If you wanna see real aggresive sports posture, try sitting on a R15 V3. Only thing I'd suggest is upgrading to good tyres if your get those shitty Eurogrips, and a very cheap and essential mod is to fit 150/180 RVMs, it's cheap and very good.

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

Zapps, whatever you have stated is absolutely correct. No bikes, above 200cc segment, is made for a chubby one side sitting pillion. Exceptions are Bullet, Classic and P220. But trust me guys, I've tested with a chubby one side sitting pillion on all of these bikes, but, of these P220F is the best!

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

Cant provide you a comparative analysis on the chubbiness of pillions, but can tell you for sure that Mojo has a pretty good pillion seat and suspensions. riding ergo is pretty comfy too.
I am still trying to adjust with the seat height though

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

Thanks buddy for your suggestion! Will try mojo too!

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

Same pinch! I've similar physique and similar physique friends.

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

I will not recommend you to Mojo moving from Himalayan. They are almost the same beasts with some ups and downs here and there.
Unless you love riding Mojo, you would be sacrificing on the availability of service stations with Mojo.

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

Yeah Mojo is a good bike but the curse of scanty service centers and parts availability is too much to live with.

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

Agreed.
however, my suggestion was based on the fact that moving from himalayan to mojo wouldnt make much sense as they are almost the similar genre of bikes with similar pros and cons.
If living with Himalayan was a problem for the op, I am sure mojo wouldnt make things better.

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

personnally i prefer cruiser more confortable









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Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

Now we have the Meteor to the mix

Re: Which type of motorcycle for maximum comfort during long rides, ADV or Cruiser?

For Indian road conditions, a cruiser like avenger would be more painful for the back in the long term. Something from RE stable or honda highness might be a better option, if cruisers are of the OP's liking.

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Cruisers are bad for back pain. You should put body weight on your legs when you encounter a speedbreaker or a pothole, which is not possible in a cruiser. A naked bike or a cruiser or an ADV would be fine.