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  • #16
    its fast , has loads of power nd can go till 144kmph .
    go 4 the p 220
    i'm also a RTR fan but in this competition 220 is way ahead
    rtr needs more top grunt

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    • #17
      Originally posted by Bibhu View Post
      Dude, I am 24, have a job, and a fiance. no college girls for me.
      My 180 is in very bad shape with oil leaks and squeaks every where.
      I like touring but i AlSO have to commute 90 km everyday.

      UPDATE: just had a test ride at probiking, bike is good apart from one minor glitch, the rear disc didnt work very well, felt wooden and remote.

      Is this common with 220?

      Had similar feelings during the my initial P220 ownership days.. But now I realize that the bite from the rear disc has been kept lesser than the front disc for a reason.

      The rear brakes in a motorcycle is meant to slow down the bike not stop it. If the rear disc is made as sharp as the front, then its a sure shot recepie for skidding and fish tailing.


      Last edited by payeng; 06-28-2009, 01:39 PM.

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      • #18
        since u say 90km trip daily and touring the rtr wud be uncomfortable for such long duration trips(personal choice)

        i'd personally suggest the 220

        projector lamps(big +for touring)
        more torque
        more power
        larger seat
        comfortable seating for touring
        technically superior
        and for that crash part-i'd say bajaj spares are easily available and are cheap as well

        all the best .
        td both the bikes and finalize for urself.
        Last edited by rockinggokul; 06-29-2009, 11:31 AM.
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        • #19
          Originally posted by rockinggokul View Post
          since u say 90km trip daily and touring the rtr wud be uncomfortable for such long duration trips

          i'd personally suggest the 220

          projector lamps(big +for touring)
          more torque
          more power
          larger seat
          comfortable seating for touring
          technically superior
          and for that crash part-i'd say bajaj spares are easily available and are cheap as well

          all the best .
          td both the bikes and finalize for urself.
          Hi, Meet me..... I ride the RTR160 about 150KMs a day..... you still say its uncomfortable? ....
          Having said that I do agree to all of the other points, except for technically superior bit!

          Only thing is that with the reputation of you crashing! the P220s Big fugly semi faired state can take a beating everytime you crash...

          Can I suggest you the R15 :P cheap (in cost) fibre everywhere!
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          #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
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          • #20
            Go for the the P 220, its far more technically advanced than any bike and guess what it is faster too.
            And RTR is not uncomfortable at all, neither in city nor on the highway.
            Last edited by jasmeetsinghchawla; 06-28-2009, 02:23 PM.
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            • #21
              Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
              Hi, Meet me..... I ride the RTR160 about 150KMs a day..... you still say its uncomfortable? ....
              Having said that I do agree to all of the other points, except for technically superior bit!

              Only thing is that with the reputation of you crashing! the P220s Big fugly semi faired state can take a beating everytime you crash...

              Can I suggest you the R15 :P cheap (in cost) fibre everywhere!
              sry dude, dont intend on crashing the P220. R15 seems too small for me, still remember the snide comment from a friend who went with me for the r15 td. "looks like you are gliding holding a bike front fairing".

              BTW: how are ya? read u had a big crash a while back?
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              • #22
                Personally I find the P220 a bit large to handle in city traffic.. but then hey, its more because of my small build.

                On open highways, I love the stable and big bike feel of the P220 and those bright Projector Headlamps deserve a special mention in terms of lighting up a dark road.



                Last edited by payeng; 06-29-2009, 01:45 AM.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Bibhu View Post
                  sry dude, dont intend on crashing the P220. R15 seems too small for me, still remember the snide comment from a friend who went with me for the r15 td. "looks like you are gliding holding a bike front fairing".

                  BTW: how are ya? read u had a big crash a while back?
                  Lolz the R15 suggestion was just a joke because of the low cost fibres everywhere
                  I am good, actually been riding for a week now! Back on R15.... all that crash expense came out only to be 1300RS for the bike~! Am sure the repairs to the Watch will cost as much!
                  Super CommuTOURer� - Talk less, Ride more

                  .: FB :.|.: TW :.|*IG*| Ex                   PowerDrift:.

                  #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em
                  #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
                  #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
                  #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself
                  #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
                  � Satyen Poojary

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by rockinggokul View Post
                    since u say 90km trip daily and touring the rtr wud be uncomfortable for such long duration trips(personal choice)

                    i'd personally suggest the 220

                    projector lamps(big +for touring)
                    more torque
                    more power
                    larger seat
                    comfortable seating for touring
                    technically superior
                    and for that crash part-i'd say bajaj spares are easily available and are cheap as well

                    all the best .
                    td both the bikes and finalize for urself.
                    Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                    Hi, Meet me..... I ride the RTR160 about 150KMs a day..... you still say its uncomfortable? ....
                    Having said that I do agree to all of the other points, except for technically superior bit!

                    Only thing is that with the reputation of you crashing! the P220s Big fugly semi faired state can take a beating everytime you crash...

                    Can I suggest you the R15 :P cheap (in cost) fibre everywhere!
                    gr8 man!!!
                    Literate people go by specifications.sigpic

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                    • #25
                      dude, the 2009 p220 has got loads of power bt according to me, seems to be overhyped..riding a byk on the street and dyno are two very different things..a byks true worth is on the street, not the dyno, cos dats when all the reality about the bike's worth pours out..also not a pulsar fan myself and hardly trust the bajaj engine..if u think that p220f is gud since the dts-fi was gud, think again...dts-fi is a gr8 ride coz of the fi ONLY.. and bout the rtr, there have been issues dat the seating isn't too comfortable either..
                      U said u like touring, then a touring bike shud be comfortable to the utmost point..both of these bikes are power pouring beasts with least attention on comfort..so ought to make a compromise..test ride the rtr too on the road and see..
                      --its my personal opinion and don't wish to hurt pulsar fans' feelings..
                      Last edited by shubhanker; 06-29-2009, 12:47 PM.
                      If U haven't Seen GOD, U haven't gone fast enough

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Bibhu View Post
                        I have a pottential 80k in my hand and two choices. See i dont want the new P 180 cause that would violate my bond with my 180(like dating two sisters in the same time, risky business). Dont want 200 cause the new 220f is here. dont want r15 cause cant afford it. dont want KariZma cause in my opinion it is grossly overpriced. Fz is underpowered compared to any of these.

                        That leaves two choices, the menace or the 220f.

                        Criterias are Power, Power, Power, Power, ridability and RELIABILITY.(cough,crash worthiness, cough)

                        Please guide me o enlightened ones.





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                        Originally posted by Bibhu View Post
                        I understand that. The Problem I am having is will the bajaj Hold, because i Have been told that the 200 and 220 bore piston set up has reliability issues.

                        No issues! apart from the 'created' ones, if et all....
                        2002 - Pulsar 150 Classic (Still owned)
                        2005 - Pulsar 150 Dtsi (Still owned)
                        2006 - Eterno (sold)
                        2008 - Dio (Owned)
                        2009 - Pulsar 220 DTSi

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                        • #27
                          both bikes have power... no doubt on that !!! now it depends how comfortable you feel on which bike. I personally was more comfortable on the RTR , so went for it
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                          • #28
                            Thank you for all the Ideas and inputs. I test rode both bikes. The RTR was great in all respects. A bike which weighs a135 kilos and is as powerful as the Zma. Awesome performer. The pulsar 220f is a relaxed heavy bike with lots of power on tap and one thing that i missed the most after my RD, a tall final gear. The RTR is really good and I recomend it to any one who wants two stroke style fun on a 4 stroke bike, small, compact and a storm. Pulsar has more of a relaxed smooth flow of power, a LOT of power. on the features part the Pulsar wins hands down.

                            The decisions have been made. As soon as I get the money it will be the PULSAR 220f 2009.
                            Last edited by Bibhu; 07-01-2009, 11:34 PM.
                            HYPERTHRUST CLEARED AND COUNTING
                            5.....4.....3....2.....1
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                            • #29
                              @Bibhu

                              Great.A decision well made.Do keep us updated further.

                              Btw, Do you live in Cuttack?

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                              • #30
                                Congrats bibhu for your choice.. So you are going to be the next fastest Indian
                                Keep us updated about your bike in ownership thread as soon as you get your hands on it

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