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    Help reqd in choosing between R15 and P220 DTSi

    Hi all,
    After riding my CBZ Xtreme for an year and half, I decided to change my ride.
    I need your help in choosing between R15 and P220 DTSi.
    I was more inlcined towards the R15, after reading all positive reviews of the Fastest pulsar, I am confused in choosing between these two.
    I am an average city commuter, will often go for a long ride once in a while. I'm a lean and short guy (5' 8"). I find it sometimes hard for me to stretch both my legs to the ground in the city traffic with my bike. About my riding, I am no expert. And almost 75% of the bike's usage will be in city only.

    Is it worth an upgrade to buy any of these machines after riding a CBZ Xtreme. Kindly suggest me in pointing out the pros and cons of each of these bikes.
    Thanks for your help in advance.
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    • #3
      Welcome to xBHP.

      If you have a lakh to spend, go for R15, no doubts about it. Else along with Pulsar, take a look at RTR series, which I feel suit your requirement better.

      I would also suggest, going through the Ownership threads and other Pulsar comparison threads in the What Bike section.

      In the end, nothing is better than a test drive.

      All the best, keep us posted on your decision.
      **MaSh**

      **Work to Ride and Ride to Work**

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      • #4
        Not Again!?
        Bah..
        I had already answered in on 8 other threads rgarding p220 or R15!,
        Excuse me! But I surely would not love to write more than 2000 words on the same topic!
        Ok for u dude..
        Serch the other threads on the same debeat!
        As per ur height and daily commuter trend i would suggest u a P220 (though am a R15 owner )
        And more over I would personally suggest u to go for TVS APACHE RTR 180..
        Suits u perfectly..

        Any more questions?
        Feel free to ask..

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Shanz View Post
          Not Again!?
          Bah..
          I had already answered in on 8 other threads rgarding p220 or R15!,
          Excuse me! But I surely would not love to write more than 2000 words on the same topic!
          Ok for u dude..
          Serch the other threads on the same debeat!
          As per ur height and daily commuter trend i would suggest u a P220 (though am a R15 owner )
          And more over I would personally suggest u to go for TVS APACHE RTR 180..
          Suits u perfectly..

          Any more questions?
          Feel free to ask..
          Me too, That's why I have prepared the sheet for new buyer, may it will help little.
          Watch India's 1st Mivv GP exhaust on YZF R15.

          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvO6ogatJn0

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          • #6
            Originally posted by JitenMistry View Post
            Me too, That's why I have prepared the sheet for new buyer, may it will help little.
            Ha! Ha!
            U must have lost some of ur hairs preparing that sheet!!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Shanz View Post
              Ha! Ha!
              U must have lost some of ur hairs preparing that sheet!!


              Watch India's 1st Mivv GP exhaust on YZF R15.

              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvO6ogatJn0

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              • #8
                Originally posted by JitenMistry View Post

                nice work...
                It all begins with a thumb-start -- Oh, wait, I forgot the kill-switch

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                • #9
                  aint the rtr 180 vfm according 2 u ?
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                  00 Kinetic Style
                  04 Pulsar 180 V1
                  06 Hyosung Comet GT 250
                  07 HH ZMA-R
                  08 Yamaha YZF-R15
                  10 Suzuki Access
                  12 Hyosung GT-650

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by santoosh View Post
                    aint the rtr 180 vfm according 2 u ?
                    Dear Santoosh,

                    I have marked "-" means not yet to confirmed. since it's new product, has to go long for VFM.

                    What you say?
                    Watch India's 1st Mivv GP exhaust on YZF R15.

                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvO6ogatJn0

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                    • #11
                      Go for 220. Even i'm 5.7" and 61 KGS.. still it is very easy to handle in traffic. pickup is perfect for city and highways. U can easily zip through traffic.
                      With the 220 headlights, you will just love night riding.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by manohar_manu View Post
                        Go for 220. Even i'm 5.7" and 61 KGS..
                        U muscular?
                        Coz am 5'8 (with shooes), muscular (gymming) and weight 55kgs..

                        Originally posted by manohar_manu View Post
                        With the 220 headlights, you will just love night riding.
                        Very True!


                        About RTR 180..
                        It holds all pulsar goodies except those headlights,backlit switches,self cancelling indicators etc etc!
                        Rest everything in RTR carbs a close copetition..
                        Either its city handling or flickability or breaking or pickup or torque..
                        Just everything is in ample on RTR and UG4 both..
                        Though while riding P220 i met an serious problem..
                        The center stand on UG4 was touching the ground making a THUD sound everytime i leaned the bike..may be that's happening because of the wicked R gene in Me!!

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                        • #13
                          jiten, as a CBZ rider, make sure you match low/mid power of CBZ-X with your upgrade, P220 comes to life post 6000 rpm. So test ride P220 preferably not at showroom but from some friends.

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                          • #14
                            how do u classify a bike as vfm ? and whats a long way , stay in tha market for years is it ?

                            @john,

                            r15 if u dont mind the extra penny.
                            220 if u wanna save up a little amount and buy some good riding gear , its a good package .

                            R15 is a good "specific purpose" bike ..An amazing machine no doubt
                            220 is an overall mix and match of city+hiway+pretty good any terrain doable.

                            u wont regret on both
                            Last edited by santoosh; 09-11-2009, 11:51 PM.
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                            00 Kinetic Style
                            04 Pulsar 180 V1
                            06 Hyosung Comet GT 250
                            07 HH ZMA-R
                            08 Yamaha YZF-R15
                            10 Suzuki Access
                            12 Hyosung GT-650

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                            • #15
                              I guess if he was considering A180 he would have mentioned it.
                              I say, its purely personal choice.
                              Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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