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Did you mis-write something over ther....?



@ Topic Starter

Though you are not considering Apache 180 RTR, I would say its the bike tailor made for your type of likings.

Through my Test ride on both bikes I say, R15's

Main Pros: Very high Ride Quality, Great Suspension, High Rev Push is great, Technology used, Looks, Low weight,

Main Cons: Low and mid range performance (below 4 krpm), Limited service support out of station, Stock Headlights not too good, expensive,

P220's

Main Pros: Overall Performance, Size/ Muscle Factor, Good Stock Headlights, less gears (boon for city), Low cost

Main Cons: Slight Tank Vibrations, Harder Suspension than before, bulky at 150 kgs kerb,

I say you leave the top speed debate and concentrate more on other factors. Frankly speaking, its not that much different in these bikes...

Regarding height, both bikes should do fine.I recommend R15 if you can manage to shift more gears than usual. Its' a compact bike and will be better considering your height...

Another bike great for a short height is Apache RTR 180... I'm 6'1" and I found it a bit uncomfortable, shouldbe good enough for 5'8"...

All,

I think, now it time to close the thread and suggest take a test drive of both bike otherwise this discussions/arguments/suggestion will goes endless.

@TS
Bro i was in the same situation as urs just 2 months back!
I finally went for R15 and after 3600 kms in less than 2 months, Im just loving it!
All i can say is, if u have the money then its the R15 any day. the ride quality is great!
Anyways test ride both the bikes and see which one moves your heart!
R15 did the trick for me..

Do you want us to kick u?
Ask why!
Dude..
So many wise owl's ( including me ) had written "TAKE A TEST RIDE"..
Now go and take a ride of the following (RTR 180,P220,R15) and make sure u rev all of them above 5k RPM band..

Coz finally at the end of day its u who have to make a choice.,so make sure u dnt regret that "CHOICE"..

Njoy!

@all

Thank you for all your valuable inputs. Sorry for replying late as I have limited access to internet from office.

@Jiten
That sheet is really useful for a new buyer like me.

I had a test ride on the R15 for a very short run already, but couldn't check the potential of the bike since the road was really bad to cross even 25km/h and the sales person sat in the pillion.
I will take test ride from another showroom soon.

When sat on a colleague's P220, i felt really comfortable(didn't ask for a ride, since it was brand new and he hasn't even registered his bike), have to test ride P220. I didn't mention A180 as a choice since I read from the reviews that the vibrations levels are high. Is it intolerable? I have driven my friend's RTR160, I like the RTR for it's exhaust note and riding posture. The vibration factor keeps me refraining from it.

The price difference is not a factor in deciding between these three. I want the best out of these.

As most of you suggest, Surely I am gonna test ride both of them today if possible.

Thanks guys for your support, shall update my decision soon after my test ride.