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  • What bike should i consider for myself.

    Hi guys i'm planning for a second bike for me but am confused between the options available.
    I've owned P200 that was good to ride. I have driven R15 a lot many times and its a real good piece.
    Before i tell about my bike choices let me tell you about my build. I stand at 6'3" and that's what is a major constraint for me in choosing a bike for myself.

    I have driven R15 and there is absolutely no problem with that barring the little tid-bits. The only problem with the bike is its small size compared to my build. Almost all my friends have told about the size mismatch.

    I tried the new P220 but ruled it out from even being a contender as the rear disc brakes is really pathetic (Only factor ruling it out of the race).

    Then I tried the Thunderbird Twin spark and that bike really suited my structure. But the problem with that is the after sales service, the maintainence.

    Both R15 and Thunderbird belong to altogether different leagues so just can't compare them directly.
    With thunderbird i restrict my speed on highway to 100 or at the most 110. Moreover technologically there is nothing much to talk about that ( based on the little knowledge i have. If you know anything about that which can be compared to my other choice R15 then please enlighten me. Would be really helpful for me).

    Both have an altogether different stance as well. In short these are 2 bikes which just can't be compared and sadly i have to decide between these two. Sadly as making choice is really tough.

    So guys provide your inputs and help me. If you feel there are others bikes as well that I should check out then please let me know that as well...
    My thoughts...
    http://hdhawan.blogspot.com

    'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right.'

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    • #3
      I believe that the new P220 have better rear brakes than its Fi sibling. Have you Tested it? It is a pure VFM and suits your stature.

      Anyways, if you are to chose between R15 and TB then I would say go for TB. Over a period of time you might develop some issues with your back riding a R15. Now, this is just mere speculation since u said you are 6+ feet. So, your riding stance will be straining for your wrists. If you can test a friend's R15 then take it out for a spin for like an hour and see how it feels. And then do the same with TB. TB after sales should not be that big issue. If you take proper care and keep yourself educated about TB then you be riding it for a long long time.
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      • #4
        Dear Harshit,

        I hope u have also got info that ZMR is launched now, go & take a look of this bike when it will lands within a day or two in HH showrooms near U. I was pinning very hugely from this upgrade as own a ZMA-R & was very much eager to upgrade to this one but anyways... I also own a FZ & now I'm going for new p220 as that is far more straight-forward bike than this ZMR, R15 will be like small bicycle in-between ur legs since ur height is 6 '3. I've seen many guys around with 6+ heights & r15 is looking like tricycle when they are riding on them. Since U already have a 200, it will be hard for u to go for any pulsar. BUT PLZ DON'T GO FOR R15 BCOZ THOUGH IT IS A VERY GOOD BIKE IN ALL ASPECTS, WHAT U WILL DO IF IT WILL NOT SUIT U WHEN U SIT ON IT & EVERYTHING INSIDE THAT BIKE WILL GO UNNOTICED WHEN U ARE ONLY LOOKING LIKE HULK & THIS R15 LOOKS LIKE TATA NANO BENEATH U...

        Just think once according to my advice.. look-out for a rd350 once if U can have one in good condition around your location.

        Last decision will be Urs only as this is your money buddy...
        You must be the change you wish to see in the world

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        • #5
          Originally posted by leon_nerd View Post
          I believe that the new P220 have better rear brakes than its Fi sibling. Have you Tested it? It is a pure VFM and suits your stature.

          Anyways, if you are to chose between R15 and TB then I would say go for TB. Over a period of time you might develop some issues with your back riding a R15. Now, this is just mere speculation since u said you are 6+ feet. So, your riding stance will be straining for your wrists. If you can test a friend's R15 then take it out for a spin for like an hour and see how it feels. And then do the same with TB. TB after sales should not be that big issue. If you take proper care and keep yourself educated about TB then you be riding it for a long long time.
          Ya i tried new P220 yesterday. The pick up is better than its Fi sibling but again the rear disc is a real disappointment. I know pulsar suits my structure (i've owned a P200) but the rear brake is something that surely is a let down from Bajaj's end (That's purely based on my experience-mistakes-learning so no sarcasm/fight intended).

          Regarding R15, its not a speculation. Two of my friends have R15 and i've had no problem with the riding stance or wrist. Its just that when i stand next to it, it seems a li'l small. R15 i have driven for a quite a while. Its just the size factor, else wise the bike is absolutely perfect. An indianised version of sbk that can fit in an indian pocket vary easily

          For TB, i test rode it yesterday. I rode it for some 2-3km so just not in a position to say anything for that. What i've felt in that much distance is that it is fine. But still i feel that one can decide about the nature of the bike, its response, performance when one rides it for some considerable distance. So just looking for an opportunity for that.
          My thoughts...
          http://hdhawan.blogspot.com

          'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right.'

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          • #6
            Harshit : I suggest you take your pal's R15 for a day or two and explore it fully and see if it gels with your requirements.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by vipin_s View Post
              Harshit : I suggest you take your pal's R15 for a day or two and explore it fully and see if it gels with your requirements.
              Hey vipin i've tried R15 pretty well and for quite a while now. It meets all my requirements pretty well just that its pretty small in size for a person of my height.

              Rest everything is fine with that. Speed, performance, braking everything is good no problem at all in any of the aspects.
              My thoughts...
              http://hdhawan.blogspot.com

              'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right.'

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              • #8
                Originally posted by harshit.d View Post
                The pick up is better than its Fi sibling but again the rear disc is a real disappointment.
                I own a P220 DTSi, and I can assure you the rear brake gets better with use. Almost all disc brakes need to be broken in. For TD bikes they are mostly abused, so i don't expect those brakes to be in too good of shape anyway.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Andante View Post
                  I own a P220 DTSi, and I can assure you the rear brake gets better with use. Almost all disc brakes need to be broken in. For TD bikes they are mostly abused, so i don't expect those brakes to be in too good of shape anyway.
                  Just ride R15 once and see the level at which P220 rear disc stands. I've had a real bitter experience with the rear braking capabilities for P200 that's why keeping each foot carefully. The P220 which i test rode yesterday seemed pretty new as it had all its polyethene covers intact over the vizor, headlamp, etc.
                  My thoughts...
                  http://hdhawan.blogspot.com

                  'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right.'

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by harshit.d View Post
                    Just ride R15 once and see the level at which P220 rear disc stands. I've had a real bitter experience with the rear braking capabilities for P200 that's why keeping each foot carefully. The P220 which i test rode yesterday seemed pretty new as it had all its polyethene covers intact over the vizor, headlamp, etc.
                    That is precisely what Andante is getting at..... The rear brake needs to be "broken in".... similar to breaking in of brakes on SBKs... and yeah P200 had no rear disks AFAIK
                    If you don't wanna go for the 220.... wait a bit for the Machismo 500 with the Fuel injection. It will be really good.
                    R15 is no doubt an excellent bike, but at 6'3" u'd look weird riding it.
                    Just my views..... Test the bikes and decide.
                    Cheers
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                    • #11
                      Go for the TB. It will be really comfortable considering your height.

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                      • #12
                        TB is better i guess considering your body frame...Even the Zma-R should do the trick i guess.Why not include that?not interested?...
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by ankitshringi View Post
                          That is precisely what Andante is getting at..... The rear brake needs to be "broken in".... similar to breaking in of brakes on SBKs... and yeah P200 had no rear disks AFAIK
                          If you don't wanna go for the 220.... wait a bit for the Machismo 500 with the Fuel injection. It will be really good.
                          R15 is no doubt an excellent bike, but at 6'3" u'd look weird riding it.
                          Just my views..... Test the bikes and decide.
                          Cheers
                          IF the rear brake is to be kept soft then can anyone explain me the responsiveness that R15's rear brake offers? P220's rear disc stands no where in comparison to that of R15.
                          And yes i know P200 doesn't have disc brake in the rear. There it has drum but that drum is as good as non-existent. I met with a serious accident due to this braking issue and hence i wanted to upgrade to a bike with rear disc and when i tried P220 sadly its brake is as good as drum in P200 i.e. of no use.
                          My thoughts...
                          http://hdhawan.blogspot.com

                          'Remember that what's right isn't always popular... and what's popular isn't always right.'

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                          • #14
                            TBTS suits you
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