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    Apache 180, 160 or GS150R

    Hi der,
    I am planning to buy a new bike i am a college goin student and my daily runnin is bout 40 kms.. i am lookin for a bike which got good speed, power and has a smooth ride.
    I never owned a bike but i rode GS150R and i liked the bike... My liking goes for apache too it has got more power than GS150R but im worried coz its a TVS bike... Will it be good for long run??
    My budget is 65-70K.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by VIN!! View Post
      Hi der,
      I am planning to buy a new bike i am a college goin student and my daily runnin is bout 40 kms.. i am lookin for a bike which got good speed, power and has a smooth ride.
      I never owned a bike but i rode GS150R and i liked the bike... My liking goes for apache too it has got more power than GS150R but im worried coz its a TVS bike... Will it be good for long run??
      My budget is 65-70K.
      GS150R and RTR family are completely Diff bikes in character.....
      if you 're after the things in bolds, go for the GS, for everything else RTR (choose any 160,FI or the 180 they'll keep you entertained with no probs in engine whatsoever but dont expect good resale )
      The Magician"

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      • #4
        RTR and GS are from same Suzuki FXR 150 gene.. So don't worry about the engine.. Bother will last a lot longer..

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        • #5
          Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post
          GS150R and RTR family are completely Diff bikes in character.....
          if you 're after the things in bolds, go for the GS, for everything else RTR (choose any 160,FI or the 180 they'll keep you entertained with no probs in engine whatsoever but dont expect good resale )
          Thanks for the info man but is Apache good for long run?? and what abt the maintainence of bike?? im doubtful coz the manufacturer is TVS!

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          • #6
            VIN!!! go for rtr 180 without any confusion. It will never let you down. Check the ownership thread for more info, though our rtr diehard fan Renny had already mentioned the difference. You already rode gsr, so now test ride the rtr and soon you will find out what your heart says. Try the white rtr180.
            SPEED-2-LIVE. Never forget that loved ones are waiting for you at sweet home. Ride Safe with FuLLy LoAdeD SaFEty GeaRs.

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            • #7
              It's pretty good for long run, many of our xbhps are rtr tourer, see the tourer thread and you'll find out. I dont know about the svc guys but rtr doent have much problem except for its tires are not good as mrf or irc, take a look at the ownership thread for details
              SPEED-2-LIVE. Never forget that loved ones are waiting for you at sweet home. Ride Safe with FuLLy LoAdeD SaFEty GeaRs.

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              • #8
                @VIN !, As renny says, both are completely different bikes, one is commuter the other is performance (ripping), the choice should be very easy depending on requirements. Else you can include more 150cc bikes in your list and then take a call.....if GS is there in your list why not Uni ? just a suggestion...

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                • #9
                  Unicorn would be the best for comfortable riding within 150cc segment and CBZ extreme is little better in case of performance (it also uses the same engine of uni...a little bit modified)...but my opinion is test ride the bikes and listen to your heart mate.
                  SPEED-2-LIVE. Never forget that loved ones are waiting for you at sweet home. Ride Safe with FuLLy LoAdeD SaFEty GeaRs.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by VIN!! View Post
                    Thanks for the info man but is Apache good for long run?? and what abt the maintainence of bike?? im doubtful coz the manufacturer is TVS!
                    you wont have any complaints regarding the engine and all as i've already mentioned...
                    but like you've mentioned, i think you are more into relaxed riding and smooth motoring, for that please consider HUNK,UNI too.....
                    The Magician"

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                    • #11
                      if you want POWER then rtr is the choice for you, take a test ride & you will feel the difference, & there is no issue of reliability in rtr, be sure about it
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                      • #12
                        If you want a smooth bike go for the GS, or if you want more power go for the RTR 180.

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                        • #13
                          thakns reeny, ur guidance was really helpful , I feel unicorn is very common and des issue wid the delivery of bike too..
                          HH guys here take more than month to deliever, cant wait tht long..
                          i'd almost finalized apache rtr 160 fi, but den had a talk wid frnd n now m confused wid fz..
                          Which one do u think is better??

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                          • #14
                            GS150R is a good bet considering your college going needs & will be maintanence-free as well if your pocket-money source for running bike on daily basis... If u are into earning by your self, then go for rtr 180/160-fi as both as fast bikes as well but I will not suggest the same considering above conditions if fulfilled.... Also, other alternative can be P-180 if U can extend your budget a further.
                            You must be the change you wish to see in the world

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                            • #15
                              Both the bikes mentioned (Suzuki&TVS) will be low on resale. If you are having some doubts about TVS quality, I am owning a 50K kms.old TVS Fiero F2 also with a sealed engine.
                              Now it comes down to your choice-whether you want a hot&wild gf (RTR)who gets a bit irritated in family G2Gs (read mid rpm vibes), or a sauve&composed woman (GS150) who makes you forget where you are! (read butter smooth power delivery)
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