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    Buying my first bike. Need help.....

    Hi all,

    I'm planning to buy a bike for myself. This is gonna be my first bike, so i dont wanna hurry up in taking wrong decisions. Hence seeking for ur help. Hope u wont disappoint me.

    I'm new to the biking world. Dont have much experience in riding bikes, but confident of managing myself riding one.

    My current choices are: Unicorn, Discover 135, Suzuki GS150, Apache RTR 180/160. My height is 5.10 & am working. Need it for daily commuting, hence looking at:
    -good mileage
    -comfort
    -reliable
    -low maintenance
    -good looks.

    My first choice is Unicorn, but need some clarifications regarding it.
    Many ppl advised me not to buy unicorn as it causes back pain coz of its single suspension.

    I'm really confused guys.....
    Plz help me out.

    Thanks.....
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  • #2
    Originally posted by Allwin View Post
    My first choice is Unicorn, but need some clarifications regarding it.
    Many ppl advised me not to buy unicorn as it causes back pain coz of its single suspension.


    Thanks.....
    This is utter nonsense!

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    • #3
      i know, it doesn't make sense.
      i need a clarification on this...

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      • #4
        dude....considering ur requirements the unicorn fits perfectly....
        dont worry there is no back pain....have ridden it even on long drives...
        its got good looks...good mileage...nice posture....low maintainance...

        just the thing u have to consider is the waiting period...my friend waited for 2 months before he could see his babe....


        dunno about the GS 150...check here....Suzuki GS 150
        Last edited by k2cool_87; 12-09-2009, 11:16 AM.
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        To ride or not to ride?? is a....
        very very stupid question....

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        • #5
          hmmm...... thanks pal.
          any other bike u suggest other than uni.....?
          how's Suzuki GS150?

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          • #6
            Well i will definately suggest you to go for unicorn as your first bike, blindly you can go for it, there no such prob of back pain, na not all. Besides its very comfortable for long rides.
            Cosgeo where are you ??
            You can take advise and review form uni riders
            2nd priority from my side is gs150, but dont give any 2nd thought, just hit for uni.
            All the best
            Choose wisely
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            • #7
              thanks varun.
              i'm from b'lore.
              i'll surely take yo advice.

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              • #8
                how do u compare pulsar 150 with uni.........?

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                • #9
                  Allwin i would suggest GS150 over uni and P150. Even though i dont own this bike i have ridden it around for a while in Bangalore traffic. its got the looks(uni is same old since its launch), fits your physical frame(5' 10") mileage wise it is at par with uni and pulsar. got a extra gear if you are planning for weekend rides outside.
                  take a test ride of both uni and gs150 and go by what u feel about the bikes.
                  every one has a different point of view against each bikes.
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                  • #10
                    Having back pains while riding unicorn is nonsense.I have 3 year old unicorn and i never faced any issues with it.The only thing is that honda service centres are not that great.So once you complete your free services,i suggest you to get it serviced elsewhere.Good luck!
                    Last edited by Nixster; 12-09-2009, 12:54 PM.

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                    • #11
                      Its a fair draw between the unicorn and the GS150. Mate try and get a test ride of both the bikes to draw a conclusion and see how they fare.


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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Allwin View Post

                        My first choice is Unicorn, but need some clarifications regarding it.
                        Many ppl advised me not to buy unicorn as it causes back pain coz of its single suspension.

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                        thats not even true bro!!

                        but looking at the things you mentioned for your bike
                        i would suggest you honda stuner just collect more information about the bike i am sure you will love it!

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                        • #13
                          My opinion is go for unicorn.It is not going to disappoint you in any thing and especially about the suspension.

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                            Originally posted by kunni_9/11 View Post
                            thats not even true bro!!

                            but looking at the things you mentioned for your bike
                            i would suggest you honda stuner just collect more information about the bike i am sure you will love it!
                            Why dragging him down when he is intrested 150cc + segment
                            @topic starter
                            You can also give a try to p135
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                            Last edited by varun_r15; 12-09-2009, 03:56 PM.
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                            I even play with my Scale Models
                            2006- HONDA DIO
                            2007- BAJAJ PLATINA (sold)
                            2008- YAMAHA YZF R15
                            201*- HONDA SBK (some day :D)


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                              Originally posted by varun_r15 View Post
                              Why dragging him down when he is intrested 150cc + segment
                              @topic starter
                              You can also give a try to p135
                              <Posted via Mobile>

                              oh i just suggested him to collect the information about the bike.
                              as he mentioned about the milage also along with the looks !!!
                              and honda stunner is not that bad option ?

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