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  • #1

    Bike for highway commute

    Hi Guys,

    After riding my p150 for over 4 years and close to 50K KM's... i have decided to upgrade. My main use of the bike would be for highway commute to and fro to office, which would be close to 50KM's daily + weekend trips and G2G's.

    The options i have included with my preferences are P220(30%),R15(60%) and Apache 180(10%).

    Please help me choose a right bike.

    Thanks,
    Sathya
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    • #3
      Well if you're indeed cool with the radical riding position the R15 has to offer, then look no further to satisfy all your upgrading needs. But if you're into a little bit of touring too, then you might just as well check out the P220.

      The RTR180, is indeed a kickass bike, but if you're not cool with the riding position of the rtr180 then you might as well right this off your checklist.

      My personal vote goes for

      1.P220
      2.R15
      3.RTR180

      PS:If you're having a budget of close to a lack, then why isn't the Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twin-Spark in this list??
      A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

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      • #4
        Go for 220
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        • #5
          Both P220 and R15 are good for highway commuting. But still i personally feel the P220 is more comfortable of two.

          Apache on the other hand , is more suited for the urban jungle.

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          • #6
            why not ZMR? Suggested because it was in cost bracket of R15.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Parth View Post
              Well if you're indeed cool with the radical riding position the R15 has to offer, then look no further to satisfy all your upgrading needs. But if you're into a little bit of touring too, then you might just as well check out the P220.

              The RTR180, is indeed a kickass bike, but if you're not cool with the riding position of the rtr180 then you might as well right this off your checklist.

              My personal vote goes for

              1.P220
              2.R15
              3.RTR180

              PS:If you're having a budget of close to a lack, then why isn't the Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twin-Spark in this list??
              Thanks for the suggestion.

              I might not do a lot of touring on my bike, as i would be using my car instead for that.it would only be small tours <500KM's on my bike.

              I Did not consider the RE, as i wanted to enjoy a bit of sporty bikes before going to the RE. my next upgrade would be an RE and i would settle with that, along with keeping whatever i buy right now.

              Originally posted by truelypulsarian View Post
              Go for 220
              Originally posted by Penno View Post
              Both P220 and R15 are good for highway commuting. But still i personally feel the P220 is more comfortable of two.

              Apache on the other hand , is more suited for the urban jungle.
              I had a small TD of both the bikes and OK with the ride comfort of both.
              I am a very little inclined towards Apache coz of its looks, which did not appeal to me.

              Originally posted by riazmomin View Post
              why not ZMR? Suggested because it was in cost bracket of R15.
              I did not include the ZMR, as ZMA-R did not appeal to me, and i guess the ride on ZMR would be no different.

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              • #8
                P220 would be a more worthy tool for your usage IMO...R15 too is a good bike and since your preference is quite high for this machine,just go for it...You can never go wrong with it.
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                • #9
                  The Yamaha R15 is your bike.It has the sporty feel which you really want and it's got lots of power.Well it's great for touring and short city rides.Regarding the economy,it's not vary bad either...Considering the other choices.If i were you my choice would be this before graduating to an Royal Enfield.

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                  • #10
                    between p220 F and r15 u gave a 6 pointer to the latter..... which is just double to 220.

                    go with R15 because your heart said it
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                    • #11
                      longer rides...tht to commuting...id suggest the P220 or the ZMR
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                      • #12
                        I would strongly recommend you zmr as its very refined and reliable.p220 is for brute power,r15 for track and twisties.

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                        • #13
                          Go for R15. It is an awesome bike.
                          But If I was to buy, I would have considered the RE TBTS.

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                          • #14
                            Thanks for the responses guys. I did not consider the ZMR, coz i did not like the ZMA-r(my personal opinion). I also do not think ZMR is vfm, for its price.

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                            • #15
                              Pulsar 220 if you want a complete package.....at a stunning price.....!





                              PS: That package comes with some issues as well...so consider that as well...
                              2002 - Pulsar 150 Classic (Still owned)
                              2005 - Pulsar 150 Dtsi (Still owned)
                              2006 - Eterno (sold)
                              2008 - Dio (Owned)
                              2009 - Pulsar 220 DTSi

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