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  • #1

    Pulsar 135 / Apache rtr fi/ Fz -16

    Hi All,

    Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year.

    Guys I am planning to buy a new bike but really confused.So asking for help me to decide which one is better.

    I have short listed Apache RTR Fi(Orange color) / Yamaha FZ / Pulsar 135.

    I am 5 5"/65 kgs.

    Requirements are :
    1.Good Handling
    2.City commuting (25 + 25) per day and occasional tourer.
    3.Average mileage -40-45

    My heart says go for apache but hearc about lots of problem(Also so many times discussed in the threads).

    Inclination towards all light weight bike, as will drive after a long time....

    SO guys please help me out from this situation...
    Burning Rubber ..
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    • #3
      Originally posted by Quest View Post
      Hi All,

      Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year.

      Guys I am planning to buy a new bike but really confused.So asking for help me to decide which one is better.

      I have short listed Apache RTR Fi(Orange color) / Yamaha FZ / Pulsar 135.

      I am 5 5"/65 kgs.

      Requirements are :
      1.Good Handling
      2.City commuting (25 + 25) per day and occasional tourer.
      3.Average mileage -40-45

      My heart says go for apache but hearc about lots of problem(Also so many times discussed in the threads).

      Inclination towards all light weight bike, as will drive after a long time....

      SO guys please help me out from this situation...
      Good kitty bag considering you want a light, good handling bike.

      Two cents:
      All these bikes are good. RTR could be a bit tiresome for long commute with its aggressive riding position. FZ would be nice, relaxed city bike but average may not touch 45 - expect around 40 in sane riding condition. P135 - though new, got really good reviews. Even XBHP's first impression was really good for this bike.
      So I would suggest test ride to check handling and comfort. Do some digging to know about mileage of FZ and initial buyers reviews for P135.
      Handling wise all three should be great, specially FZ and RTR are proven good handlers. All three bikes are light with lightest P135 being about 14kgs lighter in kerb weight.

      I don't think your height would be an issue for any of these bikes, but I personally(being not taller either), like RTR really good handler.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Quest View Post
        Hi All,

        Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year.

        Guys I am planning to buy a new bike but really confused.So asking for help me to decide which one is better.

        I have short listed Apache RTR Fi(Orange color) / Yamaha FZ / Pulsar 135.

        I am 5 5"/65 kgs.

        Requirements are :
        1.Good Handling
        2.City commuting (25 + 25) per day and occasional tourer.
        3.Average mileage -40-45

        My heart says go for apache but hearc about lots of problem(Also so many times discussed in the threads).

        Inclination towards all light weight bike, as will drive after a long time....

        SO guys please help me out from this situation...
        i to vote for RTR

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        • #5
          the bikes u have chosen are of 2 different classes....the pulsar 135 in one and the fz16 and the rtr in other...

          for handling and city riding my vote goes to the fz16...nothin beats the fz in dat department ...most would agree to this fact...

          the mileage department they would be placed in this order:
          1.p135
          2.rtr
          3.fz

          cause of the rear tyre fz fails in this regard....

          you say ur inclination is towards a light weight bike then i think fz is the lightest of the 3...not sure of the p135's weight but the fz is made totally of fibre and has one of the lightest kerb weights in the segment....
          sigpicGirls are like roads, more the curves, more the dangerous they are.

          To ride or not to ride?? is a....
          very very stupid question....

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          • #6
            Originally posted by k2cool_87 View Post
            you say ur inclination is towards a light weight bike then i think fz is the lightest of the 3...not sure of the p135's weight but the fz is made totally of fibre and has one of the lightest kerb weights in the segment....
            P135 is the lightest, it beats FZ by about 15kgs in kerb weight(122/137kgs).

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Quest View Post
              Hi All,

              Wishing you all a very happy and prosperous new year.

              Guys I am planning to buy a new bike but really confused.So asking for help me to decide which one is better.

              I have short listed Apache RTR Fi(Orange color) / Yamaha FZ / Pulsar 135.

              I am 5 5"/65 kgs.

              Requirements are :
              1.Good Handling
              2.City commuting (25 + 25) per day and occasional tourer.
              3.Average mileage -40-45

              My heart says go for apache but hearc about lots of problem(Also so many times discussed in the threads).

              Inclination towards all light weight bike, as will drive after a long time....

              SO guys please help me out from this situation...
              You will always hear more problems then praises on ownership threads, people tend to rush to ownership threads to only report their problems and very few good reports. That said, every bike has its share of troubles.
              The best way to judge the bike is to take a test ride of each to see what you feel about it. And then probably get in touch with actual owners of the bikes to learn about its pros and cons.

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              • #8
                My vote goes for the RTR fi...it does have its share of niggles but that shouldn't keep you from buying it...FZ is a great bike,but it fails to meet your mileage requirements.dunno about the P135 but many of em have given it a thumbs up.Better have a TD of it and decide...I feel RTRs cc advantage helps it to score brownie points over the baby pulsar
                It all begins with a thumb-start -- Oh, wait, I forgot the kill-switch

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                • #9
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                  Go for rtr fi it suits all your needs & its also got superb handling
                  PULSAR 180 DTSI- 2007
                  PULSAR 220 DTS-FI - 2008
                  PULSAR 220 DTSI - 2011
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Quest View Post
                    I have short listed Apache RTR Fi(Orange color) / Yamaha FZ / Pulsar 135.;
                    Can the P135LS be compared to the RTR Fi and the Yamaha FZ..??

                    Apart from difference in engine cc, there is a huge difference between the price of the P135LS and the Apache RTR Fi/Yamaha FZ.

                    The RTR Fi and the FZ has an ex showroom (Delhi) price of around Rs. 66,000 and the P135LS's got an ex-showroom (Delhi) price of around 51,000 (Somebody correct me if I am worng in the prices).

                    Approximately 15K difference in price..!!

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                    • #11
                      If Mileage is not your concern then go for FZ will be a VFM, good in city riding & at highways too. if mileage & light weight is concern then blindly go for P135, light sport vehicle & go with new tech man, why to incur more on old tech when you are entering into new era of tech. however must say have TD for both bikes & in whichever you feel "All is Well" buy it.. dont waist your single day to enjoy biking dude.
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                      • #12
                        @payeng:you're right about the price difference...
                        It all begins with a thumb-start -- Oh, wait, I forgot the kill-switch

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by srini View Post
                          @payeng:you're right about the price difference...
                          Thanks for the confirmation bro..

                          Handling wise, I'll say that the P135 is as stable around corners the RTR. Yep, its the best handling Pulsar I have ever ridden.

                          The RTR will provide more thrill at the twist of the throttle.. the Yamaha FZ will make you feel like a "Hunk" (Oppss.. sorry HH Hunk).. the P135 will save you around Rs. 15,000, will feel and ride like a compact Pulsar and still look fresh.

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                          • #14
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                            @ payeng:

                            Thanks for your suggestion... But money bracket is not a problem as I am ready to stretch upto 75k.. But thing is that handling , reliability and mileage..

                            And I have included pulsar 135 ,due to some very good review in xbhp.. I remember some body said due its 13 Bhp @ 9000 rpm power it is almost equal to any 150cc machine available in the market today..

                            So though its a 135 cc but still I count it as a 150cc ....

                            The spec of pulsar 135 ls says itself....
                            Burning Rubber ..

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Quest View Post
                              @ payeng:

                              Thanks for your suggestion... But money bracket is not a problem as I am ready to stretch upto 75k.. But thing is that handling , reliability and mileage..

                              And I have included pulsar 135 ,due to some very good review in xbhp.. I remember some body said due its 13 Bhp @ 9000 rpm power it is almost equal to any 150cc machine available in the market today..

                              So though its a 135 cc but still I count it as a 150cc ....

                              The spec of pulsar 135 ls says itself....

                              For handling, i'll all the three bikes sorted by you very highly.
                              for mileage, the P135LS should be more frugal than the RTR Fi followed then by the FZ.

                              For reliability, the P135LS is quite new in the market.. about the other two, you can get better info in their ownership review on xBhp.


                              Best of luck

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