How about the driving comfort of Apache RTR 160 for me ? I feel pulsar 150 too heavy and long for me though i love its looks ... i wish i choose some newones of 2010 to get a smooth refined engine..wat say guys ?..more suggestions....

i'd personally prefer rtr160 over p150 anyday,

rtr160

rtr all the way bro. unicorn will be too big for u.my friend is also 5.3.his feet doesnt get grounded properly on my unicorn. and it will be heavy for u .so as for gs150r.
coz u feel pulsar is heavy ...then these bikes are more heavy than pulsar.
rtr is light sexy and fits ur requirement and budget.
fz rear seat will coz probs for women in saree .only too slim girls can sit.

so my pick is rtr160

Even I'd now suggest you RTR160 or FZ16... My personal choice would be FZ16

if u wanna pose and r a relaxed rider,nothigs better than the fz-16
if u r serious abt riding fast,etc - rtr 160
if u want a daily commuter - in acsending order -
uni>Gs 150r>hunz/xtreme>p150.. out of which the p150 is getting an engine twek up and the uni a name change for some freshness..

welcome buddy! dont worry about not having ridden a 150cc before,i too learnt driving in a ct100 and did not sit in a 150cc until the day i took delivery of R15 , and believe me its not that difficult!
ok now back to point
1> the unicorn and gs150r are the best in this,fz16 isn't bad either. RTR though is sporty so might not be comfortable ( relative to the person ridding it)
2>fz16 beats everything hands down! followed by rtr
3>fz16 has a small seat for pillion especially women with Saree! so unicorn or gs150r , CBZ are the best bet
4>this is were unicorn and CBZ shine,fz16 with that big rear tyre is a bit low on mileage
(the above views are subjective!)

the rest u decide after a test drive!all the best!

H i i want to share this article i read in some other site....

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Author: Antony
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Many people are going on and on that the Unicorn engine is smooth, unicorn engine is smooth.....

Yes, unicorn engine is smooth, but Gs150 engine is also smooth. The main difference is Unicorn is silent and smooth and Gs150 is grunty and smooth. So, dont confuse silent and smooth. Every engine has its own sound/tone, and this sound/tone depends to a large extent on the exhaust and engine CDI timing setup also. The herohonda Hunk has same unicorn engine, but the hunk sounds louder because of the different exhaust. So, do you think hunk engine is not smooth? Engines of Gs150r, hunk, fz16 are grunty and smooth. Many true bikers, in fact, want a good exhaust tone from their bikes, becaue it gives them the feeling of power and also lets them know exactly how the bike engine behaves. For that matter, Apache and Pulsar engines are also good, but pulsar engines tend to give problem soon after 3-4 years and require more maintainence, again depending on rider. But again, all bikes need maintainence.

One more fact is all engines vibrate. Yes, unicorn, gs150, cbzx, fz16, apache, pulsar, etc., all engines vibrate. But the difference is, in unicorn, gs150, fz16, and cbzx the engines are mounted to the bike frame/chassis in such a way that engine vibrations are not transferred to the frame/chassis of the bike. Thus, we cannot feel the vibrations on the handle and footpegs. This is where the apache and pular lack. The engine vibrations in Apache and pulsar are transferred to the bike frame/chassis and felt by the rider on the handle and footpegs. Although, this vibration problem seems to be solved to a large extent in the new Apaches and pulsars. But i have to say, in every bike the engine vibrations are felt more at particular engine rpms.

Another important factor in bikes is the gearbox. This is where the pulsar is not so smooth. Every bike gearbox is setup differently, so some bikes like Fz16 have good initial and mid-range pickup but lack top-end speed, so if you are riding a fz16 easily in city traffic, you will have difficulty overtaking cabs/cars traveling on highways at say 65-70 kmph. Bikes like gs150r lack initial pickup but have good mid-range and top-end speed, so you can really enjoy highways and long roads on Gs150r. Bikes like cbz, apache, and pulsar have good initial and mid-range pickup, but vibrate a lot at speeds of 70-80 kmph. Fz16, Apache, pulsar, Cbzx, Hunk all have better initial pickup than Unicorn and Gs150r. Unicorn has slightly better low-end pickup than gs150r, both Unicorn and Gs150r have equal mid-range pickup, but Gs150 has better top-end pickup than unicorn. Gs150r is slowest in 0-60 kmph, while gs150r is fastest in 0-100 kmph. So, if you are riding a Gs150, when the signal light turns green, Apache, pulsar, cbz, fz16 and even unicorn will move before you and you will be last to move, but you will be first to reach the next signal on Gs150r, only if the next signal is a bit far. Thats the difference. Again, the 6th gear in Gs150r is an advantage, it keeps the bike smooth even at high speeds.

Each bike has different riding posture and gear lever/footpeg and handlebar position. So, better take a test ride to see if the bike riding posture suits you. Also, monoshocks are good to take sharp turns and stability, but pillion comfort is questionable. Twin gas-shocks are better for bad roads and pillion comfort. Also, unicorn monoshock does not have linkage. Yam-R15 has linkage monoshock. I hope honda also fit linkage monoshock in unicorn in future.

One thing where Honda, Suzuki and Yamaha score is the quality of their bikes. Although Honda treat us Indians like second-grade and give us old technology, but still good quality old technology. Gs150r is definitely very well built, and fit and finish of Gs150r is definitely better than Unicorn.


Given the wide difference in features such as Digital speedometer, Mileage, monoshock/twin gas-charged shock aborbers, front and rear disk-brake, rider and pillion seat height/width, seating posture, footpeg/gear lever position, LED taillamps, looks/style, colors available, etc., then you have to decide which bikes suits your age, personality, and driving style and which among this is giving you more features/value for money. Sales/service network should not be a problem with all bikes, unless you are living in a far village which has no dealer.
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Before 112 I didnt find fz engine power to be low and 75-85 overtaking someone commented by the previous post iss too easy for fz... With mileage of around 40-50 depends on engine tuning is a good mileage.... Fz lacks power on higher end above 110 not below it.... Fz is very comfy too not much for the pillion but you can change the seat for some cost.... Dude just go ahaead and TD the monster you are gonna love it.... It got the best brakes in its class too

Thanks buddy ... That was precise and to the point ... i feel RTR might feel good for me..havent sat over it ..just saw some guys of my built riding comfy on roads... am thinking about GS150R too... Is RTR 160's riding position too bad for long drives ???? am confused...

Man this is awesome .. you have given me the "wikipedia" about almost all bikes..engines..and wat more...thanks...am yet to decide which oen am gonna pick ... am all On for a good riding posture ..too comfortable for handling...

how about Pulsar 135ls ??

how about pulsar 135ls..i love it except for the rear seating... too much lifted...will there be a problem for indian women for a pillion ride >??... i knew its light weight too...

my best advice would be go for GS 150 r, if im not wrong its inherited from GSXR - the top end bikes of jujuki :P
gives u solid 60 kmpl man. see petrol prices are gonna get costlier than gold soon . so look at mileage. since u r a working professional.this is the best option
but if u feel tha gs is too heavy for u.. or u r too small for it

u have another option

GLADIATOR YAMAGA!!!

Ucant find even a single fault in it.. its a 125 cc bike.. the SMOOTHEST BIKE i can say, gives u 50-55 kmpl mileage and 56k on road and its loooks matches ur height n weight. yes i had a big confusion between pulsar 135 and stunner/ once i drove this glad..m so glad that im going for glad.. good luck sorry if i had confused u more wtih a better option

I would have suggested you the RTR-perfect for your stature, but you have emphasized about sideways sitting pillion comfort&I found that lacking in the RTR.
I feel the Glady is worth checking out.

The only reason for not getting a GS150 is that you already own what i do.

Anyways, choose what you want:

light weight + handling + mileage = P135
highway stability + smooth engine + mileage + pillion comfort + 6th cog = GS150R
Smooth engine + mileage + looonng waiting period = Unicorn
jack of all trades = Any one from CBX-Xtreme / Hunk / Achiever / P150
Handling + looks = FZ (16/s/Fazer)
Power + acceleration + handling = Apache 160/180

I'd recommend either the Apache or the Fz16 for your height since both the bikes have a lower seat height and weigh close to 135kgs which you should be able to handle easily when parking or moving the bike out of tough spots. Brownie points to the fz16 for smoothness, reliability and handling.