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  • #16
    hey all said and done what's ur budget?
    if suppose it's upto 70 or slightly more u could as well take the FZ S
    or even the new 220S
    did you think about the 135LS?
    N likw pulsating220 said even I,the 2nd time that i rode a bike it was pulsar 220 it hardly matters

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    • #17
      FZ-S is great if you get it for 70k... but the mileage of the bike is less and you are not into looks much...

      Get the Apache 160 it gives good mileage and is a great performer looks good tooo.. cost 68k
      Last edited by krates; 04-20-2010, 02:42 PM.
      Riding, loving and enjoying my lord of the streets.. FZ-S...

      And dreaming of an R6/R1/FZ1/CBR 1000RR


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      • #18
        kk will try the apache 160 as well though my heart has gone to the GS side now but it totally depends now when i actually see the bike and ride it.Apache hmm will try to take a test ride of it as well.

        Looks for me don't matter that much performance does what will i do with looks after few months if performance is bad can't place it on my showroom. GS maybe not as attractive but at least serves the purpose with good tails and Console which i can't get my eyes of

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        • #19
          Hey dude

          As somebody already said, take aout twister from ur list. Its only a city bike. Well since u have included apache rtr 160 into ur list i can provide some facts. As my friend has this bike(fi version), i can tell a thing or two abt the bike. Its made for no other purpose than perfomance. One thing i felt was that u will never feel like cruising on an apache. The vibrations and silencer noise will bring down cruising abilities. If u like to rip open then u can buy it. U may have to stretch the budget a bit(correct me if i am wrong). If u drive normally it'll give u 40-45kmpl.

          Coming to the GS. I believe its a great and reliable bike. I am not aware of its mileage. But my worry is that the suzuki is a company that is in development phase. So its a general idea in the market to avoid products from such developing companies(No hard feelings GS guys). Due a sixth gear i feel it'll have cruising capabalities. If u r from a moderately developed city go give it a try. U'll have no service issues. B'coz in the place where i live(madurai), service ain't good.

          Now is my favourite part.The Uni. Its a bike u'll fall in love with, the instant u ride it. Almost zero noise and vibrations. Assured mileage 50+.
          Great for cruising. But its not as powerful as its rivals. Mono-suspension gives u good handling. Also Honda is an established company in India now. So u will have no service problems also. Its a great all rounder.

          I would also suggest u to take a look at HH Hunk and Pulsar.Hunk is almost like the Uni and pulsar is for rippin and cool features.

          Take a test drive of the first three bikes. I bet u'll like the Uni but still its ur choice.

          Decide wisely.
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          • #20
            now thought i include rtr but it is way of my budget than i expected.And uni i have no issues with the bike as such though i feel it needs to change with time and charging around 50k+ it should at least have some things that are now in most of the rides.

            Apart from that honda i have very bad experiences with their service they usually service in delhi around 150 bikes a day and the quality of service is pretty bad.I had to change my clutch plates 3 times within 8 months for my eterno.

            Since no body even touches Honda stuff outside they say sire don't know about honda.

            now service center is not a issue for Suzuki since i live in Delhi and lucky enough to have 2 SVC about 20 min away.But spare parts is a concern thought quality is not considering Suzuki is no new name in India considering its past association.

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