which 150cc bike?

brianbandra · 31st January 2008, 14:16

Hi I need to buy a 150cc segment bike for myself.
Bike should be a recent launch (i.e. dont want outdated tech/design).

Only brand that I am definitely against is HONDA as have had very bad experience with Activa, and despite genuine difficulty neither the Honda dealership nor Honda company showed any interest in giving help at all. So have ruled out Hero Honda also as do not want Honda badge in any way.

I guess that leaves Bajaj, TVS, Suzuki & Yamaha. My preference between these is Bajaj or Yamaha.

Any suggestions?

Also, need an ungeared scooter for wife. Again, do not want Honda, so I guess that leaves Kinetic & Bajaj?

manish7 · 31st January 2008, 17:48

I suggest, go for TVS Apache RTR - my brother is using it for one & half year without any problem.

31st January 2008, 17:54

Hey dude

the new honda unicorn is what is for the best, go for it cozz u wouldnt have to visit the dealer with regards to probs, i know people who've been using the unicorn for the past 4years without any kinda problems.........

TVS is unreliable as they forget their old models

Yamaha would be a good pik, but it's models are outdated

Pulsar is good only for today, no one knows about tomorrow

SO HONDA UNICORN IS WHAT WILL BE THE RIGHT PICK !!!!!!!!!

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finneyp · 31st January 2008, 18:18

I would shortlist Honda Unicorn & TVS Apache, but if want to avoid Honda brand, Apache would be a nice choice!

men_in_jean · 1st February 2008, 10:18

Hi Brian.. I am an Anti Honda guy too..

Go for TVS APACHE 160RTR.. it has got the best performance in the 150 class.. (but its a 160

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jkdas · 1st February 2008, 10:28

checkout these threads
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...est-150-a.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...-rtr-hunk.html

brianbandra · 1st February 2008, 11:12

Hi thanks all:

I am happy to get input from you guys because I havent really been plugged into the two wheeler world for a while, and was getting confused.

Based on your input, I have shortlisted Apache and Pulsar. If both bikes are equally recommended then I will see whose dealership will offer me a better deal, and also a better attitude & decide.

I have an interest in Yamaha but I dont know if they have anything in 150cc, nor have I been able to find out about a Yamaha dealership in Mumbai?

Also - any similar input for the wife's scooter? Again, no honda/hh please.

Once again, really appreciate your guidance.

BUSA · 1st February 2008, 11:28

TVS Apache RTR or Bajaj Pulsar 150DTSi, both are very good, if your tall, give the Apache a skip.

snaronikar · 1st February 2008, 11:35

My choices are as below:

1) Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi.
2) TVS Apache.

I own a Unicorn. But my experience with the bike is good. I own this from past 2 years. As far as the dealership goes, I agree with you I also fought with the dealer sometime back. But settled out after my brother threatned the manager.

TomRider · 1st February 2008, 11:43

I Prefer RTR ever Hunk or Pulsar... anyday!

safari_lover · 1st February 2008, 11:57

I would suggest you to wait till June coz, that is when the Yamaha R15 is supposed to be launched.
Else wait at least till Apache FI is launched (due in Feb ?).
Even I am looking for a bike, but I'll wait till June and decide between Apache FI and the R15.

BUSA · 1st February 2008, 12:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by safari_lover

I would suggest you to wait till June coz, that is when the Yamaha R15 is supposed to be launched.
Else wait at least till Apache FI is launched (due in Feb ?).
Even I am looking for a bike, but I'll wait till June and decide between Apache FI and the R15.

R15 will cost around how much a P220 does.

sunilbakshi · 1st February 2008, 12:12

Usually I dont advise people to wait for new launch as they do have a tendency to get delayed & delayed.. but if u arent in a hurry, the yamaha R15 is the most promising one here

as for scooter for ur wife, the new flyte from kinetic SYM is a great scooter package at a good price Kinetic Sym Flyte

suncity · 1st February 2008, 12:48

I've been using Pulsar 150 for close to 2 years. No problems at all and is quite silky in its ride.

I would definitely recommend this unless you want ride something different than what many people ride nowadays.

safari_lover · 1st February 2008, 16:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUSA

R15 will cost around how much a P220 does.

Yah. But it also promises a better performance than the P220 and a more sporty design

31st January 2008, 14:16	#1
brianbandra BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	which 150cc bike? Hi I need to buy a 150cc segment bike for myself. Bike should be a recent launch (i.e. dont want outdated tech/design). Only brand that I am definitely against is HONDA as have had very bad experience with Activa, and despite genuine difficulty neither the Honda dealership nor Honda company showed any interest in giving help at all. So have ruled out Hero Honda also as do not want Honda badge in any way. I guess that leaves Bajaj, TVS, Suzuki & Yamaha. My preference between these is Bajaj or Yamaha. Any suggestions? Also, need an ungeared scooter for wife. Again, do not want Honda, so I guess that leaves Kinetic & Bajaj?
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31st January 2008, 17:48	#2
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	I suggest, go for TVS Apache RTR - my brother is using it for one & half year without any problem.
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31st January 2008, 17:54	#3
priyank Posts: n/a	Hey dude the new honda unicorn is what is for the best, go for it cozz u wouldnt have to visit the dealer with regards to probs, i know people who've been using the unicorn for the past 4years without any kinda problems......... TVS is unreliable as they forget their old models Yamaha would be a good pik, but it's models are outdated Pulsar is good only for today, no one knows about tomorrow SO HONDA UNICORN IS WHAT WILL BE THE RIGHT PICK !!!!!!!!! Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Slang and SMS Language are STRICTLY prohibited on Team-BHP. Please type in full and proper English for the benefit of other community members. Last edited by Rehaan : 31st January 2008 at 19:42. Reason: Please see note in post.
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31st January 2008, 18:18	#4
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	I would shortlist Honda Unicorn & TVS Apache, but if want to avoid Honda brand, Apache would be a nice choice!
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1st February 2008, 10:18	#5
men_in_jean BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 68 Thanked: 0 Times	Hi Brian.. I am an Anti Honda guy too.. Go for TVS APACHE 160RTR.. it has got the best performance in the 150 class.. (but its a 160 )
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1st February 2008, 10:28	#6
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	checkout these threads http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...est-150-a.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/motorb...-rtr-hunk.html
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1st February 2008, 11:12	#7
brianbandra BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 57 Thanked: 0 Times	thanks - how @ scooter advice? Hi thanks all: I am happy to get input from you guys because I havent really been plugged into the two wheeler world for a while, and was getting confused. Based on your input, I have shortlisted Apache and Pulsar. If both bikes are equally recommended then I will see whose dealership will offer me a better deal, and also a better attitude & decide. I have an interest in Yamaha but I dont know if they have anything in 150cc, nor have I been able to find out about a Yamaha dealership in Mumbai? Also - any similar input for the wife's scooter? Again, no honda/hh please. Once again, really appreciate your guidance.
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1st February 2008, 11:28	#8
BUSA Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,130 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	TVS Apache RTR or Bajaj Pulsar 150DTSi, both are very good, if your tall, give the Apache a skip.
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1st February 2008, 11:35	#9
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	My choices are as below: 1) Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi. 2) TVS Apache. I own a Unicorn. But my experience with the bike is good. I own this from past 2 years. As far as the dealership goes, I agree with you I also fought with the dealer sometime back. But settled out after my brother threatned the manager.
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1st February 2008, 11:43	#10
TomRider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KL7-KA03-NYC Posts: 340 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	I Prefer RTR ever Hunk or Pulsar... anyday!
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1st February 2008, 11:57	#11
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	I would suggest you to wait till June coz, that is when the Yamaha R15 is supposed to be launched. Else wait at least till Apache FI is launched (due in Feb ?). Even I am looking for a bike, but I'll wait till June and decide between Apache FI and the R15.
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1st February 2008, 12:12	#13
sunilbakshi BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 109 Thanked: 0 Times	yamaha R15 Usually I dont advise people to wait for new launch as they do have a tendency to get delayed & delayed.. but if u arent in a hurry, the yamaha R15 is the most promising one here as for scooter for ur wife, the new flyte from kinetic SYM is a great scooter package at a good price Kinetic Sym Flyte
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1st February 2008, 12:48	#14
suncity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 28 Thanked: 0 Times	I've been using Pulsar 150 for close to 2 years. No problems at all and is quite silky in its ride. I would definitely recommend this unless you want ride something different than what many people ride nowadays.
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