HELP!! Decide Apache or Pulsar

rahulsingh007 · 30th May 2008, 22:41

Hi Bhpians,
I have just passed high school and was going to graduate myself from my dio to a bike
Please Help me decide Between P180, P200 and Apache 160RTR 2008
Keep in Mind the sky rocketing Fuel Prices
And also I have no PBk Showroom , so servicing of P200 at a regular showroom , is that okay

rahulsingh007 · 31st May 2008, 08:18

EDIT: I use the vehicle about 8-10 kms daily,
Need a eyecatching bike,,,,love lots of attention,
Also my height is small ie about 5'4"

Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid,,,,typing...like...this. Thanks.

Sankar · 31st May 2008, 09:19

Apache RTR would suit your physique better imo. And it's a brilliant bike.

lohithrao · 31st May 2008, 09:44

go for Apache its a better bike!

aaggoswami · 31st May 2008, 09:47

Considering your height, go for Apache. Also now a lot of pulsars are on the road, RTR will get you more attention.

eclectix 1st · 31st May 2008, 09:59

Pulsar Pulsar Pulsar

bmw_m5_titus · 31st May 2008, 10:08

Rahul, For your height both pulsar and a160 are fine, but the rtr would grab more attention than the ubiquitous p150. Also you would be free from the niggles of the p150 like lcd malfunctions, faulty fuel gauge, warning lights and the like.
The rtr would give you around 45-50kmpl in the real world. It accelerates, brakes and handles much better than the pulsar. Only downside is the riding position can be a pain if you are into long rides!

manish7 · 31st May 2008, 10:10

RTR - RTR is the bike you should consider. If you can wait a bit, RTR Fi will be coming soon...hopefully!

CrAzY dRiVeR · 31st May 2008, 10:21

This attention thing is all just a feeling only, IMO! Seriously, nobody will care much for a guy on a pulsar or apache these days, except may be an initial reaction from friends.

Get the bike you feel will suit you better, and will keep you happy in the long run. From your height, i feel it should be the Apache. Anyways, check out all the bikes before deciding.

doctorque · 31st May 2008, 11:47

Sorry thats not one of your choices but wait till june mid,
you have the option of yamaha R150 , will cost a little over a lac.
GO FOR IT.

v12 · 31st May 2008, 11:53

The Apache RTR would be the best choice amongst the 3 looking at your requirements. Isnt the RTR Fi already out?
Given the options put forward, I doubt rahul would be looking at that budget doctorque. The R15 would cost around 1.07 on road.

islero · 31st May 2008, 13:34

RTR all the way. If you can, wait for the FI version, which be rid of that one very big foible of the carb RTR: vibrations. Which means, it will be near perfect.

Strike the P200 off your list: If you must get a Pulsar, go for the less cumbersome, and more fuel efficient 180.

five46 · 31st May 2008, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

This attention thing is all just a feeling only, IMO! Seriously, nobody will care much for a guy on a pulsar or apache these days, except may be an initial reaction from friends.

Get the bike you feel will suit you better, and will keep you happy in the long run.

Exactly!
If attention is what you crave, go get a R1 or a Duke 848/1098 or likes.

Go take a good long test ride of both the bikes which should help you decide on what bike is comfortable for you.
Performance wise and reliability of cycle parts wise, I would bet more on the thoroughly race bred RTR.

rahulsingh007 · 31st May 2008, 23:55

Should I change the tvs shod rubber instantly to maybe MRF Zappers. Also when will Apache fi be launched

lohithrao · 1st June 2008, 10:22

Rahul go for Tvs Jumbo instead, zappers are not good for rains...

30th May 2008, 22:41	#1
rahulsingh007 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Amritsar Posts: 164 Thanked: 44 Times	HELP!! Decide Apache or Pulsar Hi Bhpians, I have just passed high school and was going to graduate myself from my dio to a bike Please Help me decide Between P180, P200 and Apache 160RTR 2008 Keep in Mind the sky rocketing Fuel Prices And also I have no PBk Showroom , so servicing of P200 at a regular showroom , is that okay
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31st May 2008, 08:18	#2
rahulsingh007 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Amritsar Posts: 164 Thanked: 44 Times	EDIT: I use the vehicle about 8-10 kms daily, Need a eyecatching bike,,,,love lots of attention, Also my height is small ie about 5'4" Note from the Team-BHP Support : Please take the time to use proper punctuation as per Team-BHP rules. Avoid,,,,typing...like...this. Thanks. Last edited by Rehaan : 31st May 2008 at 09:01. Reason: Please see note in post.
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31st May 2008, 09:19	#3
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	Apache RTR would suit your physique better imo. And it's a brilliant bike.
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31st May 2008, 09:44	#4
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	go for Apache its a better bike!
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31st May 2008, 09:47	#5
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,930 Times	Considering your height, go for Apache. Also now a lot of pulsars are on the road, RTR will get you more attention.
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31st May 2008, 09:59	#6
eclectix 1st BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BANGALORE Posts: 381 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	Pulsar Pulsar Pulsar Pulsar
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31st May 2008, 10:08	#7
bmw_m5_titus BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kochi/Kuwait Posts: 179 Thanked: 4 Times	Rahul, For your height both pulsar and a160 are fine, but the rtr would grab more attention than the ubiquitous p150. Also you would be free from the niggles of the p150 like lcd malfunctions, faulty fuel gauge, warning lights and the like. The rtr would give you around 45-50kmpl in the real world. It accelerates, brakes and handles much better than the pulsar. Only downside is the riding position can be a pain if you are into long rides!
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31st May 2008, 10:10	#8
manish7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 508 Thanked: 0 Times	RTR - RTR is the bike you should consider. If you can wait a bit, RTR Fi will be coming soon...hopefully!
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31st May 2008, 10:21	#9
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,167 Thanked: 73,417 Times View My Garage	This attention thing is all just a feeling only, IMO! Seriously, nobody will care much for a guy on a pulsar or apache these days, except may be an initial reaction from friends. Get the bike you feel will suit you better, and will keep you happy in the long run. From your height, i feel it should be the Apache. Anyways, check out all the bikes before deciding.
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31st May 2008, 11:47	#10
doctorque BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 565 Thanked: 404 Times	Sorry thats not one of your choices but wait till june mid, you have the option of yamaha R150 , will cost a little over a lac. GO FOR IT.
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31st May 2008, 11:53	#11
v12 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6,738 Thanked: 7,207 Times View My Garage	The Apache RTR would be the best choice amongst the 3 looking at your requirements. Isnt the RTR Fi already out? Given the options put forward, I doubt rahul would be looking at that budget doctorque. The R15 would cost around 1.07 on road.
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31st May 2008, 13:34	#12
islero Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,574 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	RTR all the way. If you can, wait for the FI version, which be rid of that one very big foible of the carb RTR: vibrations. Which means, it will be near perfect. Strike the P200 off your list: If you must get a Pulsar, go for the less cumbersome, and more fuel efficient 180.
	() Thanks

31st May 2008, 23:55	#14
rahulsingh007 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Amritsar Posts: 164 Thanked: 44 Times	Should I change the tvs shod rubber instantly to maybe MRF Zappers. Also when will Apache fi be launched
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1st June 2008, 10:22	#15
lohithrao Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kudla/Mangaluru Posts: 3,204 Thanked: 225 Times View My Garage	Rahul go for Tvs Jumbo instead, zappers are not good for rains...
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