need some advice on motorcycles

chittibells61 · 2nd March 2005, 15:36

hey guys, i just moved to a new house in kharghar sector 20 so it is a little far from the station and we only have one two-wheeler. but my father agreg to buy me a bike within 60,000 and currently i am looking at the fazer and mabey the pulsar, i havent really done any research. so it would be good if u guys give me some advide on this and also is it economical to buy a used car instead. awaiting your replys.

v_s_natarajan · 2nd March 2005, 16:03

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Originally Posted by chittibells61

hey guys, i just moved to a new house in kharghar sector 20 so it is a little far from the station and we only have one two-wheeler. but my father agreg to buy me a bike within 60,000 and currently i am looking at the fazer and mabey the pulsar, i havent really done any research. so it would be good if u guys give me some advide on this and also is it economical to buy a used car instead. awaiting your replys.

pulsar150Dtsi.
go for it
or the Unicorn

Rock 'n' rollz · 2nd March 2005, 16:31

In order:

1. Honda Unicorn
2. Pulsar 150 DTSi

Rtech · 2nd March 2005, 16:54

Well chitti, I would recomend the Unicorn as you seem to want efficiency and hassle free riding over performance.

However, I believe there is a long waiting period for the Unicorn, so that could prove a problem if you need the bike soon.

The Fazer is a great bike, highly underrated and has distintive styling and great build quality. However don't expect good resale value on it.

I guess that leave the Pulsar 150, which should be ideal for you. The new DTSi comes with 17" alloys and decent performance plus a 2 year warranty. This makes it the best choice for you.

P.s.: Topic moved to "Motorcycles"

vinsanity · 2nd March 2005, 17:14

U'v put fazer as u'r first choice over pulsar.... Never heard of many who would do that....

The 150 pulsar has a decent FE.. Performance is the best in its segment..
But from what i read in overdrive its just top speed wher the pulsar is ahead.. Otherwise its Unicorn...

So I would suggest for the 150 pulsar..

Welcome to tbhp!!!!

Rtech · 2nd March 2005, 17:18

lol vin, didn't you read the whole post?

I just listed out some points on the fazer. However, qualitywise, it is leagues ahead of the Bajaj twins.

shravan316 · 2nd March 2005, 17:20

I suggest the Unicorn, if not that, then, the Pulsar 150DTSi.

Akkiben · 2nd March 2005, 19:36

Well, Unicorn would definetly be the bike to buy but, there is a waiting time of atleast a month. That leaves you with Pulsar or perhaps the fiero which has been over looked.
So, how about going in for the Fiero

its 150cc, good fuel economy, decent performance, quality parts, good service what more would you need.
Think about it.

vinsanity · 3rd March 2005, 09:41

Ok Rt,
Agreed!!!!!! (peace).hehehe

Have u noticed that, its just top speed where pulsar 150dtsi is ahead of unicorn.. Rest, unicorn rules.. But couldn't they have done a little better with the looks...

Always where ever a bike is rolled out, atleast one area will be there where they don't look at... Dont really understand why!!

Akkiben · 3rd March 2005, 19:22

Always where ever a bike is rolled out, atleast one area will be there where they don't look at... Dont really understand why!![/quote]

Exactly, nor do I understand that. for example, lets take the Unicorn,
Now the norm is that almost all two wheelers in the 150cc category have bar end weights and mighty Honda decides to go without the bar end weights for their bike, why is that????
Perhaps they think their bike is far to refined to give out handle bar vibrations!!!!!!

vinsanity · 4th March 2005, 11:15

Fazer isn't 150cc, right??

When Rt suggested it, I thought it had a 150cc bike too....

unicorn, well they'v got in the monoshoks, but a little could have been looked at the bikes overall looks too.... It would have done them wonders as far as sales are concerned...

powerslave12r · 11th March 2005, 18:06

Hey chitti, what do you do man? I come to nerul everyday (RAIT). I would normally suggest to go in for a Unicorn, but it's too much waiting. Plus the rubber for the Unicorn is not as good as the Pulsar's. And the Pulsars have awesome alloys which look like a million dollars. And yes, the bike is fantastic overall. Unicorn has some quality issues- vibrating tailight, thin tyre not adequate etc.

speedsatya · 11th March 2005, 21:48

the Unicorn is in the news since such a long time.just the Honda name is enough for people including myself to start recommending it.
i have also been recommending it to everyone,but my judgement was based on the basis of the activa ,dio and the eterno.
the reason i am saying this is according to OD(page 100,march 2005),the unicorn hasnt delivered as per expectations.
the pulsar no matter what how many plugs it gets will always shout B A J A A A A J.

now that HH have launched the 125 splendor ,maybe u can take a look at it or maybe the Discover being the only exception from bajaj.

you have to really decide on what type of bike you want.the unicorn is 150cc ,has monoshock has a slightly more upmarket look and feel.
on the other hand,the Discover/Splendor125 are more of no-nonsense commuter bikes concentrating more on FE rather than looks.

if i were you,maybe i would have gone for the unicorn and then fitted the alloy 17inch rims of the new pulsars ,or the black rims of the karizma

PsychoLyn · 13th March 2005, 04:22

u have two choices....
speed....the pulsar dts 180

OR

comfort....the karizma

dipen · 13th March 2005, 15:15

I would suggest nothing else but the P150 or P180.
Unicorn is expensive comparatively
Reagarding the mileage difference between the P150 and Unicorn , its hardly 2kmpl.
pure value for money.

Regarding the Fazer , its a good bike , but then it will not keep satisfied for long. U will always have 150cc in mind. PLus Fazer are difficult to sell in the user market.

2nd March 2005, 15:36	#1
chittibells61 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	need some advice on motorcycles hey guys, i just moved to a new house in kharghar sector 20 so it is a little far from the station and we only have one two-wheeler. but my father agreg to buy me a bike within 60,000 and currently i am looking at the fazer and mabey the pulsar, i havent really done any research. so it would be good if u guys give me some advide on this and also is it economical to buy a used car instead. awaiting your replys.
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2nd March 2005, 16:31	#3
Rock 'n' rollz BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 287 Thanked: 21 Times	In order: 1. Honda Unicorn 2. Pulsar 150 DTSi
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2nd March 2005, 16:54	#4
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	Well chitti, I would recomend the Unicorn as you seem to want efficiency and hassle free riding over performance. However, I believe there is a long waiting period for the Unicorn, so that could prove a problem if you need the bike soon. The Fazer is a great bike, highly underrated and has distintive styling and great build quality. However don't expect good resale value on it. I guess that leave the Pulsar 150, which should be ideal for you. The new DTSi comes with 17" alloys and decent performance plus a 2 year warranty. This makes it the best choice for you. P.s.: Topic moved to "Motorcycles"
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2nd March 2005, 17:14	#5
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	U'v put fazer as u'r first choice over pulsar.... Never heard of many who would do that.... The 150 pulsar has a decent FE.. Performance is the best in its segment.. But from what i read in overdrive its just top speed wher the pulsar is ahead.. Otherwise its Unicorn... So I would suggest for the 150 pulsar.. Welcome to tbhp!!!!
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2nd March 2005, 17:18	#6
Rtech Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 5,770 Thanked: 359 Times View My Garage	lol vin, didn't you read the whole post? I just listed out some points on the fazer. However, qualitywise, it is leagues ahead of the Bajaj twins.
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2nd March 2005, 17:20	#7
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,029 Thanked: 9 Times	I suggest the Unicorn, if not that, then, the Pulsar 150DTSi.
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2nd March 2005, 19:36	#8
Akkiben BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 139 Thanked: 5 Times	Well, Unicorn would definetly be the bike to buy but, there is a waiting time of atleast a month. That leaves you with Pulsar or perhaps the fiero which has been over looked. So, how about going in for the Fiero its 150cc, good fuel economy, decent performance, quality parts, good service what more would you need. Think about it.
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3rd March 2005, 09:41	#9
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	Ok Rt, Agreed!!!!!! (peace).hehehe Have u noticed that, its just top speed where pulsar 150dtsi is ahead of unicorn.. Rest, unicorn rules.. But couldn't they have done a little better with the looks... Always where ever a bike is rolled out, atleast one area will be there where they don't look at... Dont really understand why!!
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3rd March 2005, 19:22	#10
Akkiben BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 139 Thanked: 5 Times	Always where ever a bike is rolled out, atleast one area will be there where they don't look at... Dont really understand why!![/quote] Exactly, nor do I understand that. for example, lets take the Unicorn, Now the norm is that almost all two wheelers in the 150cc category have bar end weights and mighty Honda decides to go without the bar end weights for their bike, why is that???? Perhaps they think their bike is far to refined to give out handle bar vibrations!!!!!!
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4th March 2005, 11:15	#11
vinsanity BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Patna Posts: 609 Thanked: 2 Times	Fazer isn't 150cc, right?? When Rt suggested it, I thought it had a 150cc bike too.... unicorn, well they'v got in the monoshoks, but a little could have been looked at the bikes overall looks too.... It would have done them wonders as far as sales are concerned...
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11th March 2005, 18:06	#12
powerslave12r BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 102 Thanked: Once	Hey chitti, what do you do man? I come to nerul everyday (RAIT). I would normally suggest to go in for a Unicorn, but it's too much waiting. Plus the rubber for the Unicorn is not as good as the Pulsar's. And the Pulsars have awesome alloys which look like a million dollars. And yes, the bike is fantastic overall. Unicorn has some quality issues- vibrating tailight, thin tyre not adequate etc.
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11th March 2005, 21:48	#13
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	the Unicorn is in the news since such a long time.just the Honda name is enough for people including myself to start recommending it. i have also been recommending it to everyone,but my judgement was based on the basis of the activa ,dio and the eterno. the reason i am saying this is according to OD(page 100,march 2005),the unicorn hasnt delivered as per expectations. the pulsar no matter what how many plugs it gets will always shout B A J A A A A J. now that HH have launched the 125 splendor ,maybe u can take a look at it or maybe the Discover being the only exception from bajaj. you have to really decide on what type of bike you want.the unicorn is 150cc ,has monoshock has a slightly more upmarket look and feel. on the other hand,the Discover/Splendor125 are more of no-nonsense commuter bikes concentrating more on FE rather than looks. if i were you,maybe i would have gone for the unicorn and then fitted the alloy 17inch rims of the new pulsars ,or the black rims of the karizma Last edited by speedsatya : 11th March 2005 at 21:51.
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13th March 2005, 04:22	#14
PsychoLyn BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 152 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	dude.... u have two choices.... speed....the pulsar dts 180 OR comfort....the karizma
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13th March 2005, 15:15	#15
dipen Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 2,236 Thanked: 726 Times	I would suggest nothing else but the P150 or P180. Unicorn is expensive comparatively Reagarding the mileage difference between the P150 and Unicorn , its hardly 2kmpl. pure value for money. Regarding the Fazer , its a good bike , but then it will not keep satisfied for long. U will always have 150cc in mind. PLus Fazer are difficult to sell in the user market.
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