Suggest a new 150cc above bike please !!

Sabareesh · 28th January 2009, 15:36

Hi Friends,

Today while coming to office, my LML energy had its last breath. The engine seized with a loud "Dhuuuppp" sound. I have been facing problems off-late with my bike due to its age and unavailability of spares.

I have finally decided to pick up a new bike. Now I am really confused on which bike to buy.

My daily running from home to office and back is 60 kms. I need a bike (preferably a 150cc or above) which is a good cruiser, has reasonable power, which can handle abuse, is fuel efficient and light on the wallet.

Suggestions please.....

ms001 · 28th January 2009, 15:51

the important question is how much is your budget?

Sabareesh · 28th January 2009, 15:55

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Originally Posted by ms001

the important question is how much is your budget?

I am looking at a budget of anything between 60 - 75 grands.

ms001 · 28th January 2009, 16:09

I would suggest you take a test drive of

yamaha FZ 16 (70-75k) -- fresh looks
apache RTR 160 -- decent power
or the regular pulsar 150 -- cheaper to maintain decent fuel efficiency

rajchetan · 28th January 2009, 16:17

1) - FZ 16. Fresh looks. Superb Ride. Great Fit n Finish. Taken for Granted Yamaha Relibality. But not very effecient.
2) - RTZ. Looks good. Nice performance, nice features. But rough engine and niggling problems.
3) - Uni. Excellently reliable. smooth engine. But aging bike.

28th January 2009, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Sabareesh

My daily running from home to office and back is 60 kms. I need a bike (preferably a 150cc or above) which is a good cruiser, has reasonable power, which can handle abuse, is fuel efficient and light on the wallet.

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?ushk@r · 28th January 2009, 16:42

Along with the budget.. are you looking for a good average giving bike?

surbhit · 28th January 2009, 16:42

Honda Unicorn or Suzuki GS150R..

anupmathur · 28th January 2009, 18:09

Sabareesh, I'd say the Unicorn would suit you well.
Light on the wallet is just one of its attributes.

Sabareesh · 28th January 2009, 18:28

I am a bit inclined towards the FZ16 or CBZ Extreme, how are these bikes, will they be good commuters ?

Red Liner · 28th January 2009, 18:40

Just go for the FZ16. Its a superb bike and lovely to tour in. Still turns heads.

aaggoswami · 28th January 2009, 19:00

If you want a good cruiser, go for Uni or the new Suzuki 150cc bike. They have good torque.
Also you can consider Yamaha FZ160. This bike has a good handling and adequate grunt along with good grip from that fat rear wheel.
So overall my opinion is :
1) Suzuki GS150, good torque with relaxed cruising ( thanks to 6th gear ).
2) Unicorn : Very good handling, good relaxed engine with good torque.
3) Yamaha FZ16 : Awesome handling and grip, adequate grip.
4) CBZ Extreme : Try it out, but the seating position is on the sportier side, not good for long distance cruising IMHO.

kailashnj · 28th January 2009, 19:16

Hi,

Looking at your needs I would say don't go for CBZ extreme. Driving position is not so good for long distance. The best available long distance cruiser is for sure the avenger but with quality issues and the non reliable bajaj, I would say the next best is Yamaha FZ16. That is the bike you want.

The issue with FZ16 is the FE is not on par with other 150cc bikes. 42kms/litre. Hence this can pinch. SO Suzuki GS150 R is the bike you can buy.

Options listed

Yamaha YZ16 - Low on mileage - low maintenance and really good bike
Suzuki GS 150R - High mileage - low maintenance but bad A.S.S and sales dealer.

Suggest take a test ride on both the bikes and let your heart win over the head.

Regards,
Kailash

akshay4587 · 28th January 2009, 19:23

I would suggest a Unicorn or RTR FI

josepeter · 28th January 2009, 21:01

Since you fell for the LML Energy many years back ( Naked looks, Fat rear ); The Yam Fz16 it should be now.

Not sure of how the Yam will handle abuse; with plastic cladding all around; even silencer has plastic cladding!

28th January 2009, 15:36	#1
Sabareesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ambarnath Posts: 338 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	Suggest a new 150cc above bike please !! Hi Friends, Today while coming to office, my LML energy had its last breath. The engine seized with a loud "Dhuuuppp" sound. I have been facing problems off-late with my bike due to its age and unavailability of spares. I have finally decided to pick up a new bike. Now I am really confused on which bike to buy. My daily running from home to office and back is 60 kms. I need a bike (preferably a 150cc or above) which is a good cruiser, has reasonable power, which can handle abuse, is fuel efficient and light on the wallet. Suggestions please.....
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28th January 2009, 15:51	#2
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	the important question is how much is your budget?
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28th January 2009, 16:09	#4
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	I would suggest you take a test drive of yamaha FZ 16 (70-75k) -- fresh looks apache RTR 160 -- decent power or the regular pulsar 150 -- cheaper to maintain decent fuel efficiency
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28th January 2009, 16:17	#5
rajchetan BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Thailand / Vietnam / HK / Bangalore Posts: 365 Thanked: 146 Times	1) - FZ 16. Fresh looks. Superb Ride. Great Fit n Finish. Taken for Granted Yamaha Relibality. But not very effecient. 2) - RTZ. Looks good. Nice performance, nice features. But rough engine and niggling problems. 3) - Uni. Excellently reliable. smooth engine. But aging bike.
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28th January 2009, 16:42	#7
?ushk@r BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Posts: 292 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Along with the budget.. are you looking for a good average giving bike?
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28th January 2009, 16:42	#8
surbhit BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 40 Thanked: 19 Times	Honda Unicorn or Suzuki GS150R..
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28th January 2009, 18:09	#9
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 307 Times	Sabareesh, I'd say the Unicorn would suit you well. Light on the wallet is just one of its attributes.
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28th January 2009, 18:28	#10
Sabareesh BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ambarnath Posts: 338 Thanked: 88 Times View My Garage	I am a bit inclined towards the FZ16 or CBZ Extreme, how are these bikes, will they be good commuters ?
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28th January 2009, 18:40	#11
Red Liner Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,209 Thanked: 18,044 Times	Just go for the FZ16. Its a superb bike and lovely to tour in. Still turns heads.
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28th January 2009, 19:00	#12
aaggoswami Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vadodara Posts: 4,982 Thanked: 2,931 Times	If you want a good cruiser, go for Uni or the new Suzuki 150cc bike. They have good torque. Also you can consider Yamaha FZ160. This bike has a good handling and adequate grunt along with good grip from that fat rear wheel. So overall my opinion is : 1) Suzuki GS150, good torque with relaxed cruising ( thanks to 6th gear ). 2) Unicorn : Very good handling, good relaxed engine with good torque. 3) Yamaha FZ16 : Awesome handling and grip, adequate grip. 4) CBZ Extreme : Try it out, but the seating position is on the sportier side, not good for long distance cruising IMHO.
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28th January 2009, 19:16	#13
kailashnj BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 958 Thanked: 375 Times	Hi, Looking at your needs I would say don't go for CBZ extreme. Driving position is not so good for long distance. The best available long distance cruiser is for sure the avenger but with quality issues and the non reliable bajaj, I would say the next best is Yamaha FZ16. That is the bike you want. The issue with FZ16 is the FE is not on par with other 150cc bikes. 42kms/litre. Hence this can pinch. SO Suzuki GS150 R is the bike you can buy. Options listed Yamaha YZ16 - Low on mileage - low maintenance and really good bike Suzuki GS 150R - High mileage - low maintenance but bad A.S.S and sales dealer. Suggest take a test ride on both the bikes and let your heart win over the head. Regards, Kailash
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28th January 2009, 19:23	#14
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,151 Thanked: 4,525 Times View My Garage	I would suggest a Unicorn or RTR FI
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28th January 2009, 21:01	#15
josepeter BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 416 Thanked: 565 Times	Since you fell for the LML Energy many years back ( Naked looks, Fat rear ); The Yam Fz16 it should be now. Not sure of how the Yam will handle abuse; with plastic cladding all around; even silencer has plastic cladding!
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