Yamaha Fazer 250cc or Hero Honda Karizma

Heman · 6th August 2009, 20:58

Hi,

A friend of mine wants to buy the NEW Yamaha Fazer 250cc or Hero Honda Karizma.

Budget no constraint

Constraints are mileage stability, overall perfomance, pillion rider comfort, seating position, build quality, maintainance.

n_aditya · 6th August 2009, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Heman

A friend of mine wants to buy the NEW Yamaha Fazer 250cc or Hero Honda Karizma.

When did Yamaha launch the Fazer with a 250cc engine?

Fazer is the redesigned FZ16 and has the same 160cc engine as the FZ with cosmetic upgrades. (unless a 250cc is coming soon).

If 250cc is what your friend wants, it prolly makes sense to wait for the Ninja 250R. It is going to be launched around Diwali (hopefully !!!).

?ushk@r · 6th August 2009, 21:33

The NEW Yamaha Fazer is the same as FZ16 and FZ-S. Check this link for the specs

Yahama Fazer India

With the constraints you have listed, Hyosung Comet is out of the question!! I think it's better to stick with ZMA or wait for 250 launches coming by the end of this year!

jkdas · 6th August 2009, 21:37

Wait for the new Kzma and great if the Yamaha brings the 250; but at what price?

devarshi84 · 7th August 2009, 01:14

why not the pulsar 220? Look at the reviews about bajaj pulsar and hero honda Karizma. Pulsars have proven to be more Fuel efficient and reliable in the long run.

I wont comment on the seating position as I found stout riders not finding Karizma good and tall riders not finding pulsar's good.

It will be good to wait for the kawasaki ninja till Diwali. Otherwise buy whatever is available in the market.

akshay4587 · 7th August 2009, 01:19

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Originally Posted by devarshi84

why not the pulsar 220? Look at the reviews about bajaj pulsar and hero honda Karizma. Pulsars have proven to be more Fuel efficient and reliable in the long run.

I wont comment on the seating position as I found stout riders not finding Karizma good and tall riders not finding pulsar's good.

It will be good to wait for the kawasaki ninja till Diwali. Otherwise buy whatever is available in the market.

fuel effiicient yes but pulsars more reliable thats a first one.
no offence to Bajaj owners here

YC.BALENO.CHD · 7th August 2009, 12:48

1. Yamaha never launched a 250cc and i dont see them doing so in the near future .

2. the newer pulsars have proven to be more reliable than older ones . the quality of materials used in the engine has improved and the engines are now a lot smoother and hopefully reliable . i know a person who tours on a pulsar 220 . he has covered a hassle free 35K+ kms in almost two years .

Heman · 8th August 2009, 01:52

Thank you all for the replies.

Will convey the responses to my friend.

funkydude · 14th August 2009, 22:44

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Originally Posted by n_aditya

When did Yamaha launch the Fazer with a 250cc engine?

Fazer is the redesigned FZ16 and has the same 160cc engine as the FZ with cosmetic upgrades. (unless a 250cc is coming soon).

If 250cc is what your friend wants, it prolly makes sense to wait for the Ninja 250R. It is going to be launched around Diwali (hopefully !!!).

Very true!! Fazer is the same 160CC. Its worth waiting for Ninja 250CC or go in for ZMA.

6th August 2009, 20:58	#1
Heman BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Yamaha Fazer 250cc or Hero Honda Karizma Hi, A friend of mine wants to buy the NEW Yamaha Fazer 250cc or Hero Honda Karizma. Budget no constraint Constraints are mileage stability, overall perfomance, pillion rider comfort, seating position, build quality, maintainance.
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6th August 2009, 21:33	#3
?ushk@r BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Posts: 292 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	The NEW Yamaha Fazer is the same as FZ16 and FZ-S. Check this link for the specs Yahama Fazer India With the constraints you have listed, Hyosung Comet is out of the question!! I think it's better to stick with ZMA or wait for 250 launches coming by the end of this year!
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6th August 2009, 21:37	#4
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Wait for the new Kzma and great if the Yamaha brings the 250; but at what price?
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7th August 2009, 01:14	#5
devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	why not the pulsar 220? Look at the reviews about bajaj pulsar and hero honda Karizma. Pulsars have proven to be more Fuel efficient and reliable in the long run. I wont comment on the seating position as I found stout riders not finding Karizma good and tall riders not finding pulsar's good. It will be good to wait for the kawasaki ninja till Diwali. Otherwise buy whatever is available in the market.
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7th August 2009, 12:48	#7
YC.BALENO.CHD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 261 Times View My Garage	1. Yamaha never launched a 250cc and i dont see them doing so in the near future . 2. the newer pulsars have proven to be more reliable than older ones . the quality of materials used in the engine has improved and the engines are now a lot smoother and hopefully reliable . i know a person who tours on a pulsar 220 . he has covered a hassle free 35K+ kms in almost two years .
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8th August 2009, 01:52	#8
Heman BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 90 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Thank you all for the replies. Will convey the responses to my friend.
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