which Bike (twister, pulsar 135, stunner, unicorn, RTR)

chetans · 4th March 2010, 22:28

stunner comes with only electric start option.
so how is the quality of starter.
The unicorn self-start is the best one as far as i have seen but its always good to have kick start in cold weather or early mornings.
Thats worrying me on stunner front.

Gansan · 4th March 2010, 22:47

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Originally Posted by rr_zen

Well, I dont like it too, I have the Gen 1 Unicorn. However, I heard the heel-toe shifter can be retro-fitted in the new Unicorn. If that is possible, it is not a major disqualification.

A colleague bought a new Unicorn a few months ago. He almost dropped the decision because of the shifter as he is very finicky about his shoes! The dealer told him to ride the bike and promised to source and fit the old type shifter when the bike came in for the first service, and he kept his promise!

torque.steer · 5th March 2010, 09:50

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Originally Posted by chetans

Have shortlisted
twister, stunner, unicorn and pulsar 135.
I wont prefer pulsar 150 and 220 is bit out of budget. so is yamaha FZ*.

Will go with what i dont like first:
Twister:
1. handle bar, looks too oldish. replacing those shouldnt cost a bomb.
2. tyres are too skinny. again not sure abt upgrade.

Stunner:
lots of graphics, costing 61k on road. but gives better mileage.

Unicorn:
I have old unicorn, and just love its plain looks. Thats why i hate unicorns
silvery graphics.

Pulsar 135:
Didnt like the seating as i am used to unicorn.
But looks are ok. good mileage and costing same twister (with disc).

Hey brother wait if you can because a sports model of UNICORN is soon going to be launched.. my friend just bought the new unicorn. I think its got quite good looks too it looks big.

chetans · 5th March 2010, 10:27

i did see the black and silver variants of unicorn.
looks good

when would the sports edition be coming out?
any links to this info?

chetans · 5th March 2010, 14:09

Heres the link to unicorn sports edition displayed at autoexpo:

Honda Unicorn Sport Concept at Auto Expo 2010 | Indiaon2wheels, India's first online motorcycle magazine

crazy4s · 5th March 2010, 16:01

dude i would suggest you p135, a reliable brand in india. you can find almost every spare part of this series anywhere in india. it is the refined version and fuel efficient too
rest do research to your best

thanks
sajid

Technocrat · 5th March 2010, 16:32

More details on the New Unicorn can be see on This Thread (Is Honda launching a new Unicorn?)

erohit · 6th March 2010, 03:27

My personal opinion is P-135. It is terrific value for money. Go for it. I am sure you won't repent

YC.BALENO.CHD · 6th March 2010, 11:15

Go for the pulsar, excellent bike, i have ridden it extensively, very refined, comfortable and handles great. Even better than my pulsar 180.

Else go for the Unicorn, but wait for the new one.

rr_zen · 7th March 2010, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Gansan

A colleague bought a new Unicorn a few months ago. He almost dropped the decision because of the shifter as he is very finicky about his shoes! The dealer told him to ride the bike and promised to source and fit the old type shifter when the bike came in for the first service, and he kept his promise!

Thats excellent ! So, its not a big deal after all.

Again, if sourcing of the old type shifter is a problem, will that mean the gen 1, 2 unicorn owners are at the mercy of the dealer/new shifter if in case they have to replace theirs?

HydroFuel · 7th March 2010, 23:03

Surprisingly there is no mention of Yamaha Gladiator. Have u taken test drive of the same. Though late Yamaha seems to be taking Indian bikers seriously now.
Personally I don't have any experience of bikes but suggested because nobody suggested so far.

Gansan · 8th March 2010, 10:52

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Originally Posted by rr_zen

Thats excellent ! So, its not a big deal after all.

Again, if sourcing of the old type shifter is a problem, will that mean the gen 1, 2 unicorn owners are at the mercy of the dealer/new shifter if in case they have to replace theirs?

I don't think so, it may just be that the old shifter is not an item readily stocked by the dealers!

chetans · 8th March 2010, 12:48

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Originally Posted by HydroFuel

Surprisingly there is no mention of Yamaha Gladiator. Have u taken test drive of the same. Though late Yamaha seems to be taking Indian bikers seriously now.
Personally I don't have any experience of bikes but suggested because nobody suggested so far.

nothings against yamaha but its just that i dont like gladiator looks and handling.

fz_rider · 9th March 2010, 16:45

@ chetans
Check out for the Yamaha SZ Concept in the forum.

yogeshnaik · 9th March 2010, 16:58

As you have Unickorn already which is best among you have shortlisted. Riding position is better in this. You will feel less power/torque with Stunner. I may say HH Hunk, Unicorn. Better consider HH Karizma, Enfield.

4th March 2010, 22:28	#16
chetans BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 239 Thanked: 86 Times	stunner comes with only electric start option. so how is the quality of starter. The unicorn self-start is the best one as far as i have seen but its always good to have kick start in cold weather or early mornings. Thats worrying me on stunner front.
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5th March 2010, 10:27	#19
chetans BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 239 Thanked: 86 Times	i did see the black and silver variants of unicorn. looks good when would the sports edition be coming out? any links to this info?
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5th March 2010, 14:09	#20
chetans BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 239 Thanked: 86 Times	Heres the link to unicorn sports edition displayed at autoexpo: Honda Unicorn Sport Concept at Auto Expo 2010 \| Indiaon2wheels, India's first online motorcycle magazine
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5th March 2010, 16:01	#21
crazy4s BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Meerut Posts: 61 Thanked: Once	dude i would suggest you p135, a reliable brand in india. you can find almost every spare part of this series anywhere in india. it is the refined version and fuel efficient too rest do research to your best thanks sajid
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5th March 2010, 16:32	#22
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	More details on the New Unicorn can be see on This Thread (Is Honda launching a new Unicorn?)
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6th March 2010, 03:27	#23
erohit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London Posts: 116 Thanked: 31 Times	My personal opinion is P-135. It is terrific value for money. Go for it. I am sure you won't repent
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6th March 2010, 11:15	#24
YC.BALENO.CHD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 1,128 Thanked: 261 Times View My Garage	Go for the pulsar, excellent bike, i have ridden it extensively, very refined, comfortable and handles great. Even better than my pulsar 180. Else go for the Unicorn, but wait for the new one.
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7th March 2010, 23:03	#26
HydroFuel BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Virar(Near Mumbai) Posts: 86 Thanked: 18 Times	Surprisingly there is no mention of Yamaha Gladiator. Have u taken test drive of the same. Though late Yamaha seems to be taking Indian bikers seriously now. Personally I don't have any experience of bikes but suggested because nobody suggested so far.
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9th March 2010, 16:45	#29
fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	@ chetans Check out for the Yamaha SZ Concept in the forum.
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9th March 2010, 16:58	#30
yogeshnaik BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 347 Thanked: 216 Times	As you have Unickorn already which is best among you have shortlisted. Riding position is better in this. You will feel less power/torque with Stunner. I may say HH Hunk, Unicorn. Better consider HH Karizma, Enfield.
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