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Top 5 Indian 150cc Bikes Review
November 5, 2008 - Category: Bike & Scooters | 61 Comments
Ya , I would like to share my experience with all the 150 cc bikes which I have drove personally
150cc bikes in India
- Pulsar 150 DTS-i
- Unicorn
- CBZ Xtreme
- Hunk
- Apache RTR
TOP END SPEED
Pulsar just tries to upgrade their existing version to a higher platform.
The top end speed i rode was 120 in UG2 . but in UG3 cant go above 115.and pulsar struggles after touching 93km/hr . The noise produced is heavy. ( would fear about engine) .hmmmm…
Unicorn, the product from Honda is a good one too. This soundless beast (compared to pulsar) reaches smoothly 115km/hr. No problem with it, but I couldn’t go more than this speed as my road was little bumpy.
CBZ Xtreme – one of the hefty bikes in this series is very powerful, MR LONG, has a great tendency to reach top end speed with less time. It reached 125 km/hr . Speedo error is also present so average of 120 km/hr . The acceleration from 60-100km/hr is best. This uses old unicorn engine, as soundless feature like in unicorn.
Hunk is also a HH product. Yes, it also reaches 115km/hr as the specification is the same as CBZ ( I have not rode it).
Apache RTR is a 160 cc bike produces 15.2 bhp which is the leader here . it reaches 132km/hr , but i am sure the speedometer has error in it . To tell I think it has reached 125 km/hr.
STYLING :
Pulsar wins here with styling because Bajaj mainly aims up only with the sleek design factor. Trendy headlight, mighty tank and sharp end tail.
But that doesn’t mean that others are bad.
Apache is the smallest bike : BEST suitable for height less than 5′6?
Pulsar : not more than 5′10?
Unicorn : 5′10?
Hunk: 5′8?-5′11?
CBZ Xtreme: Best suitable for more than 6? guyz
Ride comfort mainly comes with CBZ Xtreme and unicorn only. If u r willing to do extra fitting like 2-piece or 3 -piece handle bar, pulsar is best. People who really like toe shifting try out for Apache or CBZ.
MILEAGE:
This is where we Indians look greatly onto. Guyz comeon, this is a 150 cc segment , a power session from here and India is further developing onto higher cc segments , so from now onwards do not try to speak of mileage still, I can give the mileage provided by the bikes
These mileages were tested by me only:
Petrol was poured up for Rs 20/- on the reserve point and drove till next reserve point, the speed was set for it and the average was found.
Pulsar: Best > 64 km/l UG3( drove not more than 45 km/hr and gear shifting was at 3500 rpm. Worst>33km/l (drove in drastic condition)
Apache: best > 57km/l worst> 28km/l
Unicorn: best > 67 km/l worst> 39km/l
Hunk: best 58km/l worst 37km/l
CBZ: best 66km/l worst 32km/l
Well, if u mileage concerned then I would recommend u to take over either pulsar, Unicorn or CBZ according to ur height and riding condition.
ACCELERATION :
Apache is best in acceleration followed by CBZ Hunk, Pulsar and Unicorn
RIDE COMFORT :
Unicorn and CBZ leads in this category. Pulsar has a huge tank mainly a big bulge in front of u , well there are guyz who lost there defiantly male thing ( am serious about it) by applying sudden break.
MAINTANENCE :
Pulsar and Apache has good looks and latest Digital speed Console that is good, but in terms of cost if these had any damages u will suffer in it. The cost is high. Bajaj, TVS have higher cost maintenance than other bikes. Gearbox in Bajaj has got some problems, but those people has to tried to rectify it. Hero Honda which is good company has not got big equipments on HUNK and CBZ , so if any damage , means u can easily repair it with mow cost compared to others.
MONEY VALUE :
Well, all the bikes come around 63000- 68000 INR . After spending this much money u need to put petrol as well as maintain the bike too.
So who is the winner?
CBZ XTREME > PULSAR > RTR > UNICORN > HUNK
This is my judgment and opinion as i have drove all the bikes except Hunk. I would recommend u ppl to go for CBZ if u r tall, mileage, money value.
Note: This post was submitted by one of the visitor at speedmasti. Thanks Prakash for a nice review.
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November 22nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
all are simply a shit………the perfomance mentioned about cbz xtreme are wrong it will never clock more than 115 km ….it come with the least stability(look tyre width) an out dated engine that was thrown from unicorn
November 24th, 2008 at 5:16 am
I am gonna buy the new CBZ Xtreme with ATFT.. I really liked it when I Test drove it!! I heard that mileage in CBZ Xtreme is not as gud as other 150cc bikes… Is this true guys?
November 30th, 2008 at 1:16 am
hi,,thx for my all doubts clear.this site very usefull…
December 5th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Thanks a lot.I will surely go for CBZ xtreme.It is overall best for everybody having there height is more than 5′10.Service of Hero honda is cheapest ,best and available everywhere in India.
December 22nd, 2008 at 6:48 am
I own CBZ Xtreme for last 1.5 years and have completed 17,300 kms till date, this bike is awesome. Initially the gear mechanism was hard after Ist service the bike is damn smooth and in B’lore city traffic it fetches about 44-47 kmpl that too with ripping speed. The quality of the bike is very good, no problem at all, only oil change till date, hh service is also OK.
Unicorn comfort is good only for two bodies, if ridden alone ride is too hard. Honda spare parts are cheaper than HH, but HH service spread is simply great, within 2 kms radius I have option of 7 HH service station.
Max. speed indicated on speedo wa b/w 120 and 130, but no idea about true speed, the bike handling is the main USP and 50 to 90 kmph it simply rushes and engine responds very well.
Buy Xtreme, you don’t loose for sure !!
February 16th, 2009 at 10:40 am
hey i drine all of these bike i found that cbz was powerfull bike,but when it comes to maintaince unicorn is best. i am driving unicorn right now i drove it 12000km in 10 months but it does not require any maintaince i cjust change oil. and i reach the top sped of 125km.
March 18th, 2009 at 2:21 am
hi can any 1 ell me abt the max speed of cbz xtream atft? which 1 150 cc bike have max speed in that category? plz
March 21st, 2009 at 3:29 pm
HI THIS ALL IS BULLSHIT.I OWN YAMAHA R15 WHICH COMES UNDER 150cc SEGMENT.THE TOP SPEED OF THIS BIKE IS 145KMH.LOOKS LIKE MINI R1.NOW ANYBODY CAN JUDGE WHIC IS THE BEST
March 27th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
i been drivin UNicorn since last two months. i drive rude and belive me Unicorn neva let me down.
the mileage stands gud,maintainance stands tooo low,acceleration is kinda ok, i mean,quite lesser than other normal 150 bikes, but still is gud.
just a simple and a hard Honda engine(
i fell in love wth this engine belive me)
,but goes without much noise.
ride comfort is gud.u surely wud get better riding comf in other 150 bikes…but, Unicorn is still gud
as of me,Unicorn is a tougher bike.gives gud mileage,even wth rude driving and drills quite a small hole to ur wallet,compared to other bikes.
though ppl sometymes say it’s a commuter’s bike,it’s still kinda okay….
April 7th, 2009 at 2:07 am
i thnk all this is bullsit … bikes like yamaha R15&FZ16 are not evn included.
an i don think CBZ extreme can go more then 110.
April 9th, 2009 at 10:34 am
I have tested all of them & I cannot stop myself from saying that Unicorn wins the race ….it gives u everything that u require from your bike ie.Comfort,Mileage,Low cost maintenance….though it falls back a bit if go for looks…but other than that its d best option to choose…
April 13th, 2009 at 10:24 am
HAI GUYZ.I OWN CBZ FOR LAST 1 & HALF YEAR.IT IS REALLY POWERFULL.BUT IT NEVER CROSSED THE MILLAGE 50.ABOVE 1 IS REALLY BUULSHIT!!IT IS GUD FOR STRONG GUYZ.I DROVE AVERAGE 100KM SPEED IN EACH RIDE.
IT IS SIMPLY A GREAT!!
I LIKE IT …………….
April 14th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
hey…in new cbz extreme.wid red rear alloys….with atft technology…..wat is its cost??nd wat is its mileage???plzzz
i m going 2 buy
nd do ne1 have ne idea…??if HH is goin 2 launch ne new bike???
April 17th, 2009 at 5:31 am
HI,
I AM GURU.
I HAVE HERO HONDA HUNK BIKE ,
IT IS JUST 6 MONTHS OLD,
I HAVE TESTED THE TOP SPEED IT IS 125/HR,
I EVEN TESTED THE MILEAGE
AT THE SPEED OF 40KMPH YOU WILL GET AROUND 65KMPL TO 70KMPL,( GEAR SHIFTING MATTERS )
WORST MILEAGE AT THE SPEED OF MORE THAN 90KMPH 25 TO 30 KMPL
IT HAS THE BEST PICKUP,
NO BODY CAN CATCH IT,
AS PER MY KNOWLEDGE THE HUNK IS THE BEST FOR THOSE WHO LIKE TO BE NUMBER 1 ALWAYS.
HUNK 007 COLLEGE ROAD, NASHIK
April 19th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Sorry for the mistake
I am going to buy a 150CC bike and your this knowledge will give me a great help to get a perfect bike.
Thanks
April 30th, 2009 at 3:50 am
I read the above content……..honestly……after a lot of hectic serve I went for Unicorn….Guyz, I liked this bike a lot it’s a Black color beauty(looks a lot like Hunk)…..I do consider ‘Comfort’ to be number one priority while purchasing any two/four vehicle.Unicorn not only fits in this but also give a touch to your personality(CBZ has too much of youth style in it…..Apache looks more sporty)….But this gives a feeling of Royalty…..believe me…you all should have a test ride of it before going for any other bike…..
April 30th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Ya!! As rocky said I 2 own a r15 .Cool bike which even races the horrible P220.Bajaj pulsar range suxxxx.
May 7th, 2009 at 5:20 am
I have driven CBZ xtreme..
Gr8 bike..
was just li’ll concerned about the average..
is it less than most of the other 150 cc engines??
May 9th, 2009 at 9:42 am
Dudes, i own the CBZ Xtreme since past 2 years. Have taken my bike 4 long rides & have raced against others in its class. Top speed – 120km/hr, maintainance – low, average – 45 to 50/ltr. Its a good bike to have, value 4 money.
If u want to race with this one, the bike just takes off. 0 – 60 in 4 secs with smooth gear shifts & swirls thru easily.
Bottom line – Go 4 it dudes, its awesome.
May 13th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
First of all, How many people ride more than 70km/hr in our country? The assessment is based on short stint where you felt the power of the bike. I have read too many reviews about Unicorn which is well known for its quietness. The speed, Power or torque cannot be measured by usual riders..If I had to buy one bike in India then I would certainly buy something which gives reasonable Gas mileage and have good resale value so that I can upgrade my bike for every 2 years.
June 2nd, 2009 at 8:07 am
hiiiiii frnds
i m very glad 2 this site
this site had given me a lot knowledge abt bikes
well, i know pulsar is very common now but is gud
and i dnt wanna take common bikes,
so wat can i do?
i just want hunk ,,,,even knowing that is not much gud
now i m buying it coz i have a lot interest in that…..
but 4 others i must say that dnt reject cbz and unicorn
just buy it
it’s the besttttttt
June 5th, 2009 at 3:02 am
hii guyz i have bought pulsar 150 last year the bike is gud bt not v gud ,now recently i purchased a bullet for me bt i hav done some secret with my pulsar 150 i have make some changes in its engine with the help of my mechanic , i use it as a racing bike now its average gone down to 12km/L bt u dun beleive dat its accleration is so high now dat even pulsar 200 cant catch it , it reaches frm 0 to 60 in just 3 seconds, this a big secret
June 13th, 2009 at 5:30 am
Pulsar150DTS Rocks
June 14th, 2009 at 12:36 am
hey gs 150 r is the best.many of u said fz16 but its too expensive for 150 cc.i also like cbz extreme
June 22nd, 2009 at 5:35 am
It’s a nice article. From last five years I have a Pulsar 150 when it’s comes with a round headlight. It’s never gave me any major problem. I have changed the battery 2 times in this between. I have changed(original) only one time it’s clutch plate, but sorry to say the quality of the plates has the hale and haven difference with it’s first clutch plate with which it’s came from company. It’s covered 67,000kms in these years, but still the engine is smooth. It’s never refused to go first from all other bikes in the crossing if I asked to him( it’s a boy)some times. It’s giving me 54km/L till this date. I have modified it little with original Gas Shockers and new wolf eyed visor. I have driven the Xtream and Unicorn also. Those are really good bike but never start running like my pulsar from the traffic signal. In heavy rainy season it’s never loose it’s stability on road even in 60-70km/hr seed. I have driven it last 110km/hr(seedo read), but that time also he never loose his balance. In case of new pulsar I never feel this, because bajaj has made it lighter weigh than the before.
I think Xtream and Unicorn is the best choice for the bikers who really know the bike. Other hand Yamaha FZ also has very well balanced and contemporary look, but I am not sure about it’s mileage. R15 is overpriced and good for nothing in my opinion. Being a graphic Designer I can say it’s a disproportionate bike. Please think about it’s tyre size. indicator size, rare mudguard, tail lamp and shape also not impressive. The price of spare parts also high. Most of all R15 and FZ has no kick start option, so think if battery will be down or inactive what you will do with those machines:). Mileage of R15 is 25-30km/L, think about the per km running cost. Most of all if I will go for R15 then why not for HH Karizma or Pulsar220,because in respect of all R15 is not better the these two, so I can say it’s not the milk(not R1) it’s the lassi:)… Now you think how you will utilize your money…
June 26th, 2009 at 1:07 am
Hey guys , right now i own a pulsar 150 .
For :-
Style , looks and pick up.
Against :-
Engine noise , Hard braking , Lots of repair done .
Recently I drove a unicorn & i was just amazed at its performance . Although simple looks and less pick up but best ride quality , mileage and rear suspension.
My advise :-
If you are living in big cities and want a 150 cc bike for at least 3-4 years go for unicorn .
If you a rash driver and change bikes every year or two go for Pulsar or Apache( more pick up but smaller bike )
For small town guys go for Hero Honda .
July 1st, 2009 at 3:49 pm
Stop THINKING, u do one ting, go and grab a UNICORN.
July 1st, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Nothing can be compared a UNICORN. It is HONDA Man………
July 16th, 2009 at 12:17 am
HI GUYS ..Best BUY HERO HONDA BIKES ..BECOZ NLY HERO HONDA GOT RE VALUATION SO BETTER AND BEST ALWAYS HERO HONDA ..OTHER THEN ALL STUPID …ONLY GIVES U LOOK NO MILEAGE NOTHING …BETTER BUY HERO HONDA BIKES
July 21st, 2009 at 2:39 am
thanks for providing all info and clearing doubts .
all the info are almost correct , but i think an updation is needed
including yamaha fz 16 & R15 .
July 29th, 2009 at 9:26 am
with these comments i have choose to get unicorn bike bcoz i have rode ug3pulsar its more noise but smooth in riding for just half-hour wen u take it from rest then its quite hard to ride
July 31st, 2009 at 7:05 am
Yamaha FZ16.truely has some look.it has tube less tiresbut it costs 10,000 more than other 1500cc bikes like pulsar150,hunk,cbz etc.so,why this is so?
August 1st, 2009 at 11:52 pm
Good work… After goin through all those test tide sites, this is where i got the real opinion of guys who have used the bike for sometime…
Of all the bikes (150 CC), i think Unicorn is the best. But personally, I wud go for CBZ or Hunk (adds some extra bit of spice to biking.)
August 5th, 2009 at 11:56 am
i am use UNICORN last 3 year’s. it’s a best machine in the bike world . excellent balanced i seen forever. buy UNICORN only. after use you never used other bike.
August 6th, 2009 at 4:04 am
i think apache is the best becoz the looks of this bike is very good compare to others.and the top speed of cbz is not more than 115.
August 6th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I havent found suggetions for SUZUKI GS150R. can anybody give comments?
August 8th, 2009 at 2:27 am
hey all
i wana say is that unicon is bst man just 4 these reason
1. matainence
2. average
3. ok looks
4. ok power
last but not the least on road grip.
rest all best are also gu i have driven then all but a bike is sumwhat once or twice in life. so should all points in mind.
August 14th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Poor Guys!!! I always prefer Apache RTR for rocking speed and performance. When it comes to a combination of mileage added to it, Pulsar rules!!!
CBZ Xtreme is the only bike that i respect in HH more than Karizma. for its speed and performance slightly better than pulsar but not the best.
Unicorn is a smooth and gentle guy and don’t compare him with rogues.
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:04 am
Come’on man: this guy is comparing Pulsar & cbz with unicorn, Huh
I dont want to comment on the apache and hunk but these 2 bike pulsar and cbz are the junkie, pulsar:: sucks in mileage, Inferior spare parts and noisy engine
CBZ:: every 3rd person is complaining about the engine leakage here.
Unicorn has the best riding comfort i ever feel in the 150 cc bike::
August 30th, 2009 at 4:32 am
i want to buy a bike 150cc plus. please inform me if bajajp200 has kick start option and other details
September 8th, 2009 at 10:44 am
THANKS FOR UR BIKE EXPERIENCES U GAVE TOO US. WITH A TRUST ON U I WILL TAKE IT AS A HEALTHY SUGGESTION……..
THANKS ONCE AGAIN.
September 19th, 2009 at 5:25 am
CAN ANY ONE IMMEDIATELY MAIL ME WHICH BIKE CAN I GO FOR.. I HAD PULSAR 150 CC BIKE AND I SOLD IT.. NOW I AM LOOKING TO GO FOR 150 CC BIKE AGAIN.. BUT WHICH ONE!!!!!!!!!!!? THREE CHOICES. SUZUKI GS 150 R, CBZ XTREME, UNICORN..
MY HEIGHT IS 5.8
MY WEIGHT IS 83 KG
MY BODY COLOUR MEDIUM
MY AGE IS 29 RUNNING
NOT IN ANY COMPANY.. JUST IN HOME.. PLANNING TO JOIN ONE JOB SOON..
September 19th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Hey u bloody guys go for Haya Boosa….. Im having it awesome
September 19th, 2009 at 11:06 am
the rating which is given for unicorn is wrong…..it must be first…..
September 21st, 2009 at 9:43 am
hey there..i had tested all the above 150cc machines but found cbz xtreme best in maximum aspects.its comfortable than any other 150cc bike.but yah ofcourse mileage depends the way how u ride…so cbz takes the driver seat in this,no doubts.
September 21st, 2009 at 1:16 pm
hai!iam very glad to post my comments ,i love bike very munch & iam crazy about bikes form my childhood, now iam 28 years old ,i drived many bike (KB-125cc,yamaha-135,Tvs-fiero F2,Bajaj-pulsar150cc,Bajaj-eleminator,hero honda cbz ) But i Bought my own bike on 24 th november 2006 HONDA UNICORN now it reaches 36100KM with out any problem ,iam very well satisfied with the bike performance mailage & maintance, till date i just change only the engine oil around 2500 – 3000km ,my bike reach top seed 120km with out any struggle in engine ,i even race with hero honda karishma 225cc & bajaj pulsar 220cc in city, My UNICORN goes first till the speed of 100km ,after that these bikes overtake my HONDA unicorn .Top of my HONDA UNICORN with pinion is 115km/hr.I LOVE MY HONDA UNICORN it is not ony the bike, it is one of our family member.I feel some thing great & prestiges with my HONDA UNICORN “Power Of The Dream”
September 27th, 2009 at 2:21 am
in 150cc category bajaj pulsar is the best… i have tested cbz xtreme, unicorn, apache,hunk also. but pulser is best of them. but it seriously matters every person can’t drive it more than 110km/h. i can reach 125km/h smoothly. i am riding this bike for 3 years continiously.
September 27th, 2009 at 4:17 am
I WILL ALWAYS GO FOR HAMARA BAJAJ ,
MAY BE 150 , 180 , 200 , OR 220 DOSEN’T MATTER
OTHER AER JUST AN OPTION FOR ME, THE NEXT ONE MAY BE CBZ Xtreme
October 2nd, 2009 at 4:22 am
CBZ looks very odd. An ugly front head lamp. & tail light setup,
BUT NEW PULSAR (ug 4.) ROCKS.
October 4th, 2009 at 4:31 am
CBZ XTREME IS THE BEST BIKE AS IT WAS MY FIRST BIKE.I SUGGEST U TO BUY CBZ XTREME.BEST COLOUR IS BLACK WITH RED TAIL.BEST ON MILAGE ALSO.TOUCHWOOD.
October 11th, 2009 at 10:01 am
guys i have an bullet std 350 and apache rtr 160 fi
i think these are best b’coz bullet is so strong and powerfull than any other bike and the speed of buulet reches after tuning of engine near about 145-155 kmph and top speed of apache is near about 130 kmph
October 14th, 2009 at 3:12 am
The news that mahindra has taken over kinetic is buzzing all around,
they are coming up with these power scooters, all these other scooters like scooty pepp, nova, aviator looks very feminine,
these scooters are much more powerful and mature in looks,
A very bold step by mahindra
I checked them out on http://bit.ly/15URxf
October 19th, 2009 at 6:32 am
dear all pulsar lovers,
i just wanna say that dont try to avoid the main issue……in case of bikes looks are the temporary thing……i have my cbz-X for the last 2yrs…..i am a very rude biker….but till today…no pulsar 150/180 had the chance to overtake me…besides its the most stable, stylish & powerful bike in the segment…..
even in the traffic signal…the bikers sitting on their pulsar…often give me a jealous look……
so cbz its jst superb…..& very soon it willl make the three-wheeler maker…out of businesss….& pulsarians…beaware of the definitely male thing…coz..the petrol tank design is really dangerous……
Hail cbz X….
November 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am
all bikes are good but apache is best in milege and , speed and other fitures so i like apache and also cbz are good in fitures but not good in looks and friends you like hunk’s ride on dusty and rouf road
November 17th, 2009 at 5:29 am
i read all comments.. i rode almost all these bikes.. i cme to the point that HERO HONDA HUNK and UNICORN is best.. it has longlife, comfortable smooth and silent driving.. pulsar suxx.. pulsar requires mre expense on maintenance.. its noisy…fz-apache etc cant cmpete the HUNK
January 14th, 2010 at 11:38 pm
i am driving rtr frm last 6 months & it has striked 130km/h many a times so rtr is the winner amongst all the 5 bikes
January 15th, 2010 at 11:01 pm
heyyyy guys….pulsar 150 requires high maintainance but its really superb in riding…many of my frnds hav cbz,hunk,unicorn,apache but wen it comes to racing pulsar stoods 1st…try it
February 24th, 2010 at 4:03 am
Hi guys
I m having Apache 150 since Nov 2006………..
Its poweful bike can beat all bike but not unicorn…….
It give average of 55 kmpl on driving 80kmph everyday……..
and its tuchs top speed 110kmph………..
Its not just a bike its my girlfriend………
March 12th, 2010 at 3:47 am
read the abv 57 comments. my conclusion -unicorn is for mature men who are concerned about money, legal speed, daily commuting . . . .
March 20th, 2010 at 5:36 am
i am an extreme rough rider and frankly speaking for extremer cbz extreme will beat all, it reached 128kmph without a single shake and it camed 0 to 60kmph in 4secs .
honestly, cbz ghya ani chya maiyla pangvat raha kahi ghotala jhala tar bola.
March 26th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
hey man cbz xteeme rules
yamaha r15 cost more than a lakh
and rtr is nt a 150cc bike
so all u guys who own these machines better put ur arse aside
n
dis 4 all d pulsar maniacs out der
ur p150 is a fuckd up motorcycle
so shut up n
let ur bike do d talkin
wanna race