Ya , I would like to share my experience with all the 150 cc bikes which I have drove personally.
150cc bikes in India
Top End Speed
Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi just tries to upgrade their existing version to a higher platform.
The top end speed I rode was 120 in UG2 but in UG3 I was not able go above 115km/hr and it struggles after touching 93km/hr . The noise produced is heavy. (would fear about engine) hmmmm..
Honda 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 was not able to go more than this speed as my road was little bumpy.
Hero Honda 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 it has soundless feature like in unicorn.
Hero Honda 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 RTR is the smallest bike : BEST suitable for people with height less than 5’6
Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi : not more than 5’10
Honda Unicorn : 5’10
Hero Honda Hunk: 5’8?-5’11
Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme: Best suitable for more than 6 feet guys
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. Guys come on, 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, but 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 are very much concerned about mileage then I would recommend u to take over either pulsar, Unicorn or CBZ according to your height and riding condition.
Acceleration :
Apache is best in acceleration followed by CBZ Hunk, Pulsar and Unicorn
Ride Comfort :
Unicorn and CBZ tops in this category. Pulsar has a huge tank, a big bulge in front of you, well, there are guys who lost there defiantly male thing (am serious about it) by applying sudden breaks.
Maintenance :
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 there are any damages, you can easily repair it with low 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?
Hero Honda CBZ XTreme > Bajaj Pulsar 150 DTSi > Apache RTR > Honda Unicorn > Hero Honda Hunk
This is my judgment and opinion as i have drove all the bikes except Hunk. I would recommend u people to go for CBZ if you are tall, want mileage and value for your money.
Note: This post was submitted by one of the visitor at speedmasti. Thanks Prakash for a nice review.
Come 2014 and we have lot of new muscle street bikes with better looks and worthy of 150 cc crown. Let us find out which is better of them –
Suzuki Gixxer
It is the 1st motorcycle from Japanese maker that is made truly for India. Gixxer looks sporty, has loads of high end equipments and the engine is tuned as such to give best performance at low ends.
When it comes to looks this Suzuki’s bike looks much better that any other 150cc bike in India. Just look at its grab bars in the back. That is called a great design. The stylish 6 spoke rims looks great and very modern. The headlights are bright and all the digital equipments are nicely placed. There is a warning beep when the rider exceeds revs at any particular gear which could be very handy. Tank looks masculine and gives good thigh grip while riding the bike. There is an optional bigger mud guard which could be detached after rainy season with smaller and sleek version of the same. The exhaust canister has dual outlets with chrome accents.
The bike is fitted with SOHC air cooled 4-stroke 150cc engine. It gives out 14.6 BHP of power at 8000rpm and peak torque of 1.3kgm. It reaches 0-60kmph in just 5.61 seconds. The true top speed for the bike is 116kph.
The overall mileage is around 42.9kmpl which might not be great but if you are going to buy it you might not be buying it for its mileage. Right!
Price: Rs. 72.199 (ex-showroom Delhi)
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hi friends my suggestion go for unicorn if you ride your bike below 80 km\hr and they also give long life to your bike…
If u enjoy riding on top speeds there is no need to think about mileage u can go to any 150 cc bike … 1. Pulsar 2. Xtream 3. Apache
i m using honda cb unicorn from 4 months and seoriusly its dam good bike … and when it on standby it look like tiger and other bikes will hidind after him … and comfort ,silenceness,milage and trust of honda = CB UNICORN
kuch bi bolo sab par RTR is the best
I have been riding hero hunk for last2 years it can crose 125.it comes smoothly to 115 it have comfort style and power.if you add power filter to it hunk become beast and super sound
hi guy’s
IF u r looking for 150 cc bike,go blindly for unicorn
bcz of its comfort for long riding, low maintenance,and its a gentlemen bike
if u r looking for good looking with comfort go for cbz xtream .
I guys if you go to take a advise you will get free advice in india just think wt you want in all bike there will be a drawback if u need one thing you need to leave another in that case i prefer Honda UNICORN the BOSS of 150CC bike its a legend but low in look as i told about loosing one thing if u feel to be safe in all things you can go for it and if you remove the mirrors it will look great an just u need to know how to make a bike stylish thats it rather than that unicorn is the best Jai HONDA UNICORN
I own a Honda Unicorn 2009 the best bike i have ever ride.
It gives me a excellent average of 61.5km/pl in city riding and on high way it returns me around 68.9km/pl which is 70km/pl. I ride my bike at the speed of not more than 45.
If a buy another bike i’ll go for Thinderbird(Royal enfield.)
U have explained about bikes very well
I liked it but u did not say anything about yamaha fz
If u r looking for style then Passion Pro is best.
If u r looking for mileage then CD-Dlx is best
If u r looking for power then CBZ X is best.
If u r looking for road king then hunk is best.
If u r looking for look then glamour is best.
If u r looking for everything then Splender is best.
If u r looking for Brand then Hero Honda is best.
Finally HH made all type of products which are actual needed for all type of Indian people, where as other companies are making only one or two type of products other wise so many products on a same category.
hi frnds
I have 4 bikes
Tvs Apache rtr 160cc
Bajaj pulser 150cc
Bajaj discover 150cc
And
Yamaha fz fazer
I ride all of them
According to me in case of performance the best is discover>apache>pulsar>fz
But i like apache 4 its look
Then fz then pulsar and at last discover
But discover is best.i ride always above 80.discover 150 never let me down
The only bike which has been dominating indian road nearly over a decade is BAJAJ PULSER 150. i am a big fan of BAJAJ and TVS as their product is made for masses and they never overprice us like YAMAHA and HONDA. i am planning to buy recently launched BAJAJ PULSER 220 NS and hope this model of BAJAJ will blow off YAMAHAs worthless overpriced model R15 for good from indian bike market.
Hey frnds,, stop thinking. Go n grab a cbz extreme. M having it since 1.5 years…n those who r saying that it cant clock 125km/hr better they 1st ride it n say
bst bike till nw low maintainance, gud pick up, n men look
cbz extreme suxxx.
Hi guys i stil own 2001 cbz mileage is 45km/l but its simply owsome,its stylish too,,and can be modified ,,,gear shift and power is very nice and smooth,,,,,its my personal opinion guys,,,try it if u dint,,,
Hi,
I had tested all the 150cc bikes in India except Suzuki GS 150R. Here why dont u include Yamaha FZ-16 and R-15?
With my riding experience its very difficult to chose the best 150 cc bike. It may varies as diffrent in different catogories.
Here you mentioned as CBZ Xtreme is best.. but I dont think so.. its good thats all.. According to me the old CBZ (1999) is will stands in 1st position especially its power, great pickup, stability, style and more..
Those are almost came to Hunk, but not in Xtereme
If we chose for good riding comfort and handling, FZ and Hunk is better.
And for power and pickup R15, Fz and Hunk is better.
And for fuel efficiency pulsar, Apache,Unicorn is best.
For low maintenance Unicorn, Hunk and Xtreme wiil be in top.
For a Brand image Unicorn, Hunk and Xtreme is better, Bajaj nd TVS will be in end of the list.
Looking for top speed, R15 reaches 135kmph,FZ,FZS,Fazer,Hunk 125-130,Old CBZ* 120-125, GS150R 120,RTR160R,Xtreme- 115-120 Pulsar150cc 110-115.
Allover the new 150cc bikes Hunk, Unicorn, and FZ-16 will share the top ranks.
hiii
i own my cbz xtreme 2010 for 6 months
i was hesitated to ride it but after riding pulser and apache
i liked my cbz only,.it reached a top spped of 123 km,..
it never droped a milage below 45
i really loved it,…but doing stunts on cbz is some risky coz heavy weight ,.
it noises also low ,..
best option is cbz xtreme
now new cbz xtreme 2011 bike was lokking ugly
no stylish than old xtreme ,..it really sucks,..
First of all, let me thank all of you….I have read 102 comments or opinions…Really informative….I wanted to buy a the best Bike…Finally decided to buy Honda CB Unicorn….which will enhance my personal and professional life…I will have a good image in my society……….
as per mine unicorn is good in mony value so i think you can change your decision other than that remaining all are good
Cbz X-treme is best bike nw, it had disk brakes in both front and back, it has good style
but….THE height and weight is the bad factor
heyy i m goin 2 purchase a bike 1n 150 segmnt…
i m a student so i need avg also ….
wch bike is best 4 me…???????
pls reply me soonnnn
hey guys i have 4 bikes in my family tvs apache 160 bajaj pulsar 180,cbz 2011 latest and hunk.the best one is cbz 2011. the new model has changed whole texture of d cbz x terms in terms of pick up cbz is way ahead than d 3 even as compared with r15 it wins.2011 model is total sporty high comfort good digital console better air scoops cbz star stickers distinct mudguard.apache is not doing well used to create probllem in ignition.everything is there in 2011 cbz model just check it.pulsar has also.uniqueness in terms of top acceleration cbz and pulsar r same.
hey guys.
unicorn is the overall best. but the only problem is if u book a new unicorn it takes minimum 3 months time.. the average is 3-6 months…
so the next best option will be CBZ-Extreme..
Hello friends, Read carefully with my deepest research:
I have HONDA Unicorn and driven more than 52000Km till the date
My friend circle have all type of company’s 150CC bike which available in INDIAN MARKET
Bajaj bike gives more maintenance and Noise pollution it’s not comfortable at long Distance riding, May be your hump will got extra pain!
Bajaj have simple method like stolen of looks at the “International super bike design” please note its latest bike 220 look like DUCATI & its (all new models)Tell Light design copy from Aprilia Strange but True!!
But TVS Apache gives us like DESEL Engine it’s throttle power and pickup not quicker as company says throttle is very poor of any apache bike even 160RTR model too,
I had challenged my friend but his bike does not response as shown in Advertisements.
Apache hade BULLET like firing of its silencer its mean that Noise pollution is very HIGH Produced, even the as worst of quality my city’s all showroom gone shut off!!!
Gare Shifting is as smooth like cut a piece of butter with a knife of UNICORN but when You see its copy of CBZ & Hunk it’s very Hard
HERO HONDA Have every 150CC model’s chases, Engine, Gare Box, Silencer and its base design is through (COPY of) Unicorn because Bajaj & Hero Honda Company gives us as like Pirated or copy pest items like. “CHINA MOBILE”
In short after HONDA gone its own company HERO gives Royalty till the Date To Write HERO “HONDA” , HERO have to work hard to make bicycle not motorcycle because now a days people eyes are open and Look everything about the products .
It’s all about our LUXURY & how we have to suffer to every things purchase.
Think about my thought at where first, you have to buy any 150CC bike
Because value of money and waste of money both are depend on your MIND !
One thing that we all know that does’nt matter’s however powerfull the bike is… What really carries importance is the biker’s talent of riding. In my opinion i think it has the latest technology, lighted 2 peice handle, dual spark plug, exhaustec, superb sexy looks especially the silver and black combo, a animal like male sound, excellent pickup and comfort, and much more. These all are enough to make u look superior than other kids on the streets. I have bought the new ug4 150, poor milage but feels like car and runs a amazing 131kmph.
heyy guys
I wanted to buy 150cc bike…I likes pulsar nd honda dazzler …my height is 5.5″……which bike should I buy?
plss help me
thanks in advance
but in 100 cc no one can beat splendor . i ride it 57 000 kms no other sound in engine , same comfort its dad of all the 100 cc bikes
Hi Guys !!! I m going to purchase my first bike soon. I had gone through many sites for many days. After all I, came through a conclusion that, Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme is the best Bike. Pulsar makes much noise after 2 years of usage. Yamaha does not gives average and resale value. Hero Honda Hunk is almost similar to CBZ Xtreme but its Petrol tank is too large and made for Fibre Body. Hero Honda’s Service is best and available easily.
Guys ! Believe me and go for Hero Honda CBZ Xtreme. AFTER READING THIS COMMENT NO NEED TO GO FOR OTHERS AND JUST BLINDLY BUY CBZ XTREME…
I think p180 is best forever. This is the best value for money bike.
hai guys i booking byke for honda cb unicorn this did not confortable for me my hight 6.1 my body leen so send me soon this byke i buy r not.
Hii guyz…………
Can u suggest me which one i shud buy???
I dun wanna go above 60000/-
Hey guyz i have hero honda hunk,its one of the best bike for his pickup and comfortable among other 150cc bikes.It has a very gud shockabsorber,so its possible to drive far away,u vil not get tired.But in Tvs Apache if u drive more than 30km u may get back pain i tested too.But hunk not like that.