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)
135 Comments
hello 150cc lovers,
i m automobile engineer
and working with 150cc bykes more than 5 years,
just Go for HONDA UNICORN because
honda unicorn rules all over the world
i use it it is excellent.
experience the ultimate powerfull engine.
Dont say “UNICORN”, it is “CB UNICORN”, and it is the best bike for the next 100 Years. Guarenteed! And who says it lacks pickups, and acceleration! Thats nonsense. Pulsar is all about noise and vibrations. Even discover is better than pulsar. But CB UNICORN is meant for speed,power,comfort,pickups, and milage. AND IT DOES NOT LOOK OLD AND CLASSIC. Good job honda, waiting 4 ur “CBR 250”
Pretty old dated review. If I even keep R15 aside, still can’t imagine FZ is not on the list…
Pulsar 150 was good till UG2, after that(UG3 & UG4) it got heavier & lost acceleration & Top speed.
Unicorn was always good or above average in case of Top speed/Acceleration, but pretty good in Comfort & engine quality. But Unicorn Dazzler is faster one with same engine quality & Comfort.
But, if you keep Mileage part aside & looking for best performance & Comfort, Yamaha FZ easily wins the race.
I think reviewer kept FZ aside because he also knows that it can outlook others.
I have a CBZXtreme since 2007, done 35200km great bike;
* Smooth & reliable engine
* Solid build quality
* Excellent handling and comfort
* Crisp throttle response
* Very good tourer
* Smooth gearbox
* Less maintenance
Hi guys,
I have honda unicorn since last 3 years.
Now also it gives 55-60 kmpl.
Its top speed that I had reached is 117 kmph.
it is very smooth,soundless & less maintains.
Its best bike in my view so go for it…..
guys i have driven pulsar ,apache rtr[160], fz,unicorn, cbz ext and hunk amongst them i found most powerful was hunk in terms of speed, gear shift and pickup i rode it on speed of 131 km/hr but mistake of meter it would be of 125-130km/hr and average it gives to one of my friend’s bike about 57km/l petrol
Hiii,
Gentle guys
Just prefer 2 get a Honda Unicorn.
Becoz, of its low maintanance, valuable cost, long life engine, good milage among 150cc bikes (constant)
best for today petrol cost.
Bike Nanbaeen da unicorn:-)
No body having comments…
Hi Guys,
Hi Guys,
Wat ya No comments from anybody…
Shall I buy Honda Unicorn…
Thanks,
Ramesh
all this is shit the best bike is in yammaha r15 and fazer both good in style speed pick up and even maintainence yammahha rocks
i amgoing thetop speed 135 my fuorud bike apache 160 iam over take the hunk.cbz.
wat about honda cbr 150 is that good to driv in city?
Hi guys don’t confuse in taking bike go to honda show room and fetch CB UNICORN they giving five years warranty for engine no other company will give warranty for engine it really superb ya it is a honda product ya it gets high resale value when compare to other bikes if you are very strong and good height go for unicorn it is little over weight if you are average height then go for cbz no prob it is also a honda engine … The over weight of unicorn gives you nice balance when you apply a sudden break and when you driving alone also if you go fast means there will be no vibrations and it runs very smooth and pulzar and apache nice in look but fail in engine quality if you ride very fast it s totally un comfortable … So go for unicorn it is my idea
my height is 6.1 whc bike is suit for me i need milage atleast 55 to 60
friends i hv driven about all the indian muscular bikes but the fastest bike is tha kawasaki ninja250 it can be drived easily upto the speed of 150KMph it has a top speed of 170 on road. its really amazing bike for the racing & stunt shows.
in 150 cc segment honda unicorne is the best in both matters of top speed & milage honda unicorne has a top speed of 115KMph and milage of 57KMpl.
CBZ extreme is also a good bike but its milage is low about 48Kmpl. its top speed is also about 120kmph.
Yamaha Fz16 has a top speed of 120Kmph & milage of 43Kmpl.
pulsar 150cc– top speed 110kmph milage 55kmpl
pulsar 180cc– top speed 120Kmph milage 50kmpl
pulsar 200cc– top speed 125kmph milage 48kmpl
pulsar220cc– top speed 135kmph milage 42kmpl
suzuki GS150R top speed 115Kmph milage 55kmpl 6 gears
Hi Everyone,
I want to buy a Bike…
Which one is Best one to Buy…
Splendor Plus or Pulsar 150 DTSi or Unicorn or Apache 160…
Send me ur valuable comments…
Waiting for ur Reply
Thanks,
Ramesh
hi next weak am buy a new CB unicorn bike.which is a best bike cbz xtreame or cb unicorn tell ?
I have a Honda Unicorn since 2005 which has ran 80000 kms with little maintenance(changed chain twice inbetween), I am quite satisfied with it be it milage or driving comforts. I have zeroed on Unicorn Dazzler but hesitation is it
does no have a kick installed. pls advice keeping my age in focus i turned 52 this augutst.
Hey guys, kindly let me know the reviews of 150 CC cars….
The review needs to be more clear and ethical. But i feel as if i am in a mechanic shop, talking to bullshit mechanic guys
I am definitely going for the TVS Apache RTR 160. A mixture of high power acceleration and stylish looks. My height also a little low, but speed is what I love. I test drove the R15 and the FZ-S, they looked shit in power. Unicorn, does not look very sporty, it is for the legal-speeders. CBZ X has low average also it looks little dumb. Went for Pulsar 150 DTSi but is too much in cost (69000) also looks like as if the salesman (Dinesh 9923208087) could not respect the client. Hunk, I really don’t know about it but it does look good.
hii,guyz I am driving Cbz Xtreme ATFT……It is Powerful…..PLz plz plz dont take R15 cauze it is not at all a good bike……and its cost is tooo high…..HH bikes have gerat resail values…..so go for Cbz Xtreme…..Take Care…..AND PLZ NEVER JUDGE A BIKE WITH ITS SPEED……
CBZ XTEREME ROCKS…………
I am driving unicorn for last five years. Best engine in 150 segment, less noise, Gud suspension, looks are gud, comfortable sitting, giving me average of 52 to 55km/ltr.
got ma honda dazzler 150 cc segment bike… Reaches the top speed above 145km/h on a 15 km track but stood second , just behind Apache 160cc bike.
guyz cbz xtreme nd hunk r the best………..according to my experience if u r muscular go for hunk …..it will suit u ….apache rtr has excellent handling .i own a cbz xtreme atft …awesome raw powerful bike………….
I have used all the Bikes.. but nothing can beat Unicorn in many ways.. but defenitely Unicorn fails in itz looks… Its a kind of De-glamourized bike..
So I think the Ranking should be reviewed as informations shouldnt be misleading…
GoodLuck to all new Bike owners…
All are ch**ia bikes except unicorn.They have collaborated with any foreign company and they give them all the technology. Indian companies were not at all capable of producing any bike on their ownso they collaborated with JAPANESE companies.In the business section of a newspaper I read that honda is selling it’s 30 percent share of HERO HONDA and they have already their own motorcycle company runing under HONDA which is the parent company.So it’s my advice to go for a JAPANESE COMPANY who sells the best auto motors and are best known in the world for their cutting edge technology. One should go for UNICORN.
hiiiiii…….
in the 150cc segment hero honda CBZ-x is the best in it’s segment in terms of avarage..top speed & mentainance……i rode almost all these bikes…..i have tested cbz xtreme, unicorn, apache,hunk also. but CBZ-x is best of them.ONLY 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…..
Hii for all the bike lovers,
I think if u see the part of maintaining the bike,i will first suggest Honda Unicorn, Second CBZ Extreme, third Pulsar and etc.
But If u want to buy now, you have to wait for 5 to 6 months for Honda Unicorn, Sub dealers are asking for price around 81 to 82 K and thats bullshit.
If u cant wait better go for CBZ Extreme and it will cost u around 68k its a good deal, with the maintainance of bike all the parts of bike are available in the market at the good rate. smooth bike, good pickup, low maintainance, smart look, compared to other 150cc bikes, but don’t compare with unicorn. CBZ extreme is not a big compromise against Honda Unicorn.
hey guys, appache and pulsar have the wrost engines, i have driven all the bikes, cbz and hunk got high performances and low maintaince both clocks around 125 on strech roads…
iam purchasing a pulsar 150 cc is it good to have one ………iam still confused of its milleage plz guys tell me that machines exact mileage…
Hi everybody,
I read all the above comments & got the below conclusion
For style & power go for Pulsar/CBZ
For Style + accelaration go for RTR/CBZ
For Milege & Look go for Pulsar/Hunk
For comfort, maitenance & value go for Unicorn
I vil go for Unicorn.
Guys,
I own CBZ Xtreme 2008 model. Still it is giving good mileage (around 45kpl) in Chennai Traffic. Apart from Apache/R15, no 150CC bikes matching this in performance. It is giving best performance even in the top gear. I reached 130KPH in a highway.It can reach 0-60KPH in less than 5minutes. The best thing about this bike is handling and braking. It is awesome bike guys.. On top gear it is even outdoing pulsar180.
I have been checking all this comments in this and many other sites , i think CBZ extrem is a complete package of all features …. SO no second thought ….JUST go for it. Pulsar is waste , unicorn is good but lacks initial pick up, Apache is just nothing ……
Hi Guys,I have rode all those bikes and technology wise R15 leads bt it costs more than a lac.so according to this segment and indian roads its heavy on the pocket as it gives only around 30 mileage,so according to me
cbz xtreme has awesome looks bt when compared to pulsar it falls a bit slow bt smoothness of the engine is superb for cbz,and i personally dont like hunk(sorry)
and unicorn is good bt a bit old fashioned,very silent bt bt dazzler has got superb looks all around.
if u wanna go for a 150cc category,go for
fz16–>if concerned abt top notch acceleration,,bt its puny and might not suit the tall guys
xtreme->well put together machine with best parts and lowest maintainance and has a bold lok
pulsar –>if u r really concerned abt initial best performer bt it can cost u later
rtr 180 -> does not fall in this category
unicorn–>if u want to just cruise past the traffic and enjoy driving at moderate speeds with best mileage
thanks
Honda Unicorn is the best bike in terms of quality. It gives the best riding comfort, best mileage and best engine. Engine is very smooth and stable – there is no vibration even at 110 km/hr. In the field of racing, Unicorn and yamaha models are the winners. The new Unicorn in black colour has great looks also. The only problem with Unicorn is that its initial pick-up is not good compared to other 150cc bikes. Unicorn starts like splendour and from third gear onwards, its a power train. It can overtake any bike. But the initial pick-up of Unicorn is customizable. You may need to adjust some 4 or 5 km on mileage if u customize it.
hiiii friends i am working with maruti suzuki company and interested in bikes also . i think thank in all 150 cc bikes pulsar is best because it provide lot of varities like 150 180 200 220 .in about 150 cc bikes in india it will cost about 65,000-69,000 . when u spend this much of money than why didnt go for pulsar 180 it cost is same as all other 150 cc bikes and u all know pulsar 180 has grt in all features and top speed other than hunk cbz unicorn and etc i know some of my friend think why we didnt go for apache 180 i would like to said that tvs company is not good for engine quality and good maintance . i would like to give my vote to pulsar .but always make choice of urs i thing i want to tell that every boy give good comment to unicorn but when he go for buy it always prefer pulsar and never go for comments some of comment was written by company members for making top to his bikes and pulsar is also best for modification it give best look for modification after using some time
Hi,I have used Pulsar150,Discover 135,HH Hunk,LML freedom,HH Splendor,Yamaha RX-100,etc.I am a bike lover since my childhood, Among the bikes I have driven till date Yamaha RX-100 is the best bike as per my opinion,but it is not in 150cc Segment.
I think among the new 150cc bikes CBZ-Extreme is the best because of its service availability,mileage,spare availability, riding comfort and by-colour new look also,The only bad thing in this bike is HH did not made any change in its Visor,its the same old Visor.
But Unicorn is the good choice for long run and durability,engine performance,nice look ,riding comfort,etc.But it lacks service availability as most of the road-side bike mechanic do not know much about this bikes engine and other parts also.
Pulasr is not for long run, it is good for first 20000km – 25000km only,after this stage each pulsar owner have to visit service centre very frequently .Milage will drop down and engine will start abnormal friction sound which is really irritating.
Apache 150 is not at all a comparable bike with the above bikes.It should not be compared as a good bike as per my opinion and as per the riders with whom I had a talk regarding their Apache.But style is OK with this one.
Last of all I will buy a YAMAHA RX-100 if I get one in good condition…Its just maintenance free bike ,only those who have ever used this bike know the reason,it is capable to overtake any new bike in short distance with its awesome quick pickup 2-stroke engine.
How can this writer justify the mileage of HUNK, he has not driven it yet.silly thing is HUNK and CBZ share the same engine, but there is a mileage difference of 8 km-pl between the two..how is this possible? Handling and design never effect the mileage this much!!! Also APACHE has more (15.2) BHP than any other of these bikes, it is yet returning 57 compared to the 14.2 BHP CBZ returning 66 km-pl!!!!!!!!!!! Funny review! He is partial towards CBZ xtreme, dats all!!!!!!!!!!!1
Man, dynamics matter… Else none of the companies would fork out a bloody fortune for any vehicle.
A lot many factors play a crucial role.
Peace!!
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
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.
read the abv 57 comments. my conclusion -unicorn is for mature men who are concerned about money, legal speed, daily commuting . . . .
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………
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
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
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
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
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….
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
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