The premium biking segment in India is seeing some action. Though the action is far from what we would have liked to see. The recently launched Apache 180 is very promising but the new Pulsar 220 has taken everyone’s attention from TVS to Bajaj. Bajaj did feel the heat from other bike manufacturers had thus had no option but to pull something out of the box. They has priced the Pulsar 220 very well but will the new Pulsar 220 be the king of the performance biking segment?
Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi
For - Top speed, looks, price
Against - From the rear people might think your riding a Pulsar 180, quality, refinement
Verdict - Bajaj needs to differentiate its top end bike with other bikes from its segment, more power would have done wonders
Yamaha YZF-R15
For - Super handling, R1 tech, braking
Against - Small size, puny tires, price
Verdict - Yamaha could have given the R15 more power, racing kits on their way
Hero Honda Karizma R
For - Quality, service, reliability
Against - Other than new stickers this bike has not been updated since a long time now.
Verdict - Hero Honda need to get up and smell the coffee. They need to upgrade the Karizma with new features and more power.
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i go with pulsar 220dtsi….since it has good looks …at good price tag..i ll buy that this month…..
1)the new 220 rocks …coz of its cost and power it gives and also it loooks more stylish this tym….
2)whereas the r15 is too costly and doesnt have enough power ..even the karizma is better thn the r15…tyres suck a big time…
3)karizma is a nice bike but it needs to be upgraded quickly..or else it will be thrown out of d competition….
Crimemaster, the new Karizma is coming soon.
Here comes…. the new… brand new HERO HONDA KARIZMA ZMR… check out guys….
Ron, the ZMR is a good machine but more power would have made it the pick of the segment.
i would go with bajaj pulsar cos it has got heavy body good balance while driving at high speed beside all these ask any youngster their first choice is bajaj pulser
Well i would like to say i like pulser 220, yamaha r15 and also Hero honda karizma but i would like to share a new bike Royal Enfiel roll out classic 500cc best than all
power was gone up , performance was superb. additional features like oil cooled and air cooled. the muffler part is awesome, I just bought a 220 and waiting for the second service 2000 – 2500kms, after the first service the performacne was much improved and getting agood milege around 35 – 40 on trafffice and on highways it go up to maximum of 43. Initially the rear disc break was not performing well but now it has iproved .The head lamp is very powerful and very useful at nigh rides.The center stand of the bike hit the road if ther is two pax, it should be upgraded, morever am satisfied with maa bike and PuLsAr 220 is really the fastest INDIAN and am proud to be a fastest INDIAN. 220 Rockzz!!!!!
hai guys,
i will surely gone with karizma r.Coz when we compared karizma with other bikes like 220,r15,apache karizma is the better one.i know 220have stunning bhp but no use.When we go for a long trip like more than 100km distance.engines of all bajaj bikes get over heated.that’s one problem .another one is chain and socket.It will damage quickly.And the main problem is itys model.Everybody knows that all the pulsar have same back peace.now pulsar 180 is also look like pulsar 200.By comparing bajaj pulsar.pulsar 200 is the best one in its series.Next is r15.No use.It have a great look.But no power,small cycle tyres,high price.actually r15 destroy the reputation of yamaha.i don’t like to say about r15.Then apache not at all good bike.But karizma best bike in its class.i know karizma have not much facility.karizma wants to upgarde.but everyone should understand one thing karizma was launched 5years before.even now there is no complaint in engine side.some people didn’t maintain the engine side thats why the engine gets collapse.by comparing mileage,style,riding comfort karizma is the better bike in its class
KARIZMA………………………….MY STUNNING MACHINEEEEEEEEEEEE
I have a 6 month old Bajaj Pulsar 220 dts-i.I think its the best performance bike in India.Truly the Fastest Indian.It looks smashing with new all black theme.Not much to say about the engine power of the bike,its the best in India.Similarities in looks between other pulsars is a issue though.But I think Bajaj should have kept the features like split sits,fatter 120/80-17 rear tyres,clip-on handlebar,grab handles exclusive for 220 model only.For the price of 80,500,its surely a best buy & value for money.
Yamaha’ R15 is a nice bike.But i realy don’t like its looks.Specially the rear.But Yamaha says the rear tyre is specilly designed mrf zapper exclusive for r15 & the quality & durability of bike is great.Top end power delivery is nice.Feels great after 6000rpm.This bike is the best in 150cc segment.Its performance is great for a 1500cc & its unbeatable on race tracks.Its price is too high for a 150cc bike.Not a best buy.I don’t think its worth its 1 lac price.Though good efforts by Yamaha.
As for Karizma,i think its only great touring bike.I agree its handling is best.This bike is for those who tour mostly.Sitting is best in class.But Hero Honda should give a new engine for bike.Even the ZMR’s engine is the same old 1st 2003 karizma engine with FI.Price is high too.I don’t like the looks of ZMR too.
In my opinion,all three bikes have there pros & cons & have a great street presence.All these bikes are head turners on road.If you want only peformance with great looks go for Pulsar 220 dts-i.Most of the people buy R15 for its bigger sibling R1 derived looks.Zmr & Karizma R is only for those who are avid tourers & want great handling with nice performance.
the greatest bike ever created on earth is PULSAR 220….any doubts??????
no its the r 15 in the end .
KARIZMA R IS THE BEST BIKE……………HIGHWAY MAE KARIZMA R SABKA BAAP HAI…………….IT’S TRUE I HAVE RACED WITH PULSAR 220, R15 …………THEY STAY FAR AWAY FROM KARIZMA R……………………..KARIZMA R IS A KING OF ROAD
Baja Pulsar is the best and the finest bike in India.
KARIZMA IS A GREAT BIKE EVER
karizma s the king
Guys, First of all please dont compare “YAMAHA” wid Bajaj(sigh******) n Hero Honda :) Yes INDIAN Yes YAMAHA!!
the new R15 cn kick da 220s ass bigtym..!!its been tested in da races that took place in mumbai…the winner ws da R15
he all are mad those who says pusar,r15. the old karizma is the king of racing. check it yaar.karizma the ultimate bike
Pulsar – Autorickshaw Technology
ZMR – 10 years old Technology
& still 10 yrs old tech cant beat autorickshaw tech….
ALL I CAN SAY SAY IS ITS NOTHING BUT ‘YAMAHA’
Yamaha R15 is de best……..i accept that the price is high,,,its a 150cc bike but being compared to 220cc bikes…that wrlly sounds great..
Any time Karizma R guyzzzzz…..there is no way to compare pulsar & r15 with karizma………karizma ka naam kharab ho jayega…….
pulsar has 21.3bhp A& r15 has only 17 ps
how can you compare a 150cc bike with a 220cc bike pulsar has 153top speed & r15 HAS only130 topspeed with6speed gear box pulsar has only 5speed gear box then think who was the king
please reply your comment
r15 is wASTE IT HAS ONLY BODY COVERING I HAS NO POWER & STYLE COMPARE WITH PULSAR THE RIDER WANT TO STEP DOWN ON THE BIKE TO REACH ITS TOP SPEED BBUT PULSAR REAC HITS TOP SPEED QUIKLY THAN R15 ZMR
220 has max pickup and top speed from r15,karizma.its totaly best value bike ever.so if u want to beat zmr and r15 on roads then must go for 220…
nothing else the FASTEST INDIAN……………..
hmm….R15 has good pickup n styling in his way. but its price is too high so people looks for pulsar 220 ……awesome look. awesome torque..u feel like heaven if u been wid ur girlfriend…
i used dis two bikes n sold dem….if u r encouraging on price dan go for 220 otherwise r15 rockz…..i got my ninja last month …n for sure v r stunning…
:)
R15 is killing, with respect to karizma and pulsar220
if u want looks go for r-15 it’s a style symbol real sports bike
if u want power go for pulsar 220, but not stylish coz it’s common
and if u want top speed range plus fuel efficiency go for karizma it’s true indian,…
well p 220 is the best of all bikes in india today. yamaha is the worst bike. i had race with all bikes even karizma zmr the loosest of all. pulsar roxxxxx yaar
I used both Karizma R and Pulsar 220. Karizma is good for its performance and Pulsar 220 is for pick up and speed… So, its ur choice… While we have got TOP speed and all good features in these two bikes. Then, why should we go for ZMR and R15.
PULSAR IS THE BEST BIKE
PULSR RULZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
pulsar 220 is the king of road like lion is king of jungle. r15 and karzima zmr can never beat the 220. zmr and r15 fudhu bike in india. bhai loak. paisa mat berbhad karo r15 per.
p 220 best choice for pick up,bracking,handling and top speed…
i have p180 ug4… i touches 138 kmph.. :D
see video .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUvbHUZ11ik
i love the
bajaj pulser 220cc
Hai Guys,
R15 is the fastest bike.Come to a stright road and i will show u which is an animal.
R15 is the king
If any bike in india can go from 0 to 60 in 3.7 seconds than P220.
Nothing can do it…….
If yes then reply………
Darle, the ZMR does it in almost similar time.
My fully ported rx135 will do 0-60 in 3 secs… BTW, there are many vintage bikes like RD350, yezdi 350 and Enfield fury faster than p220… Its definitely not the fastest indian bike… But the fastest 4 stroke indian bike… nothing can compare to the quality of yamaha… so always,,,,
Yes! Yamaha!
Vick111, Can you share more details with us?
tum sabki aesi ki taisi …pulsar220 ki maa ki aankh….fuddu bike sirf pickup mein achhi hai baaki cheezon mein fuddu…no quality nothing…KHADKI hui bike HUMARA GAANDU BAJAJ…DNt Compare R15 its a MOTOGP derived Bike…handling nd oll…NISSIN CALLIPER IN REAR BRAKE…LIQUID COOLED 4 VALVE DIASIL CYLINDER…FORGED PISTON…JIS GAANDU KO BIKES KI KNOWLEDGE NI HOGI WAHI BOLEGA ISKO BEKAAR BIKE…COME ON A RACE TRAk..P220 DIKHEGI NI KAHAN CHALI GAYI…I HEb touched 148kmph on dis bike….9811452002 herez my cell no. m giving open challenge to p220 come on if u have ballz..we’ll have a drag race on a long stretch..thn i’l show u wat the R15 Has got…HAI DUM?????
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