Touring on 150cc bike – Best 150cc touring bike in India - Part - 2

Best 150cc touring bike in India

Following is a list of 150cc bikes available in India and their quick pros and cons for touring:
Bajaj Discover 150

Bajaj Discover 150:
  • Hard seat does not translate into comfy ride
  • Engine power is on lower side
  • Short gearing affects top end performance
  • Low profile and skinny tyres are not suitable for touring
  • Lack of tachometer will not allow you to monitor engine RPM while increasing speed

Will factincept say yes to Bajaj Discover for touring?
No                                                                                                                                                                 
Bajaj V

Bajaj V
  • Comfortable and upright riding position, might translate into backache for tall riders
  • Engine performance is specifically tuned for city commuting
  • Top end performance is weak and cannot even match Honda Shine SP which is a 125cc bike
  • No tachometer
  • 60Watt headlamp is a powerful one aiding good night vision
  • Wider tyres benefits stability but are not sticky enough all the time

Will factincept say yes to Bajaj V for touring?
No

Yamaha SZ

Yamaha SZ
  • Very comfortable seat
  • Easy riding ergonomics
  • Engine is low on power
  • Top end is weak
  • Riding more than 80kmph will require lots of effort

Will factincept say yes to Yamaha SZ for touring?
 No
Yamaha FZ

Yamaha FZ
  • Comfortable split seat
  • Engine though not very good in terms of power output but Fuel Injection allows it to perform smoothly
  • Radial tyres are fat and aid in stability
  • Bike is agile and ride quality is very good

Will factincept say yes to Yamaha FZ for touring?
Yes

Suzuki Gixxer

Suzuki Gixxer
  • Riding poster is a bit towards sportier side
  • Long journeys on Gixxer’s seat can leave you in some uncomforting position
  • Superb ride quality and handling
  • Engine is decently powerful with enough torque to play with
  • Mid-range and top end is the best in its segment
  • Not made to keep your luggage intact; somehow you have to manage it
  • 35W non DC lamps are a downer
  • Full digital console provides the most number of information

Will factincept say yes to Suzuki Gixxer for touring?
Yes
Bajaj Pulsar 150

Bajaj Pulsar 150
  • Hard and uncomfortable seat
  • Bike feels heavy; riding posture is also not the most comfortable for long rides
  • Engine is decently powerful but top end fades out quickly
  • Engine feels rough after 6000RPM
  • Gearbox is not the smoothest one

Will factincept say yes to Bajaj Pulsar 150 for touring?

No

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