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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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