Previously I owned Pulser 180, it was my dream machine before the purchase and it gave me very good performance for one year. Just after 20000+ KM my Pulser started giving me problem with the engine noise; the smoothness of the engine was missing at the time of driving so I sold my Pulser in just 2 year. At the time of selling I realize that Bajaj bikes have very low resell value and I have to sell it at the half of the price.
After selling the Pulser 180 I decided to buy Honda Unicorn, I took a test drive of my friend’s bike and realize that the bike is good but since I have driven the Pulser I am not satisfied with the power, Unicorn lack in power. So I decided to take the test drive of Yamaha Frazer and KARIZMA R, both the bikes are very good but when it’s come to durability and resale value KARIZMA R is on top.
Just 3 weeks before I got my KARIZMA R and till date I have crossed 1500 km …and I can say you guys it’s an awesome experience the bike is so stable that its tempt you to throttle the accelerator more and more as you can’t even realize that you are driving at high speed until you see the speedometer.

My suggestion to all guys who are eager to buys high end Indian bikes with budget less than one lac then go for Karizma R, its truly a value for money because this bike has everything power, stability, durability and cherry on cake is its resale value which is more than any other bikes. Today also a 3-4 year used Karizma cost you more then 55000.

I have owned P220 and now i own a Zma. i would like to say only one thing.
P220 can go at very good speeds and it is a good bike. ofcourse, its indian, it would live short. Even Zma is capable of doing good speeds and its a good bike, as you said, however, if you go on a long rides on a karizma, all the fairings would be lost before you complete your ride. Personal Experience.

I own a Zma which is 7 months old and all the fairings, cowls and mudgards are broken automatically. The bike is now having a Cam tensioner problem and it is in service centre since 29 Aug. I am fighting with HH guys to get all the problems resolved. and Still Yeah Karizma is a good Bike even though it cant beat P220 in any sort of race except the one that you said about… hah.. the All India Race.

P220 can beat the karizma everyday in city, however Karizma can beat P220 only in one race, i.e once in a life time race, the All India Race.

I have Used P220 for 2 years or so, and i could surely say that the bike has never spent a night in a service station.

I used both of them and i love both of them. however i have more passion towards, P220. Even i am 6.1 ft tall. This bike is really Awesome than Karizma. Karizma is a good Family bike. Nothing else. and it prefers to spend time with sasural once in a while, i.e. HH service centre.

Oh my God,, Where did u loose ur eyes man !! I think u should wear bold glasses with mm -4.5.
U should know one thing that the review posted by Sudharshan was on November 16, 2008 at 6:07 pm ..
For ur kind information, Please go check ur eyes cos u r loosing your sights from the E-papers…

He has made 15,000 kms + in his ride of 4 months and crossed plenty of places.. tripping to Bangalore, Chengulpet, Pondi, Nellore, Vijaywada, Ooty From Chennai.

Strix has to be struck somewhere in no middle..

Reviving the bike for 15,000kms + is not tough task in 4 months now a days cos u have open highways & if u have enough courage & money to spend on petrol, U can.. Lol
I think U cant make it..

For Stoner..,

I think u should try TVS Xl for ur kind of dream…
Make ur post very clear & we are here not to bug someone ..
Do limit ur words…
He’ll be posting his reviews very shortly..

Thanks
Shaan Sundar

..strix