Grrrr-Raptor. Review on LML Graptor

Lets see... Ok I took this bike LML Graptor for an extensive Test drive... lets start with the mechanicals.... 150 cc... 13 bhp... 5 gears... not bad for its capacity... in fact its the highest power output for its capacity... that too without anything like digital mapping or DTS-i which incorporates 2 spark plugs..

Ride wise, its pretty okay... more or less for a bike in its category... but I think the front disc had a bite that was a tad too much or probably it was on my bike only...Dimensionally a little smaller than the pulsars... it's got a more relaxed biking stance... not like the inviting and sporty one of the pulsars... Good for some... bad for some...

One good thing I liked about Graptor was its gear shift.... LML says they've put roller bearings in the gear rod, which makes it smoother...which it is but also precise. You can get a few false neutrals in the pulsars...

There are a few knick knacks... that one can like and appreciate like the side stand when down doesn't let you engage gears. The instrument cluster looks good with the blue glow in it, but looks cheapish after a while.

The light controls fall easy to hand but they could've made the horn button used so often a little bigger.

Alright outright comparison to the pulsar 150 DTS-i... The pulsar scores in handling and efficiency... about 7-10 kms more.... but then the graptor scores in its pricing... and for a change people have a different bike to look at.

I mean everyone has a pulsar now. Yes it's got everything one wants, but a bit too common.

Styling is where personally I would prefer the pulsar. Coz LML could've done a great job with the chassis they had.... a double downtube crossover... the styling is alright but the front looks a bit too cluttered with the headlight too abstract to give it character. The pulsar's smooth lines look better.

The sides couldve been more sportier, but instead looks more bulkier.

A good add on is the rear brake light in the grab rail...

I was waiting for this bike since Jan as I had to buy a new bike, but I think I'll wait for the Honda 150cc monoshock( yes monoshock) bike to be launched in Sept.

Hope my review was of some help.

-Jai