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    ZMA R or Wait for a Honda

    I wanted to upgrade from ma existing P150 UG2 model to a higher capacity (performance) bike ....only thing interested me was Zma R (known for its touring capabilities) but its quite old and Honda have opted out of Hero Honda collaboration in terms of providing Honda-tech to HH bikes in the premium segment ....So a new Zma Fi is launced it wont be from Honda (PGM-Fi),which indirectly means Honda are upto something .....News is that Honda will release three new bikes one of which is CBR1000 RR in India by Mar 2009....My question is will it worth waiting for New Honda (not CBR 1000 )or settle for a Zma R......


    i am looking for a tourer so even if anybody could suggest a better bike viz reliable,descent mileage of 35-40kmpl and good top end (120kmph) ,acceleration not so important ,budget can stretch to 1 lac
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    • #3
      why dont you look at P220, its a great bike.
      Never upgrade without getting your basics RIGHT.

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      • #4
        ZMA is good. Also consider R15 and P220. Ride them yourself and make your decision.
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        • #5
          even though zmaR is a pretty good bike...IMO wait for some time...dont jump for anything now.

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          • #6
            the zma is a very good tourer, the best in India according to me.I dont think honda or hero honda will launch a bigger (more pwerful than a zma) in the next 6 months(maybe a year).The next launch would be the fireblade which is out of your budjet, so ride the zma, the 220 and the r15 .all three bikes are good and have their own positives and negatives.Choose the one you like the most.
            Leh
            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/1...d-reasons.html

            The Southern Sojourn
            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/best-tra...-remember.html

            Munnar - Kodai
            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/5...-page-6-a.html

            Goa
            http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/tourer/6...ers-8days.html

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            • #7
              This not very tough actually. Since there is not much choice really as you have already enumerated. Zma is old. 220 and 200 are newer. Zma definitely has problems on higher altitudes. But then you dont go fishing at 3000 mts every weekend do you?

              Originally posted by roshan3440 View Post
              ,which indirectly means Honda are upto something ...
              Ho! Ho! Ho! Good one there. Wake up son!
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              • #8
                I relly dont know i should be talking this here or not, but i just got to know that HH will be launching the Fi ZMA anytime between 8th to 20th of January.

                I am onto check the truth, may got to know something hardcore in a day or two.
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                • #9
                  i am looking at the FZ for touring. the reason for this is... TIRES... on a test ride. the bike just seem to go over everything mumbai roads were throwing at her.. even where the boundary of concrete meets cement (we all bikers know, what a ***** that is)

                  i've got couple of saddle bags selected also in the mix is a custom windshield too..
                  short one)

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                  • #10
                    I suggest you to wait for ZMA Fi & P200 Fi. And if cant wait then you can check P220 also.
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                    • #11
                      are you aware of ZMA's parts availability problem?
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                      • #12
                        p200 fi is comin and tht will be worth waitin for.............
                        The Magician"

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                        • #13
                          waiting never has an end,

                          so take your pick...

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                          • #14
                            Test ride P200,ZMA R, R15, P220 and Avenger 200......
                            i personally feel ZMA is the best option for its stability, comfort, smooth pic up....Though its there for ages and lacks modern Technology.......still it never fails to perform......
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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by prakash_mvpa View Post
                              are you aware of ZMA's parts availability problem?
                              Well dude I dont think so... there isnt really any of ZMA's parts availability problem there!!!
                              Ask me where to get!!! Its just that you should kno the RIGHT place.

                              @Roshan: Dude Zma R is a sexy touring machine, But if Zma Fi is coming than you should really wait fer it... n as others suggested, RIDE All the options n you urself decide (P220, P200, ZMA R, R15...)

                              ^^^ n as Jonak tells you about the ZMA, its the Best touring machine in INDIA till date...
                              1600 kms in 2 days n am perfectly fine... no back aches!
                              Last edited by spiderweb; 12-13-2008, 03:02 PM.

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