Launch of the new ZMR - Price list posted on post no. 651 - Page 11 - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

spiderweb · 09-22-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rennycornelius

But why that full chain cover???

You never do touring or what?

Consider it an option, you can remove if you want, but for touring its a must I'll say for lower maintenance & durability.

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Originally Posted by rennycornelius

that's my point.....
ZMR is a sports bike you see......

It not a sports bike dude, open ur eyes. Still you can call it a Sports-Tourer, precisely!

Priyatam · 09-22-2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rennycornelius

that's my point.....
ZMR is a sports bike you see......

But my point is "maintenance". I've already had enough with open chain on my R15

ravi@17bhp · 09-22-2009, 09:18 AM

@rennycornelius, anyway you never want to buy this bike, then, why are you so bothered about its closed chain. Those who are buying, though at first likes the open chain, gradually they understand the importance of closed chain in indian roads.

Now, I very much understood the importance of a closed chain, after using the R-15 for the last one month in rains.

HydBiker · 09-22-2009, 09:19 AM

edited my post with oversight

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Originally Posted by Devilpulsarian

Did anybody note these figures...?
Weight - 159 kgs....

Engine oil - 1.35 l ...(Are Indian companies fighting for supremacy here)
Battery - 12v 6 Ah MF battery...(only 6 Ah....

)
Along with this, the ground clearance has also been decreased to 159mm....(lower than the lowest bike I have ridden.....P220)....

Engine Oil 1.35 L is gonna be a pain.
P220's ground clearance I think is 165mm, among the highest in Indian bikes. The ZMA had a 150mm ground clearance. The ZMR bettered it.

Battery might not be that a problem. If the 3.5AH MF battery from Yuasa can handle everything in the R15 (plus one extra 35W bulb, when used with one 55/60W bulb and one 35/35W bulb) without a hitch the ZMR would be able to take a 55/60 W bulb happily with its 6Ah MF battery from Yuasa.

MG · 09-22-2009, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Aparajith

P.S: Finally we have an option for 18-inch tubeless rear tires!!

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Originally Posted by niranjanvaidya

So very right. with this, I will have an option for my P150 too

And even for my old Karizma which will require a tyre change in the near future.

HH(alongwith Honda) have tried to satisfy the need of every class of buyer with this product which resulted in a confused looking product.Instrument console,rear tail-lamp and the front headlight portion are the only things that I liked in this bike.I'm bit worried about the overall handling characteristics(will reserve my comment till I take a test ride) of this bike given the fact that 9kgs are added.The older ZMA was excellent around the corners and was quite good on off-road trails.Will this one also perform with same finesse

?

rennycornelius · 09-22-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ravi@17bhp

@rennycornelius, anyway you never want to buy this bike, then, why are you so bothered about its closed chain. Those who are buying, though at first likes the open chain, gradually they understand the importance of closed chain in indian roads.

Now, I very much understood the importance of a closed chain, after using the R-15 for the last one month in rains.

actually i was very much not liking the fairing then came this closed chain that too with a bulky chain cover.....

open chain though requires maintainance but we bikers like to get our hands dirty once a week right???

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Originally Posted by spiderweb

You never do touring or what?

Consider it an option, you can remove if you want, but for touring its a must I'll say for lower maintenance & durability.!

now tell me what thos open and closed chain thing got to do with the touring unless and untill you're into serious bad muddy roads????
and how many people will seriously do touring on ZMR tell me the num outta 100....

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Originally Posted by spiderweb

It not a sports bike dude, open ur eyes. Still you can call it a Sports-Tourer, precisely!

atleast this is what apna "HERO HONDA" is giving pic to us.....
that it's a sports bike,though in real terms only R15 in india is....
ZMA was a superb tourer and this thing will keep the ball rollin....

deepz · 09-22-2009, 10:06 AM

tyre shud hv been upgraded

worrisomebear · 09-22-2009, 10:08 AM

the mumbai showroom doesnt seem to have it on display yet... howver, the sales person said which new karizma the 250 cc one? lol

a week or more before it gets displayed thats wat is said

amandeepkamboj19 · 09-22-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MG_Biker1806

HH(alongwith Honda) have tried to satisfy the need of every class of buyer with this product which resulted in a confused looking product.Instrument console,rear tail-lamp and the front headlight portion are the only things that I liked in this bike.

+1
SAME thing i wanted to say.
Except fairing bike is awesome( if we take it as a whole new bike not an upgrade to ZMA)
BTW ZMA will remain in production

Thunder · 09-22-2009, 10:12 AM

Karizma Carb - For Touring
Karizma FI - For Racing

Not sure about the later one.....

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Thunder Everywhere Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 836	Karizma Carb - For Touring Karizma FI - For Racing Not sure about the later one..... __________________ .......Just a Biker.......

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ravi@17bhp The Explorer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 3,688	@rennycornelius, anyway you never want to buy this bike, then, why are you so bothered about its closed chain. Those who are buying, though at first likes the open chain, gradually they understand the importance of closed chain in indian roads. Now, I very much understood the importance of a closed chain, after using the R-15 for the last one month in rains.

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deepz Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1	tyre shud hv been upgraded

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worrisomebear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: London, Bombay Posts: 1,186	the mumbai showroom doesnt seem to have it on display yet... howver, the sales person said which new karizma the 250 cc one? lol a week or more before it gets displayed thats wat is said

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