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

ken cool · 09-21-2009, 08:03 PM

Finally the news that has been so hot over the past few weeks and hotter over the past few days is here. There have been a lot of aspects that have been unclear. Yes, here we are talking about the the long awaited ZMR, the Karizma with Fi. The official media launch happened at the Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon and I was present for the launch this afternoon, the 21St of September 2009. I did not however get to test-ride the bike as yet. With much fanfare the bike was launched coming out of a cocoon with a rider symbolising change and the spirit of biking freedom that the new ZMR is supposed to portray.

People have been saying a lot of things about the looks. And it has been generally in the negative. Even a lot of people present during the presentation seemed to feel let down. Surprisingly, I quite liked not only the looks but the entire package. It is true that the specs tend to disappoint us with hardly an upgrade on paper. But this bike does not seem to be a paper tiger. Firstly, I got impressed by its presence. Despite all that people have
said about this particular model, I seemed to be completely taken in by its big bike looks and feel. From all the photographs that we have seen so far, I feel that these photographs have not done justice to the bike. I saw it in flesh, felt it, touched it, sat on it and started it. It is a satisfying experience overall.

When the bike was started, it gave a different sound from the current crop of Karizmas. It sounded bassier and deep throated. Which though it may not show on paper, might translate as torque while riding... I know I am being optimistic, but after 27 years of motorcycling across continents, maybe I can be right. The digital does not look right out of a science fiction movie, but it has data that is not given by too many motorcycles in the country. Besides the usual speed, odo, double trip metre, time and welcome message, it also has a digital RTMI (Real Time Mileage Indicator). And all of this data, though it may take a little time to get used to and follow, they are brightly lit, clear and efficiently displayed.

Before coming to the specs and data, I will give a brief overview of the kind of "goodies" and tech that has gone into this:
1. 16BIT ECU processor for the FI.
2. Oil Cooler.
3. 12Hole FI.
4. Engine Oil Temp Sensor.
5. Intake Air Temp Sensor.
6. Throttle Postion Sensor.
7. Crank Position Sensor.
8. Oxygen Sensor.
9. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor.
10. Idle Air control Valve.

Hero Honda has portrayed the bike with the tagline "Above all": Above all Styling, above all technology and above all Safety and Eco-Friendly Features.

When I sat on the ZMR with the clip-ons, it did not feel like a bike with clip-ons. It did not feel as sporty as other bikes with such a setup. Only if I ride would I be able to make out the difference in handling. However my take is, it would handle better than the earlier Karizma with clip-ons with the added comfort stance since the clips are pretty long and high.

The bike is currently priced at 91000 INR Ex-showroom Delhi and this will remain their premium segment. And what is interesting to note is that they are NOT phasing out the carburetted Karizma. My take on the bike, despite popular or unpopular sentiments, I am pretty satisfied with the overall styling, the looks, the engine sound, the console and the all new clips. Whether it is a joy to ride or not remains to be seen once I ride the bike.

Photographs from the launch:

SPECIFICATIONS.
Engine type : 4St, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Oil Cooled, PGM-Fi.
Displacement: 223CC
Max Power: 13.15kw; 17.6Bhp @7000Rpm
Max Torque : 18035Nm @ 6000Rpm
Top Speed : 126kmph
0-60Kmph: 3.7secs
Bore X Stroke: 65.5 x 66.2mm
Comp Ratio: 9.0:1
Fuel Metering: PGM-FI;Programmed Fuel Injection.
Ignition: DC-FTIS (Full Transistorised Ignition System.)
Engine Oil: 1.35Ltrs
Oil Grade: SAE 10W 30 SJ Grade

CHASSIS
Tubular Single Cradle Diamond Type.

BRAKES:
Front : Disc: 276mm
Rear: Disc : 240mm

WHEEL and TYRES:
Rim: Front 18X1.85
Rear 18X2.15
Tyres: Front 80/100X18 Tubeless
Rear 100/90X18 Tubeless

DIMENSIONS
Length : 2110mm
Width : 805mm
Height : 1175mm
Wheelbase: 1350mm
Ground Clearance: 159mm
Turning radius: 2.5metres
Kerb weight: 159 kgs.

The bike comes with a 3year/40000 kilometre warranty.

Text and Photographs by Krishnendu Kes
Thanks to the help and active participation of Nitinjit Bawa.

Priyatam · 09-21-2009, 08:07 PM

The last pic is amazing. You are very well suited on the bike.

Thanks Ken for the pics and text

Is the tachometer digital or analog ? It is red marked after 8k RPM

haxor · 09-21-2009, 08:07 PM

Its awesome!It should be better than ZMA
The Console is damn cool!

NJ7 · 09-21-2009, 08:09 PM

officially...its official now...

mav1234 · 09-21-2009, 08:10 PM

@ken da

nice write up.. nice pics. too...
u look hero in the last pic..

Neil.Bhujbal · 09-21-2009, 08:11 PM

Bike Suits Ken da

myg124 · 09-21-2009, 08:11 PM

Finally, we get some high res pix on the net! The RPM consoles looking greattt!! Given Ken da's stance, the fairing is huge indeed..

Did they show the ads Ken da??

sam92 · 09-21-2009, 08:12 PM

finally some REAL news !!

its looking good actually ...
thanks ken dada

rohitabc · 09-21-2009, 08:13 PM

The pic on Bike India Mag is awesome, bike is looking stunnig...

vipin_s · 09-21-2009, 08:13 PM

Ken sir looks comfortable on ZMR, I thought clip-ons will change the seating stance...commuto-tourer stance??!!

@ken sir : Nice write up, it's very difficult to write these stuff keeping in mind the wide audience on the forum (and sentiments of fans)...

09-21-2009, 08:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
ken cool Been Around Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4,249	Launch of the new ZMR - Price list posted on post no. 651 Finally the news that has been so hot over the past few weeks and hotter over the past few days is here. There have been a lot of aspects that have been unclear. Yes, here we are talking about the the long awaited ZMR, the Karizma with Fi. The official media launch happened at the Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon and I was present for the launch this afternoon, the 21St of September 2009. I did not however get to test-ride the bike as yet. With much fanfare the bike was launched coming out of a cocoon with a rider symbolising change and the spirit of biking freedom that the new ZMR is supposed to portray. People have been saying a lot of things about the looks. And it has been generally in the negative. Even a lot of people present during the presentation seemed to feel let down. Surprisingly, I quite liked not only the looks but the entire package. It is true that the specs tend to disappoint us with hardly an upgrade on paper. But this bike does not seem to be a paper tiger. Firstly, I got impressed by its presence. Despite all that people have said about this particular model, I seemed to be completely taken in by its big bike looks and feel. From all the photographs that we have seen so far, I feel that these photographs have not done justice to the bike. I saw it in flesh, felt it, touched it, sat on it and started it. It is a satisfying experience overall. When the bike was started, it gave a different sound from the current crop of Karizmas. It sounded bassier and deep throated. Which though it may not show on paper, might translate as torque while riding... I know I am being optimistic, but after 27 years of motorcycling across continents, maybe I can be right. The digital does not look right out of a science fiction movie, but it has data that is not given by too many motorcycles in the country. Besides the usual speed, odo, double trip metre, time and welcome message, it also has a digital RTMI (Real Time Mileage Indicator). And all of this data, though it may take a little time to get used to and follow, they are brightly lit, clear and efficiently displayed. Before coming to the specs and data, I will give a brief overview of the kind of "goodies" and tech that has gone into this: 1. 16BIT ECU processor for the FI. 2. Oil Cooler. 3. 12Hole FI. 4. Engine Oil Temp Sensor. 5. Intake Air Temp Sensor. 6. Throttle Postion Sensor. 7. Crank Position Sensor. 8. Oxygen Sensor. 9. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor. 10. Idle Air control Valve. Hero Honda has portrayed the bike with the tagline "Above all": Above all Styling, above all technology and above all Safety and Eco-Friendly Features. When I sat on the ZMR with the clip-ons, it did not feel like a bike with clip-ons. It did not feel as sporty as other bikes with such a setup. Only if I ride would I be able to make out the difference in handling. However my take is, it would handle better than the earlier Karizma with clip-ons with the added comfort stance since the clips are pretty long and high. The bike is currently priced at 91000 INR Ex-showroom Delhi and this will remain their premium segment. And what is interesting to note is that they are NOT phasing out the carburetted Karizma. My take on the bike, despite popular or unpopular sentiments, I am pretty satisfied with the overall styling, the looks, the engine sound, the console and the all new clips. Whether it is a joy to ride or not remains to be seen once I ride the bike. Photographs from the launch: SPECIFICATIONS. Engine type : 4St, Single Cylinder, SOHC, Oil Cooled, PGM-Fi. Displacement: 223CC Max Power: 13.15kw; 17.6Bhp @7000Rpm Max Torque : 18035Nm @ 6000Rpm Top Speed : 126kmph 0-60Kmph: 3.7secs Bore X Stroke: 65.5 x 66.2mm Comp Ratio: 9.0:1 Fuel Metering: PGM-FI;Programmed Fuel Injection. Ignition: DC-FTIS (Full Transistorised Ignition System.) Engine Oil: 1.35Ltrs Oil Grade: SAE 10W 30 SJ Grade CHASSIS Tubular Single Cradle Diamond Type. BRAKES: Front : Disc: 276mm Rear: Disc : 240mm WHEEL and TYRES: Rim: Front 18X1.85 Rear 18X2.15 Tyres: Front 80/100X18 Tubeless Rear 100/90X18 Tubeless DIMENSIONS Length : 2110mm Width : 805mm Height : 1175mm Wheelbase: 1350mm Ground Clearance: 159mm Turning radius: 2.5metres Kerb weight: 159 kgs. The bike comes with a 3year/40000 kilometre warranty. Text and Photographs by Krishnendu Kes Thanks to the help and active participation of Nitinjit Bawa. __________________ The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better! My Humble Photo Gallery Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour Last edited by ken cool; 09-21-2009 at 09:47 PM.

09-21-2009, 08:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Priyatam iBhp Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 258	The last pic is amazing. You are very well suited on the bike. Thanks Ken for the pics and text Is the tachometer digital or analog ? It is red marked after 8k RPM Last edited by Priyatam; 09-21-2009 at 08:15 PM.

09-21-2009, 08:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
haxor Experiencing Adulthood! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Siliguri->Kolkata->? Posts: 1,223	Its awesome!It should be better than ZMA The Console is damn cool! __________________ Speak Less,Speak Wise! How To Use Your Excessive Energy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiXBkX-klF8 Last edited by haxor; 09-21-2009 at 08:09 PM.

09-21-2009, 08:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
myg124 Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NH8, Mumbai! Posts: 601	Finally, we get some high res pix on the net! The RPM consoles looking greattt!! Given Ken da's stance, the fairing is huge indeed.. Did they show the ads Ken da?? __________________ "Never recreate from your memory, always imagine new places." Inception, July 16th. Be there. A film by the legendary Chris Nolan.

09-21-2009, 08:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
sam92 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: padmaraonagar , secunderabad Posts: 1,917	finally some REAL news !! its looking good actually ... thanks ken dada __________________ FACEBOOK HYDERABAD XBHP VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTMF0soJCI8 The fast became faster[RTR] and now is the FASTEST[220] !!

09-21-2009, 08:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
NJ7 Hardcore Biker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calicut,,Kerala.. Posts: 41	officially...its official now...

09-21-2009, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
mav1234 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bangalore(Karnataka), Ranchi (Jharkhand) Posts: 298	@ken da nice write up.. nice pics. too... u look hero in the last pic..

09-21-2009, 08:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Neil.Bhujbal Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 20	Bike Suits Ken da

09-21-2009, 08:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
rohitabc Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 239	The pic on Bike India Mag is awesome, bike is looking stunnig...

09-21-2009, 08:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
vipin_s Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 912	Ken sir looks comfortable on ZMR, I thought clip-ons will change the seating stance...commuto-tourer stance??!! @ken sir : Nice write up, it's very difficult to write these stuff keeping in mind the wide audience on the forum (and sentiments of fans)... Last edited by vipin_s; 09-21-2009 at 08:15 PM. Reason: edit!!

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