Check the HID wiring connections. Also, check fuses under the seat.

There's a certain amount of innocence in your query.
Yes, it is meant to be like that only.

Well.. i would suggest you not to remove the rear mudguard mount reason being its gonna be horrible when you ride during rain.. people behind you and your back will be full of mud... Its just my suggestion.. unless you are gonna fit a mudguard close to the tires from the frame like in R15 V2 or the P135...

Decided on what tires to go for?

Dear All,
It is really heartening to see such a large ownership thread for ZMR. There is a hell lot of information in this thread & kudos to all of you for maintaining it.


3. Smoothness: Mmmm.. well not ofcourse as smooth as my beloved R15 V2. Not even near. There is noticeable engine resonance which is causing the vibration at foot pegs essentially. This is a bit of a setback for me as it is impacting my confidence for riding as fast I used to ride my R15. Clocking 100 KMPH in R15 was unnoticeable due to the smoothness. But with ZMR I felt as if is reminding me again n again about speed !! (Good in a way though!! ) May be it is the R15 after effect & may be I would get used to ZMR soon too. Nonetheless, as they say, u get some & u lose some. So I would take it. Atleast considering that it is a long stroke bike. I though hope that the vibrations don't increase in future.


ODO: 450 KM so far.


Overall experience: Good. Infact very good due to the comfort & torque factors. I am sure it would make me happier when i take it for some long rides post the first 2 servicing.

Some pics:

Congrats on your ZMR.

Regarding smoothness, Bike is pretty new and the engine will take time to set in. This engine is known to be one of the most refined in indian motorcycles. Vibes from fairing can be solved with a double side adhesive tape.

And..Congrats on the good news of becoming father! All the best.

innocence?

I have changed the stock oil with Shell AX7 semi synthetic oil a few days ago. Didn't notice any change during rides in city traffic. But the oil showed its charm during the 200km run on NH7 this evening. The engine was ultra smooth beyond 80kmph mark upto 105. This was not the case in stock oil. The only vibrations that were felt was of the foot pegs. Thank you guyz for reviewing the oils and helping me choose the right oil. Now lets see how long it retains its charm.

Thanks Bro & Yep the engine is more refined than quite a few other brands. Just that i need to get used to the vibration part. It isnt too much really. But yeah the old R15 exp is causing the difference. Let me wait till the second service. If the vibrations persist, i would look forward to doing some mods.

Riding Experience:

1. Riding(Sitting) Comfort: Hell Ya !!! No more pain at the wrists like my beloved R15 v2 on the jam packed Bangalore streets. Those who travel daily to Whitefield would easily understand the pain . Mission partly accomplished

2. Pillion comfort: Hell Ya again !! My wife who was literally mad at me for seeing off our R15 was so happy when i reached home in the evening & took her for a ride !!! Mission Fully accomplished Thank you so much ZMR, my decision paid off & you got my head saved.. LOL

3. Smoothness: Mmmm.. well not ofcourse as smooth as my beloved R15 V2. Not even near. There is noticeable engine resonance which is causing the vibration at foot pegs essentially. This is a bit of a setback for me as it is impacting my confidence for riding as fast I used to ride my R15. Clocking 100 KMPH in R15 was unnoticeable due to the smoothness. But with ZMR I felt as if is reminding me again n again about speed !! (Good in a way though!! ) May be it is the R15 after effect & may be I would get used to ZMR soon too. Nonetheless, as they say, u get some & u lose some. So I would take it. Atleast considering that it is a long stroke bike. I though hope that the vibrations don't increase in future.

4. Pick up: Yeah, ZMR feels quite torque-y at low revs particularly & I love that ! This is very helpful within the city & This is where my all new ZMR scores above R15 in terms of engine output !

5. Handling: So far not as confident with it as i used to be with R15 in the city traffic. I used to race past others in traffic due to the confidence from the sporty riding position with R15. But not the same case with ZMR though. But then i am still loving a steady ride on ZMR. It is kind of cool. No more hurrying up. Ride steady, Ride Safe & most importantly reach home fresh !!! I am loving it in a way !!

6. Suspension : Very Smooth. Much better than R15 even though it is not Mono. I can safely take my pregnant wifey for a weekend evening ride on ZMR for sure.

7. Braking: Front disk is good enough. But rear is not really that efficient. To be honest i really cant get as confident at high speeds as I was on my R15. Additionally the rear disk makes some screeching noise the moment some dust particles are there on the disk. I got it on the very 3rd day itself !! Something I never experienced with my R15 in 18 months

8. Lights: Oh no, very poor. Gotta change the stupid 35W bulb to a 55 W asap.

9. Body Parts: Feels kinda cheap plastic. But then its HMC. Therefore tough to expect anything better than the stock.

10. Others: Badly missing an engine kill switch Even badly a 6^th gear (Infact I keep searching for the 6^th due to old habits J ) The real time mileage meter hardly seems to be of any utility. But the digital watch is a big plus.



ODO: 450 KM so far.


Overall experience: Good. Infact very good due to the comfort & torque factors. I am sure it would make me happier when i take it for some long rides post the first 2 servicing.

Some pics:

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Dear All,
It is really heartening to see such a large ownership thread for ZMR. There is a hell lot of information in this thread & kudos to all of you for maintaining it.

It feels so very nice to be a part of this community & I just thought of posting on the event of getting my first ZMR on 15th Jan. I had been riding my R15 V2 for nearly 1.5 years, but had to replace it as am gonna be a father & I needed an equally good bike with much better pillion comfort. Riding R15 V2 had been a brilliant experience, but then all good things come to an end After much deliberation & a hell lot of reading (I do it for every reasonably big thing I purchase) I decided on ZMR & I don’t think it has disappointed me much till date.

Riding Experience:

1. Riding(Sitting) Comfort: Hell Ya !!! No more pain at the wrists like my beloved R15 v2 on the jam packed Bangalore streets. Those who travel daily to Whitefield would easily understand the pain . Mission partly accomplished

2. Pillion comfort: Hell Ya again !! My wife who was literally mad at me for seeing off our R15 was so happy when i reached home in the evening & took her for a ride !!! Mission Fully accomplished Thank you so much ZMR, my decision paid off & you got my head saved.. LOL

3. Smoothness: Mmmm.. well not ofcourse as smooth as my beloved R15 V2. Not even near. There is noticeable engine resonance which is causing the vibration at foot pegs essentially. This is a bit of a setback for me as it is impacting my confidence for riding as fast I used to ride my R15. Clocking 100 KMPH in R15 was unnoticeable due to the smoothness. But with ZMR I felt as if is reminding me again n again about speed !! (Good in a way though!! ) May be it is the R15 after effect & may be I would get used to ZMR soon too. Nonetheless, as they say, u get some & u lose some. So I would take it. Atleast considering that it is a long stroke bike. I though hope that the vibrations don't increase in future.

4. Pick up: Yeah, ZMR feels quite torque-y at low revs particularly & I love that ! This is very helpful within the city & This is where my all new ZMR scores above R15 in terms of engine output !

5. Handling: So far not as confident with it as i used to be with R15 in the city traffic. I used to race past others in traffic due to the confidence from the sporty riding position with R15. But not the same case with ZMR though. But then i am still loving a steady ride on ZMR. It is kind of cool. No more hurrying up. Ride steady, Ride Safe & most importantly reach home fresh !!! I am loving it in a way !!

6. Suspension : Very Smooth. Much better than R15 even though it is not Mono. I can safely take my pregnant wifey for a weekend evening ride on ZMR for sure.

7. Braking: Front disk is good enough. But rear is not really that efficient. To be honest i really cant get as confident at high speeds as I was on my R15. Additionally the rear disk makes some screeching noise the moment some dust particles are there on the disk. I got it on the very 3rd day itself !! Something I never experienced with my R15 in 18 months

8. Lights: Oh no, very poor. Gotta change the stupid 35W bulb to a 55 W asap.

9. Body Parts: Feels kinda cheap plastic. But then its HMC. Therefore tough to expect anything better than the stock.

10. Others: Badly missing an engine kill switch Even badly a 6^th gear (Infact I keep searching for the 6^th due to old habits J ) The real time mileage meter hardly seems to be of any utility. But the digital watch is a big plus.



ODO: 450 KM so far.


Overall experience: Good. Infact very good due to the comfort & torque factors. I am sure it would make me happier when i take it for some long rides post the first 2 servicing.

Some pics:

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Thanks bro..gave me confidence to buy an r15..lol ..

It'll have its charm till 2.5k odd kms for sure. Change it when the clock ticks 3k.



Dada, your bike looks like a candy, lol! Certainly looks beautiful.
Get yourself an Osram Night Breaker 55W halogen and you won't regret. Retails for ~800 bucks give or take 50.

Regarding vibrations. On a new bike? I guess, you're used to revving the bike because of the baby R1.
Refinement? Wait till your second service or 2.5k kms. Hit the highway and then you'll notice the nirvana. Let the engine components bed in first!

LOL... Most Welcome.. R15 is a very good choice if you are looking forward to riding alone & if not in a crowded city..

Hi, can you please temme which one of the two bikes will win a 1 km drag??? Coz am having d ZMR and my friend is having the R15V1. On drags I usually wins. But he taunts me a lot as he is gonna buy the R15V2. Just coz of curiosity. Coz I know, V2 will take 5.5 seconds approx to reach 60 mark, and ZMR does that in 3.7, but the V2 completes 100 in 12, which the ZMR does in 14.5. So, its a marginal difference of just 0.5 seconds if I am right. Your suggestion will be very helpful. plz

0-60 in 3.7 under ideal conditions. I never was able to break the 5 sec mark.
Anyways, it'll be a good fight till 60-70 and then the high revving R15 shall take the lead. (under ideal conditions)

But remember, it's not the ride that matters, but the rider!

Hi, can you please temme which one of the two bikes will win a 1 km drag??? Coz am having d ZMR and my friend is having the R15V1. On drags I usually wins. But he taunts me a lot as he is gonna buy the R15V2. Just coz of curiosity. Coz I know, V2 will take 5.5 seconds approx to reach 60 mark, and ZMR does that in 3.7, but the V2 completes 100 in 12, which the ZMR does in 14.5. So, its a marginal difference of just 0.5 seconds if I am right. Your suggestion will be very helpful. plz