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Re: Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
See it isn't a problem at all. When pushing from 2nd to 1st if it gets to 1st then what are u doing wrong?
Ans: pushing it too hard mate. So, simply just give a slight shove instead of a huge kick. that's it. moreover, if u can't lock the front handlebar. what do u do? move the key to off position & then again to the lock position. U've got to do something similar.
I get it done 100% of the time. Though it did take me 4-5 days to learn the same.
This shud not be one of ur "reasons" to not choose the ZMR.
I'll tell u with the ZMR u'll get the highest fuel efficiency amongst premium bikes. Gives a constant 38-40. Tho I do a lot of clutch riding. + Awesome pickup. Even better than R15 V2.0 with a top speed of 128 km/h which is enough for our Indian roads. Only problem I wud say are the tires. They shud've been at least a 120/130 profile which wud make us feel @ home @ high speeds.
If u want a reliable bike go for ZMR, CBR, R15. If u want a VFM package go for 200ns, Duke200 or CBR 250. To be frank ZMR, R15 & CBR 150 are overpriced if u look from the point of view of price-to-bhp ratio. But, bhp is not everything. I'd have bought a CBR 250 but it was way too pricey for me. So, I went wid the ZMR. Also, Duke200 is for the young & gaudy. So, kindly test ride the bike to see if it suits ur tastes.
@Night_Shade Which profile Michelin tires have u got in front?
Originally posted by sounakray
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I just hope I do learn it eventually, and qualify myself to that elite group of people (6/10 of ZMR owners) ! 
Jokes apart, how long did you take to get the hang of it?
BTW, does the ZMA have the same problem too?
Jokes apart, how long did you take to get the hang of it?
BTW, does the ZMA have the same problem too?
Ans: pushing it too hard mate. So, simply just give a slight shove instead of a huge kick. that's it. moreover, if u can't lock the front handlebar. what do u do? move the key to off position & then again to the lock position. U've got to do something similar.
I get it done 100% of the time. Though it did take me 4-5 days to learn the same. This shud not be one of ur "reasons" to not choose the ZMR.I'll tell u with the ZMR u'll get the highest fuel efficiency amongst premium bikes. Gives a constant 38-40. Tho I do a lot of clutch riding. + Awesome pickup. Even better than R15 V2.0 with a top speed of 128 km/h which is enough for our Indian roads. Only problem I wud say are the tires. They shud've been at least a 120/130 profile which wud make us feel @ home @ high speeds.
If u want a reliable bike go for ZMR, CBR, R15. If u want a VFM package go for 200ns, Duke200 or CBR 250. To be frank ZMR, R15 & CBR 150 are overpriced if u look from the point of view of price-to-bhp ratio. But, bhp is not everything. I'd have bought a CBR 250 but it was way too pricey for me. So, I went wid the ZMR. Also, Duke200 is for the young & gaudy. So, kindly test ride the bike to see if it suits ur tastes.
@Night_Shade Which profile Michelin tires have u got in front?
This was happening in both directions - up & down - 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 1st. One reason I found it so unusual could be because I'm used to a Honda Unicorn since last 8 years, which IMHO provides one of the smoothest and most sure-slotted gear shifts among Indian bikes. (I've had even worse experience with some Bajaj bikes, where they'd not only miss the neutral, but also a whole gear at times! Seriously, I'm not exaggerating. )
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