^^duh..even our apaches have borrowed parts from A150!!!
so dont complain on this front!!
I think I would reserve my comments untill I test ride it!!!
I am in sort of dilemma coz ppl complaining here are mostly apache owners and I am too but I ve owned Zma before!!
No OTs just sayin in friendly manner.

many of us this kind of habit where we tend to compare looks of the bike with another one. well that can be ones perspective how they differentiate a bike. In early days og GS150R, its was thrashed saying that the front fairing looks like pulsar ALSO!!!
We need to understand that comparing ZMR with R15 is not a wise thing to do if we consider their evolution, R15 is forced R1, where has ZMR has had its own identity, HH may not be good at designing the bike, but their bikes are no-nonsense for sure. Many commented on OUTDATED zma and also it looks, But for me its still the best looking bike only after R15 & CBZ Classic. Any how, I already stated on other thread, looks being subjective...reviewer must never mention their opinion about that. But india is democratic country, we can show our views, but cant try to force our view.

Most of them are commenting on the looks of fairing, but I havent seen a single person commenting on the functionality of the fairing. It has got vents in front, We can only make it out if they are completely functional for air flow on the the engine if we see the bike in flesh, or people like Ken who has physically seen the bike. Vents in front and vents near the console, they must be having some reason for to be there. Though I dont think HH has done any aerodynamic tests on the fairing, but atleast visor on the front fairing appears to be designed so that air drag can be reduces drastically when compared to other than non-windtunnel tested bikes. We can still make out from the pics, But love to Oldfox's review with practical usage of this bike. R15 gives tough time to P220 only because of the above elements even with its 17powered engine and light weight.

Mirrors: They appear to be foldable to me atleast from the pic, But do they vibrate at higher speeds, Bunny needs to answer this!!! They look to me edged, so when folded, they must push of the wind over the riders shoulder while coruching, but still let the professionals speak about it. front fairing is little wide, I wish HH might have kept it little less in width.
Tank appears to be not changed at all. Best part of is that they is not prblem with knee recess for tall riders, me being about 6ft, know the advantage and comfort of having it. So because of this un-changed tank, It appears that the side fairing does not gel into the overall look of the bike. But Again, I would like to know the functionality of it. Come on guys, Except R15, I dint find any bike with bikini fairing gelling into the bike (Read P220 & Adreno). The tough part for HH is how they will price the spares. ZMA pads already begin quite expensive, even the rear discbrake appears to be made by NISSIN as i can make out from the pics. Price of side fairing would play very very improtant role here.

Engine: There are no doubts that this is going to be excellent engine with PGMFI. The refinement levels must be exciting and smoothness must be pampering. I am usually least botherd about what top speed it gains as I dont like to hear bikes screaming, Its not about how fast we go, its about how long we can sustain with out making engine screaming for mercy, for this I would blindly go for ZMR if considered. Major role would be the OIL COOLER, Would be interested to know how it works, If it works similar to the one on Pulsars, then would like to know what would be the difference between them.

Torque is what ZMA is knwn about. So i dont want to talk about it. I would not like to see the rpm reading near red, because that hurts me and same with the bike. As read in few reviews, ZMR does not appear to be paper tiger, So lets see how the bike performs under hands of xbhpians.

Tires, They are tubeless, But are they soft-compound? Any how I am happy to see the read disc which is great advantage for this bike considering its weight of 159kgs. No wonder this bike is not for non-muscular humans, but still I have seen very lean riders handling huge bikes with ease (read Valentino Rossi). I would not keep criterian of going to himalaya's on bike while buying a certain bike. If R15 can handle very well on offroads, mountains and terrains, ZMR must be able to handle lot better under able hands.

No negaitve comments on console!!! I wonder how many more posts this thread would have if there was analogue one.

Overall, I would say this was honest job from HH. Its not very very excited, but its not way a bike that to be ignored. I belive this is perfect upgrade from ZMA with all nessecary goodies that will lure a prospective buyer to keep this bike in the list. Pricing, Its less than what i expected. around 1lac on road from maker like HH for the features.

Dislikes:
35W headlights

Waiting for testride!!! I hope HH does not make it as R15 for test rides.

Some follow stringent rules and go EXACTLY by the books while some dont. U must have heard how the R15 horn sounds. THAT is how much a horn in a two-wheeler can have. How much do our bikes have now? Rules are and can be interpreted the way a manufacturer wants to! The rules are here: automotive research development, automotive standards

Check out this pic.

Oil cooler appears to be huge when compared to the ones on pulsars, or is it placed in different way?. It also has fins on the blocks. Larger cooler mean better cooling characterstics.

wonder where does SO much oil come from for cooling

Love the bike ...
It will be the first performance bike with a mileage indicator

Love the bike ...
It will be the first performance bike with a mileage indicator

Isn't that an oxymoron! Trust HH to come up with more like these!

Good one.. but that how bikes are sold in India. "Mileage Kya hai / Mileage Kimaan..??" is our desi biker's anthem.

Did anyone notice the power generated by the coil? its 200w+

Man wish i had those extra 30k and 60 days of waiting

And it has to run FI + DC CDI. Use a more powerful lamp, you could be stranded on the road! Also, the batt is a puny 6aH unit!

yep....i had real fun riding around a flame trying to get the max mileage in IMI

But is'nt it powered by the battery...i meant the lighting and all other electricals......why does it need such a powerful alternator?