answers in bold.

One ZMA-R owner was asking me a ride on my ZMR .... Now you decide ..

"But, if you want a long lasting technology then go in for the ZMR as the engine used in ZMA is more than a decade old."

@ indercool

engine in zmr is same as in zma, there is no mechanical differences except the FI.

a realistic comparson

pros of a zmr -

1. FI - better effieciency , performs better in the hills
2. brakes - disks at both ends making braking better
3. looks are subjective
4.speedo is more accurate and is completely digital
5.tubeless tyres
6. Horn is much better

cons
1. the bike costs 22k extra
2. the full fairing does not help with stability as people claim, I have a Zma and have ridden a Zmr and stability when it comes to cross winds is poor - sways more than a Zma because of the full fairing. same issue with water crossings(leh .
3. Groubd clearance is less(Zma remove the lower fairing and ground clearance is excellent)
4. weighs 10kgs more and is nto as flickable as a zma.
5. spares are really hard to find(next to impossible) finding spares for the old zma in itself is a pauin and with the zmr - forget it.
6. first lot had some issue with the fuel pump- last heard the issue was rectified - but any issue and your bike stays at the service station for weeks - if you are stranded ion the highway - then a pickup truck is your only option and no mechanic will touch the bike.


Pros of Zma
1. Lighter and better flickability
2. better ground clearance and slightly better stability
3. can be repaired anywhre
4. Engine is as smooth as a zmr


Cons of a ZMa

1. no FI - low fuel efficiency especially when you are ripping
2. no tubeless tyres(can be changed later)
3. Rear drums suck(especially at high speeds)
4. spares parts can be a pain to find (yellow color)
5.pathetic horn
6. bike might be phased out(spares are 90% same for the zmr and we can use it but till can be a pain)

Is the zmr worth the 22k extra - my answe is no. both bikes are very similar and pros and cons are similar as well but paying 22k extra for the same engine with no extra power is not fair. ride both the bikes and decide. if you get the Zma you have 22k to spend on good gear or on long rides

I would rather go for an R15 instead of ZMR. The R15 is much faster & more flickable in cities due to its low weight.


But if you want to save money but dont want any compromise on power then ZMA-R anyday. The ZMR has just got a 0.X bhp power increase over ZMA. Although the technology comes with a price. I dont think that the price is justified & spending 22k more for just FI & 0.X bhp rise in power doesnt make sense.

Please check my response in Blue next to your feedback.Different users with different opinions.. I Still feel ZMR is worth

i own a zma and zmr both and i would say both are excellent...

ZMA just got better with ZMR

rest ur call...

Long live xBHP and its members.... Thanks a lot for all your opinions. I will take a ride on both the bikes and decide .

@steveburnside2001-
1) "Zma you have 22k to spend on good gear or on long rides"
I truly agree with this. I can own a good bike plus safely gears to wear

2) "spares parts can be a pain to find (yellow color)"
I loved the Karizma-R in yellow as it looked toooo sporty. Is it really true to get the yellow body parts ? If not yellow which color looks good on it... Black ?

3)bike might be phased out(spares are 90% same for the zmr and we can use it but till can be a pain)
Do you really think this will be phased out... HH is still selling Splendor

HH hardly phase out its model. so dont worry, its a karizma.

my first bike zma ( 2006-2007 ), currently using zma-r since 2007. few days back i was going through this thread.so decided to have a ride of zmr of one of my friend. frankly speaking if you are zma or zma-r owner you will never upgrade it with zmr, coz its handling & pick-up is almost same as zma-r. so according to me zmr is no worth of spending more than 1 lac, untill & unless you want fully faired bike which displays your name on digital meter & welcomes you when you turn on the ignition & good bye's you when you turn it off. although it technically advanced than zma-r, but again 22k is too much for it....

there is the difference ...the ZMR has .5 bhp more then ZMA

The FI engine of ZMR is really worth. It is a gem. I would prefer a ZMA-R with FI engine, i-GRS shocks, digi-console, split handle bar, rear disc, and tubeless tyres at 1 lakh on-road.

ZMR fairing is not just for style. Fairing protects legs. And it is quite strong. I like it as much as I like the other goodies on the bike.

Heard about something called leg-guard/crash guard?

LOL, someone please explain to me how to fairing protects the legs????? LOLOLOLOLOOLOLOL