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  • #16
    Originally posted by kaynmantis View Post
    Age 22
    Height 5.6
    weight 53
    Can afford it...and you like it. Yeah I' talking about r15. Dude, its tailored made for you. What are you waiting for.
    Wold be going this saturday for a test ride and see finance options there at showroom... If thedownpayment is not more than 30K.. would book on the spot
    If its more than 50K.. would have to wait 2 months to save

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    • #17
      R15 is great however for long rides ZMR is more comfortable....also ride quality on bad roads is awsome in ZMR.. Ride & decide yourself..
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      • #18
        Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
        R15 is great however for long rides ZMR is more comfortable....also ride quality on bad roads is awsome in ZMR.. Ride & decide yourself..
        True,
        But considering his physique, even I will suggest R15.
        If you wish to go for ZMR, you certainly need to add more kilos.
        I have Karizma R (I am 5, 10" & 62 Kgs) but sometimes, even I feel difficulty.
        ZMR is +10 Kgs (~160).

        Some of my observations.

        ZMR (Judging based on my ZMA-R)
        Karizmas have even power distrubution across all rpms & in all gears till 7K rpm.
        You will never feel her under-powered at any gear, trust me.
        + Easy city riding
        + Crossing bumps at 3rd - low rpms
        + Highway touring is easy
        + Easy to overtake a truck or such long vehicle without having to shift gears
        - People who like more (like me), will feel little disappointed after 7K rpm

        R15 (Ridden friends R15 on highways & city both)
        Her power lies within top ranges of rpm (typically above 7K)
        + The want of more is completely satisfied by this bike, you can reach till 10500 rpm, trust me
        + Top speed can reach upto 140 kmph (ZMA 125 kmph)
        - Difficult to ride in city
        - To cross a bump you need to come to 2nd gear (ZMA - 3rd)
        - Due to sporty riding position, changing gears (esp down shifting) & rear braking becomes trouble (at least to me, may be because of my height)

        These are my observations & I really have not much technical idea about it.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by surendra.xbhp View Post
          + Top speed can reach upto 140 kmph (ZMA 125 kmph)
          difference between true top speeds of R15 & ZMR isn't 15km/h
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          Apache RTR160 - Sold
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          • #20
            Yeah i guess p220 is a difficult thing to corner hard with ... but its otherwise stability is simply superb ... the basic weight is 150kgs. Add the weight of the stands , accessories and some petrol , shell weigh almost 160 kgs ( probably lesser ). Now that kind of weight does contribute to excellent high speed stability ...
            but if you like r15 then Go for it buddy ... It really is a fantastic bike ... but touring can be a little irritating with the crouched position and only 150 cc ...
            A P220 can easily go from 90 kmph to 120 kmph ( for overtaking on highways ) ..
            not that r15 cant but the lack of displacement and torque does show at higher speeds when you compare with the 220 ...
            But it still is a great bike ...
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            • #21
              According to Autocar India, the top speed (tested with VBOX) of R15 is 124 Kmph & ZMR is 129 kmph.
              2005 HH Karizma [SOLD]
              2008 Yamaha R15 V1.0 [SOLD]
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              • #22
                Originally posted by Sauravh View Post
                Wold be going this saturday for a test ride and see finance options there at showroom... If thedownpayment is not more than 30K.. would book on the spot
                If its more than 50K.. would have to wait 2 months to save

                Hey Bro..I am from Chandigarh..I booked my Red R15 last week...The minimum installment asked was about 44K...However I am paying 51K...and my 24 Months EMI coming around 3K...Bike has already arrived in Showroom but some paper work is pending which is driving me crazy...!!...Actually chandigarh is not my native place so address proof and other issues are coming...Hope to get it tomorrow..otherwise I'll have to wait for 15 Days as Shraddhs are coming (Hope you know about it) So I may have to wait till Navratras...!!...Anyways good luck for your Bike Hunt...!!...And Yeah R15 definitely for you..I am also 5'6" and about 60Kgs...

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by rishu21 View Post
                  Hey Bro..I am from Chandigarh..I booked my Red R15 last week...The minimum installment asked was about 44K...However I am paying 51K...and my 24 Months EMI coming around 3K...Bike has already arrived in Showroom but some paper work is pending which is driving me crazy...!!...Actually chandigarh is not my native place so address proof and other issues are coming...Hope to get it tomorrow..otherwise I'll have to wait for 15 Days as Shraddhs are coming (Hope you know about it) So I may have to wait till Navratras...!!...Anyways good luck for your Bike Hunt...!!...And Yeah R15 definitely for you..I am also 5'6" and about 60Kgs...
                  Thanks bro for info... if minimum downpayment is 44K.. then would have to wait for 3 months

                  till then.. would try best to convince my parents for the interest free loan

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by surendra.xbhp View Post
                    + Top speed can reach upto 140 kmph (ZMA 125 kmph)
                    Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post
                    difference between true top speeds of R15 & ZMR isn't 15km/h
                    I have mentioned ZMA in the bracket & not ZMR.
                    ZMR can go upto 130 kmph ( I think) since it's 0.5 bhp more powerful than ZMA with FI to add more juice in it.
                    But it weights +10 Kg than ZMA so, no idea about ZMR top speed.

                    Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                    According to Autocar India, the top speed (tested with VBOX) of R15 is 124 Kmph & ZMR is 129 kmph.
                    This was the Yamaha's claim when R15 was launched.
                    140 Kmph with just a rider weighting 60 Kg (I remember precisely).
                    I have done 130 Kmph on my friend's R15 on NICE road.

                    No idea about VBox testing but R15 sure does more than 124 Kmph.

                    @Sauravh

                    I think you can go ahead with R15 eyes closed.
                    You can think about ZMR only if you plan to put on some weight (muscles actually) in near future.
                    Another option would be to wait till Mahindra launches their bike.
                    I am getting positive vibes about it.
                    Last edited by surendra.xbhp; 09-22-2010, 10:31 AM.

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                      According to Autocar India, the top speed (tested with VBOX) of R15 is 124 Kmph & ZMR is 129 kmph.
                      a bike costing 1 lakh has only 124 kmph top speed??very poor
                      Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post
                        don't misguide others by saying this,i myself met with an accident after which i had to change whole fairing from one side, handle alignment, wheel alloys, handle bar, indicator n few other parts as well & the bill was mere over 6k & after claiming insurance i got 4,321/- back as well so i don't think anything just over 2k for all these things is a BOMB..if you want then i can even scan that bill along with insurance return to ensure my words..



                        bro seriously you must see a ZMR in flesh(if possible then along with an R15) before you buy your bike, though for your height R15 suits you better as ZMR is a huge bike but it seriously it feels royal while you ride a ZMR
                        haha dude i dont own a HH. i read this in our forum recently in a thread about how hh parts costs alot and take a long time to arrive. search this forum. please do scan the bill.

                        and zma weighs 150kilos.. end of story lol


                        Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                        According to Autocar India, the top speed (tested with VBOX) of R15 is 124 Kmph & ZMR is 129 kmph.
                        Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                        a bike costing 1 lakh has only 124 kmph top speed??very poor
                        the top speed has no bearing on how a bike performs. even so a 150cc engine is only 5kmph slower than a 223cc engine. knock yourself out.
                        Regardless, Life shall go on.

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                        • #27
                          Originally posted by surendra.xbhp View Post
                          I have mentioned ZMA in the bracket & not ZMR.
                          ZMR can go upto 130 kmph ( I think) since it's 0.5 bhp more powerful than ZMA with FI to add more juice in it.
                          But it weights +10 Kg than ZMA so, no idea about ZMR top speed.
                          yeah bro i knew you were talking about ZMA but as per the topic i was comparing ZMR n R15, though i believe that true top speeds of ZMA-R & ZMR will not differ from more then couple of units or may be a bit more..

                          Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                          According to Autocar India, the top speed (tested with VBOX) of R15 is 124 Kmph & ZMR is 129 kmph.
                          i dunno if its true but if it is then its good..lol , on a serious note both bikes (ZMR & R-15) have almost same top end..
                          Suzuki Gixxer - Current
                          Karizma ZMR <3 - Sold
                          Apache RTR160 - Sold
                          Honda Stunner - Sold
                          LML Energy - Sold

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                          • #28
                            no, the R15 has better Top Speed--

                            R15 = 130

                            ZMR = 126-127
                            Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by yellowspunk View Post
                              haha dude i dont own a HH. i read this in our forum recently in a thread about how hh parts costs alot and take a long time to arrive. search this forum. please do scan the bill.
                              first of all i don't understand that how can you advise or suggest something to anyone when you haven't been through that experience..just by reading it on net?? if yes, then even topic starter can do that..we should post our own experiences to help him..i'll definitely post that bill here after scaning as soon as i'll reach my home..

                              Originally posted by yellowspunk View Post
                              and zma weighs 150kilos.. end of story lol
                              now what's this for??
                              Suzuki Gixxer - Current
                              Karizma ZMR <3 - Sold
                              Apache RTR160 - Sold
                              Honda Stunner - Sold
                              LML Energy - Sold

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by Greymatter View Post
                                According to Autocar India, the top speed (tested with VBOX) of R15 is 124 Kmph & ZMR is 129 kmph.
                                what's the top speed of p220 when tested with vbox?
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