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**Baloo.Mech** · 11-13-2010, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by dushyant123 View Post

Hey could you guyz tell me if r15 would be too uncomfy for a 6ft tall guy?
i test rode the bike today and loved the refined power and the higher rpm experience was god-like...
but i am concerned that it would give me back aches or not..
test drive was short so couldn't decide...
help me out guyz...

Here’s mind set after getting R15…
I got a track machine and will sit on it like GP racer …………… and ride in city streets @ 40 Kmph..
Well that’s the problem…people riding R15 initially tend to take sporty position every time they ride and in every scenario.. (me included) which results in wrist and back pain…
To avoid this you need to take more upright position and shift body weight to your bums and lower body rather than on wrist @ low speeds. On R15 rider need to make little changes to riding posture until comfortable position is achieved… (lets face it… all bodies are different and will require different sitting postures )
Well how can I say that? Cause I own one and have ridden it for 20K kms… I did suffered wrist pain initially for around 300 kms till it adjusted my riding posture….
On higher speed rider can take crouched position… and with some time on R15 u will learn to do that without stressing your muscles…
Having said that R15 is no bullet in touring comfort department …(has anybody suggest bull for your need?)
On other hand thoughts on the repair costs of bikes…
if you buy machine costing 1lac do you expect parts in there are of same cost and quality as 50K bike?

**rajit999** · 11-13-2010, 02:31 PM

Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post

that's not correct, even i changed the fairing of my bike(ZMR) after an accident & it wasn't that costly, whole cost including change of wheel alloy, handle bar, "T", fairing, indicator assembly n other things as well was around 2k & are you kidding by saying that R15 side fairing costs 700bucks??

i am not kidding buddy, i did change the part of the side fairing where the turn indicator comes out

**dushyant123** · 11-13-2010, 04:10 PM

Hey guyz can you tell me the actual top speed of r15? My r15 owning friends say that they've achieved 150kmph on speedo...
i dont believe that is possible but no one has taken gps with them so are not sure of the actual top speed....
can you guys please tell me whats the real top speed of r15 and the zmr?

**111diablo111** · 11-13-2010, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by sheelpriye

A tall guy will have tall hands and as a result will have to bend-less. A Physio needn't explain this. It is common-sense.

just saying this & being practical about it aren't same things & instead of using your common sense you can consult a physio about it as i mentioned above..no offense but if u just don't wanna accept what I am saying then its a totally different thing(even after when i said that you can yourself ask a physio about it rather then my words) & i won't be posting about it any more

Originally posted by rajit999 View Post

i am not kidding buddy, i did change the part of the side fairing where the turn indicator comes out

part of fairing & fairing are two different things..talking about parts of fairing then even ZMR's fairing costs identically..

**Wanted DoA** · 11-14-2010, 11:52 PM

Top speed of both the bikes is in higher 120's. Company claims 126 for ZMR (and its true top speed unlike p220's claimed figure). R15's is more, may be 2-3 kms.

But how both the bikes will get to their top speed? that's whole different story.

**dushyant123** · 11-15-2010, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by Wanted DoA View Post

Top speed of both the bikes is in higher 120's. Company claims 126 for ZMR (and its true top speed unlike p220's claimed figure). R15's is more, may be 2-3 kms.

But how both the bikes will get to their top speed? that's whole different story.

can you please elaborate?
are you referring to power distribution over different rpms in both bikes?

**shrinathrao** · 11-15-2010, 01:38 PM

I think with regards to sitting position of R15 there are lot of mislead info as in our pune XBHP group there are people who are 5.10 and 6 feet who are using R15 without any problems, yes initially for 15 days you face issues but once the running period is over you get adjusted to it, if you are gonna say like this about the R15 then tomorrow you will hear that the R1 or fireblade is also not suited for tall people. I am myself 5.10 i felt the R15 is as comfortable as its other competitors it all depends on your riding positions thats it.

@ thread starter you should take a test ride and go with one you like.

**shv18** · 11-15-2010, 01:52 PM

ZMR would definitely suit your needs.. it is really a good bike, however please do check on spares with the svc guys in your locality.. as they have often troubled a lot of customers with a long waiting period.

ride safe

**RX88** · 11-15-2010, 02:00 PM

hold on 2011 more releases

**dushyant123** · 11-15-2010, 05:35 PM

2011 releases?
really are there gonna be any new launches in this sector next year?
if yes then when??
i m gonna buy my ride in the first sector of 2011....

**Devilpulsarian** · 11-15-2010, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by dushyant123 View Post

Hey guyz can you tell me the actual top speed of r15? My r15 owning friends say that they've achieved 150kmph on speedo...
i dont believe that is possible but no one has taken gps with them so are not sure of the actual top speed....
can you guys please tell me whats the real top speed of r15 and the zmr?

R15-
Attained on Speedo: 150kmph
Actual: Between 135-140kmph

ZMR-
Speedo Indicated: 127kmph
Actual : Approx 125kmph

ZMR is not my personal experience...!

However, top speeds SHOULD NOT be your selection criteria...!!!

Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post

I think with regards to sitting position of R15 there are lot of mislead info as in our pune XBHP group there are people who are 5.10 and 6 feet who are using R15 without any problems, yes initially for 15 days you face issues but once the running period is over you get adjusted to it, if you are gonna say like this about the R15 then tomorrow you will hear that the R1 or fireblade is also not suited for tall people. I am myself 5.10 i felt the R15 is as comfortable as its other competitors it all depends on your riding positions thats it.

Relativity...my friend....!
Everything is relative here....

**dushyant123** · 11-15-2010, 06:41 PM

However, top speeds SHOULD NOT be your selection criteria...!!!

but top speed will give me a idea about possible cruising speeds on highways as i love long tours so thats an important factor...

**Devilpulsarian** · 11-15-2010, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by dushyant123 View Post

but top speed will give me a idea about possible cruising speeds on highways as i love long tours so thats an important factor...

You are grossly mistaken.....Top speed has not much to do with relaxed crusing speeds for any made-in-India bike.....

Anyways, without much gyan I would suggest you to test ride all your shortlisted bikes and benchmark them based on your priorities/comfort levels...

Whatever comments you would read here would more or less be biased towards some or the other manufacturer.......!
All the best Hunting...

**dushyant123** · 11-15-2010, 07:05 PM

I've already test ridden the r15 and learned that its a fun bike but the riding stance is a bit awkward for a 6ft tall guy...
and i'll test ride a ZMR this week(as soon as the showroom gets one). But based on the internet gyan i've learned its kinda like a "no fun touring bike" thats all business and does not provide a fun ride....
but i want a bike which is fun and can give me awesome touring experience as well

**111diablo111** · 11-15-2010, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by dushyant123 View Post

I've already test ridden the r15 and learned that its a fun bike but the riding stance is a bit awkward for a 6ft tall guy...
and i'll test ride a ZMR this week(as soon as the showroom gets one). But based on the internet gyan i've learned its kinda like a "no fun touring bike" thats all business and does not provide a fun ride....
but i want a bike which is fun and can give me awesome touring experience as well

first test ride it & feel its torque..you'll definitely feel the difference & its a great fun to ride it in city..& touring capabilities are great as well, so basically its a fun touring machine

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