Errr.... is that for 2lts of petrol in Run In Period I guess there something wrong in taking figures as the RIP is considered to be less FE. Still 45KM/l is a decent figure from a 223CC and that too above the recommended speeds. But can't consider this as I've very strict budgetary constraints for a 1L bike.

Got a TD on ZMR... peppy, smart and what not.. The first and most I liked is the riding posture, bit forward leaned was quite comfortable for me. Sitting like a sofa? Bit exaggarated... I was expecting a bucket seat effect The pot holes are not disturbing on this like other bikes do. Very few comfy details for a pillion rider as its so narrow like Pulsy's and I could hardly touch my feet on ground as a pillion, not a bothering matter for me though. The only disturbing thing is 1L tag is really big for a bike for me at the moment. And it looks too sporty for me too. Souring grapes

Got another TD on Honda Dazzler, its lighter than ZMR or even Pulsar. Its not excelling in absorbing the shocks like a ZMR as my back is very sensitive enough to distinguish even a slight change. Not worth to pay an amount of 71K.

Next one is HH Hunk falls within my budget 71K OTR. I'll be trying with my cousin's bike. That one I can test for a whole day and get more of its capabilities in this. The HH CC is also advising Hunk is best for riders with back pain.

370kms, 400rs fuel @ 65.6 per liter. Guess you can do further math

Rear seat is comfortable once u sit. But to sit on rear u ll need to lean the bike

Sofa seat - yes a bit too much

@sreeni: one stupid question from my end, did the bike run into reserve during this period.
mileage of >60 on ZMR, man iam jealous

Boss,

You bought it or not? For what it matters - as one with 3 herniated discs myself - I can tell you that the pulsar 180 (same vintage as urs) is good enough onbad roads. Sitting upright is overrated (what my car does & screws up my back). On a bike, you're better off leaning forward & letting your thighs etc take the weight. Consult a sports (cyclist ideally) doctor on the best posture for YOUR back (not us laymen) & then take the bike that fits best!

@sajjt: its really bad to hear that, you know ....even i have little bit of back pain......its due to prolonged working on PC in office and then riding bikes carelessly through potholes with bad suspension. i myself had experienced that level of pain goes down significantly on replacing suspension with a new one.......so always keep you bikes suspension in good condition.

@aargee: nice pictorial representation....btw last one was too good....

Now coming to the point.....i sometimes ride my wife's HH pleasure or my mom's kinetic honda. these scotteretes are really nice and comfortable and you are free to have body movements like legs etc...you can sit little bit backwards or whatever way you like. the seats are big and comfortable.

i strongly suggest you buy a scootterete....and if it has front hydraulic shocks then it is much better over any bike. I had done a nagpur - to - delhi trip on my mom's kinetic honda.....it is very comfy.

try honda avaitor or suzuki access, both are good and comfortable scooters......or else if its just for office commuting .....get a nano or a second hand maruti 800 for 30000 or 40000, invest another 10000 and your office commuting problem is solved.

and start doing some exercises...........there's no better remedy than exercise and physiotherapy....

Ah.. that was a good shot

Figures are promising but then why u r below this?

From my observations new gen Pulsys takes up the pot holes more effectively than the first gen ones with a better gas filled shockes, swing arm, 17" tyres etc.

Am still riding on my old goody and most probably I'll start the physiotherapy today once I see the doc. Am going to change the shocks also which will make a hole of 1.5K on my wallet for the Nitrox Gas Filled.

Nice suggestion on the posture, a forward lean posture will ease up the damage bit more efficiently and thats why am looking for a replacement, but not at all in a hurry as the money is hard pressed, need to gather all types of observations before I switch the bike.

Car is not at all hurting my back, the only thing hurts me is its FE am getting only 13-14kmpl due to the traffic and the extra time to reach the destination.

Hi dude, long time Thanks for the kind words too.

Hope ur electricals are running fine now.

I think we both are sharing the same riding habits, I never used to slow down on potholes/humps either. Never bothered about the tyre pressure before I got the first treatment 10 years back which was taken care by some physio as well as with a upright seating posture. Least bothered about the conditions of the shocks too. I guess everything is asking for the toll now

One thing I must admit that on Scooters we'll've free body movements than a bike but what about the fatigue? Is it more on a Scooter right? I never felt that its comfortable to ride too. So thats out of the list.

Any ways let me complete the physio first and later on will decide on switching.

@ saj

ZMR is really fuel efficient, my bike's at a mech from last 2 weeks (undergoing the BIG upgrade) so i travel around on my friend's ZMR, just 600 kms on the odo, it still gives an average mileage of 50-55+.
My fiero never gave more than 40 even when it was stock.

Why don't you consider an upgrade, not only for back issues, but also regarding the bike itself.
as you've ridden it well enough, and you like it too, take it as a whole upgrade be it engine, seat position, suspension, everything.

i think, then it will justify the 1 lac price tag.
it also has the FE that you need.

ya man....long time...

and yes electricals are all fine....the whole setup .....DC, APE RR, HID ....i m loving it.....thanks for that.

yes, its true basically our riding habits combined with poor suspension causes a lot of damage. replace rear shocks at once and get front fork oil refilled.

tell us what your physio say.

take a few weeks off the bike,take rest, do exercise, and the pain might ease off.

lets hope for a speedy recovery.

zmr doesn't have a reserve tap but once the last point starts blinking ul ve approx 100kms reserve. In my case when i filled fuel last point was blinking and when i was done wit trip i had 1 point above last. But dude can u really ride under 60kmph all time wit minimal gear changes? Its quite not practical mileage.

@Saj - i didnt get you !

Shree if ur bike dont've a reserve option, u should take the figures like in car "full tank to full tank- kms" for mileage, else it may give weird figures. I hope u know this procedure. Pls take as mentioned above and lets have those.

If a new bike is returning 60Kmpl then why ur machine is not returning any near figures? THis is what I asked.

Is sporty posture better than upright sitting position?

If ZMR is as fuel efficient as any of the 150CC engines then why not P220 Fi returns a better FE? I don't think so. At any cases it should be less than 50Kpl as per logic and even the manufacturer never claims this figures. If that was the case then Shree should get a better FE in real terms. Just bcz of ripping? No way as its not possible to push the bike to its limits on all the times even though you are hard core in this. I think he can give a better statement in this. WHat say Shree?

zmr average is around 44 -45

@sajjt : Go for hunk, very comfortable for both rider and pillion. GRS works beautifully. My collegue tested mileage yesterday (drop to drop method) and returned whopping 54.8kmpl (being sunday the traffic was not that worst). Rs.25/- petrol, it ran 20.8kms (in b'lore 1lt=Rs.65.63/-)..bike has done 13.6K kms.