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  • #1

    R15 or ZMR?

    I'm confused!
    Please help..
    Which one to go for?
    The All New R15 V 2.0 or the 2011 Karizma ZMR?
    Being 6', 80 Kgs, most of the times with pillion, sometimes elderly ladies too ,
    some 100-200 kms in a while is what's required.
    Currently riding RX-135 4s!
    Also both are fairly in the same price range(R15 being 10- 11% costlier)
    96
    R 15 V 2.0
    52.08%
    50
    Karizma ZMR
    47.92%
    46
    Money can get a 1942 BSA these days, but even Warren Buffet's whole Bank account can't get us our leg back!
    -ShReYaS
    1> '97 RX 135
    2> Arrived Alone!
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    • #3
      Originally posted by shreyassave View Post
      sometimes elderly ladies too
      Nothing to get embarassed on this!!! And you yourself know which one fairs better on this requirement!!!
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      • #4
        I will give you an overview on ZMR & R15 and leave the descission to you.

        +ves of ZMR: Good low end power, comfortable for pillions, extremly good for touring, good looks(subject to persons view), good milage(for a 223mill), very comfortable city riding too.

        -ves : Costly & scarcley available spares(plastics only!), Handling(if compared with R15), Crosswinds, engine heat up in bumper<>bumper traffic.

        R15 +ves: Killer looks, best handling, inspires confidence to go faster, superb high end, good milage, latest tech.

        -ves: not suitable for pillion riding(v2.0), low end(might got better on v2.0 but no review till date), just ok for touring(depends on riding style)
        All the wise men of the world are called wise only after they spoke their mind, so dont keep the ideas to yourselves!

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        • #5
          I don't think you need to post a thread buddy, the choice is very simple-go for the torquey, comfy ZMR! You&your pillion will be very happy.
          Oh btw, ZMR even has a ladies' footrest.

          Never think about buying a bike for what people will perceive you as. I know after buying many may say you would have looked cooler on an R15, or something like that, but the best bike is the one which you can use best.

          Buy a white ZMR asap!
          Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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          • #6
            Since you are going for something with pillion i would say you no to go for 2.0 R15, as its uncomfortable for pillion as compared to V1. So the choice you are left with is ZMR, On the other hand even pulsar 220 is a good bike.

            The new one is much more refined and better.

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            • #7
              for your body type & usage ZMR will be much better then R15.......
              Don't Honk Unnecessarily

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post

                Buy a white ZMR asap!

                Why only White
                All the wise men of the world are called wise only after they spoke their mind, so dont keep the ideas to yourselves!

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                • #9
                  Thanks!

                  Originally posted by Noor View Post
                  Thread approved
                  Thanks Noor! By the way, you didn't suggest!

                  Originally posted by aargee View Post
                  Nothing to get embarassed on this!!! And you yourself know which one fairs better on this requirement!!!
                  Thanks Aargee! If I'm not wrong, you mean ZMR right?

                  Originally posted by rakesh_zmr View Post
                  I will give you an overview on ZMR & R15 and leave the descission to you.

                  +ves of ZMR: Good low end power, comfortable for pillions, extremly good for touring, good looks(subject to persons view), good milage(for a 223mill), very comfortable city riding too.

                  -ves : Costly & scarcley available spares(plastics only!), Handling(if compared with R15), Crosswinds, engine heat up in bumper<>bumper traffic.

                  R15 +ves: Killer looks, best handling, inspires confidence to go faster, superb high end, good milage, latest tech.

                  -ves: not suitable for pillion riding(v2.0), low end(might got better on v2.0 but no review till date), just ok for touring(depends on riding style)
                  Thanks Rakesh! The summary is good! And it suggests for a ZMR, as mostly city riding, but also NOT much of bumper to bumper traffic! Pretty fair moving traffic where I'll ride!

                  Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
                  I don't think you need to post a thread buddy, the choice is very simple-go for the torquey, comfy ZMR! You&your pillion will be very happy.
                  Oh btw, ZMR even has a ladies' footrest.

                  Never think about buying a bike for what people will perceive you as. I know after buying many may say you would have looked cooler on an R15, or something like that, but the best bike is the one which you can use best.

                  Buy a white ZMR asap!
                  Sarvajit: As clear as Crystal! You spoke my mind- The White one!

                  Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post
                  Since you are going for something with pillion i would say you no to go for 2.0 R15, as its uncomfortable for pillion as compared to V1. So the choice you are left with is ZMR, On the other hand even pulsar 220 is a good bike.

                  The new one is much more refined and better.
                  Thanks ShrinathRao! ZMR eh! Agree about the Pulsar, but somehow ZMR or R15!

                  Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post
                  for your body type & usage ZMR will be much better then R15.......
                  Thanks Satyam! True! I feel very comfortable on a ZMA-R as compared to an R15! (Have ridden both)

                  Originally posted by rakesh_zmr View Post
                  Why only White
                  Rakesh: Just a suggestion! (which I liked)

                  Money can get a 1942 BSA these days, but even Warren Buffet's whole Bank account can't get us our leg back!
                  -ShReYaS
                  1> '97 RX 135
                  2> Arrived Alone!

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                  • #10
                    Thank You Guys!

                    Thanks a lot guys! I appreciate it!

                    Here I go:
                    I ride RX-135 and a very close friend has a ZMA-R (gharka hi gaadi hai ).
                    The ZMR with same/slightly better characteristics, Its very comfortable in the city!
                    The powerband of R15 is to be exploited on the highway (after 5000 RPM), where I dont ride that much! Also the ZMR is not bad either! Comparing the R15 with ZMR on handling is I know, the R15 is unbeatable! Again ZMR not bad either- may be the 2nd/3rd (Sorry, if incorrect- just an opinion)!
                    The problem is I am (to be honest) so much excited about the R15, can't just express! Also Love the ZMR! But can't buy both now!
                    So, I just have to prioritize which one to get first! I wish to get both!

                    So may be I'll have to go with ZMR and some months/years later, go for the R2/R200/R250.

                    I'm such a jerk that I might even go and get the R15!
                    Hopefully, I wont do that, and go for the ZMR now!

                    Sorry, if I said something wrong!
                    Last edited by shreyassave; 09-23-2011, 10:23 PM.
                    Money can get a 1942 BSA these days, but even Warren Buffet's whole Bank account can't get us our leg back!
                    -ShReYaS
                    1> '97 RX 135
                    2> Arrived Alone!

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                    • #11
                      sensible decision..ZMR suits your needs better..you can go for R15V2 later, its a nice bike too
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by 111diablo111 View Post
                        sensible decision..ZMR suits your needs better..you can go for R15V2 later, its a nice bike too
                        ^+1 Thanks Diablo! I'll go for the R15 (hopefully before V 3.0 ) later then!
                        ZMR for now!
                        Money can get a 1942 BSA these days, but even Warren Buffet's whole Bank account can't get us our leg back!
                        -ShReYaS
                        1> '97 RX 135
                        2> Arrived Alone!

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                        • #13
                          decision

                          good decision bros....

                          ZMR will definitely meet your expectations as you have mentioned....

                          Enjoy the Devil In White as i call my ZMR....
                          PEACE!!!!\/

                          RESPECT!!!!

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by hondarider View Post
                            good decision bros....

                            ZMR will definitely meet your expectations as you have mentioned....

                            Enjoy the Devil In White as i call my ZMR....
                            Thanks HondaRider!
                            Yeah man! ZMR!

                            I would call it White Angel or sumthin!
                            If it would have been the R15- it would have definitely been "The Red Devil"
                            Money can get a 1942 BSA these days, but even Warren Buffet's whole Bank account can't get us our leg back!
                            -ShReYaS
                            1> '97 RX 135
                            2> Arrived Alone!

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                            • #15
                              Update!

                              Guys; Update!

                              Had thought about the ZMR, but
                              Booked the R15.

                              I guess that what my Heart said, and it took over my requirements.

                              For ladies, I'll use my Dad's Passion nahi Passion Plus.
                              The RX will remain forever as well.

                              Thanks for the suggestion guys.
                              Sorry if I have disappointed the ones who suggested ZMR.

                              R15 walas: Yippee.

                              But its a Long Long waiting Period.

                              Next update when I get the RD150 (Red Devil).

                              Cheers!
                              ShReyaS.
                              Last edited by shreyassave; 11-04-2011, 09:47 PM. Reason: Updated
                              Money can get a 1942 BSA these days, but even Warren Buffet's whole Bank account can't get us our leg back!
                              -ShReYaS
                              1> '97 RX 135
                              2> Arrived Alone!

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