Re: Karizma ZMR but with better milleage

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Re: Karizma ZMR but with better milleage

Among the bikes mentioned by you, the best bet in the comfort dept. is FZ V2.0. It may be a little less powered in its class, but is also the best in comfort, handling and build quality.
Apart from that, GS150 is a very good bike with the added advantage of the 6th cog. Gixxer is a good one but some reviews state that the seat is a little less comfortable than GS150. Both these bikes have suspensions which can handle Indian roads(and of course potholes) with ease. And due to the excellent build quality, parts won't start to rattle after 2-3 years.
In the used bike section, Karizma R is a good bet as you are already familiar with it.

Re: Karizma ZMR but with better milleage

all your requirements are met with zmr, go for zmr. the new zmr packs the relablity and touring capablities of the old machine and also the fun to ride is quotient is added. new zmr feels more power packed in the middle revs and top end. it's the best mileage bike in 200cc with a mileage of 51 tested by overdrive.

Re: Karizma ZMR but with better milleage

Bro best for you is karizma zma
1. Under 1 lac(new)
2. Half fairing so less rattle
3. You dont want to loose karizma

Re: Karizma ZMR but with better milleage

Thanks for the replies
@krishna77:

Will FZ be good enough for 20km journeys? For some reason always thought FZ was bad for back comfort or long rides.
On similar note, whats the significant different between FZ, FZ sport and Fazer. As in I know Fazer has fairings which add about 5kgs. I am inexperienced in this but 5kg wouldn't be too much wouldn't it ( my weight fluctuates more than that depending upon my work schedule). Wouldn't Fazer V2 with fairings be much better for highways. Also is the seating position the same on Fazer compared to FZ. And whats FZ sports ? other than color combinations.

Read on a different thread on this forum, GS150 is 4-5 years (plus it looks typical commuter bike). Not sure about Gixxer.
@pravinan: Thanks for the info on overdrive. 51kmpl? at what speeds. Even on current ZMR I rarely touch 90km/hr. Most running would be 60-70km/hr (it would be pure madness to ride a 1lakh + bike on roads with sudden chances of potholes).
@united: Thanks. Only reason I ll opt out of both Karizmas are: ZMR is over the bugdet, I don't like ZMA(Karizma R) looks ( and new ZMR is marginally better). Plus I have confirmed with riders of both Karizmas (2014), new machines are not good enough

WHat about other bikes? I kind of forgot to mention Unicorn? ANy tips?

Also, I have never properly used a non-disc brake bike (both Dazzler and ZMR had Discs at front and rear). How much of a difference does a rear drum brake make over discs?

Looking forward to your replies
Had once tried my friend's stunner, could NOT handle the bike properly without discs.

Re: Karizma ZMR but with better milleage

Fazer with the added weight will surely be a boon in the highways. And FZ is more than suffiecient for your daily ride.