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    Need performance bike

    Hello
    I am planning to buy one bike. But I am totally confused which one should I go for? I'm engineering student. My college is placed outside of city, so no worry about traffic that much.. Once in month, I will go for long drive (100-200 Kms)..

    Currently I've two options for me
    HH Karizma
    Yamaha R15..

    I am looking for overall performance + AVERAGE of bike..

    I expect ~40 average.. I am not stunt loving person but yet I like sporty look..

    So please suggest which one should I go for and ZMA as well R15 owners please share your Experiences about Average of your bike.. What's the maintenance cost per month for both the bikes?

    THanks,
    Rahul
    Last edited by Rahulrulez; 04-30-2009, 07:30 PM. Reason: Close the thread please :)
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    • #3
      I would recommend you the R15. Hands down performance. It can toured upon as shown by members here (santoosh, mithun). Average is 40+ consistently.
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      • #4
        There are lots of new launches pending from Bajaj and TVS in coming months, better wait for a month or two before buying a bike in the premium segment.

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        • #5
          @Rahul i am an FZ16 owner. so i cannot tell much of it...
          Most the guys here will tell ZMA will be both for city commuting and also for touring and R15 is only for touring...

          In my opinion go for R15 if u have that much money and have a good mileage too... the amount is the only problem which i see in R15... as many says u will never feel the small rear tyre is a problem if u drive it...

          ZMA will also be good and will be in worth it for that money and also a good tourer...

          Better u test drive both the bikes and deside...
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          • #6
            Well, the gearing of ZMA ensures a mileage of about 25 or so, in real life...

            If you still want 40+ mileage, you have to maintain 4th-5th Gear Driving very carefully.


            Maintanence Cost is negligible for Karizma except for service and a bit more for R15 ...

            As for R15, it might usually deliver 40+. Bike India tests say 39 for City and 52 for Freeway..

            I overall suggest R15 as it seems highway is your place. Remember, R15 pulls cleanly from 40+ in 6th Gear, which is for mileage ...

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            @ Binoy: From the back, both ZMA & R15 have similar width tyre ... 100mm!
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post
              @ Binoy: From the back, both ZMA & R15 have similar width tyre ... 100mm!

              I didn't compared R15 tyre to that of ZMA... Even the tyre is small it dosen't matter in the control or stability of R15... U will never feel the tyre is small...
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              • #8
                check out the new upgraded pulsar 200 n 220 . they r awesome

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                • #9
                  First and foremost: R15 is very much ahead in terms of technology compared to most Indian bikes. Read about it in Bike India Feb issue&you'll know why. But all this comes at a price!
                  If budget is not a concern, I would surely recommend you the R15.
                  It has been very well made both for city traffic&highway usage. You can cruise all day long at 80-100 without issues like overheating, loss of power etc. (read liquid cooling)
                  Performance wise it can reach a higher topspeed than ZMA&P220. Handling&braking is out of the world. I doubt if any other Indian vehicle compares here.
                  Mileage-I'm getting about 43 in city&48 on highways, which is higher than both ZMA&P220.
                  If you maintain any vehicle well, it will last long&give you no hassles. I have not yet replaced any parts in my 8months/5000kms.riding so far.
                  Take a test ride of both vehicles&if you're not satisfied, wait for some more new launches!
                  Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Rahulrulez View Post
                    Hello
                    I am planning to buy one bike. But I am totally confused which one should I go for? I'm engineering student. My college is placed outside of city, so no worry about traffic that much.. Once in month, I will go for long drive (100-200 Kms)..

                    Currently I've two options for me
                    HH Karizma
                    Yamaha R15..

                    I am looking for overall performance + AVERAGE of bike..

                    I expect ~40 average.. I am not stunt loving person but yet I like sporty look..

                    So please suggest which one should I go for and ZMA as well R15 owners please share your Experiences about Average of your bike.. What's the maintenance cost per month for both the bikes?

                    THanks,
                    Rahul
                    Lolz You are asking for too much... your expectations are better matched by an RTR\FZ


                    ~40kmpl on R15 - City.... no sir,,,,, ZMA - Whatever

                    The R15 is fun to ride on highways, fun to bend, but not really exciting bike for the highways....
                    The ZMA is a very good bike, but there are zillions around in the city... People call it a tourer, but honestly I wouldnt call it a tourer... they are crazy to handle on windy days.... and lets not talk about the mileage bit


                    Now coming on to my suggestions ( which may be irrelevant to you)

                    RTR-FI.... A definite looker in Orange! Hot as hell.... fun to use on the city roads and the hihgways.. crazy bike, some vibrations is you really intend to rip it hard..

                    FZ16 - Has the looks! lot of low end torque... not really great for highways.... if you plan to rip the bike to 1XX speeds... but good handling!

                    CBF Stunner would be good option too, considering it has the looks and is a decent mileage bike!

                    The rest are flooded everywhere!
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                    • #11
                      Thanks for the quick reply guys.. Looking at your replies, It's clear that most of xBHPians are recommending me R15, and about average, it's more than good as far your replies says..

                      The problem only is rear tyre.. If I change rear tyre to the normal tyre (as like karizma, Not too broad) then will I get too much difference in Average?

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                      • #12
                        what about performance at low RPMs?
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                        • #13
                          @hitanshu,
                          I didn't got your reply.. What do you actually mean?? You wanna suggest bike @ low RPM??

                          I want to buy bike between R15 nd ZMA only

                          my question once again - After replacing R15's rear tyre to normal like ZMA, will it effect on average dat much??

                          Also many ppls saying about R15's average like it's giving 20-25 only.. How if the bike average is like that?
                          Last edited by Rahulrulez; 02-28-2009, 11:41 AM.

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                          • #14
                            @Rahul: What Tau generally meant was that the R15's performance is not really that enthusiastic at low engine revs. You just might want to take that into consideration before deciding between the ZMA and the R15.

                            P.S: We all call Hitanshu as tau, don't be confused!
                            :)

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Rahulrulez View Post
                              @hitanshu,
                              I didn't got your reply.. What do you actually mean?? You wanna suggest bike @ low RPM??

                              I want to buy bike between R15 nd ZMA only

                              my question once again - After replacing R15's rear tyre to normal like ZMA, will it effect on average dat much??

                              Also many ppls saying about R15's average like it's giving 20-25 only.. How if the bike average is like that?
                              Initial pickup for R15 is less-it starts performing after 4000 rpm or 60 speed.

                              You cannot put a ZMA tyre onto R15-ZMA is 18", R15 is 17".
                              I have already PMed you about the R15 tyre merits&what could go wrong if you change it.

                              You might have read my last post about my R15's mileage. It is not a record, people are getting more than me also.
                              If you rip your bike during run-in period (first 1000kms.) you'll neither get mileage nor smoothness-it will also lead to engine problems in the long run.
                              Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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