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    should i sell my ZMA for R15....?

    Hi Guys,
    My Zma, Red, has done only 7k kms since last 4yrs...still in peak performance and running on Agip oil...returning an average of 40kmpl.

    I have had some stunning runs on this bike and superb handling on Highways.

    Will I be let down if I go for R15. Has anybody switched from Zma to R15 ..?

    Your thoughts will be much appreciated.
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    • #3
      Yes please sell...I have someone who will pay you good for your bike,,,,whats the color, how much are you demanding....send me a pic.
      Buy R15, its a good bike.
      Its not about the BHP or the CC, its about one common religion called Biking!!!

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      • #4
        I switched from RTR to R15 and it seemed boring for the Acceleration bit...
        However the R15 kicks every bikes rear in terms on its handling....

        What are you planning to do with the upgrade? Touring or something?
        40KMPL on the ZiMA is good!
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        • #5
          stick to karizma for timebeing....
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          • #6
            Trust Satyen for R15, he has had more experince..both on road and off road.... Zma is nothing as compared to R15. Yamaha Rules!
            Its not about the BHP or the CC, its about one common religion called Biking!!!

            Save the Tigers! Only 1411 (excluding ME) are left!




            This is my entry in the blogging world!!

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            • #7
              Originally posted by dcs View Post
              Trust Satyen for R15, he has had more experince..both on road and off road.... Zma is nothing as compared to R15. Yamaha Rules!
              You want to buy that ZMA, dont you
              A well maintained 40KMPL-ZMA is hard to find
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              • #8
                This is nice...I heard of someone who recently sold off his R15 for a ZMA! Now the reverse...first of all, I would like to ask you, why are you thinking of selling off your ZMA when it has only done 7K kms.&is not giving you any problems too?
                Secondly, what is it about the R15 that excites you so much?
                I don't see much of a difference in the performance worthy of selling off your ZMA. Mileage also similar.
                Handling&looks are for sure better, but at the cost of losing out on city ergo friendliness&pillion comfort (even ladies can sit sideways very comfortably on ZMA)
                Latest technology is there in R15, but trust me, I never felt the difference on a highway between the 2 bikes. At high altitudes yes, fuel injection will help the R15 not to sputter like the ZMA, but I don't think you are buying the bike to take it to Ladakh immediately!
                According to me you are a city commuter like most of us&tour once in a while. Unless you just feel like having a change since you are using the same bike since 4 years, I say use your ZMA for a good 50K kms.before thinking of any other bike!
                Last edited by Sarvajit; 06-11-2009, 05:36 PM.
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by dcs View Post
                  Yes please sell...I have someone who will pay you good for your bike,,,,whats the color, how much are you demanding....send me a pic.
                  Buy R15, its a good bike.
                  Originally posted by dcs View Post
                  Trust Satyen for R15, he has had more experince..both on road and off road.... Zma is nothing as compared to R15. Yamaha Rules!
                  Originally posted by satyenpoojary View Post
                  You want to buy that ZMA, dont you
                  A well maintained 40KMPL-ZMA is hard to find
                  Very well said Satyen..!!

                  DCS, really looking forward to convince that guy to sell his ZiMA..!!

                  P.S : My ZiMA gives 40kmpl..
                  Last edited by inder.cool; 06-11-2009, 05:49 PM.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
                    This is nice...I heard of someone who recently sold off his R15 for a ZMA! Now the reverse...first of all, I would like to ask you, why are you thinking of selling off your ZMA when it has only done 7K kms.&is not giving you any problems too?
                    Secondly, what is it about the R15 that excites you so much?
                    I don't see much of a difference in the performance worthy of selling off your ZMA. Mileage also similar.
                    Handling&looks are for sure better, but at the cost of losing out on city ergo friendliness&pillion comfort (even ladies can sit sideways very comfortably on ZMA)
                    Latest technology is there in R15, but trust me, I never felt the difference on a highway between the 2 bikes. At high altitudes yes, fuel injection will help the R15 not to sputter like the ZMA, but I don't think you are buying the bike to take it to Ladakh immediately!
                    According to me you are a city commuter like most of us&tour once in a while. Unless you just feel like having a change since you are using the same bike since 4 years, I say use your ZMA for a good 50K kms.before thinking of any other bike!

                    surya@64 Trust him dude, thats a true heart speaking about ZMA although he owns an R15...Its really nice to see hearts opening up with true answers!
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                    • #11
                      You all are misunderstanding me..... I just want him to see that a 150 cc can give equal pleasure as 223 cc can, plus the FI advantage. that's it. waisey bhee, I would not buy a Kerela or a Chennai registered Zma, if it would have been a Delhi No. then it would have been different.
                      Its not about the BHP or the CC, its about one common religion called Biking!!!

                      Save the Tigers! Only 1411 (excluding ME) are left!




                      This is my entry in the blogging world!!

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                      • #12
                        Its a nice feeling to be a part of xbhp and lovely friends in all of you.....I am impressed by the logic and quick reply given....

                        Guys, I have more than 2 lakh km since my RX-100 days from 1988....criss-crossing the southern state. For me now, biking is purely weekend and long journey to western ghats. Enjoying the nature and doing my wildlife photogaraphy.

                        For city chores I use my Activa, hence very less miles on my Zma...

                        The reason for this question on the forum is, Being an engineer myself I admire the R15 for its looks and tech specs...tho not for the displacement..

                        I may not be able to afford an R6 but, see a little brother in R15.

                        I don't want to let go the zma, but selfish to acquire an R15. God knows how many of U must have gone thro this state of mind...

                        Here is a link for the pic. of my bike.

                        Thanks a million guys.

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                        Last edited by surya@64; 06-11-2009, 06:31 PM. Reason: picasa link.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by surya@64 View Post
                          Its a nice feeling to be a part of xbhp and lovely friends in all of you.....I am impressed by the logic and quick reply given....

                          Guys, I have more than 2 lakh km since my RX-100 days from 1988....criss-crossing the southern state. For me now, biking is purely weekend and long journey to western ghats. Enjoying the nature and doing my wildlife photogaraphy.

                          For city chores I use my Activa, hence very less miles on my Zma...

                          The reason for this question on the forum is, Being an engineer myself I admire the R15 for its looks and tech specs...tho not for the displacement..

                          I may not be able to afford an R6 but, see a little brother in R15.

                          I don't want to let go the zma, but selfish to acquire an R15. God knows how many of U must have gone thro this state of mind...

                          Here is a link for the pic. of my bike.

                          Thanks a million guys.

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                          On second thoughts... with all those points........Go for it!!

                          Just a reality check thought... Dont expect it to be anything similar to the R6 except for the looks eh!
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                          #Give thy opinion, write em, dont throw em
                          #Everyone errs, accept it, defending/cribbing about it only makes it worse
                          #Dont defend a manufacturer as if you work for them
                          #Write. Think. If relevant hit submit. If not hit yourself
                          #Be kind in your choice of words, you never know who would make you gulp em
                          � Satyen Poojary

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                          • #14
                            so, are you sure you are going to buy an R15?
                            Its not about the BHP or the CC, its about one common religion called Biking!!!

                            Save the Tigers! Only 1411 (excluding ME) are left!




                            This is my entry in the blogging world!!

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                            • #15
                              changing to R15 from zma, you would miss the monstrous torque very much....

                              while R15 scores on all the other parameters.............well almost......!
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