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I read through the entire thread you have created and this is what my experience says..
1> You want the best of both worlds i.e. cruisers / sports which is not a right frame of thinking
. Instead what bike can get me the best in power and the best in long shelf life should be considered.
2> Rightly said that the R15's and ZMA's are pocket burner's when it comes maintenance ++ parts/spares because /*I hope not*/ if your bike slips the fairings and small things that get broken during the fall may cost you somewhere around 4k-5k<on an average>
....I have a ZMA and have replaced the complete front 5 times costing me 5000rs+ each time over a span on 3yr.
3>I feel that you would also like to put filters, upjet and stuff once you have a ZMA or P220 or any other indian sports bike as there is a craving for more speed.This sometimes causes damage to the cylinder kit and pistons as you are deriving more from the same engine again that would lead to pocket burns.
4> I remember you said you need the bike for city driving and touring on weekends. After you pay so much for maintenance it would seriously affect your touring budget.
Here is what I could suggest:
1> Go for a touring bike TBTS or much better would be a Royal Enfield Machismo 500cc lb costing a little more.. why this because it has the blend of good raw power combined with a sustainable mileage
price:1.17lakh approx. And i am suggesting you this being a ZMA owner.
2> As you are 6 ft tall your riding style would perfectly match with a cruiser bike and maneuverability would get better over time which would help in city riding as well.
3> I am 5ft 8in tall and 60 kgs but never feel that my friends machismo is heavy ... Its your riding style that will make you better and trust me you could go equally fast on this hard thumping beast like any other R15's or ZMA's or P220's.
4> All this will make sense once you go for something that gives you true value as per your style statement and attitude in the long run.
Cheers
Chris
I read through the entire thread you have created and this is what my experience says..
1> You want the best of both worlds i.e. cruisers / sports which is not a right frame of thinking
. Instead what bike can get me the best in power and the best in long shelf life should be considered.2> Rightly said that the R15's and ZMA's are pocket burner's when it comes maintenance ++ parts/spares because /*I hope not*/ if your bike slips the fairings and small things that get broken during the fall may cost you somewhere around 4k-5k<on an average>
....I have a ZMA and have replaced the complete front 5 times costing me 5000rs+ each time over a span on 3yr.3>I feel that you would also like to put filters, upjet and stuff once you have a ZMA or P220 or any other indian sports bike as there is a craving for more speed.This sometimes causes damage to the cylinder kit and pistons as you are deriving more from the same engine again that would lead to pocket burns.
4> I remember you said you need the bike for city driving and touring on weekends. After you pay so much for maintenance it would seriously affect your touring budget.
Here is what I could suggest:
1> Go for a touring bike TBTS or much better would be a Royal Enfield Machismo 500cc lb costing a little more.. why this because it has the blend of good raw power combined with a sustainable mileage
price:1.17lakh approx. And i am suggesting you this being a ZMA owner.2> As you are 6 ft tall your riding style would perfectly match with a cruiser bike
and maneuverability would get better over time which would help in city riding as well.3> I am 5ft 8in tall and 60 kgs but never feel that my friends machismo is heavy
... Its your riding style that will make you better and trust me you could go equally fast on this hard thumping beast like any other R15's or ZMA's or P220's.4> All this will make sense once you go for something that gives you true value as per your style statement and attitude in the long run.
Cheers
Chris
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