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**Aryan** · 10-24-2009, 11:05 PM

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**Jithu** · 10-24-2009, 11:49 PM

if you can shell out 1 lakh close your eyes and go for ZMR . According to the available reviews it is any way superior to ZMA- R in all ways
and regarding mileage the mileage according to Bike India is above 45 .

**anmol_1990** · 10-25-2009, 04:37 PM

mileage would be only arond 40...........45 is false...........

the r version lean tuned can give 42-44 at max.

**Samarth 619** · 10-25-2009, 04:51 PM

ZMR is better for mileage, using Fi, and similar engine & gearing to ZMA...

**Jithu** · 10-25-2009, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by anmol_1990 View Post

mileage would be only arond 40...........45 is false...........

the r version lean tuned can give 42-44 at max.

i am talking about new karizma - ZMR dude not the old ZMA-R

The new ZMR is reported to gives round 45 (infact more on highways)
according to the available test reports ..

**moeed** · 10-26-2009, 12:29 AM

Go for the ZMR mate! It returned about 58 km/l on the highway when Bike India tested it.

**Bunny** · 10-26-2009, 09:50 AM

^: remember these figures are in test conditions. In city,yes, the ZMR will give u around 45. Our highway figures (for all bikes) are done at sedate speeds and not while going flat out.

Coming back to the topic, if u really have a running of 100km per day, then go for the ZMR. U will end up saving 3500-4000 rupees each year. This will bring down the difference u paid over a ZMA over time, plus u will also get a higher resale when u sell the bike. and then the goodies like the rear disc / full body / led tail / fi / oil cooler / fully digi console etc.

**outworldly maniac** · 10-26-2009, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by Bunny View Post

^: remember these figures are in test conditions. In city,yes, the ZMR will give u around 45. Our highway figures (for all bikes) are done at sedate speeds and not while going flat out.

Coming back to the topic, if u really have a running of 100km per day, then go for the ZMR. U will end up saving 3500-4000 rupees each year. This will bring down the difference u paid over a ZMA over time, plus u will also get a higher resale when u sell the bike. and then the goodies like the rear disc / full body / led tail / fi / oil cooler / fully digi console etc.

whats the sedate speed or sedate speed range for zmr you tested at ? .

**worrisomebear** · 10-26-2009, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by raman sriharsha View Post

hi all,,
i am planning to buy a new bike and i am confused between kzma-r and ZMA...
wat i want is good riding comfort,,mileage ,,i will be more into long rides with my new bike as i wiil travel a minimum of 100 odd kms ..
so for which one should i go for...plz help me out

Go for ZMR..

**torino** · 10-26-2009, 11:14 AM

go for ZMR..its new and its better than ZMA in everyway.

**dreamz_mak** · 10-26-2009, 11:37 AM

Originally posted by Bunny View Post

^: remember these figures are in test conditions. In city,yes, the ZMR will give u around 45. Our highway figures (for all bikes) are done at sedate speeds and not while going flat out.

Coming back to the topic, if u really have a running of 100km per day, then go for the ZMR. U will end up saving 3500-4000 rupees each year. This will bring down the difference u paid over a ZMA over time, plus u will also get a higher resale when u sell the bike. and then the goodies like the rear disc / full body / led tail / fi / oil cooler / fully digi console etc.

Agreed that you will save on fuel however there will be other expenses like maintainance will be higher compared to ZMA, Parking would be a issue as your bike will be new and people will fiddle around your bike and unfortunately if bike even have a minor fall faring cannot be saved with a leg gaurd and think about maintaince costs of all the goodies you get Rear disk brakes Digital console fuel injection(you cannot get your bike serviced outside you will be stuck with HH service center guys who have around 20-30 bikes to service on daily basis)

ZMR is much better in terms of performance than ZMA however ZMA is much more practical for both City and touring

Choice is yours Buddy

**whizzkid_ram** · 10-26-2009, 03:10 PM

From both you can choose ZMR according to your requirement

**kaynmantis** · 10-26-2009, 04:33 PM

Choice between the two seems pretty straight forward. As per the review, the ZMR performs better than ZMA in all areas except price. So if you have no issue with the pricing, that leaves you with only one decision to make...looks. Only you can decide on that.
My opinion on looks viz-a-viz ZMA...Can't say as I've not seen it in flesh yet.

Regarding fear of damages/maintenance as some have pointed out. If one is to worry about such issues, one can never be able to own a nice bike/car. Imagine then, the fear of owning the Ninja 250. Or It'll be like saying I didn't buy 'R1' because it might get damaged or spares are too expensive.

**SandycoreBiker** · 10-26-2009, 04:44 PM

Fear of maintenance is quite justified. Since majority of crowd will use it for everday use, where parking is always a issue. Also these plastic fairings are very scratch prone and a pain to remove and install. I read somewhere the total cost of replacing fairing will be 20k. So one has to consider all these factors while purchasing a bike.

If you doing 100km/day then no doubt it has to be ZMR. It would be a sheer delight to ride it on highways(assuming)!!

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