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  • #16
    Originally posted by Devilpulsarian View Post
    Saddle height of the bikes you mentioned:
    Pulsar 220: 795mm
    ZMA./ZMR : 795mm
    RTR : 790mm

    RE
    STD: 760mm
    Electra: 780mm
    Tbird: 770mm

    I hope you understood what I intend to bring to your notice...
    And the R15 at 790mm

    But the R15 feels much easier to swing the leg over than the 220. Almost similar as ZMA, easier than RTR to me at a little over 5'8".

    Once you sit on the bike, it is another story. The width & seat contour part too comes into picture when we try to land our feet on the ground. That way, the bulls are more difficult than the others mentioned here because of their width and weight.

    To push a bike, apart from the bulls (that I never pushed - thankfully!) the R15 feels most difficult, then the 220, the RTR and ZMA. Though heavier, the ZMA feels better just because of the upright handle bars. But can;t say the same about the ZMR as it is much wider with the fairing and 10 KG's heavier too - didn't try it. The R15, being the lightest still is very difficult because of the low handle bars and fairing width.


    Well, for your purpose, please pickup the RTR 180.
    Last edited by HydBiker; 04-28-2010, 09:55 AM.

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    • #17
      Dude get the r15... to me zmr does not comes close to it when it comes to looks as well as performance.. if you are a tourer then go for zmr else R15 all the way..
      Riding, loving and enjoying my lord of the streets.. FZ-S...

      And dreaming of an R6/R1/FZ1/CBR 1000RR

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      • #18
        Originally posted by HydBiker View Post
        And the R15 at 790mm

        But the R15 feels much easier to swing the leg over than the 220        . Almost similar as ZMA, easier than RTR to me at a little over 5'8".

        So true....
        R15 is a gem of a machine from almost every perspective...
        2002 - Pulsar 150 Classic (Still owned)
        2005 - Pulsar 150 Dtsi (Still owned)
        2006 - Eterno (sold)
        2008 - Dio (Owned)
        2009 - Pulsar 220 DTSi

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        • #19
          Well I intended to delete this thread(mistakingly made approx 2 same threads) and surprised to see active, good enough

          Thanks to all for their suggestions

          I've made up my mind to go for R15 and now all is left on TD(will do it soon for all prospective bikes)

          B/w how are it's maintinance costs as compared to other bikes, say rtr 180

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          • #20
            Originally posted by Blak View Post
            Well I intended to delete this thread(mistakingly made approx 2 same threads) and surprised to see active, good enough

            Thanks to all for their suggestions

            I've made up my mind to go for R15 and now all is left on TD(will do it soon for all prospective bikes)

            B/w how are it's maintinance costs as compared to other bikes, say rtr 180
            RTR 180 will be relatively much cheaper to own and maintain!!

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Devilpulsarian View Post
              Saddle height of the bikes you mentioned:
              Pulsar 220: 795mm
              ZMA./ZMR : 795mm
              RTR : 790mm

              RE
              STD: 760mm
              Electra: 780mm
              Tbird: 770mm

              I hope you understood what I intend to bring to your notice...








              I still feel, despite the much lesser no of ZMRs on the roads, R15 still turns more heads than the slightly disproportionate ZMR.

              hey saad any idea about the RTR160 saddle height as i felt the 180 and 160 are same
              Last edited by shrinathrao; 04-28-2010, 06:01 PM.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Devilpulsarian View Post




                I still feel, despite the much lesser no of ZMRs on the roads, R15 still turns more heads than the slightly disproportionate ZMR.

                +1

                its true........r15 is really a head turner. even zma-r is better looking than zmr. ZMR is totally disproportionate.

                either go for r15[if sitting position suits u) or get a zma-r.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Devilpulsarian View Post
                  Saddle height of the bikes you mentioned:
                  Pulsar 220: 795mm
                  ZMA./ZMR : 795mm
                  RTR : 790mm

                  RE
                  STD: 760mm
                  Electra: 780mm
                  Tbird: 770mm

                  I hope you understood what I intend to bring to your notice...








                  I still feel, despite the much lesser no of ZMRs on the roads, R15 still turns more heads than the slightly disproportionate ZMR.
                  R15 indeed looks the best. But ZMR grows up on you. I used to hate its looks. But after some time i spent with it, i am slowly falling in love with it. Other than the heating issues i faced with it, it was an Awesome bike.
                  you may not like its look in first sight. But more you see it, more you start liking it.
                  White ZMR with a Heavy rider with riding gear looks slick.
                  Street racing is for Squids trying to make up for their small equipment

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                  • #24
                    [QUOTE=Devilpulsarian;415539]
                    Saddle height of the bikes you mentioned:
                    Pulsar 220: 795mm
                    ZMA./ZMR : 795mm
                    RTR : 790mm

                    RE
                    STD: 760mm
                    Electra: 780mm. Correct seat height is 800mm as mentioned in the RE website.
                    Tbird: 770mm
                    Classic350: 800mm
                    Classic500: 800mm

                    I hope you understood what I intend to bring to your notice...
                    QUOTE]

                    I Apologise for being a bit OT, but I wanted to make some correction (in BOLD) here.
                    I have ridden Tbird quite comfortably. But when I went to check out the Classic350, I felt like I am not able to touch the ground properly..
                    One & Only,

                    NJ...

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Blak View Post
                      I've made up my mind to go for R15 and now all is left on TD(will do it soon for all prospective bikes)

                      B/w how are it's maintinance costs as compared to other bikes, say rtr 180

                      R15 is obviously costlier to maintain than Apache but as I understand from my little experiences, it (R15) is relatively cheaper to maintain then the unjustified spare parts costing ZMA/ZMR....

                      (I am still under a deep shock since I heard Rs 2300 as the cost for ZMA's/ZMRs front disc pads....)



                      Originally posted by shrinathrao View Post
                      hey saad any idea about the RTR160 saddle height as i felt the 180 and 160 are same
                      They are actually same....


                      Originally posted by riot View Post
                      R15 indeed looks the best. But ZMR grows up on you. I used to hate its looks. But after some time i spent with it, i am slowly falling in love with it. Other than the heating issues i faced with it, it was an Awesome bike.
                      you may not like its look in first sight. But more you see it, more you start liking it.
                      White ZMR with a Heavy rider with riding gear looks slick.
                      White indeed looks monstrous and probably the best of the lot


                      Originally posted by crazy_NJ View Post
                      I Apologise for being a bit OT, but I wanted to make some correction (in BOLD) here.
                      I have ridden Tbird quite comfortably. But when I went to check out the Classic350, I felt like I am not able to touch the ground properly..
                      Yups Classics are higher in height. I omitted them as your post was talking about REs in general and not many Classics have made it to the roads till now.
                      2002 - Pulsar 150 Classic (Still owned)
                      2005 - Pulsar 150 Dtsi (Still owned)
                      2006 - Eterno (sold)
                      2008 - Dio (Owned)
                      2009 - Pulsar 220 DTSi

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by riot View Post
                        But ZMR grows up on you. I used to hate its looks. But after some time i spent with it, i am slowly falling in love with it.
                        For me the ZMR still has the most ugliest fairing ever designed, it looks super out of proportion, and looks like it's been moulded by a BEEDi in mouth sporting chap with "HATHODA" and "CHENI" in his hand.

                        But that's how I feel.
                        No offence to HERO HONDA fan boys.
                        The Magician"

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                        • #27
                          Hahahaha...I donno why but ZMR (white) seems like a GOAT to me and my mom!!!!!...although no offence to ZMR fans.

                          Now i think 'm in blind love wid R15 coz I end up ignoring all it's shortcomings!!!!!

                          Now there's only sepration of one exam from me and my luv

                          B/w will you like to see it in blue or White(limited)?????

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by KARIZMATIC View Post
                            +1

                            its true........r15 is really a head turner. even zma-r is better looking than zmr. ZMR is totally disproportionate.

                            either go for r15[if sitting position suits u) or get a zma-r.
                            huh?
                            I feel the R15 looks dispropotionate with its skinny rear tyre and bulky front. The FZ-S and FZ-16 look better than R15.

                            I own a ZMR by the way and personally, I feel it looks much more stylish than the R15. Mainly, I chose the ZMR coz of its seating position.

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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by razzer View Post
                              huh?


                              I own a ZMR by the way and personally, I feel it looks much more stylish than the R15. Mainly, I chose the ZMR coz of its seating position.
                              zmr looks better to you because you own it.

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                              • #30
                                Originally posted by razzer View Post
                                huh?
                                I feel the R15 looks dispropotionate with its skinny rear tyre and bulky front. The FZ-S and FZ-16 look better than R15.

                                I own a ZMR by the way and personally, I feel it looks much more stylish than the R15. Mainly, I chose the ZMR coz of its seating position.
                                couldnt agree with you more man.....
                                r15 is THE most disproportionate bike i have ever seen no offence to its performance (the best in its segment and some higher segments too)....
                                but if the yamaha people could have increased its length and give it the fz tyres then it will definitely be the scorcher of indian roads...... but in present condition i just dont like that bike.....

                                no comments about zmr.....
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