Help me decide between ZMA or R15

dreamz_mak · 3rd September 2008, 03:40

Help he decide between ZMA and R15
Had Unicorn for about a year...

My bike usage:
Daily commuting 22kms
Take frequent weekend trips around 250+

Have an eye on taking R15 but friends advise to take Zma as it is more practical bike in city traffic

Questions
Is R15 a good touring bike(dont care of riding position as will get used to it)
Is R15 a good buy thinking of daily commute in city traffics around 22km a day
How about maintainance cost

I know that r15 gives mileage around 35-40 which is not a problem

PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE

Thanks

rupinder · 3rd September 2008, 13:24

hi dreamz i have been using r15 for daily driving.only prob is with posture if you will adjust to it .it is better than zma cos it is better at turning and handling,plus it is also light weight so can easily cut through the traffic.
as far as touring is concerned the zma has a more comfortable position and it longer wheelbase is also useful. but r15 is also good as tourer u will have pain in your wrists initially. but i have done two 240 km tour and was very comfortable with it it superb road grip and excellent braking gives u confidnce to stop at high speeds without skidding .but i dont think r15 will be good for driving on bad roads with pot holes plus it gc is only 160mm. all said and done take a TD and judge for yourself. if you live in a city with good roads and mainly city driving go for r15 .

p.s you cant compare lookwise both as r15 is simply gorgeous.

ms001 · 3rd September 2008, 13:42

i have been using the R 15 for over 2 months now..
i can say it handles like breeze in taffic, much better than my prvious bike (pulsar), the ride position very comfy , takes a little bit time to get the best seating position but then , ull fall in love with it.havent done any long trips so cant comment on that, but its not a good option if you are considering bad roads, for daily commute in the city its good.
milage is around 35, dont expect to get more in the city, zma gives much less than that . take a test ride and then decide.

ravi@64bhp · 3rd September 2008, 14:19

R-15 prone to lot of crosswinds due to its light weight. I had some anxious moments at higher speeds. The stability of Karizma is a lot better than R-15 (not commenting about the road grip, which is excellent for R-15).

In my opinion, Karizma has a slight edge over R-15 as it is a more practical bike. The only thing i suggest you to do is go for test ride and decide yourself. If you like R-15, just go for it, it wont disappoint you.

straight6 · 3rd September 2008, 14:46

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Originally Posted by ravi@64bhp

R-15 prone to lot of crosswinds due to its light weight. I had some anxious moments at higher speeds. The stability of Karizma is a lot better than R-15 (not commenting about the road grip, which is excellent for R-15).

In my opinion, Karizma has a slight edge over R-15 as it is a more practical bike. The only thing i suggest you to do is go for test ride and decide yourself. If you like R-15, just go for it, it wont disappoint you.

Cross winds affect even a Hayabusa, Blackbird and ZX-14. As long as the bike has a full fairing, crosswinds will affect even the heaviest bike.

Gregory · 3rd September 2008, 15:06

Cross winds affect depends on the speed you are travelling at.

Twister_In · 3rd September 2008, 15:17

Karizma would be a good pick if you are 6 + in height, because R15 is little lower in comparison with ZMA. Looks wise R15 is a bit beautiful then ZMA.

Probably rather then Technical Specs check out your seating posture, Relaxation of your Legs, hands and Performance(Mileage n etc) as u travel more in Traffic.

Intial stages you will have a back and wrist problem with R15. I havent faced any problem with ZMA yet.

Rest both bikes are the beauties of the Creator

straight6 · 3rd September 2008, 15:26

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Originally Posted by Gregory

Cross winds affect depends on the speed you are travelling at.

Actually, it depends on the speed/force of the wind. Take a test ride if they are giving one on Malad back road.

dreamz_mak · 3rd September 2008, 17:58

Thank you for all your replies

My opinion is when i am putting so much money why not take the latest technology

as far as trouing is concerned i too think ZMA is Best but once i get hang of R15 i think it wont be an issue

Please comment on ZMA and R15 maintaince Cost
I live in Mumbai (Andheri)
Can someone please post the address for Malad showroom

R15 owners how is the service centres are the service centre guys well aware about R15 proper maintaince and service

Amien · 4th September 2008, 02:56

To give you a straightup reply rather than listing merits of both:-
If you really have a choice between the two, go for the R15.

dreamz_mak · 5th September 2008, 20:05

Thank you all guys

I have booked red colour R15 today will get the delivery in 3-4 days

abdriver2000 · 5th September 2008, 20:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamz_mak

Thank you all guys

I have booked red colour R15 today will get the delivery in 3-4 days

Did you test ride? I am eyeing the R15 too!

straight6 · 5th September 2008, 21:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamz_mak

Thank you all guys

I have booked red colour R15 today will get the delivery in 3-4 days

Congrats. So where did you go to book it? 3-4 days is quick!

ms001 · 5th September 2008, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by dreamz_mak

Thank you all guys

I have booked red colour R15 today will get the delivery in 3-4 days

red looks hot have fun

Amien · 5th September 2008, 23:46

Congrats on the purchase, you wont regret it

Expecting a review from you soon.

3rd September 2008, 03:40	#1
dreamz_mak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 76 Thanked: 60 Times	Help me decide between ZMA or R15 Help he decide between ZMA and R15 Had Unicorn for about a year... My bike usage: Daily commuting 22kms Take frequent weekend trips around 250+ Have an eye on taking R15 but friends advise to take Zma as it is more practical bike in city traffic Questions Is R15 a good touring bike(dont care of riding position as will get used to it) Is R15 a good buy thinking of daily commute in city traffics around 22km a day How about maintainance cost I know that r15 gives mileage around 35-40 which is not a problem PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE Thanks
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3rd September 2008, 13:24	#2
rupinder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ludhiana Posts: 197 Thanked: 5 Times	hi dreamz i have been using r15 for daily driving.only prob is with posture if you will adjust to it .it is better than zma cos it is better at turning and handling,plus it is also light weight so can easily cut through the traffic. as far as touring is concerned the zma has a more comfortable position and it longer wheelbase is also useful. but r15 is also good as tourer u will have pain in your wrists initially. but i have done two 240 km tour and was very comfortable with it it superb road grip and excellent braking gives u confidnce to stop at high speeds without skidding .but i dont think r15 will be good for driving on bad roads with pot holes plus it gc is only 160mm. all said and done take a TD and judge for yourself. if you live in a city with good roads and mainly city driving go for r15 . p.s you cant compare lookwise both as r15 is simply gorgeous.
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3rd September 2008, 13:42	#3
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,005 Thanked: 169 Times	i have been using the R 15 for over 2 months now.. i can say it handles like breeze in taffic, much better than my prvious bike (pulsar), the ride position very comfy , takes a little bit time to get the best seating position but then , ull fall in love with it.havent done any long trips so cant comment on that, but its not a good option if you are considering bad roads, for daily commute in the city its good. milage is around 35, dont expect to get more in the city, zma gives much less than that . take a test ride and then decide.
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3rd September 2008, 14:19	#4
ravi@64bhp BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 602 Thanked: 11 Times	R-15 prone to lot of crosswinds due to its light weight. I had some anxious moments at higher speeds. The stability of Karizma is a lot better than R-15 (not commenting about the road grip, which is excellent for R-15). In my opinion, Karizma has a slight edge over R-15 as it is a more practical bike. The only thing i suggest you to do is go for test ride and decide yourself. If you like R-15, just go for it, it wont disappoint you.
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3rd September 2008, 15:06	#6
Gregory BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 218 Thanked: 2 Times	Cross winds affect depends on the speed you are travelling at.
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3rd September 2008, 15:17	#7
Twister_In Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 14 Thanked: 0 Times	Karizma would be a good pick if you are 6 + in height, because R15 is little lower in comparison with ZMA. Looks wise R15 is a bit beautiful then ZMA. Probably rather then Technical Specs check out your seating posture, Relaxation of your Legs, hands and Performance(Mileage n etc) as u travel more in Traffic. Intial stages you will have a back and wrist problem with R15. I havent faced any problem with ZMA yet. Rest both bikes are the beauties of the Creator
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3rd September 2008, 17:58	#9
dreamz_mak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 76 Thanked: 60 Times	Thank you for all your replies My opinion is when i am putting so much money why not take the latest technology as far as trouing is concerned i too think ZMA is Best but once i get hang of R15 i think it wont be an issue Please comment on ZMA and R15 maintaince Cost I live in Mumbai (Andheri) Can someone please post the address for Malad showroom R15 owners how is the service centres are the service centre guys well aware about R15 proper maintaince and service
	() Thanks

4th September 2008, 02:56	#10
Amien BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 253 Thanked: 322 Times	To give you a straightup reply rather than listing merits of both:- If you really have a choice between the two, go for the R15.
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5th September 2008, 20:05	#11
dreamz_mak BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 76 Thanked: 60 Times	Thank you all guys I have booked red colour R15 today will get the delivery in 3-4 days
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5th September 2008, 23:46	#15
Amien BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 253 Thanked: 322 Times	Congrats on the purchase, you wont regret it Expecting a review from you soon.
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