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Originally Posted by HighOctane If your ride is alone and in highways, ZMR suits you best. It may not the best looking bike, but for long trips, its too comfortable.
R15 on other hand is for very young people who want to show off. It is also good bike for cornering and gripping, but not suited for highways. R15 is for boys and ZMR is for Men.
On Ninja, please wait for 2013, the new model with dual head lamps is exiting and you may have budget by that time. Its gem if a bike and reviews say a lot, I have not road this bike so no comments.
Also, please get a copy of "BIKE INDIA" magazine of Aug issue to get comparision on big bikes. You may hate R15 after reading the comparision.
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Sir many thanks for offering the test drive, but I've ridden my friend's ZMR extensively. On city rides and on highways. Its one effortless bike to ride. ZMR looks really good with its mirrors fully open while riding. I should add, ZMA is one of the best bikes available in the market. The lovely exhaust note, the easy handling, plush ride quality all in all it was a great package. Sadly it has lost its shine to the newer generations of bikes currently available. Im not opting for the ZMA and ZMR however as Im looking to go for a bike with a bit of sport pedigree in it. No offense meant to you and any other Karizma/r owners.
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Originally Posted by abhinav.s Well well, bitten by the bike bug huh!
R15 will cruise at 3 digit speeds even if you dont want it to and is very clinical in the corners and you will enjoy it in the twisties.
Duke200 OTOH, is an outright insane bike. You CANNOT ride the bike sedately. In my short 200m test ride the tacho was bouncing off the revv limiter in the first 3 gears. |
You bet im. In fact the parasite is running in my blood now
All im doing is going through all the ownership threads on tbhp. I was tilted towards Duke from day 1 after watching this
. I wonder how come they are not mentioned on this forum. They are doing an amazing job at reviewing these bikes and mad riding and video skills too.
However, having read Ebonho's, Rahulkool's and Shubz's thread completely, I learnt about a few niggles. Still Im to test ride the Duke and the NS. The Duke test vehicle isnt available at the Indiranagar probiking currently as it seems it has gone for some event. Tried two days to get a test ride but in vain. Will visit shortly.
How good is the R15's high speed stability? Also is it able to climb hills effortlessly? Im not able to get a test ride of the new model. Not at the dealership and none of my pals own the new version. I really want to check out the seating and ride comfort before deciding on either bike. Also there is only one ownership thread of the v2.0 on this forum. Can you direct me to any webpage where I can have read of the v2.0's niggles if any?
Question to everyone here. Is any dealer in Bangalore offering a test ride of R15?
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Originally Posted by Bazinga Check out Duke 200
Pulsar NS200 : Almost the same performance with the ability to carry another human being with you... Poor man's duke if I may say.
R15 V2.0 's riding position is sporty and take a few test rides to decide before you take the plunge...
Also on academic appeal do test ride CBR 150 (its not special but a regular bike sold at extra cost) |
Not able to score a test ride of the R15. There are many residents in my neighborhood who own the R15 v2.0 but approaching them is a bit of a challenge.
Thinking of test riding the NS too after watching this
. Seems to have improved handling. But will this be able to munch highway miles easily and maintain good speeds throughout the day without heating issues?
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Originally Posted by AlphaKilo Well I am going to put a bomb, why not a RE TBTS well, there was a mention about bike for boys and bike for men. TBTS - beat that I say. One hell of a waiting period, but worth waiting. It can't get any better for a sedate cruiser and it commands respect, its a no frills, no show off bike. I dont need to tell you where all a TBTS can go!
Any updates from your NS test drive? Did you check out the Apache 180 ABS? |
AK thats really a big bomb. Way back in April i was contemplating the CL350 as Ive used the TBTS for a long long time. But the thump of UCE engines is very mild sadly. The cast iron engine that my neighbor has makes a great racket. Also the niggled ownership of the Enfields along with one hell of a gestation period of a new bike is keeping me away. Also sometimes you get a condescending attitude of the SEs at the showroom which puts off the mood, that Ive simply walked out of the dealership in an instant. But eventually I should have one in my garage. Probably will go in for a pre UCE restored model. Lots of them in my hometown so relatively easy to get hold of one.
Enfield commands respect in India. that no other bike, not even a 30 lakh harley will have. No offense to harley owners. Ive seen harley's roll by without people glancing at all. But on the same street, the CL500 Desert Storm had eyes popping out of everyone. Probably only few could recognise a harley on that street. But everyone recognised the thump.
About the NS td, sadly im not able to head out for test drives till the Duke td is confirmed. I plan to do it all in one day as I cant spare time everyday. Also back to back TDs will help me choose the bikes easily. Im getting more and more inclined towards the R15.
Is it advisable to go for financing option via the dealer or through a bank of one's choice?
Thanks for all your advice friends. Hopefully will decide on the one in the next few days.