Cancelled RTR Fi booking going for ZMA EDIT: ZMA now Bought

Technocrat · 16th August 2008, 12:54

Mr Sankar now you have even confused me(about RTR FI) with your last post

Sankar · 16th August 2008, 15:02

Oh man what have i done

Techno i suggest you go ahead with the RTR Fi provided it's not your primary mode of transportation. As a second bike or as a secondary means of transportation (means if you don't use it 7 days a week) it is more than capable to deliver the goods and you will enjoy it as a fun bike!

srijit · 17th August 2008, 20:26

Dont know how I missed this thread.

Do drop me a PM, when you get the bike, so that I can take a ride

Technocrat · 18th August 2008, 09:23

well I do wish to commute daily on whatever bike I buy next & occasional weekend rides around Pune

balenopower · 18th August 2008, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

Hi Elito,

RTR Fi is newer tech, faster, more fuel efficient, track bred;

Correction sankar..the zma is still way faster than the RTR Fi.

jkdas · 18th August 2008, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technocrat

well I do wish to commute daily on whatever bike I buy next & occasional weekend rides around Pune

Get the RTR FI.

Heard it can be modded to ...

Technocrat · 18th August 2008, 15:59

Well even I have my eyes set on it. I am waiting for some ownership reports & also the rains to get over

srijit · 18th August 2008, 17:02

So so, did you take delivery?

Sankar · 18th August 2008, 22:01

Yes i got the bike in the evening. It's a great bike smooth, torquey, has presence and it has a big bike feel and i am enjoying it! I will post the photos tomorrow.

sidd_city · 18th August 2008, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sankar

Yes i got the bike in the evening. It's a great bike smooth, torquey, has presence and it has a big bike feel and i am enjoying it! I will post the photos tomorrow.

Congrats! good to know you're already liking it. what colour?

srijit · 18th August 2008, 22:43

Congrats Sankar

Also waiting for test ride

Sankar · 18th August 2008, 22:52

Sidd_city, it's black with black alloys. Thanks mate!

Thanks Srijit, i will call you tomorrow evening lets meet up.

srijit · 19th August 2008, 01:02

That sounds nice. I am free after 3pm

praful · 19th August 2008, 12:22

@Sankar: Well congrats on your new ride! After reading through the thread, I would want to comment whether its a good or bad decision because both bikes are excellent in their own domains. With the ZMA a more relaxed highway tourer, and the RTR eFi a rev happy city commuter.

But one thing I'd like to point out is the seating position, a lot of people are complaing about long distance unfriendly stance. But IMHO, its all about getting used to the riding position, no doubt that the KZma is most comfortable of the lot, but if one gets used to the stance of the RTR I'm sure it won't be that uncomfy too.

I'd like to mention about my experience with the 220, for first few 500+km ride on the bike, I would be totally exhausted at the end of the day. But now over a period of time I've kindda gotten used to the abuse that the 220 dishes out to the rider and 800km rides aren't that tiring anymore.

Sankar · 19th August 2008, 17:08

How do i remove the front fairing/headlamp of the Karizma? I need to get access to the headlamp bulb holder so that i can change the bulb.

16th August 2008, 12:54	#61
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Mr Sankar now you have even confused me(about RTR FI) with your last post
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16th August 2008, 15:02	#62
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,778 Thanked: 9,212 Times	Oh man what have i done Techno i suggest you go ahead with the RTR Fi provided it's not your primary mode of transportation. As a second bike or as a secondary means of transportation (means if you don't use it 7 days a week) it is more than capable to deliver the goods and you will enjoy it as a fun bike!
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17th August 2008, 20:26	#63
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 598 Thanked: 8 Times	Dont know how I missed this thread. Do drop me a PM, when you get the bike, so that I can take a ride
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18th August 2008, 09:23	#64
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	well I do wish to commute daily on whatever bike I buy next & occasional weekend rides around Pune
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18th August 2008, 15:59	#67
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Well even I have my eyes set on it. I am waiting for some ownership reports & also the rains to get over
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18th August 2008, 17:02	#68
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 598 Thanked: 8 Times	So so, did you take delivery?
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18th August 2008, 22:01	#69
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,778 Thanked: 9,212 Times	Yes i got the bike in the evening. It's a great bike smooth, torquey, has presence and it has a big bike feel and i am enjoying it! I will post the photos tomorrow.
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18th August 2008, 22:43	#71
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 598 Thanked: 8 Times	Congrats Sankar Also waiting for test ride
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18th August 2008, 22:52	#72
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,778 Thanked: 9,212 Times	Sidd_city, it's black with black alloys. Thanks mate! Thanks Srijit, i will call you tomorrow evening lets meet up.
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19th August 2008, 01:02	#73
srijit BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 598 Thanked: 8 Times	That sounds nice. I am free after 3pm
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19th August 2008, 12:22	#74
praful Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Paris Posts: 1,032 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	@Sankar: Well congrats on your new ride! After reading through the thread, I would want to comment whether its a good or bad decision because both bikes are excellent in their own domains. With the ZMA a more relaxed highway tourer, and the RTR eFi a rev happy city commuter. But one thing I'd like to point out is the seating position, a lot of people are complaing about long distance unfriendly stance. But IMHO, its all about getting used to the riding position, no doubt that the KZma is most comfortable of the lot, but if one gets used to the stance of the RTR I'm sure it won't be that uncomfy too. I'd like to mention about my experience with the 220, for first few 500+km ride on the bike, I would be totally exhausted at the end of the day. But now over a period of time I've kindda gotten used to the abuse that the 220 dishes out to the rider and 800km rides aren't that tiring anymore.
	() Thanks

19th August 2008, 17:08	#75
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,778 Thanked: 9,212 Times	How do i remove the front fairing/headlamp of the Karizma? I need to get access to the headlamp bulb holder so that i can change the bulb.
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