Nov 28, 2014 12:40 PM
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New ZMR, the Indian Hayabusa. The logic is simple. The ZMR is long, low, fast and not so pretty – which is pretty much how the ‘Busa can be described.
The vertical headlamps and the rectangular indicators ( with DRL) do not really resolve into a pretty face though you notice that people notice the bike quite a lot. On the move you’ll notice that the ZMR delivers power with an urgency and effectiveness that the old Karizmas simply cannot match. It feels properly fast. With a 90kg rider, the ZMR hit 127.83kmph flat out, while 100kmph comes up in 13.35 seconds. Finally, economy.
The Karizma was not known for its economy but raising compression does allow engines to offer better economy. We were happy to see the ZMR return 39.1kmpl in the city and then surprised by its 51.6kmpl on the highway test. Which gives the bike an overall economy of 42.2kmpl. That’s a good number.
