I test drove this hero honda creation a week ago. Some features were really impressive and some were quite disappointing. I would like to share what I think are its pros and cons.
PROs:
Looks : Definitely a head turner. Looks like a mini CBR. looks are really impressive. they are much better than say even the COMET650 (which I saw in overdrive magazine).
Night Hawk : The instrument cluster of the zma illuminates really well in night. Beautiful is what I say abt it.
Engine : The engine is very refined one.(must test drive it to experience it). One of the smoothest transmissions which u can see on indian roads. The gear shift is almost perfect.
HIgh on comfort : This bike be ridden all day long. Thats true just test drive it and u will know.
CONs
UNDERPOWERED : 17 ps from an 223cc unit is the most underwhelming part of this monster. it is expected to be between 19 to 21 ps (definitely). though the engines refinement levels were too good but why is it underpowered?? definitely those going to buy this bike must wait for another HONDA marvel.
Fuel economy : this bike like the CBZ consumes a lot of fuel. though my hero hondas techman told me at worst it is @25kmpl and at best @40kmpl. well that is not good. Its avg shld be abt @40kmpl.
Costly Repairs : This bike is Mercs of bike costly to own(though now at 73kRs.) even costlier to run. the repair costs of this bike is really vey high.
I would prefer to wait for a HONDA creation (after its 150cc marvel UNICORN it will enter the exec segment) Though I was told Zma was to come with MONO SUSPENSION but Honda wanted a greater share of profit for this innovative inclusion which heros refused so it was left with dual susp. Thats it Enjoy Riding