Hero Honda Karizma

Hero Honda Karizma was a premium motorcycle manufactured by Hero Honda. It was first launched in May 2003, given a facelifted update with some change in graphics in 2006. After that the Hero Honda was given a cosmetic upgrade and relaunched as Karizma R in 2007. In September 2009, it was supplemented by another variant Karizma ZMR with programmed fuel injection in 2009 . The production of this motorcycle stopped in 2019 due to poor sales.

Hero Honda Karizma 2006 model slightly change in graphics by removing 225 cc sticker
Hero Honda Karizma
ManufacturerHero MotoCorp
Production2003-2019
PredecessorHero Honda CBZ and Hero Honda Ambition 135
SuccessorHero Honda Karizma R
ClassSport touring motorcycle
Engine223 cc (13.6 cu in) 4-stroke, air cooled single[1]
Compression ratio9:1
Top speed140 Kmph
Power14.9 kW (20.0 hp) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)[1]
Torque14.5 ft⋅lb (19.7 N⋅m) @ 6,500 rpm (claimed)[1]
Transmission5-speed
BrakesFront - Disc, 276 mm Rear ZMR/R – Disc, 240 mm / Internal extending shoe type, 130 mm
TiresFront Tyre: 2.75 x 18 -42P and Rear Tyre: 100/90 x 18 - 56P
Wheelbase1355 mm
DimensionsL: 2125 mm
W: 755 mm
H: 1160 mm
Seat height795 mm (31.3 in)
Weight150 kg (330 lb) (claimed)[2] (dry)
Fuel capacity15.0 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal), 2.0 L (0.44 imp gal; 0.53 US gal) Reserve
Fuel consumption40 Kmpl

Design

Karizma has been designed specifically for the Indian market.[3] The styling is inspired by Honda CBF600.[2] The instrument panel and the tank recesses are also designed keeping their functionality in mind.[2]

Engine

Karizma has the Honda's Original tried and tested, but slightly detuned version of 223 cc SOHC air-cooled engine[1] from the CRF230 series of enduro/MX/supermoto bikes that are sold in the United States and South American markets. It has a five-speed gearbox in place of the CRF's six-speed. The engine is an all-aluminium, undersquare engine (bore 65.5 mm or 2.58 in and stroke 66.2 mm or 2.61 in) running a compression ratio of 9:1. It features a Kehlin CV carburettor with a CCVI switch.

Developments

The successor of Hero Honda Karizma is Hero Honda Karizma R. The second gen Hero Karizma R came in 2014 which has been inspired by Eric Buell Racing's EBR 1190.[4] The American company had a substantial role in the design of the high end bikes coming from Hero.

References
  1. "Karizma ZMR, Hero Karizma Bike, Mileage, Price, New Model Karizma Bike, Specification - Heromotocorp". www.heromotocorp.com. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. Ganguly, Riju (31 October 2013). "2009 Hero Motocorp Karizma". TopSpeed. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  3. Karuppaswamy, Nitchyanandh (17 December 2018). "2019 Hero Karizma may get styling from HX250, engine from Xtreme 200". RushLane. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  4. Greg, Dave (4 May 2018). "New Edition Hero Karizma likely to make debut in 2020". Medium. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
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