Hero Karizma

Hero Karizma

One of the first semi faired bikes in the country the Karizma  has been a popular bike since it was first launched in 2003. Throughout these years, the Karizma has been given a quite a few cosmetic updates but the engine has remained almost the same. Even the fully faired version, the Karizma ZMR, retains the engine, with fuel injection.

The latest iteration of Karizma R features restyled fairing coupled with all new graphics & a redesigned engine cowl with a black theme for the engine. The bike also features clear lens turn indicators, stepped up seat, new yellow - black instrument cluster & black alloy die cast wheels. 

Hero Karizma

The Karizma R continues to be powered by the tried & tested four stroke SOHC 223cc engine which delivers 17bhp & 18Nm of torque. Power is put down on the road via a five speed gearbox. The bike gets discs at the front & drums at the rear. Though the bike is tad underpowered, dynamics have been perfected over time making it comfortable in urban stop-go traffic as well as long distance travel. 

The Karizma R is available in five colour schemes- Spotlight white, Daring yellow, Sport red, Power black & Ebony grey. Priced at Rs 81,600(ex-showroom Delhi)  the Karizma R goes up against  Bajaj NS200, Bajaj Pulsar 220F & TVS Apache RTR 180. 

Hero Karizma crossing  view

Versions	Ex-Showroom Price (Mumbai)
R 223cc, Petrol, Manual, 40kpl	Rs. 85,767

Specifications:

Hero Karizma specification

• Features:

Speedometer	Analogue
Tachometer	Yes
Tachometer Type	Analogue
Shift Light	No
Electric Start	Yes
Tripmeter	Yes
No Of Tripmeters	02
Tripmeter Type	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No
Low Battery Indicator	No

• Colours:

          Black, Red, White, Yellow, Grey.

Hero Karizma black colour

Hero Karizma  yellow colour

• Specs:                          

Engine:

Displacement (cc)	223
Cylinders	01
Max Power	17
Maximum Torque	18.3
Bore (mm)	65
Stroke (mm)	66
Valves Per Cylinder	02
Fuel Delivery System	Carburetor C.V with Carb controlled variable
Fuel Type	Petrol
Ignition	Advanced microprocessor ignition
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	01
Cooling System	Air Cooled

Hero Karizma engine 1

Hero Karizma engine 2

Hero Karizma engine 3

Transmission:

Gearbox Type	Manual
No Of Gears	5
Transmission Type	Chain Drive
Clutch	Multiplate Wet

Dimensions & Weight:

Kerb Weight (Kg)	150
Overall Length (mm)	2125
Overall Width (mm)	755
Overall Height (mm)	1160
Wheelbase (mm)	1355
Ground Clearance (mm)	150
Seat Height (mm)	795
Fuel Efficiency & Range
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	15
Reserve Fuel Capacity (Litres)	02
FuelEfficiency Overall (Kmpl)	40
Fuel Efficiency Range (Km)	600
Digital Fuel Gauge	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes
Stand Alarm	No
Stepped Seat	No
Antilock Braking System	No
Clock	No
Killswitch	No

Chassis & Suspension:

Chassis Type	Diamond
Front Suspension	Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers
Rear Suspension	Swing arm with 5 step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber

Braking:

Brake Type	Disc
Front Disc	Yes
Front Disc/Drum Size (mm)	276
Rear Disc	Yes
Rear Disc/Drum Size (mm)	130
Calliper Type	--

Wheels & Tyres:

Wheel Size (inches)	18
Front Tyre	2.75 x 18 – 42P
Rear Tyre	100 / 90 x 18 – 56P
Tubeless Tyres	No
Radial Tyres	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes

Hero Karizma 1

Hero Karizma on the road

Electricals:

Electric System	--
Battery	12V / 6 Ah, MF 7
Headlight Type	Multi-Reflector Type (DC type)
Headlight Bulb Type	35W/35W Halogen bulb
Brake/Tail Light	5/21W x 2 nos, Multi Reflector type
Turn Signal	21W x 4 nos Amber bulb
Pass Light	No

Hero Karizma head light

Hero Karizma meter

Performance:

0 to 60 kph (Seconds)	3.8
0 to 80 kph (Seconds)	--
0 to 40 m (Seconds)	--
60 to 0 Kph (Seconds, metres)	19.4
80 to 0 kph (Seconds, metres)	--
Top Speed (Kph)	125

Hero Karizma high speed view

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