Manufacturer | Hero MotoCorp |
---|---|
Production | 2003–present |
Predecessor | Hero Honda CBZ and Hero Honda Ambition 135 |
Successor | Hero Honda Karizma R Hero Karizma XMR |
Class | Sport touring motorcycle |
Engine | 223 cc (13.6 cu in) 4-stroke, air cooled single [1] |
Compression ratio | 9:1 |
Top speed | 140 Kmph |
Power | 14.9 kW (20.0 hp) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed) [1] |
Torque | 14.5 ft⋅lb (19.7 N⋅m) @ 6,500 rpm (claimed) [1] |
Transmission | 5-speed |
Brakes | Front - Disc, 276 mm Rear ZMR/R – Disc, 240 mm / Internal extending shoe type, 130 mm |
Tires | Front Tyre: 2.75 x 18 -42P and Rear Tyre: 100/90 x 18 - 56P |
Wheelbase | 1355 mm |
Dimensions | L: 2125 mm W: 755 mm H: 1160 mm |
Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 in) |
Weight | 150 kg (330 lb) (claimed) [2] (dry) |
Fuel capacity | 15.0 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal), 2.0 L (0.44 imp gal; 0.53 US gal) Reserve |
Fuel consumption | 40 Kmpl |
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 and it was Relaunched on 29 August 2023 As Karizma XMR.
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]
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.
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.
A motorcycle is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar from a saddle-style seat.
The Hero Honda CBZ is a motorcycle launched in early 1999 by Hero Honda, with an original Honda 156.8cc single-cylinder engine. The styling of the bike was a scaled version of the Honda CB series.
The Honda Shadow refers to a family of cruiser-type motorcycles made by Honda since 1983. The Shadow line features motorcycles with a liquid-cooled 45 or 52-degree V-twin engine ranging from 125 to 1,100 cc engine displacement. The 250 cc Honda Rebel is associated with the Shadow line in certain markets.
The Honda Super Cub or Honda Cub is a Honda underbone motorcycle with a four-stroke single-cylinder engine ranging in displacement from 49 to 124 cc.
The Honda Z series or Monkey Bike was a line of minibikes made by Honda which have a model number starting with the letter Z. The bike came to be known as a monkey bike because those riding them "looked like monkeys".
The Honda CRF series is a line of four-stroke motocross, trail, and dual sport motorcycles manufactured and marketed by Honda.
The Honda CBR1000RR, marketed in some countries as the "Fireblade", is a 999 cc (61.0 cu in) liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder superbike, introduced by Honda in 2004 as the 7th generation of the CBR series of motorcycles that began with the CBR900RR in 1990.
The Hero Honda Splendor is an entry level motorcycle manufactured in India by Hero Honda. After Separation of Joint venture of Hero Honda, Now it is manufactured by Hero MotoCorp. It has an electronic ignition and a tubular double cradle type frame with a 97.2 cc (5.93 cu in) engine. The engine is based on the Honda Cub C100EX with a similar bore and stroke of 50 mm × 49.5 mm. As of 2009, Splendor models were selling at a rate of one million units per year.
The Hero PassionPro is a motorcycle made in India by Hero Motocorp. It is the successor of the Hero Honda Passion, which was launched in 2001.
The Bajaj CT 100 is a 100 cc commuter motorcycle built by Bajaj Auto. It is the entry level commuter motorcycle offered by Bajaj Auto.
Karizma may refer to:
The Hero Honda Hunk is a 150cc motorcycle launched by Hero Honda in October 2007. It is offered in two variants, kick start and self-start. The new 2011 model is offered with either rear disc brake, or rear drum brake.
The Hero Honda Karizma R is a motorcycle launched as a successor of Hero Honda Karizma. It was launched in 2007 and was given a minor cosmetic update in 2011. In September 2009, it was supplemented by a full faired variant Karizma ZMR with Programmed fuel injection. After the separation of Hero Honda joint venture, They rebranded the same model in 2012 as Hero Karizma R and it got a generation update in 2014 with new styling,clip on handle bar setup and performance changes.
The Honda Fury was the first production chopper from a major motorcycle manufacturer Honda. In a break with tradition, the Fury was the first chopper to have an anti-lock braking system The Fury's styling has been likened to custom-made choppers from Paul Teutul Sr. or Arlen Ness. The Fury has been sold not only in North America, but internationally as well, although in some markets Honda eschewed the Fury name and offered the bike simply by its model ID: VT1300CX.
The Honda CBR250R, CBR300R and CB300F are lightweight 249.5–286 cc (15.23–17.45 cu in) displacement single-cylinder motorcycles made by Honda since 2011.
The Hero Honda Karizma ZMR is a mid-range sport-tourer motorcycle manufactured in India, first by a partnership of Hero Honda and later years by Hero Motorcorp. The motorcycle was in the market for a long time; beginning with its first launch in 2003 under the Karizma brand, its rebranding in 2007 under the Karizma R brand. Further, the Karizma R brand was a given a cosmetic upgrade in September 2009 resulting in its change in the name to Karizma ZMR. There was minor difference between its engine and that of its predecessor Karizma R. The minor differences lied in the design of fairing, headlights, addition of digital speedometer, rear disc brake, gas charged rear swing-arm suspension and the fuel-injection system instead of the carburettor. In 2014, the ZMR was relaunched with EBR inspired design and the same, but improved engine tuned to deliver more power and torque. In addition, the tail-light design was changed as well as widening of the rear tyre to improve handling following previous critical reviews.
The SuperSplendor is a standard lightweight motorcycle produced since 2005 by Hero Honda. Since it was released, this motorcycle has gone through numerous changes. The horizontal engine gave it extra stability. It is the ultimate edition in the series Hero Honda Splendor manufactured by Hero Honda. Later, it was re-modeled by Hero MotoCorp, giving it new functions like digital speedometer, a front disc brake replacing the drum brake, and a new look with alloy wheels.
The Hero Karizma ZMR is a motorcycle manufactured by Hero MotoCorp in India. It was launched as a cosmetic upgrade to Karizma R in September 2009. There is no difference between its engine and that of its predecessor Karizma R. The minor differences lie in the design of fairing, headlights, addition of digital speedometer, rear disc brake, rear swingarm suspension, oil cooler and the fuel-injection system instead of the carburettor.
The Hero Honda Ambition is a motorcycle launched by Hero Honda in 2002 with similar engine architecture as the Hero Honda CBZ with a reduced bore diameter but same stroke. This gave the Ambition a 133.3 cc (8.13 cu in) swept volume single-cylinder engine.