New Karizma ZMR

Overview

Hero Honda has finally launched the much awaited tourer bike - Karizma ZMR Fi in Indian Market. Karizma ZMR will be sold along with old Karizma model, Hero Honda has decided not to phase out Karizma R and sell both the models side by side. They don't want to end the competition for Apache 180 & Pulsar 220 as Karizma R is priced around Rs. 80,000.

The stance remains the same as the old Karizma which is still considered to be the best touring bike in India with smooth, refined and relaxed Honda engine at the helm. The major and much needed change is addition of programmed fuel injection (PGM-Fi) in the engine. Additionally it also gets disc brake at the rear, gas charged rear shock absorbers, little increase in power and torque. Hero Honda also started giving teaser advertisement on leading TV channels in which they show few glimpses of New ZMR's front fairing, headlight and tail light. And now they have started full commercial of Karizma ZMR featuring Hrithik Roshan. He drives the ZMR through water and dodges few tornados. ZMR looks quite stunning in white shade in the commercial with ZMR sticker in red shade. To view the TV commercial scroll down this review to images and videos section of Karizma ZMR.

VEHICLE SUMMARY

Name: New Karizma ZMR

Model: PGM Fi

Type: Sports

Top Speed: 126kph

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

Displacement: 223cc

Engine: 4 Stroke, Fuel Injection, OHC

Maximum Power: 17.6 Bhp @ 7000 rpm

Maximum Torque: 18.35 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Gears: 5 Speed

Clutch: Multiplate Wet

Bore: 65.5

Stroke: 66.2

No. of Cylinders: 1

Cylinder Configuration: NA

Engine Block Material: NA

Chassis Type: Tubular Single Cradle, Diamond Type

Cooling Type: Liquid Cooling

Carburetor: NA

Motor Power: NA

Motor Range: NA

Paddling Arrangement: NA

0 to 60: 3.70 sec.

Hero Honda has claimed top speed of 126 kmph and 0-60 km in 3.7 seconds in its official brochure but it is still slower than the current fastest bike in this segment - The Pulsar 220, which has top speed of 144 kmph. Also I expected much more power and torque from the altered Fuel Injected engine, Karizma ZMR should have been atleast touching around 20 Bhp with 21-23 Nm torque.

DIMENSIONS

Length: 2110.00 mm

Width: 805.00 mm

Height: 1175.00 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

Weight: 159.00 kg

Ground Clearance: 159.00 mm

Fuel Tank: 16.00 ltrs

Wheelbase: 1350.00 mm

Turn Circle: 2.50 mtrs

Electrical System: 12V - 7 Ah - 232 W Alternator

Headlamp: 12V - 35W/35W - Halogen

Battery Type: Maintainance Free

Battery Voltage: 6V

Battery Capacity: 6Ah

Battery Charger Type: NA

Horn: NA

Wheel Type: Die Cast Black Alloys

Wheel Size: Front - 80/100x18 47P Rear - 100/90 18 56P mm

Tubeless: True

Colors: Pearl White, Sports Red, Vibrant Blue, Moon Yellow & Panther Black

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY

Suspension(Front): Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Suspension(Rear): 5 Step Adjustable iGRS System

Brakes: 276mm Dia Disc

Brakes(Rear): 240mm Dia Disc

Stand Alarm: False

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Fuel Guage: Digital

Self Start: True

Tacho Meter: Digital

Trip Meter: Digital-2

Alloys: True

Warranty: 3 Years OR 40000kms Warranty

Speedometer: Digital

Passenger Footrest: True

Passenger Backrest: False

Step-up Seat: True

Pass-light: True

Low Fuel Indicator: True

Low Oil Indicator: False

Low Battery Indicator: True

High Oil Temp. Indicator: False

Choked Air Filter Indicator: False

Design & Style Of Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

In terms of looks the most visible change is heavy looking full front fairing with a lot of snazzy graphics with 'ZMR' stickers. Though it seems a liitle bit overworked and give Karizma ZMR a plasticky look. The designers at Hero Honda 'R&D' must have been a fan of Suzuki Hayabusa!! As far as new features are concerned the New Karizma ZMR gets all new headlamps with integrated blinkers and new tail lamps which are now LED ones.

The fit and finish is quite good, there are no panel gaps and paint quality is awesome. The rear view mirrors have been mounted on the front fairing a.k.a Yamaha R15, which is the best part of the facelift and it gives Karizma ZMR a very aggressive look if viewed from front. But the main problem is if you view the bike from side - the front doesn't gel with the slim looking rear. Hero Honda should have made the rear end a bit heavy to match it with the heavy front fairing. All in all, New Karizma ZMR looks much better than the outgoing model which started looking very outdated in comparison to the Yamaha R15, Bajaj Pulsar 220, TVS Apache RTR 180 & Honda CBF Stunner Fi.

Instrument Cluster & Features Of Hero Honda Karizma ZMR

The Intrument cluster is best looking part in Karizma ZMR. Insert the key and you are greeted with a long scrolling message which ends with "Bon Voyage Fly Safe". The display is now full digital including the tachometer which has been designed in round shape under a horizontal digital display which looks very cool especially at night.

The display also shows real time fuel consumption which is very helpful in maintaining good mileage. Other tell n tales include the speedometer, trip meter, fuel indicator, clock and rev counter. The switchgear remains the same and, in true Hero Honda fashion, there is no engine kill switch. The instrument cluster features dual colour illumination - the tachometer is lit in white while the rest gets an orange backlight.

10 New Design Features Of Hero Honda Karizma ZMR:

1. Full Front Fairing

2. Split Clip On Handle Bars

3. Split Rear Grab Rails

4. Mirrors Mounted On The Fairing

5. New Rear Mud Guard

6. New Headlamp & Tail Lamp Which Is Now LED

7. Rear Disc Brakes

8. Turn Indicators Mounted On Front Fairing

9. New Graphics

10. Slightly Reprofiled Body Work