Hero Honda Karizma R
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| Manufacturer | Hero Honda |
|---|---|
| Production | Since 2003 |
| Predecessor | HH Karizma |
| Successor | HH Karizma ZMR FI |
| Class | Sport touring motorcycle |
| Engine | 223 cc (13.6 cu in) air-cooled, four-stroke cycle, single, kick start / electric start |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Suspension |
Front: Telescopic fork, 135 mm travel Rear: Swing arm |
| Brakes |
Front: 276/260 mm (disc) Rear: 130/230 mm (Drum/Disc) |
| Tires |
Front: 2.75x18 Rear: 100x18 |
| Wheelbase | 1,355 mm |
| Dimensions |
L: 2,125 mm W: 755 mm H: 1,160 mm |
| Related | Honda CRF230 |
The Hero Honda Karizma is a motorcycle manufactured in India by Hero Honda. It was launched in May 2003[1] and was given a cosmetic upgrade Karizma R in 2007. In September 2009, it was supplemented by another variant Karimza ZMR.[2] Karizma got a refresh on 2014 with cosmetic and performance changes.
Design and styling
Karizma has been designed specifically for the Indian market. The styling is inspired by Honda VFR800.[3] The instrument panel and the tank recesses are also designed keeping their functionality in mind. The horn has come under criticism for not being loud enough.[4]
Comfort and handling
The sporty seating position is similar to Honda CBZ 125 F and BMW F650.[5] Reviews have praised the handling of Karizma as "being easy for novice", "impeccable on straights and cornering" and as an "accomplished bike" in ride and handling.[6] However the rear tyre, the handle bar and the foot pegs have been blamed in affecting the handling.[7]
Performance and fuel economy
Karizma has the tried and tested, but slightly detuned version of 223 cc SOHC air-cooled engine from the CRF230 series of enduro/MX/supermoto bikes that are sold in the USA 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 top speed is around 130 km/h and the 0–60 km/h is achieved around 3.8 seconds. The Karizma is reported to have an overall fuel economy of 40 km/l (90 mpg or 2.4 l/100 km), with a best of 50 km/l (120 mpg) and a worst of 28 km/l (66 mpg).[6][8]
References
- ↑ "Hero Honda's Karizma to cost Rs 79,000". The Times Of India. 16 May 2003. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ↑ "Hero Honda launches Karizma ZMR". 29 September 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2012.
- ↑ http://www.autocarindia.com/new/RoadTestDetails.asp?ID=1010
- ↑ Sarkar, John (15 Jul 2007). "The Karizma R of cruising". The Economic Times. Retrieved 2011-03-08.
- ↑ "Hero Honda-Karizma". Overdrive. 7/1/2003. Archived from the original on 2009-11-11. Retrieved 2009-11-06. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - 1 2 http://techwebtoday.com/review/karizma.html
- ↑ "So just how good is the R15 on the track". Bike India. 01/10/2008. Retrieved 2009-11-06. Check date values in:
|date=(help) - ↑ http://www.overdrive.in/article/Hero-Honda-Karizma/page5.html
External links
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