Hero Karizma R and ZMR

Let's check out what's new in the updated Hero Karizma R and ZMR.

Both the 2014 models of the bikes receive a more sporty, superbike-inspired front fairing with dual dynamic headlamps and LED positioning lamps.

Rear cowl of the new Hero Karizma  and Karizma ZMR is sportier now due to a straight stroke design ending with a sharp tip. The bikes also get LED tail lamp and sporty rear winkers, which further enhances the sportiness of these duo.

The dual stage, single seat of Hero Karizma R and Karizma ZMR has been replaced with split pattern type seats to enhance the sport-ride experience of the bike.

A stylish split rear grab rail also replaces the single aluminium rail in the bike, which better gels with the overall styling.

The bikes to sport the 223cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, mated with a 5-speed gearbox. Thanks to the advanced tuning, which results in increased power and torque figures using the same engine.

The carburetted engine in the 2014 Hero Karizma delivers 19.2bhp at 7,500rpm of maximum power along with a peak torque of 19.35Nm at 6,000rpm, against the 17.2bhp and 18.35Nm of the older version.

The 2014 Hero Karizma ZMR churns out a top power of 20bhp at 8,000rpm and extreme torque of 19.7Nm at 6,500rpm using the programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) and oil cooler technologies.

The 2014 Karizma uses the telescopic forks at the front and spring loaded, 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear with aluminium swing-arm.

 The front wheel gets a 80/100 R18-47P tubeless tyre, while the rear gets wider 120/80 R18-62P tubeless tyre.

The company has not made any major changes in the prices of the new Hero Karizma and Karizma ZMR, and the bikes are priced at Rs Rs 85,559 and Rs 107,000 (ex-showroom Mumbai) respectively.