Hero Honda New Karizma ZMR Review

Hero Honda Karizma became extremely popular following its launch in the Indian bike market. The company then launched the Hero Honda Karizma ZMR Fi. The new bike has a similar stance and the changes include programmed fuel injection feature incorporated in this bike. The bike is also more powerful and has a new rear disc brake.

Hero Honda New Karizma ZMR Specifications

The Hero Honda New Karizma ZMR review indicates that the bike has a 223cc engine which is the same as the old version bike. However the fuel injection feature provides increase in power and the bike has maximum power of 17.6 bhp at 7000 rpm along with peak torque of 18.35 Nm at 6000 rpm. The bike has 5-speed gears and multiplate wet clutch.

The bike has length of 2110mm and its width is 805mm while its height is 1175mm. The top speed of the bike is 126 km/hr and it can reach 0 to 60 km/hr in just 3.7 seconds. The PGM-Fi feature has sensors that measure aspects like air temperature, air pressure as well as engine temperature so as to identify ideal air and fuel ratio.

The Hero Honda New Karizma ZMR review also indicates that the bike has telescopic hydraulic front shock absorbers and 5-step adjustable iGRS system for the rear. The bike also has 276mm disc brake for the front and 240mm disc rear brakes. The weight of the bike is 159 kgs along with ground clearance of 159mm. The fuel tank limit of the bike is 16 litres and it has a wheelbase of 1350mm.

Hero Honda New Karizma ZMR Mileage

The bike can deliver mileage of around 40 to 50 km/litre

Hero Honda New Karizma ZMR Features

The front design of the bike is similar to the old Karizma and the bike has plenty of snazzy graphics. The bike also gets several new features and these include integrated blinkers and new headlamps. The finish of the bike and paint quality is also excellent. The bike has a beautifully designed instrument cluster and the rider is greeted with a long message when the key is inserted and the bike is started. The display of the bike also shows fuel consumption in real time and this helps in ensuring that good mileage in maintained. The other aspects displayed include digital fuel gauge and speedometer.

Hero Honda New Karizma ZMR Price and design variations

The starting price of the bike is around Rs 1.02 lakhs and the bike is available in a single design variation.

Hero Honda New Karizma ZMR Colors

The bike is available in five colors and these include pearl white, vibrant blue, sports red, panther black and moon yellow.

Motorbike Run in Period Tips ...

1. Ride smooth and Do not allow the Speedo to cross 40kmph for the first 2000km (however boring it may be!).
2. Take one or two long rides of say 100/150km or more, involving a few high gradients.
3. Always drive in the appropriate Gear so as not to strain the engine.
4. Shift Gears smoothly and accelerate in moderation (not sharp & sudden).
5. Do not disturb Carburettor setting (by setting for a lean mixture) even if you don’t get the expected mileage at this stage of the bike’s life.
6. DO NOT ever lend the bike to any one else during the running-in-period. Tell gently & excuse yourself. If unavoidable, drive yourself taking him pillion.
7. Avoid pillion riding to the extent possible.
8. Get serviced immediately on running 500km & 2000km.
9. After 2nd servicing (2000km), you can gradually start accelerating to higher speeds which could be, say 50…55…60…. and so on, after every 75/100km.
10. It’s fine if your mechanic is good, but better you learn how to do appropriate carburettor setting yourself, which you can master by trail and error. (You may please refer to the article on this aspect in bikeadvice.in).
11. This, you may resort to, in case you are not happy with the bike’s fuel efficiency, and only after the 2nd service.
12. Understand your bike and love it for what it is!
13. Don’t bother to compare it with others, since each bike is built to meet and deliver a certain of your expectations and definitely not all the best under the Sun!
14. Treat the new bike like a bride during the running-in period, and you sure will have a real good partner in the years ahead!
15. As far as possible, fill fuel of uniform quantity (and always check air pressure within a week -25/35-front/rear-for your Jive) at a selected bunk known for good quality petrol. Do not go for higher octane fuel, it’s not advisable.
16. Remember, with proper care & timely maintenance, any Bike of whichever Make would rerurn good mileage and serve you for long.
17. Even the best of a bike in wrong hands will flop within no time.