Hero Honda Karizma


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 the Karizma XMR.

Design

Karizma has been designed specifically for the Indian market. The styling is inspired by Honda CBF600. The instrument panel and the tank recesses are also designed keeping their functionality in mind.

Engine

Karizma has Honda's original 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 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 running a compression ratio of 9:1. It features a Kehlin CV carburettor with a CCVI switch.

Developments

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. The American company had a substantial role in the design of the high end bikes coming from Hero.

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