Hero Honda Karizma R
{{Short description|Karizma R sports bike manufactured by Hero Honda}}
{{Infobox Motorcycle
| image = Karizma R Anzil.jpg
| caption = Hero Honda Karizma R (2012 model)
| manufacturer = Hero Honda
| production = 2007 - 2014
| class = Sport touring motorcycle
| engine = {{Convert|223|cc|abbr=on}} air-cooled, four-stroke cycle, single, kick start / electric start
| compression = 9:1
| transmission = 5-speed
| top_speed = 140 Kmph
| length = 2,125.00 mm
| width = 755.00 mm
| height = 1,160.00 mm
| wheelbase = 1,355.00 mm
| tires = Front Tyre: 2.75 x 18 -42P and Rear Tyre: 100/90 x 18 - 56P
| fuel_capacity = 15 litre (V2)
| suspension = Front: Telescopic fork, 135 mm travel
Rear: Swing arm
| brakes = Front: 276 mm (disc)
Rear: 130 mm (Drum brake)
| turning_radius = 2.5m
| predecessor = Hero Honda Karizma
| successor = Hero Honda Karizma ZMR FI
| related = Honda CRF230
|power = {{Convert|14.9|kW|abbr=on}} @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)
|torque = {{Convert|19.7|Nm|ftlb|abbr=on|order=flip}} @ 6,500 rpm (claimed)
|fuel_consumption = 40 km/L}}
The Hero Honda Karizma R is a motorcycle launched as a successor of Hero Honda Karizma . It was launched in 2007{{Cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/hero-motocorp-ltd/infocompanyhistory/companyid-13636.cms|title=Hero MotoCorp History | Hero MotoCorp Information}}{{cite news|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-05-16/news/27530327_1_new-models-cbz-bike-market-leader|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140720062254/http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2003-05-16/news/27530327_1_new-models-cbz-bike-market-leader|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 20, 2014|title=Hero Honda's Karizma to cost Rs 79,000|date=16 May 1997|accessdate=28 January 2012|work=The Times Of India}} and was given a minor cosmetic update in 2011. In September 2009, it was supplemented by a full faired variant Karizma ZMR with Programmed fuel injection.{{cite news|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/News/269482,hero-honda-launches-karizma-zmr.aspx|title=Hero Honda launches Karizma ZMR|date=29 September 2009|accessdate=28 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324173941/http://www.autocarindia.com/News/269482,hero-honda-launches-karizma-zmr.aspx|archive-date=24 March 2012|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}} After the separation of Hero Honda joint venture, They rebranded the same model in 2012 as Hero Karizma R and it got a generation update in 2014 with new styling,clip on handle bar setup and performance changes.Karizma R front side.jpg
Design and styling
Honda seems to have contributed a lot in the 'blending' starting with the styling being inspired by Honda VFR800.{{cite web|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/new/RoadTestDetails.asp?ID%3D1010 |title=:: Autocar India - Car and Bike Magazine :: |accessdate=2009-11-06 |url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091111010022/http://www.autocarindia.com/new/RoadtestDetails.asp?id=1010 |archivedate=2009-11-11 }} The instrument panel and the tank recesses were also designed keeping their functionality in mind. The horn came under criticism for not being loud enough.{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/sunday-et/as-you-like-it/the-karizma-of-cruising/articleshow/2204165.cms|title=The Karizma R of cruising|last=Sarkar|first=John|date=15 Jul 2007|publisher=The Economic Times|accessdate=2011-03-08}} In the initial models, the rear tyre was smaller, resulting in critical reviews which were addressed in the upgrade of 2014 and also the styling is inspired by Honda CBF600.{{cite web |last1=Ganguly |first1=Riju |title=2009 Hero Motocorp Karizma |url=https://www.topspeed.in/motorcycles/2009-hero-motocorp-karizma-ar153677.html |website=TopSpeed |access-date=15 February 2019 |language=en |date=31 October 2013}}
Comfort and handling
The sporty seating position is similar to Honda CBZ 125 F and BMW F650.{{Cite web|url=http://www.autocarindia.com/new/RoadTestDetails.asp?ID=1010|title=Hero Honda-Karizma|date=July 1, 2003|publisher=Overdrive|accessdate=2009-11-06 |archiveurl= https://web.archive.org/web/20091111010022/http://www.autocarindia.com/new/RoadtestDetails.asp?id=1010 |archivedate= 2009-11-11 }} 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.{{Cite web |url=http://techwebtoday.com/review/karizma.html |title=Karizma | Automobile and Car Review India |access-date=2008-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081014231650/http://techwebtoday.com/review/karizma.html |archive-date=2008-10-14 |url-status=dead }} However the rear tyre, the handle bar and the foot pegs have been blamed in affecting the handling in the first models.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bikeindia.in/reviews/shootout/So-just-how-good-is-the-R15-on-the-track-/Post.aspx|title=So just how good is the R15 on the track|date=January 10, 2008|publisher=Bike India|accessdate=2009-11-06}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}
Performance and fuel economy
Karizma has the Original Honda's 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 US 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 {{convert|65.5|mm|abbr=on|disp=or}} and stroke {{convert|66.2|mm|abbr=on|disp=or}}) 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).{{Cite web |url=http://www.overdrive.in/article/Hero-Honda-Karizma/page5.html |title=HERO HONDA KARIZMA-Overdrive |access-date=2008-12-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081231031658/http://www.overdrive.in/article/Hero-Honda-Karizma/page5.html |archive-date=2008-12-31 |url-status=dead }}
Hero MotoCorp launched second generation Karizma R in 2014 with updated styling inspired from EBR after the separation of Hero Honda Joint Venture. The bike has been praised by many due to its affordable maintenance costs and its ability to endure long trips despite the lack of water-cooling system. Due to its joint partnership with Honda, many of its parts such as fuel pump, rear brake pads, spark plug are compatible with prominent Honda models and can be sourced by international owners on online marketing sites such as Amazon and eBay. Due to its revered history, there has been reporting to indicate that Hero plans to relaunch the model with higher engine size to compete with other established brands.
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External links
{{Commons category|Hero Honda Karizma R}}
- [https://www.heromotocorp.com/en-in/the-bike/karizma-zmr-44.html Karizma ZMR official website]
- [https://www.heromotocorp.com/en-et/the-bike/karizma-r-225cc-motorcycle-43.html Karizma R official website]
- Hero Honda Karizma
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