Hero Karizma ZMR V2
About
Ex-Showroom Price
2-Wheeler Type | Sports |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 223 cc |
Maximum Power | 20 BHP @ 8000 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 19.7 NM @ 6500 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Number of Gears | 5 |
Seat Height | 810 mm |
Ground Clearance | 145 mm |
Kerb Weight | 157 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.3 litres |
Pros
- Good Looks
- Advanced Technology
- Solid Build Quality
- Powerful Engine
- Good Value for Money
- Vast Service Network
- Good Mileage
- Comfortable for Long Rides
- Efficient Braking System
- Sporty Riding Position
Cons
- High Price
- Lack of 6th Gear
- Limited Sales & Service Outlets
- Hard Suspension
- No ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- Uncomfortable Pillion (Rear) Seat
- High Maintenance Cost
- Low Top Speed
- Noisy Gearbox
- No Rear Disc Brake Option
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Price
Mileage
Colour Options and Price in India | |
Bike Variant | 2019 Hero Karizma ZMR V2 |
Availability Status in India | Discontinued |
2-Wheeler Type | Sports |
Latest Price in India | 2019 Hero Karizma ZMR V2 price was Rs 1.08 lakh before being discontinued. |
Fuel Type | Petrol |
Colour Options | Spotlight White, Blazing Red |
Official Tagline | Above All |
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW | |
Design | |
Performance | |
Comfort | |
Fuel Economy | |
Features | |
Build Quality | |
Value for Money | |
Vehicle Overview | Hero Karizma ZMR version 2.0 is an EBR design language inspired flagship motorcycle in the Indian manufacturer's lineup. It uses a 223 cc, oil cooled and fuel injected motor producing 20 BHP at 8000 rpm and 19.7 Nm at 6500 rpm. It comes mated to a 5-speed gearbox and takes just 3.6 seconds for 0-60 kmph. The official top speed is 129 kmph. |
ENGINE AND GEARBOX | |
Engine Details | Air cooled, 4- stroke single cylinder OHC, Fuel Injection, Oil Cooler |
Cooling | Air Cooling |
Engine cc (Displacement) | 223 cc |
Maximum Power | 20 BHP @ 8000 rpm |
Maximum Torque | 19.7 NM @ 6500 rpm |
Number of Cylinders | 1 |
Bore | 65.5 mm |
Stroke | 66.2 mm |
Number of Gears | 5 |
Clutch | Multiplate Wet |
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED | |
Mileage | 30-40 kmpl (approx.) |
BRAKES AND TYRES | |
Front Brake | 276mm Dia, Disc |
Rear Brake | 240mm Dia, Disc |
Front Tyre | 80 / 100 x 18 - 47 P Tubeless |
Rear Tyre | 120 / 80 x 18 - 62 P Tubeless |
Front Wheel | 18 x 1.85, AI Cast Wheel |
Rear Wheel | 18 x 2.15, AI Cast Wheel |
Wheel Type | Die Cast Black Alloys |
Tubeless Tyres |
PERFORMANCE FIGURES | |
0-60 kmph | 3.60 secs |
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS | |
Key Features | Fuel Injection, Unique Digital Instrument Console, Dual Disc Brakes, LED Daytime Running Lights, Dual Headlight |
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS | |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Rear Suspension | Swing Arm with 5 Step Adjustable GRS System |
Frame (Chassis) | Tubular Single Cradle, Diamond Type |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | |
Overall Length | 2100 mm |
Overall Width | 805 mm |
Overall Height | 1190 mm |
Ground Clearance | 145 mm |
Seat Height | 810 mm |
Wheelbase | 1360 mm |
Kerb Weight | 157 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.3 litres |
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES | |
Speedometer | Digital |
Tachometer | Digital |
Trip Meter | Digital-2 |
Fuel Gauge | Digital |
BATTERY AND LIGHTING | |
Pass Light | |
Battery Type | Maintenance Free, Wet Battery |
Capacity | 7Ah |
Voltage | 12 V |
Head Light | 12 V -35 W / 35W - Halogen bulb, Dual Head Light |
COMFORT FEATURES | |
Electric Start | |
Pillion Footrest | |
Step-up Seat/Split Seat |
Hero Karizma ZMR V2 Review
Quick Review by Maxabout Team
Hero MotoCorp is one of the largest motorcycle manufacturing companies of India which has a lot of big names in its stable. Since, it has severed its ties with the Japanese partner Honda; Hero MotoCorp is facing a slight, if not big, technological crisis. So, they partnered with USA's Erik Buell Racing and also joined hands with Austria's AVL and Italy's Engine Engineering. Now recently, Hero MotoCorp unveiled 15 new upgraded and restyled products at a press conference in Gurgaon on October 10, 2013. One among them is Karizma ZMR, which always been a favourite among all the Hero bikes but hasn't changed much since its inception and thus needed a makeover.
2014 New Hero Karizma ZMR has bright twin headlights with day-time running lights, a full sporty cowling, ZMR written in a new pattern along with its PGM-FI decals, new nicely positioned handle bar, macho looking front fender, new cover for muffler, restyled fairing, bulb winkers, sporty seating, new race-inspired attractive belly pan, newer front and side fairing, 18-inch alloy wheels with wider tires and a classic tail light with clear blinkers. It has a self start option and a passenger footrest. The frame of Karizma ZMR is a tubular single cradle and diamond type chassis.
New Hero Karizma ZMR has a stunning and highly informative instrument console which consists of a digital fuel gauge, tachometer and speedometer, two digital trip meters and a low fuel and battery indicators.
2014 Hero Karizma ZMR has a kerb weight of 157 Kgs. On the other side, fuel tank has a good capacity of 15.30-litres.
The bike has an uprated 223cc, 4-stroke, single cylinder, Full Transistorized Ignition System (DC-FTIS), fuel-injection, oil-cooler, OHC based engine with a maximum power of 20 BHP at 8000 rpm and a maximum torque of 19.7 NM at 6500 rpm, which is up by 1 Nm in comparison to the 2013 model of Karizma ZMR. The engine is mated to a five speed transmission.
The Karizma ZMR can cross the 0-60 kmph mark in just 3.6 seconds, which is quite remarkable. It can reach a top speed of 129 kmph. Overall, the performance of this bike is really amazing at city as well as at lung runs.
The motorcycle has 276mm disc brakes at front while 240mm disc brakes at rear. The suspension system consists of telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers at front and swing arm with adjustable type hydraulic shock absorber at rear.
2014 Hero Karizma ZMR has tyre size of 80/100 18-inch on the front while 120/80 18-inch is placed at the rear end. Both the wheels come equipped with matte-black alloys.
The Karizma ZMR is available in 4 color options: Red, Orange, Black, and White.
It also comes with a vehicle warranty of 5 years or 70,000kms and an Emission warranty of 3 years or 30,000kms.
New Hero Karizma ZMR is available for Rs. 1,02,000 (ex-showroom Pune) approx.
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FAQs
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Which is the best bike - Bajaj Pulsar 220F or Hero Karizma ZMR V2.0?
29 December 2022 06:01Bajaj Pulsar 220F is a better option when compared to Hero Karizma ZMR v2.0. Bajaj Pulsar offers a better design with it's semi faired body design while the fully faired ZMR looks outdated in front of its rival. The Bajaj Pulsar comes for INR 87,698 whereas the Karizma retails for around INR 1,05,000. Pulsar produces 20.8 Bhp and 19.8 Nm of torque from it's 220 cc oil cooled engine. it comes up with a 0-100 kmph sprint time of just 9.5 seconds.
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User Reviews for Hero Karizma
Last 9 Year From 2010
I have only pay for 3000/- maintenance cost from last 5 year and ZMR give a 35 - 40 mileage in city and 40 - 45 on Highway. I want to request to hero company to relaunch this model.
Best Features: Fuel injection system
Pros: looks and performance of this bike
Cons: Tyre width
Please re-launch v1 zmr stop that new v2 i hate lot
Please re-launch v1 zmr stop that new v2 i hate lot ...v1 is no words to explain... V1 was my childhood dream but now its not available ...that’s y i bought 2nd hand pls launch v1zmr
Best Features: Just awesome bike ..
Pros: I like looks of v1 zmr not new model v2
Cons: New model v2 zmr
Pathetic bike
Bought it in April 2015. I have changed many important parts that do not even need a replacement in bikes older than 10 years. Some have even been replaced for 3 times in these years.
Best Features: Nothing is best
Pros: I was hooked to those looks.
Cons: fuel pump, bad fuel injector, worst part availability.
Improvement advice
Hero should add a bigger tyre and engine kill switch to ZMR in 2018.
Best Features: Power
Pros: Power Delivery
Cons: Tyre Width
I am waiting for a relaunch
I want a bike with same design and accessories and its specification needs no change.
Best Features: Looks and riding feel
Pros: Everything
Cons: Nothing at all