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| Manufacturer | Hero MotoCorp |
|---|---|
| Production | 2003–present |
| Predecessor | Hero Honda CBZ and Hero Honda Ambition 135 |
| Successor | Hero Honda Karizma R Hero Karizma XMR |
| Class | Sport touring motorcycle |
| Engine | 223 cc (13.6 cu in) 4-stroke, air cooled single[1] |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Top speed | 140 Kmph |
| Power | 14.9 kW (20.0 hp) @ 8,000 rpm (claimed)[1] |
| Torque | 14.5 ft⋅lb (19.7 N⋅m) @ 6,500 rpm (claimed)[1] |
| Transmission | 5-speed |
| Brakes | Front - Disc, 276 mm Rear ZMR/R – Disc, 240 mm / Internal extending shoe type, 130 mm |
| Tires | Front Tyre: 2.75 x 18 -42P and Rear Tyre: 100/90 x 18 - 56P |
| Wheelbase | 1355 mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2125 mm W: 755 mm H: 1160 mm |
| Seat height | 795 mm (31.3 in) |
| Weight | 150 kg (330 lb) (claimed)[2] (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.0 L (3.3 imp gal; 4.0 US gal), 2.0 L (0.44 imp gal; 0.53 US gal) Reserve |
| Fuel consumption | 40 Kmpl |
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 Karizma XMR.
