Hero Karizma R (2014) Review

The Karizma R is a sports motorcycle produced and marketed by Hero, an Indian two-wheeler manufacturing company. The first gen Karizma R was produced in the year 2003, and in the year 2007, the bike was gone through changes in the exterior. Later in the year 2014, Hero made changes in both exterior and internal parts of the bike and launched the new gen Karizma.

The new gen Karizma R is slightly different than the older Karizma. The bike, unlike its old version, is featured with two headlights which help the riders to the ride the bike in dark night, and the windshield too is raised a little bit higher. Also, the bike features partition seat which was missed in the older version. Further, the traditional half-fair of the bike makes it look sporty.

Furthermore, the Karizma R features the length of 2125 mm and is 1160 mm tall. Besides, the bike is 755 mm wide having the weight of 154 kg. The company, further, has equipped the bike with air cooled, 4 stroke single cylinder, OHC, 223 cc engine which is capable of producing max power and torque of 19.2 bhp and 18.35 Nm respectively.

Moreover, Hero has been exporting the Karizma R in Nepal under the dealership of Nepal General Marketing Private Limited.

Price in Nepal: Rs. 2,59,000

Dimension:

Body Type	Sport
Weight	154 kg
Length	2125 mm
Height	1160 mm
Width	755 mm
Wheelbase	NA
Ground Clearance	NA

 

Engine:

Fuel	15 liters
Engine Type	Air cooled, 4-Stroke Single Cylinder OHC
Maximum Power	19.2 bhp
Maximum Torque	18.35 Nm
Displacement	223 cc
Box X Stroke	NA
Starting System	Electric/Kick
Final Drive	Chain

 

Suspension:

Front Suspension	Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear Suspension	Swing Arm with 5 Step Adjustable Type Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Front Tyre	80 / 100 x 18 – 47 P Tubeless
Rear Tyre	120 / 80 x 18 – 62 P Tubeless

 

Brakes:

Front Brake	Disc
Rear Brake	Drum

 

Transmission:

Transmission	Manual
No. of Gears	5
Clutch	NA