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Friday, July 11, 2014

Hero launches new Karizma ZMR and Karizma R

India’s largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp has introduced the new 2014 Edition Karizma R and Karizma ZMR. The bikes have reached the dealers across India and the company will soon announce the official launch. Bookings for the 2014 Edition Karizma’s started a few weeks back.

First unveiled at a major even in 2013, the bikes showcased at the2014 Auto Expo. The bikes sport refreshed exteriors and a lot more than a normal sticker job. The Karizma now features a new headlamp cluster with twin headlights, a bulb winker, reworked body panels, clip-on handlebars, split-seats, a new exhaust, wider tyres and new digital console.

The Karizma is powered by the same 223cc engine but now develops more power. The Karizma R develops 19.2 PS max power and 19.35 Nm of torque, while the ZMR produces 20 PS of power thanks to the new fuel injection system and max torque of 19.35 Nm. The major difference between the two is engine cover panels on the side.


New 2014 Karizma ZMR
2014 ZMR comes with the same 4 stroke 223cc motor.It continues with Fuel Injection and Oil Cooler as earlier. The torque has been given a push. ZMR produces 19.7Nm of torque at 6500 rpm. The current ZMR produces 18.35Nm at 6000 rpm. This means the new 2014 ZMR comes with an added 1.35Nm of torque however it peaks a 500 rpm later.
    And if you were waiting to know about the power figures, well let us disappoint you. Hero has, for some interesting reason, not disclosed the power figures!
 
 
 
 

New 2014 Karizma R
 
The 2014 Karizma now looks very similar to the ZMR and shares its sleeker looks. It comes with a semi-fairing. 2014 Karizma also gets the same 223cc 4 stroke motor.It continues to remain carburetted Similar to ZMR, new 2014 Karizma gets a push in torque figures. It produces 19.35Nm at 6000 rpm. The current Karizma produces 18.35Nm at 6000 rpm. Hence, Hero has managed to extract almost 1Nm of torque at same rpm figures. And yes, Hero has not revealed power figures for 2014 Karizma as well.
 
One can choose between five colour options – black, red, white, grey and yellow.

Prices of the 2014 Hero Karizma R – INR 93,119 and 2014 Hero Karizma ZMR – INR 116,630 on-road Mumbai.

Hero ZIR 150cc Scooter


Hero ZIR is powered by Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke 2 Valves OHC engine that produces the maximum power of 10.5 kW and torque of 12.7 Nm. It’s forced Dynamic Cooling Air System maintains an apt temperature of the liquid coolant during long high speed rides. The top speed of ZIR is 110 kmph.

In design, the ZIR has European-styled step seat, sporty front protection screen, dual projector lamps with day running lights, flower type disc plates, bright LED winkers and tail lamp, integrated pillion handle and a combo of digital – analog console.


Another utility is a socket for mobile phone charging and EFI system will communicate with smart phone for all Engine / Riding information through Ride-Stat app. Right now Android app is in testing but we chance to get our hands on it. It’s really cool to record scooter data such as Fuel Efficiency, Total Km, Trip meter, Throttle, Odometer, Power, Torque, cost per km etc. Right now the app will be available for Android but soon it will be available for iPhone, Windows Phone and BlackBerry.


Hero ZIR Features:
  •     Liquid cooled engine
  •     Integrated Hydraulic Braking System (IBSH)
  •     Dual projector headlamps
  •     Tubeless tires
  •     Day running light
  •     Protection screen
  •     LED winkers
  •     Digital Analog console
  •     Smartphone integration to communicate with EFI for engine/ Riding information
  •     Flower type disc brakes
  •     Integrated Pillion handles
  •     Step seat


Hero ZIR Specifications:
 
Engine     Liquid Cooled 4-Stroke Cylinder OHC Engine
Displacement     157.1 cc
Maximum Power     10.5 kW @ 8500 RPM
Maximum Torque     12.7 Nm @ 7000 RPM
Suspension     Front: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear: Swinging engine and adjustable dual shock-absorbers
Tyres     Tubeless
Brakes     Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Fuel Capacity     8 liter, 2.5 liters reserve
Dimension     2085 x 745 x 1385 mm
Ground Clearance     155 mm
Kerb Weight     139 Kg
Top Speed     110 kmph