KARIZMA Review 3
Hero Honda Karizma R Review
The engineers at the Hero Honda did all they can to give
this machine a macho, international look. The front headlamp is a great
job indeed and Hero Honda brings modern day superbike style to India
with it. The other attractive feature is the perfect carving of the body
and bold new graphics. Every portion of the bike is balanced as its
tale is made in the right proportion of the tank. The company has kept
with the times, and grafted an aircraft-type fuel filler cap onto the
tank. Apart from these, there is a stylish under cowl.
The stylish console is high-tech with bright yellow background which
make clear visibility in daytime too. The dashboard incorporated three
dial shape meters. Large speedometer placed at the centre and rest dials
houses tripmeter, fuel gauge and techometer. Digital fuel indicator
makes it really a hi-fi technical bike. This is the first bike in
various aspects like it has pre-installed alloy wheels. The bike has
dual tail lamps that is first time introduced in the country. The rear
suspension comes in a dash of red. Under the rear suspension, muffler is
sparking with new heat shield in classy chrome finish. The front panels
of the Karizma R are amazing.
Karizma R comes with a 223cc single cylinder,
air-cooled, OHC, four stroke engine that packs a maximum power of 17bhp
at 7000rpm and maximum torque of 18.35 Nm@6000rpm. It has a wheel base
of 1355mm and kerb weight is 150kgs. It has a ground clearance of 150mm.
The engine has a support for single cylinder and the electrical
specifications of Hero Honda Karizma R are 12V, 7.0 Ah and
Digital - CDI (AMI - Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System). The
Karizma is started by kick and self start. It has 5-speed constant mesh
type transmission. A stronger multi-plate clutch is used to take care of
the enhanced power and torque figures. The chassis of the motorbike is
diamond shaped while the rear suspension is equipped with hydraulic
shock absorber to ensure smooth riding even in bumpy terrain. It uses
one down and 4 up gears and the handling of the bike is quite simple
even for people with average height.
Apart from breaking the 200cc barrier, the bike breaks fresh
grounds in the acceleration front. 0 - 60 Kmph in 3.8 Seconds which is
perhaps the best in the similar kind of bikes. Likewise 0-100 kmph in
just 14.05 seconds and 0-400 kmph in just 18.79 seconds. Maximum Speed
is 125.6 kmph. Braking on the Karizma is superb and it is designed to bring this bulky 150kg-bike and rider to rest from 60kph in 19.84 metres.
You can get an average mileage of about 40 kmpl in city conditions and around 47 kmpl on highways
. CV carburetor with a variable ignition system that alters timing
based on engine power and throttle position. Its mid size fuel tank can
keep 15 liters of petrol plus two litres reserve.
The stylish bike is available in four vibrant colours. You can opt from sport red, black, moon yellow and vibrant blue. The attractive colours give the bikini deadly looking.
Available colours Are :
In view to provide gentle halting of the bike, the beast is
provided with front disc brakes that is dia 276mm non-asbestos type.
While rear brakes comes in internal expanding shoe type with dia 130mm
non-asbestos type.
Now look at the suspension in the motorbike. Nicely shaped
front suspension is telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and the rear
one is 5 step adjustable type hydraulic shock absorbers with swing arm.
That means you have five options to adjust the suspension for different
roads. No doubt, the feature allow you to enjoy jerkfree riding
experience.
The machine posses nice looking five-spoke die alloy wheels
which support the balance and weight of bike. The tyres size are perfect
with the specifications of 2.75X18-42 p (front) and 100/90-18-56 p
(rear).
The wheelbase is quite awesome as it has 1335mm wheel base. The
large wheelbase is responsible for stability and control in various
road and weather conditions. Disc brakes and adjustable sock absorbers
adds to the safety, control and smooth ride.
The tank with its sculpted knee recesses adds to the great
biker feel as does the super saddle which makes the straddling posture
so very inviting. Ride for the pillion is equally comfortable as the
rear suspension is generally set perfectly for the average Indian
pillion. Riding posture is a bit sporty but comfortable. Karizma R
is relatively heavy and stable bike which is more due to long wheelbase
that keeps it well planted to the ground even at high speeds.
The looks of the bike is sporty. In spite of high engine cc it gives fuel efficiency.
Hero Honda Karizma is not that good in its acceleration as compared to other high quality features
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