Hero Honda Karizma R
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| Manufacturer | Hero Honda |
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| Production | 2007-present |
| Types of motorcycle | 200 cc+ |
| Engine | 223 cc Air-cooled, Four-stroke cycle, Thumper (motorcycle), Kick start / Electric starter |
| Power (physics) | Convert/hp @ 7000 rpm |
| Torque | Convert/Nm @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission (mechanics) | 5 gear |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork, 135 mm travel Rear: Swing arm |
| Brakes | Front: 276/260 mm (Disk brake) Rear: 130/230 mm (Disc brake) |
| Wheelbase | 1355 mm |
| Dimensions | Length 2125 mm Width 755 mm Height 1160 mm |
| Weight | (Dry weight (motorcycle)), 150 kg (Wet weight (motorcycle)) |
| Related | Bajaj Pulsar, Yamaha R15 |
The Hero Honda Karizma is the flagship motorcycle of Hero Honda.It was launched in May 2003 and was replaced by a cosmetic upgrade Karizma R .The bike has been prominently associated with the reality show MTV Roadies It currently retails at Rs 86,502 on-road in Mumbai[1]
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Design and styling
A large portion of the Karizma's styling is inspired from Honda VFR800.[2]The instrument panel and the tank recesses are also designed keeping their functionality in mind. The horn has come under frequent criticism for not being loud enough.[3]
Comfort and handling
The seating of Karizma is aimed for a sporty stance which can result in discomfort in long distances[4].Reviews have praised the handling of Karizma as "being easy for novice" ,"impeccable on straights and cornering" and as an "accomplished bike" in ride and handling[5]. However the rear tyre, the handle bar and the foot pegs have been blamed in affecting the handling[6]
Performance and fuel economy
Karizma sports an all aluminum, undersquare engine (Bore (engine) 65.5 mm and Stroke (engine) 66.2 mm) running a Compression ratio of 9:1. It features a Kehlin CV Carburettor with a CCVI switch. The top speed is around 125 km/h and the 0-60 km/h is achieved in 3.8 seconds. The karizma is reported to have an overall fuel economy of 40 km/l (94 mpg or 2.5 l/100 km), with a best of 54 km/l (127 mpg) and a worst of 28 km/l (66 mpg).[7][8]
References
- ↑ http://www.herohonda.com/karizma/index.html
- ↑ http://www.autocarindia.com/new/RoadTestDetails.asp?ID=1010
- ↑ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/As_You_Like_It/The_Karizma_of_cruising/articleshow/2204165.cms
- ↑ http://www.overdrive.in/article/Cruise-missiles/page2.html
- ↑ http://techwebtoday.com/review/karizma.html
- ↑ http://www.bikeindia.in/reviews/shootout/So-just-how-good-is-the-R15-on-the-track-/Post.aspx
- ↑ http://www.overdrive.in/article/Hero-Honda-Karizma/page5.html
- ↑ http://techwebtoday.com/review/karizma.html
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