Hero Honda Karizma ZMR Maxabout Review 2011 New Karizma is here
Overview of 2011 New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
Hero Honda launched the much awaited tourer bike - Karizma ZMR in Indian Market in 2009 and it has been very well recieved by the Indian customers. Karizma ZMR is sold along with old Karizma model, Hero Honda has decided not to phase out Karizma R and sell both the models side by side. They don't want to end the competition with Apache 180 & Pulsar 220. The stance of Karizma ZMR remains the same as the old Karizma which is still considered to be the best touring bike in India with smooth, refined and relaxed Honda engine at the helm. The major and much needed change in Karizma ZMR was the addition of programmed fuel injection (PGM-Fi) in the engine. Additionally it also got disc brake at the rear, gas charged rear shock absorbers, little increase in power and torque.
Hero Honda is now Hero MotoCorp and the company revealed its new identity at a mega event in London, UK. Now, Hero Honda has launched the 2011 version of Karizma ZMR which gets minor face-lift or you can say few cosmetic changes. The 2011 model features body coloured rear view mirrors, blue back-lit instrument cluster, new ZMR logo on the instrument cluster, body coloured split grab rail, re-designed silencer and heat sheild. The company has also added a attractive new shade "Vibrant Orange" to the color options of Karizma ZMR.
Fast Facts About 2011 New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
- Gets Body coloured rear view mirrors
- Features Blue back-lit instrument cluster
- Features New ZMR logo on the instrument cluster
- Gets Re-designed silencer and heat sheild
- Gets new "Vibrant Orange" shade
- Features body coloured split grab rail
- Is powered by a 223cc fuel injected engine
- Maximum power is 17.6 Bhp at 7000 rpm
- Maximum torque is 18.35 Nm @ 6000 rpm
- Is now available in four shades, blue and yellow has been discontinued
Design & Style Of 2011 New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
In terms of looks the most visible change in ZMR in comparison to the Karizma R is heavy looking full front fairing with a lot of snazzy graphics with 'ZMR' stickers. Though it seems a little bit overworked and gives Karizma ZMR a plasticky look. The designers at Hero Honda 'R&D' must have been a fan of Suzuki Hayabusa!! As far as new features are concerned the New Karizma ZMR gets all new headlamps with integrated blinkers and new tail lamps which are now LED ones. The 2011 model of Karizma ZMR features body coloured rear view mirrors, new design for silencer and heat shield, body coloured split grab rail, blue back-lit instrument cluster, ZMR logo on the instrument cluster and all-new 'Vibrant Orange' shade.
The fit and finish is quite good, there are no panel gaps and paint quality is awesome. The rear view mirrors have been mounted on the front fairing a.k.a Yamaha R15, which is the best part of the facelift and it gives Karizma ZMR a very aggressive look if viewed from front. But the main problem is if you view the bike from side - the front doesn't gel with the slim looking rear. Hero Honda should have made the rear end a bit heavy to match it with the heavy front fairing. All in all, New Karizma ZMR looks much better than the outgoing model which started looking very outdated in comparison to the Yamaha R15, Bajaj Pulsar 220, TVS Apache RTR 180 & Honda CBF Stunner Fi.
Instrument Cluster of 2011 New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
The Intrument cluster is best looking part in Karizma ZMR. Insert the key and you are greeted with a long scrolling message which ends with "Bon Voyage Fly Safe". The display is full digital including the tachometer which has been designed in round shape under a horizontal digital display which looks very cool especially at night. The 2011 model of Hero Honda Karizma ZMR features blue back-lit instrument cluster. It also features new ZMR logo on the instrument cluster.
The display also shows real time fuel consumption which is very helpful in maintaining good mileage. Other tell n tales include the speedometer, trip meter, fuel indicator, clock and rev counter. The switchgear remains the same and, in true Hero Honda fashion, there is no engine kill switch. The instrument cluster features dual colour illumination - the tachometer is lit in white while the rest gets an orange backlight.
Main Design Features Of 2011 New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR:
- Full Front Fairing
- Split Clip On Handle Bars
- Body Coloured Split Rear Grab Rails
- Mirrors Mounted On The Fairing
- New Rear Mud Guard
- New Headlamp & Tail Lamp Which Is Now LED
- Rear Disc Brakes
- Turn Indicators Mounted On Front Fairing
- New Graphics
- Slightly Reprofiled Body Work
- Body coloured rear view mirrors
- New deign for silencer and heat sheild
- Blue back-lit instrument cluster
- ZMR logo on the instrument cluster
- "Vibrant Orange" shade
Engine & Top Speed of 2011 New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
- 223cc fuel injected engine
- Maximum power is 17.6 Bhp at 7000 rpm
- Maximum torque is 18.35 Nm at 6000 rpm
- 0-60 km in 3.7 seconds
- 12 hole fuel injector, 16 bit ECU and 6 high-tech sensors
2011 model of Karizma ZMR is powered by the same 223cc fuel injected engine which generates maximum power to 17.6 Bhp at 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 18.35 Nm @ 6000 rpm. Hero Honda has claimed top speed of 126 kmph and 0-60 km in 3.7 seconds in its official brochure but it is still slower than the current fastest bike in this segment - The Pulsar 220, which has top speed of 144 kmph. Also I expected much more power and torque from the altered Fuel Injected engine, Karizma ZMR should have been at least touching around 20 Bhp with 21-23 Nm torque.
The PGM-Fi system of 2011 model of Karizma ZMR is equipped with a 12 hole fuel injector, 16 bit ECU and 6 high-tech sensors to scan the engine operating parameters like air pressure, air temperature, and engine temperature to ensure the optimum air / fuel ratio under dynamic conditions. An advanced vertical oil cooler provides efficient cooling to the high performance engine and the IACV (Idle air control valve) ensures idle stability and smoothens response to throttle changes.
Main Technical Features of 2011 New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR:
1. PGM-Fi: Programmable Fuel Injection
2. 16 Bit ECU Processor For Rapid Digital Fuel Injection Mapping
3. Oil Cooled Engine
4. 12 Hole Fuel Injector For Better Atomization Of Fuel
5. Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Which Provides Different Fuel Mixtures At Different Temperatures
6. Intake Air Temperature Sensor Which Senses The Intake Air Temp To Determine & Supply The Optimum Air To Fuel Ratio
7. Throttle Position Sensor Which Detects Throttle Opening & Provides Input To The ECU
8. Crank Position Sensor Which Senses The Position & Time At Which Fuel Needs To Be Injected In Relation To Crank Angle
9. Oxygen Sensor Ensures Correct Air Fuel Ratio For The Catalytic Convertor
10. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
11. Idle Air Control Valve
12. Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
13. Rear Disc Brake
Shades Available in 2011 New Hero Honda Karizma ZMR
2011 model of Hero Honda Karizma ZMR is available in following four shades:
- Spot Light White
- Panther Black Metallic
- Candy Blazing Red
- Vibrant Orange (New Shade)
The 2011 model of Karizma is available in four shades: Spot Light White, Panther Black Metallic, Candy Blazing Red and Vibrant Orange (New Shade). The company has discontinued Yellow and Blue shade which were available in 2010 model.
Conclusion - Little Bit Overpriced in Comparison to Power & Torque Figures
Hero Honda's New Karizma ZMR comes packed with more power, more style and more aggression but the new model leaves us expecting for more!! Hero Honda should a lesson or two from Yamaha which had gone almost instinct in India in 2005 but with the launch R15, FZ-Series & Fazer they are back with a bang and grabbing the premium bike market share day by day. I may not have been biased towards Yamaha if Hero Honda had come up with a more powerful and better designed version of Karizma. Though Karizma has always been very popular among bike enthusiasts as it is a highly capable bike and it was expected that Karizma Fi will going to take it a step further. Let's see how Karizma fans react to the price, design change and will it set the sales charts on fire and will beat Pulsar, R15 & Apache.
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