Karizma ZMR was launched in 2009 as a more premium version of the Karizma R. The full fairing, different headlamps cluster, rear disc brakes, digital speedo and most importantly fuel injected motor differentiated it from the R. Mechanically though, it had the same engine.
Fuel injection helped it to churn out slightly more power and torque. The top speed is also more than its carbureted sibling. But, because of its heavenly weight, it did not have any significant advantage in terms of performance over the regular Karizma. And because of its disproportional looks, it was not anyway near as big a hit as the original Karizma was/is.
In the new iteration, Hero has lent both the twins absolutely similar looks and the lone major cosmetic change is the half-fairing on the Karizma and full fairing on the ZMR.
We have listed all the changes, colours and brochure of 2014 Karizma yesterday, today we put the ZMR through its specs comparison and changes vis-a-vis the older ZMR.
Here are the official specs:
| Specification | Old Karizma ZMR | New 2014 Karizma ZMR |
| Engine | 223cc air cooled, oil cooled fuel injection OHC | 223cc air cooled, oil cooled fuel injection OHC |
| Max Power | 17.6 BHP @7000rpm | 20 BHP @8000rpm |
| Peak Torque | 18.35Nm @6000rpm | 19.7Nm @6500rpm |
| Top speed | 126kmph | 129kmph |
| Acceleration | 0-60 in 3.7s | 0-60 in 3.6s |
| Transmission | 5 speed | 5 speed |
| Fuel tank | 15.3L | 15.3L |
| Kerb weight | 159kg | 157kg |
| Front tire size | 80/100 18-47 P | 80/100 18-47 P |
| Rear tire size | 100/90 18-56 P | 120/80 18-62 P |
Differences in old ZMR & new 2014 ZMR:
- Power Increase: The fairly significant increase of 2.4 bhp comes at 1000 rpm higher. This may mean a wider powerband as well as a higher top end grunt.
- Torque Increase: Peak torque has also increased by 1.35 Nm and it also comes 500 rpm later. This should translate into better riding behavior with lesser gear shifts.
- Higher Top Speed: More power means more top speed! New ZMR tops the speedo at a claimed 129kmph. This is 3kmph higher than the outgoing ZMR.
- Faster Acceleration: There has been a very slight boost in acceleration. New 2014 ZMR reaches 60kmph 0.1 second earlier, as claimed!
- Reduced Weight: Contrary to 2014 Karizma (which has gained 4 kgs), new ZMR has lost those all important 2kgs and tips the scale at 157kgs.
- Wider Tires: The new ZMR also gets a 120mm wider rear tyre. They were already tubeless.
Things which weren’t changed after all:
- Fuel capacity of 15.3L has remained constant, which still seems to be a pretty decent.
- The front and rear brakes continue to be 276mm & 240mm, both discs. However, no ABS even as an option.
- Same 35W halogens continue. Wish Hero had introduced 55watts, if not projectors! Pilot LEDs look good and the tail lamp is interestingly weird.
- Chassis, transmission and other parts remain the same.
- Same suspension, which continues to be adjustable in 5 ways, but still no mono suspension.
Cosmetic Changes:
- The fairing on the new ZMR is marginally better looking than the new R (on which it appears to end abruptly)!
- The head lamps have a love it or hate it kind of look but as compared to the ugly older fairing, this is slightly better.
- Split seats are subtle and lack the good-looks quotient. But they do appear to be comfortable. A ride will tell the true story.
Available Colour Options:
The new Karizma ZMR continues to be offered in the same set of four color options:
- Blazing Red
- Panther Black Metallic
- Spotlight White
- Vibrant Orange
All the four colors are displayed on this page.
New Karizma ZMR prices:
- Ex-showroom Mumbai: Rs 1,03,458
- On-Road Mumbai: ~ Rs 1.17 Lakhs
- On-Road Pune: Rs 1,16,886
2014 Karizma ZMR Brochure:
Click on the following pic to open 2014 ZMR’s brochure in PDF.
ZMR is currently Hero’s flagship motorcycle on offer, until the new 31PS HX250R makes way. As with the new Karizma, Hero doesn’t offer 2014 ZMR with ABS and mono-shocks. Will it be able to sell in its new facelifted avatar? You tell us…
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