Hero Karizma [2003-2014]

Name: Hero Karizma [2003-2014]
Brand: Hero
SKU: 50
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.7 (31 reviews)

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Key specs

223 cc
40 kmpl
40 kmpl
5 Speed Manual

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 79,656

Hero Karizma [2003-2014] is now discontinued in India.

Discontinued

Hero Karizma [2003-2014] Summary

Karizma [2003-2014] key highlights
Engine Capacity	223 cc
Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions.	40 kmpl
Transmission	5 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	150 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	15 litres
Seat Height	795 mm

About Karizma [2003-2014]

One of the first semi-faired bikes in the country, the Karizma, has been a popular bike since it was first launched in 2003. Throughout these years, the Karizma has been given a quite a few cosmetic updates, but the engine has remained almost the same. Even the fully-faired version, the Karizma ZMR, retains the engine, but with fuel injection.

The latest iteration of Karizma R features a restyled fairing coupled with all-new graphics and a redesigned engine cowl with a black theme for the engine. The bike also features clear lens turn indicators, stepped up seat, a new yellow-black instrument cluster and black alloy die-cast wheels.

The Karizma R continues to be powered by the tried and tested four-stroke SOHC 223cc engine which delivers 17bhp and 18Nm of torque. Power is put down on the road via a five-speed gearbox. The bike gets discs at the front and drums at the rear. Though the bike is tad underpowered, the dynamics have been perfected over time making it comfortable in urban stop-go traffic as well as long-distance travel.

The Karizma R is available in five colour schemes- Sport red, Spotlight white, Daring yellow, Ebony grey and Power black. Priced at Rs 81,600 (ex-showroom Delhi), the Karizma R goes up against Bajaj Pulsar 220F, Bajaj NS200 and TVS Apache RTR 180.

Hero Karizma [2003-2014] mileage

As reported by Karizma [2003-2014] owners, the real mileage of Hero Karizma [2003-2014] is 40 kmpl. As per ARAI, the average of Karizma [2003-2014] is 40 kmpl.

Karizma [2003-2014] mileage details

Karizma [2003-2014] Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 223 cc

Max Power 17 bhp @ 7,000 rpm

Max Torque 18.3 Nm @ 6,000 rpm

Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 66 mm

Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 2

Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. --

Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. 40 kmpl

Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. 40 kmpl

Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. 600 Km

Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. 125 Kmph

Transmission 5 Speed Manual

Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern --

Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 1

Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 65 mm

Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. 1 Per Cylinder

Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Air Cooled

Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

Fuel Delivery System --

Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 15 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. 2 litres

Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. --

Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers

Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Swing arm with 5 step adjustable type hydraulic sh

Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. --

Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. --

Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 2.75 x 18 -42P

Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 100/90 x 18 - 56P

Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 276 mm

Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 130 mm

Calliper Type --

Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 18 inch

Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubed

Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. No

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) --

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) --

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 150 kg

Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 795 mm

Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 150 mm

Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 755 mm

Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,160 mm

Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,355 mm

Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,125 mm

Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Diamond Frame

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty --

Standard Warranty --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. --

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Analogue

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)--

Shift LightNo

Headlight Type--

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Analogue

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. No

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Low Oil Indicator Low oil indicator is a warning light that indicates that the engine is running lower oil than required to operate. No

Low Battery Indicator Low battery indicator suggests that the battery of the vehicle has lost a substantial amount of charge. No

Clock Clock is used to display time through the instrument cluster. This feature comes in motorcycles with a digital display. No

Battery Battery in a petrol-powered vehicle is used to support the self-start system, power the clock, and the USB charger. 12 V - 6 Ah, MF 7 (MF battery)

Front storage box --

Under seat storage --

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. --

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. --

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightNo

GPS & Navigation--

USB charging port--

Start TypeElectric Start

KillswitchNo

Stepped SeatNo

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Additional features--

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Hero Karizma [2003-2014] User Reviews

4.7 84 ratings 31 reviews

4
Visual Appeal
4
Reliability
4
Comfort
4
Service Experience
4
Value for Money
4
Performance
4
Maintenance cost
4
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5I want to buy the bike again 3 months ago by Jeevanantham G, Chennai
It is a wonderful bike, but its pickup, style, and performance are too much, this bike is very low in maintenance, and its stability is long-lasting. My experience is this bike is value for money, because everything is in this bike. Style, look, performance, good pickup
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- Used it for
  Everything
- Owned for
  Never owned
- Got mileage of
  40 kmpl
5Karizma is a Real Hero in Hero Motors not sure why they stopped M 1 year ago by Anandraj
The bike was in high demand during 2012 but finally got from a direct dealer. To say about the bike there is no words stability, mileage, long rides, racing, pickup, maintenance cost all top notch. I'm using this for almost 10 year never had any trouble but since produc
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- Used it for
  Everything
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  > 15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  40 kmpl
5Karizma the beast 1 year ago by Sanjay Singh, Bhilai
It is wonderful bike, there pickup, style, performance are to much, this bike is very low in maintenance, and there stability is long lasting. My experience is this bike is value for money, because everything is in this bike. Style, look, performance, good pickup, good
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- Used it for
  Daily Commute
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  > 15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  45 kmpl

5Dream comes true 1 year ago by Ajay A, Kozhikode
I revealed my dream of karizma. At that time my friend also looking for the bike he said to me that karizma will be discontinued soon and I was shocked. I saw some articles in news too. So I requested dad to book that one fast. It's price was 91000 at that time. I got a
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- Used it for
  Tours
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  > 15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  38 kmpl
5Karizma the beats 2 years ago by Sanjay Singh, Bhilai
It's an amazing bike, about style, look, power and performance are very good, it's first semi fairing bike in Indian motorcycle history there time. Hero, please relaunch this beats. Because present time many companies brought a cheap motorcycle.No quality, no stability,
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- Used it for
  Everything
- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  5000-10000 kms
- Got mileage of
  40 kmpl
4Cheetah rock solid 2 years ago by Jayanth, Mysore
I have bought second hand bike from 2008 Model (daring yellow) completed 3k kilometres on my bike it still have feeling like i ride new bike it's always game ....Sporty looks made my every single day to go for ride..The spare parts are quite high compared to other brand
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- Used it for
  Everything
- Owned for
  3-6 months
- Ridden for
  < 5000 kms
- Got mileage of
  40 kmpl
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Hero Karizma [2003-2014] News

Hero Karizma sales continue to be inadequate
29 July 2016
Pratheek Kunder

The Karizma motorcycles continue to be a big disappointment for Hero MotoCorp. The company managed to dispatch only seven units of the bikes to its dealers in June 2016.
Hero EBR signs Pegram and Canepa for 2015 SBK Championship
09 December 2014
Ranjan R. Bhat

Hero MotoCorp and EBR have announced that they will be running a two rider team in the 2015 SBK Championship with two new riders, Larry Pegram and Niccolo Canepa. The two riders will compete in the premier class on EBR 1190RX motorcycles.
Hero MotoCorp registers 8 per cent growth in overall sales
03 July 2014
Ranjan R. Bhat

Delhi-based two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has registered a jump of eight per cent in the overall sales in June 2014 compared to the corresponding month last year. The company sold more than 5.41 lakh units in the last month, helping it retain the top position in the Indian two-wheeler market.