Hero Motocorp relaunches Karizma ZMR with BS-IV engine: Know price, changes

The 2018 Hero Karizma ZMR will be available in two colour options --- standard and dual tone --- at Rs 108,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 110,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Companies News: Hero Motocorp, a home-grown motorbike manufacturer, has relaunched its premium 220cc Karizma ZMR after pulling it off the shelves last year due to declining sales and BS-IV norms requirements. The 2018 Hero Karizma ZMR will be available in two colour options – standard and dual tone – at Rs 108,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and Rs 110,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively.

First introduced in 2003, the Karizma was the invention of Hero and Honda, which were then a single entity.  The bike was India’s first entry-level performance motorbike with semi-faired outlook. It was also India’s first motorbike that crossed Rs 100,000 price bracket. However, due to its sharp styling, powerful engine and advanced technologies such as digital speedometer, it became a popular motorbike among motorcycle enthusiasts.

Though the Hero Karizma got several upgrades to keep it in line with the changing trends, it lost its charm as the upgrades were mostly cosmetic, and the bike’s engine and other technical specification remained the same. The launch of Bajaj Pulsar 220F in the entry-level performance segment also made a dent in Karizma’s sales. The premium 220cc bike from Bajaj offered better styling, engine power and underlying technology at a lower price, making it a robust substitute of the Karizma.

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