The engine is a slight improvement to 16.8PS power 17.6PS, but now with fuel injection, replacing the carburetor. Following the lead of its competitors, the new bike was also equipped with an oil cooler, which should take some heat from air-cooled engine but fully clothed.

On the front of the features, the new sports bike handlebar clip and a digital speedometer Tacho new unit. The bike seems well equipped for its price, but competition seems to have an advantage in terms of technology and live performance. We should be getting our test bike soon, so keep an eye on a road full test results soon in ZigWheels.com

This is perhaps the only bike which has got full rating in BikeAdvice’s Reviews.

• BikeAdvice Overall Rating: 5/5
• Performance Rating: 5/5
• Beauty Rating: 5/5
• Pros: Sporty Looks, Fuel Efficiency, The first of its Kind in India
• Cons: No leg guard

Karizma Specifications :

• Engine: Aircooled single cylinder 4 stroke OHC
• Displacement: 223 cc
• Maximum Power: 12.68 KW (17 PS) @ 7000 RPM
• Maximal Torque: 18.35 N-m @ 6000 RPM
• Acceleration: 0 – 60 Kmph in 3.8 Seconds
• Gear Box: 5 Speed
• Brakes: 276mm Front Disc and 130 mm Rear Drum
• Tires: Front: 2.75 x 18 – 42P, Rear: 100/90 x 18 – 56P
• Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres (+ 2 Ltrs Reserve)

Additional Resources :

• Visit the Official Website
• Call Toll Free: 1800-180-0016 from BSNL/MTNL landlines for Information about Hero Honda Karizma
• Visit the Karizma Photo Gallery