Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2012 version)

Suzuki's Zeus (Predecessor to Slingshot), Slingshot, GS150R and Gixxer 155 twins (and now Apache 200) come with gear position indicator - It is useful but not necessary as with experience one can tell which gear his bike is in while riding. It is not a deal breaker - it is very much like the backlit switches of Pulsar. Karizma would be my pick any day for relaxed and comfortable touring.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Does H4 type bulbs fit the new ZMR ?

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

No.If I remember correctly, ZMR v2 uses H8 bulbs.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

I was planning to replace stock bulbs with 55w but with H8 I guess I have to abandon the idea.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)


I remember we learnt this the hard way

Thanks to you I got myself a free pair H7 Osram Night breakers for my Ninja

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Is there a cheap way to upgrade the headlamps ?

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Other than upgrading the bulb, no!! Don't go for useless projectors or useless HIDs.. you can go for branded HIDs though!!

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

HIDs are expensive right ? I looked for H8 55w bulb but couldn't find it anywhere but after doing some research on the internet I found that H11 bulbs can be fitted in H8 base. Can anyone confirm this ?
Edit- Just noticed that ZMR is showcased with Ceat vertigo Tyre in the website but comes with MRF Tyre.
Edit 2- This thread has gone really dry. Where are all the ZMR owners ?
Edit 3- Hey @rreneav1987 and @Divya Sharan Is it true that Motul oil doesn't suit ZMR very well ? I am looking at 10w30, 20w40 mineral and 15w50 ss from Motul. Shell, Gulf. Valvoline are not available here.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Can only answer this part, though I feel that an H11 may fit in an H8 base using an adapter.
Now, coming to Motul - my ZMR didn't like it, didn't hate it. I anyways don't use any oil beyond 2200-2300 km, Motul 20w40 mineral lasted 1900-2000 km at max.
Also, Motul has a tendency to get burnt. While I'd lose about 50-60 ml of *other engine oils*, I was terrified to see only 800-820 ml coming out after draining Motul each time. I used it for 4 consecutive oil fills, roughly 7500 km. Once I moved back to Shell, it was all good again. I fill 1100 ml and get back 1040+ ml each time.

w50 grade may be too much for the bike, so stay between w30 and w40 only.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Does Castrol perform any better than Motul ?

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Never used Castrol sir. Too many fake bottles on sale.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Sorry to bother you again but can you help me with this ? My ZMR's rear wheel isn't spinning freely if I put it on main stand and spin it manually then it spins just a little and always gets stuck at the same point and from that point I need to put more pressure to move the wheel. If I am moving the bike in neutral or 1st gear then sometimes I hear a loud metal rubbing like noise coming from the rear also the rear wheel feels less stable than the front. I went to SVC to get it fixed but they only tightened and lubed the chain and did the regular servicing and nothing else. I will go to SVC for a second time but I am not really confident on the mechanics's abilities as I watched him struggle to open the side panel for air filter replacement also after coming home I noticed that he over tighned the dipstick and didn't fit the side panel properly as their are some gaps left. This is my first motorcycle and I had no idea that the SVC will be this bad, I fear next time they will fully screw up my Bike. Are all SVCs this bad or is it just hero ? Any ideas what could be wrong with the bike ? Are the rear brake pads dragging the wheel ?

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

1. Check if the wheel is aligned properly. Easiest visual inspection would be seeing if the screw coming out at the end of swing-arm on both sides is of equal size.
2. Check if the brake pads are not touching the pads.
3. Check the rubber bushes inside the rear rim. There are 4 bushes and if they go bad, they'll cause resistance.
4. All SVCs suck! Find a good local mechanic.

My special edition 2014 Karizma r with cosmetic and performace ugrades

Hi frnds,
This is my first time on any blog, so apologies in advance if there is anything wrong in this post.
I was one of the karizma lover from the time i saw advertise of hrithik roshan riding it with slogan "JET SET GO". I really did not knew anthing about motorcycle and engine that time, and i was in love with this bike only by its sporty looks.
After i took a ride of this bike of my frnd i started to convice my dad to buy one for me, but my dad couldnt afford one.when i started working i was trying to save money for atleast 4 years. By the time i saved enough money to buy one i got a bad news that production was stopped 6 months ago [emoji24] . Karizma r available in hero showrooms was 2014 version 2 and it really looked ugly, i even thought of buying used one, but buying a used bike wont have that newly bought owner feeling. I went to see other bikes in the segment other than pulsar, but all were in range of 1.5 lac to 2 lac. With my budget i couldnt even afford r15 or cbr 150, i had left with only 1 option that was gixxer sf. I went to suzuki showroom for quotation, i had all documents ready and all my frnds said its a good choice the day i actually went to book the bike with advance payment in hand, i just happned to stumbled at hero fortpoint mahim shop. I looked at the display bikes there and i saw karizma r 2014 with some different cosmetics, i went into showroom.
This was the bike that was displayed there. I relooked the bike, i kept circling around and just couldnt take my eyes off.

For some people it still maybe not that charming as that of version 1, but what i saw through my imagination that if this bike look so better with just a simple dual paint job, then there is potential to make it look even better.
I dont know why but i did booked the bike with racing performance kit upgrade and paint job, and dual colours of my choice.
They were also offering digital console and rear disc brakes, but i decided to stick with old analog console and rear drum brakes.

Thus is the bike that I own now hero karizma r 2014 and It includes a dual colour paintjob, aftermarket chain sprocket, mechanical abs, free flow exhaust, racing cdi, and rejjeting main jet needle. I have made few modification on my own which i will be explaing in my later posts.
Its been now 16 months since i bought this bike and even today its a head turner, leaving people confused which bike is it actually. Its engine is really a gem, and with new added power by hero, and aftermarket performance modification im able to keep up with pulsars and dukes.
Overall im a now really happy with the karizma that i own and it is really grown onto me.[emoji7]

Karizma r clipon to handlebar conversion

Hi frnds,
I own karizma r 2014 with clip on handle bars

These clipon bars are too low as im a short guy and have to bend over bike which causes pain in my wrists,shoulder and back. 30km each day is ok, but cant really go for a long ride with stock clipons. I tried old zmr clipons but they hit my front faring at full turn on both sides. I thought of putting old karizma r plate and handlebar, but cant find a suitable handlebar with steep angle grips bend towards back to avoid hitting faring. Can anyone suggest when i can get direct clipons or handlebars manufatured as per my need.
I,m also looking for these handlebar in below picture

They are too costly online
I live in Mumbai. Pls suggest.