Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)


I think its not gonna happen. Because,

1) Hero strongly showcased their Gen.2 ZMA/ZMR in auto expo 2016 (& continues their productions), this means they have faith in their new models despite sales failure.

2) Bringing back a discontinued old Karizma shows Hero's failure in Gen.2 ZMA/ZMR, which is not good for company reputation. The company cannot reverse its investment, time & reputation being put on Gen.2 ZMA/ZMR.

By these reasons & as per Hero's company tradition/rules I believe, forget the old Karizma

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

I believe we will have xtreme 200 for that place. but its a long way to go.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Ohk so a quick question.. I bought my bike in July August 2014. Have run about 8k km on it. How do I find if thses bad units that everyone has been talking about, that mine is one of them?

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

If You have to 'Find' one, you seems don't have one. Chill.

In Batman's style: The Helmet is not for you; It's to protect the people you care about.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Nicely put bro :P

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Kudos for the pictures Dipan
Hey did you get your bike coated with teflon? I mean the real Teflon by Dupont? Its really shiny!

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

[MENTION=80394]Dipan12[/MENTION], all things fine and good but Rvms are a safety feature. One always needs them.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Oh, I see you use Formula 1 Carnauba Wax, damn that thing is awesome, my dad used to polish his Cobalt Blue Fiat NE 118 with that and the car would look like its newly painted!

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Get a rear tyre hugger before monsoon. A suggestion for your kolkata heavy rains query which u asked earlier

In Batman's style: The Helmet is not for you; It's to protect the people you care about.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Guys I am from kolkata. I Have the ZMR with the problem. If any of you from Kolkata could come and meet once it would be very helpful. We could see and compare the problem. I have been to the service centre and they don't know what the problem is. I purchased my bike on 1st November 2014.

The problem :-
1. The bike vibrates like a vibrator at near 4k rpm and it is very difficult as i have to change gears so many times to evade going 4k.

2. After about 300 odd kms the bike has the tappet problem. Which I Have to go to the service center to rectify. Here the Svc guys tighten the tappet and that's it.

Even if one lives someone around or near kolkata, we can meet. I can come over. Thanks...

P.S. I will sell off the ZMR if I cannot rectify this problem in a few months :-(

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Hi mate,

If SVC guys have repeatedly tightened the tappet settings without proper procedure (feeler gauges), then most probably crank bearings will wear out very soon!

If you loosen the tappets to their original factory settings, you will get irritating valve noise, decrease in performance & misfiring. So only way is ahead, meaning tightening.

If you go on tightening the tappets, eventually crank bearing will wear out, so again you will face tappet problem, again svc tightens tappets (this is inter-related events) but finally the bearing will fully wear out along with valves, timing chain. Piston too may develop lateral play & fail. That will be a very major engine work.


The damage is done. Instead of fiddling around your bike, wasting your time/money for uncertain results, My sincere advice for your well being is to sell off your ZMR. Buy a brand new bike & never let any mechanic fiddle around with your timing, valve & carburetor settings. Unless the mechanic is very skilled & qualified.


I have given this answer based on my personal experience & a good amount of research.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

I can understand bro. Have gone thru that phase. But selling is an easy solution, there's no learning for us. If the problem is frequent, make complaint on hero website. Give one or two more tries and then if the problem persits sell it off, no point in breaking our head. All the best bro.

In Batman's style: The Helmet is not for you; It's to protect the people you care about.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)


Its for extreme.

Not for zmr

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

Hi Dipan,

For Karizma/ZMR, spark plug model is: NGK DPR8EA-9 & the plug is not iridium, it's conventional type. Its available with Hero spare shops.

Re: Hero Karizma ZMR (2014 version)

As already explained by members, avoid this plug.
NGK DPR8EGP-9 is another awesome plug. It's a Titanium tip plug and it can last 16-18k km without issues. Costs only 170 rupees per piece.