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  • #31
    Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinueust d in india

    Older design on Karizma would still work wonders if they bring it on with more power increase both side disc brakes and projectors they can bring as a variant for the people who would like it. See the new Pulsar AS 200 and AS 150 both look similar to older Karizma but advanced engine and power and one of the best lighting solution on roads. Pulsar just grew more as the years passed from 150 CC to 220CC and now to 375CC. But Hero with an already proven 250CC engine just couldn't grew. They had everything but couldn't make anything of it. So many years older karizma had smaller tyres where they could have upgraded to a bigger size also with same design and when they did they changed the design which was not liked by many in the market. The design just didn't compliment the brand karizma well. You had a readily available sports bike engine for Indian market but you just killed it. You have to grow as per public liking somewhat also. Which also pushes your sales. but they killed the sales.

    I always liked older karizma but it lacked the gimmicks in compare to pulsar. Bajaj always had a new variant almost every 6 months whereas Karizma was same for so many years without even slightest change.
    Sorry to say but Hero will only go down this way. They will only be selling the Splendor variants in the market. They have to grow with the market. See TVS it is making the RTR brand grow, yes it is slow but definately good from market competition.

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    • #32
      Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

      Hero must be congratulated for taking one of the best looking bikes of it's time (original Karizma) and converting it into one of the worst looking (last version). I really wonder who selected the name of the bike. Their previous flagship was the CBZ which really sounded nice.

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      • #33
        Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

        Don't know why they are not launching HX 250?
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        • #34
          Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

          Any idea when the new models will be launched?? I am getting a karizma zma brand new from a showroom at 5-6K more price than its closing.. Should i go for it or wait????

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          • #35
            Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

            Originally posted by jatints View Post
            Any idea when the new models will be launched?? I am getting a karizma zma brand new from a showroom at 5-6K more price than its closing.. Should i go for it or wait????
            Do you mean they are charging 5-6k premium over the standard price?

            In other dealerships across the country they are providing similar discounts to get rid of the stock in their yards. Making a purchase with any sort of premium doesn't make sense. The last model with discounts too doesn't make sense.
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            Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
            ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
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            • #36
              Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

              Originally posted by jatints View Post
              Any idea when the new models will be launched?? I am getting a karizma zma brand new from a showroom at 5-6K more price than its closing.. Should i go for it or wait????
              An updated karizma is on the way based on the old design. This is an info i got from my Svc

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              • #37
                Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                Originally posted by Krishna3450 View Post
                An updated karizma is on the way based on the old design. This is an info i got from my Svc
                They will not bring the Karizma with the old design. This is for sure.. But what I did hear was, Karizma twins with the same design will come back after most of the major issues are corrected/fixed
                Splendor - 2k to 2006
                Karizma - 2k3 to 2009
                P180 - 2k6 to 2k9
                Hunk - Oct 2k7 til now
                ZMR - 2010 to Forever
                RX135(2k) - 2013 to 2018
                Ninja 250R (2010) - 2016 til now
                RayZ - 2015 til now
                Ninja 650 (2014) - 2017 til now


                Delhi to Narkanda
                Delhi to Coimbatore
                Delhi to Nepal

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                • #38
                  Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                  Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
                  They will not bring the Karizma with the old design. This is for sure.. But what I did hear was, Karizma twins with the same design will come back after most of the major issues are corrected/fixed
                  with better headlight assembly and cluster style
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                  • #39
                    Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                    Originally posted by Raja Saiyan View Post
                    with better headlight assembly and cluster style
                    I am not sure about that bud.. But one thing is for sure... I am pretty happy I have the old ZMR
                    Splendor - 2k to 2006
                    Karizma - 2k3 to 2009
                    P180 - 2k6 to 2k9
                    Hunk - Oct 2k7 til now
                    ZMR - 2010 to Forever
                    RX135(2k) - 2013 to 2018
                    Ninja 250R (2010) - 2016 til now
                    RayZ - 2015 til now
                    Ninja 650 (2014) - 2017 til now


                    Delhi to Narkanda
                    Delhi to Coimbatore
                    Delhi to Nepal

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                    • #40
                      Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                      Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post
                      But what I did hear was, Karizma twins with the same design will come back after most of the major issues are corrected/fixed
                      This design is the biggest issue of all! Why are Hero management not getting it???
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                      • #41
                        Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                        New karizma will also have an updated swing arm for accommodating bigger tyres

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                        • #42
                          Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                          Originally posted by Krishna3450 View Post
                          New karizma will also have an updated swing arm for accommodating bigger tyres
                          Any valid source of info?
                          Also, Karizma models from 2014 already had a 120 section rear. The problem is front ones are just 80 mm and that is too skinny. Hero must also move to 17 inch rims soon.
                          Options are endless for customization.
                          Got a $5 head? Get a $5 helmet.
                          Because everyone who passes, isn't a martyr!

                          Bullet Service Guide CBR 250R Parts Manual Fz16 service manual - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1-...VFQmJzakk/view
                          Hero Moto Corp Bikes' Parts RE STD 350 Wiring Diagram (CI) Service Manual - Classic 350/500
                          ZMR parts - https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-U...it?usp=sharing
                          P200NS Spares' prices - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/...taGd5R2c#gid=0

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                          • #43
                            Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                            Originally posted by rachitsharma2000 View Post
                            This design is the biggest issue of all! Why are Hero management not getting it???

                            Did you follow Hero's AutoExpo 2016 stable?
                            Splendor - 2k to 2006
                            Karizma - 2k3 to 2009
                            P180 - 2k6 to 2k9
                            Hunk - Oct 2k7 til now
                            ZMR - 2010 to Forever
                            RX135(2k) - 2013 to 2018
                            Ninja 250R (2010) - 2016 til now
                            RayZ - 2015 til now
                            Ninja 650 (2014) - 2017 til now


                            Delhi to Narkanda
                            Delhi to Coimbatore
                            Delhi to Nepal

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                            • #44
                              Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                              Originally posted by jatints View Post
                              Any idea when the new models will be launched?? I am getting a karizma zma brand new from a showroom at 5-6K more price than its closing.. Should i go for it or wait????
                              If at all possible avoid unless relaunched. Getting spares is difficult and resale is horrible or even finding a new buyer is impossible. Friend had this fate, sold an year old bike for 30k.

                              If buying, don't pay a penny more. Old stock still lying here with dealer, even with 10k+ discount.
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                              • #45
                                Re: Karizma r and ZMR discontinued in india

                                As much as i know they will launch funky looking Xtreme 200cc ABS..

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