Positioned in Hero's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2015 Hero Karizma ZMR pairs a 223 cc (13.6 cu in) oil & air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19.7 Nm (14.5 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 89.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Karizma ZMR measures 157 kg (346 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.13 HP/kg (7.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,350 mm (53.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 15.3-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 129 km/h (80 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Hero archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2012 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
89.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.13 HP/kg (7.85 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement223.0 ccm (13.61 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.0 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque19.7 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
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