In a move to give tough competition to Bajaj and Yamaha, Hero Honda has launched the latest version of Karizma R to pit against its rivals, Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi and Yamaha YZF-R 15. With the clever observation and evaluation, Hero Honda has plugged in the loopholes and the New Karizma ZMR is equipped with Programmed Fuel Injection and oil cooled engine. The New Karizma ZMR is loaded with a 225cc engine, which comes with a premium over the Pulsar 220 and it is fitted with digital ignition system. Additionally it also gets disc brake at the rear, gas charged rear shock absorbers, piffling increase in power and torque. This new bike is all set to redefine the biking culture in its segment setting the adrenaline rush of young bike aficionados on high ride. The bike is expected to be a strong contender against the Pulsar 220 DTSi, YZF-R 15 and Apache. New Karizma ZMR Fi will be sold along with old Karizma model and Hero Honda has decided not to phase out Karizma R and sell both the models side by side.
Karizma gets even better with the all new racer, R edition - The New Karizma-R with a 223-cc engine. The air pockets in front of the tank have been precisely carved to blend aerodynamics with aesthetic appeal. The new Karizma, in its new avatar, comes with swashbuckling new looks and international styling. The new bike certainly accelerates the adrenaline rush of the young bike boys resulting in great demand.
Hero Honda has added a new paragon to its best selling 100 C.C Splendor range. Splendor NXG comes with alloy wheels. Splendor NXG will further push Hero Honda in the 100cc segment to challenge the diehard competitors. The new features and the alloy wheels give a smart look to the bike with decent handling. Hero Honda has named the bike NXG implying it to be for the next generation. This alloy wheel version bears several resemblances to the old version of Splendor. Splendor is a bike designed to give fuel economy, reliability as well as low cost for maintenance.
Hero Honda introduced its latest bike Super Splendor which is a makeover of the earlier version. The single largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world has come out with the new model. Super Splendor has its own credit being the latest entrant in the 125cc segment and is expected to continue success story of the original Splendor. It is a bike that tries to fulfill the concrete needs of the masses. It is an ideal bike for the city commuters who wish to upgrade from 100cc bike. It's easy to handle, hassle free and offers comfortable ride with good mileage. A good suspension system which gives an easy- comfy ride both to the rider and pillion is certainly a cheering persona of the bike. With no funky style and flying performance, Super Splendor is not a race-oriented bike but it is the one that gets us to our destinations safely and economically.
Hero Honda took off track when others were in the competition of launching new products flexing their technological prowess. It cleverly went ahead with the policy 'old is gold' fine-tuning its in hand products to tap a great chunk of profit in the market. It really moved forward which can be seen from the reports of sales and financial results of the company if they are anything to go by. Lately, it has come out with the proven products such as Pleasure, Passion Plus, Splendor NXG and CBZ Xtrem to stabilize the market. And the Passion Pro is the twist and turn version of the Passion Plus and hence there is no much difference in performance of the engine. Nevertheless, some of the improvements made in this bike are alloys, red colored springs for the shocks, black paint for rear hand rails, leg guard, muffler and the chain case. It also comes in self start and kick start variants. Hero Honda looks bright keeping in line with its marketing strategy.
Hero Honda Glamour gets refreshed adding new glamour with all the enhanced graphics and other welcome features. It is a bike that comes with reasonable price, easy handling and acceptable resale value. These gripping attributes are sure to grab the bike lovers pushing sell upward, which is a chalked-out plan by the Hero Honda company to keep its market momentum stabilised amid the stiff competition from its competitors. It comes in two types i.e. self-start and kick-start jazzed up with the exceptionally cool colors. It is the bike that gratifies every kind of customers with different choices.
Hero Honda CD Dawn is a good offering from Hero Honda labeled as the cheapest bike from its stable. This entry level bike is a strong contender against its rivals. It has been well carved out for a pleasing ride. The double cradle frame structure of Hero Honda CD Dawn ensures a smooth and stable ride even on bumpy and potholed roads. With the wallet friendly price, clubbed with the good mileage and comfortable riding experience, it is a must buy bike for the average commuter.
The first scooter launched from the pad of Hero Honda in competition with the Scooty Pep and Honda Activa is the Honda Pleasure. Pleasure sports flashy colors and its ultra modern look make itself a head-turner. It is an excellent fusion of high capacity and a pleasing look. Unlike Activa and Suzuki Access, it does not look fat nor small. It has a shapely and sultry body with different attractive colors. Named appropriately, it is a real pleasure to have a ride on this bike. With the smooth and silent engine, the pick up and stability are quite good. When it comes to throttle response, Honda Dio quickly responds to the twist in the accelerator while Pleasure takes a few seconds for the immediate response.
Splendor Plus is the improved version of the old Splendor. Being one of the best sellers in India, it has got several improvements including graphics, tail lamps and headlamp. It is an ideal match for the city conditions and the suspension system is well acclaimed lending a very comfortable ride. Hero Honda Motors Ltd. Launched the Splendor Plus in 2003 and the company has now introduced its variants and the launch of new versions reaffirms its commitment towards its customers. It is an executive segment bike especially made for the office goers and is also available in alloy wheel.
Hero Honda CD Deluxe is an upgraded version after a series of refinement to achieve functional utility and aesthetics. The bike has a higher ground clearance at 165 mm and does not compromise with rider's comfort. The aesthetics of the bike have been designed keeping in mind the changing desires of customers in this segment. The bike sports a new visor that adds to the persona and contemporary look, which is again further polished by the new trapezoidal multi-reflector headlight.
Passion Plus is a make from Hero Honda which keeps a beautiful look with its basic design as the sticker design keeps changing to live up to the changing trend. Hero Honda engineers have worked well on the design to lend a sizzling look from every angle. Passion comes in six variants of multicolor designs from which anyone can select as the most preferred one. Hero Honda rightly claims passion plus as the 'Whole new world of style'. Passion possesses the standard engine as the other siblings from Hero Honda and there is hardly any change in the performance of the engine. It is a new wine in the old bottle. The striking figures of the bike are all black engine, alloy wheels and body colored hand grips. The black engine treatment is in sync with the overall look of the bike. Passion comes to the standard of those who are passionate for a cool looking bike with great mileage. And no doubt, it has served them substantially with great confidence. Still Hero Honda Passion Plus holds good in the market owing to its reliability and fuel efficiency.
It appears that 'the winners do not do different things; they do things differently' and so does the Hero Honda adopting its fuel injection technology for the first time outside Japan to the new model of Glamour christened as Glamour FI. The bike comes in two versions of kick-start-drum brake and self-start-disc brake. This programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI) bike is fuel friendly and environment friendly. The Glamour FI has a more refined design and the engine is integrated with a black color treatment and a unique FI logo. However, the Glamour FI is not expected to be a great success because of one main reason that Glamour FI needs unleaded fuel, which is not available in all parts of India. But Honda is planning to fit PGM-FI on most of its bike across the world by the end of 2010 to cut down on emissions.
The Hero Honda Achiever has refurbished itself with the new incarnation of 2007 model making improvements over its 2006 model. The conspicuous differences between the two models are the new graphics and the black alloy wheels among several others. Honda Achiever is meant for the premium consumer sector and it is in harmony with power, price, looks and the performance. It is, no doubt, a good looking 150cc bike. It comes with two variants, kick-start and self-start and has twin rear shocks and sporty air-scoops in the front below the fuel tank. The high capacity tank renders the bike familiar with the rural road as petrol pumps are rare at the countryside.
With its stunning looks, Hero Honda Hunk from the Hero Honda Motors Ltd. (HHML) stable is an excellent bike in the 150cc segment. Hunk has a 149.2cc air-cooled OHC engine with a 5-speed gearbox. The engine specifications, power and torque are similar to those the CBZ Xtreme. Hero Honda Hunk is equipped with AMI (Advanced Microprocessor Ignition) system, which varies the ignition timing based on engine speed and throttle position. This offers the rider a crisp throttle response, superior ride quality and the thrill of biking. Hunk is available in two variants - kick-start and self-start.
The current version of the CBZ Xtreme engine powered by a 150cc engine, delivers a maximum power of 14ps @ 8500 rpm which is comparable to other bikes in its class. It outputs a torque of 12.80Nm @ 6500rpm. It also comes with an air cooled, 4 stroke SOHC engine. This well made bike firms up the hallmarks of Hero Honda—engine refinement, slick-shifting smooth gearbox, top-of-the-class vibration isolation, low engine noise and quality components. CBZ -Xtreme is Hero Honda's second brand new product in the 150cc segment after the Achiever. It is available in two variants of kick-start and self-start. Both the variants come with alloy wheel and disc brakes as standard fitment.
