In September 2009, it was supplemented by a full faired variant Karizma ZMR with Programmed fuel injection.
[5] In the initial models, the rear tyre was smaller, resulting in critical reviews which were addressed in the upgrade of 2014 and also the styling is inspired by Honda CBF600.
Karizma has the Original Honda's tried and tested, but slightly detuned version of 223 cc SOHC air-cooled engine from the CRF230 series of enduro/MX/supermoto bikes that are sold in the US and South American markets.
The bike has been praised by many due to its affordable maintenance costs and its ability to endure long trips despite the lack of water-cooling system.
Due to its revered history, there has been reporting to indicate that Hero plans to relaunch the model with higher engine size to compete with other established brands.