New Karizma ZMR Launched
New Karizma ZMR has been making a lot of news in automotive market since some photos of Karizma in white shade leaked on net. Now Hero Honda has finally launched the much awaited tourer bike - New Karizma ZMR Fi in Indian Market.
The stance remains the same as the old Karizma which is still considered to be the best touring bike in India with smooth, refined and relaxed Honda engine at the helm. The major and much needed change is addition of programmed fuel injection (PGM-Fi) in the engine. Additionally it also gets disc brake at the rear, gas charged rear shock absorbers, little increase in power and torque.
List Of New Features in Karizma ZMR Fi:
- Full Fairing
- Split Clip On Handle Bars
- Split rear grab rails
- New Shades
- PGM-FI (Programmable Fuel Injection)
- Mirrors mounted on the fairing
- New rear mud guard
- New headlamp and tail lamp which is now LED
- Rear Disc Brakes
- Bank Angle Sensor
- Turn Indicators Mounted On Front Fairing
- Oil Cooler
- New Graphics
- Slightly reprofiled body work
- Gas Charged Shock Absorbers
New Hero Honda Karizma Fi has been priced at Rs. 91,000 (Ex-Showroom New Delhi) which is on the higher side in comparison to Bajaj Pulsar 220 which comes almost 20,000 cheaper and is more powerful in comparison to Karizma Fi.
Indian Government Asked to Implement Stricter Fuel Economy Standards
"The fuel economy norms in India are very lacking nature and there has been no movement on the issue," says Anumita Roychowdhury, Associate Director, Center for Science and Environment (CSE). The CSE has urged the government to enforce stricter rules on fuel economy standards in India. There is an Energy Conservation Act in India and the Parliament office has also issued a directive to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to develop stricter fuel economy standards but the same has not been implemented effectively in India.
"The car industry has got away with self-labelling, without meeting any official standards," reiterated Roychowdhary. There have been ongoing discussions since past three year but no concrete steps have been taken so far. She also stated that the 'Indian small car' market is gradually shifting to mid to large cars which account for 36 percent sales now. This mean the fuel efficiency will still be lower. Moreover, carbon-di-oxide emission from cars accounts for more than half of all CO2 emitted by vehicles. She said the failure to develop fuel economy standards is out of line with the aspiration of developing India as a car manufacturing hub.
[Via: cartrdaeindia]
Honda India Launches CBF Stunner Fi
The CBF stunner was the Honda's attempt to attract young customers who love performance and style. In a similar bid, Bajaj had earlier announced it would launch sporty version of XCD 125cc. Honda India has succeded well with the Stunner CBF.
Honda showcased the CBF stunner concept at the Auto Expo and since then the enthusiasm of bike lovers have raised anticapting its launch. Now, Honda Bikes India has come up with the Fi variant of CBF Stunner.
The new stunner Fi pumps out 11bhp of peak power and 11Nm of peak torque which is almost same in comparison to the non-fi version. Honda CBF Stunner Fi has been priced at Rs64,700 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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