Hero Karizma R vs Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi- This is one battle which seems to have been going on forever and a clear winner is yet to emerge out of it. While we’ve always liked the 220 for its healthy torque, clean styling and fantastic headlamps, the ZMR has always come across as fairly appealing because of its high refinement levels, neutral ride and handling manners and it timeless styling. However, there is no denying that both these bikes can no more carry the ‘modern’ tag and have been losing out to newer, and fresher competition. Sometime late last year, the ZMA was given a comprehensive facelift, all in a bid to inject some freshness into the ‘first faired performance bike of modern India’ and while the Karizma also competes with some other products in the country, it is still the P220 that will pose the biggest threat to the refreshed offering. The new Hero Karizma R launch could happen anytime now and quite obviously, it has set our minds wondering if the 220 would continue to out-perform the ZMA. While enough has already been talked about the upcoming ZMA’s styling, which has earned Hero MotoCorp a lot of flak from many, we were yet to compare the spec sheets of the Hero Karizma R 2014 with the Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi. But then, as the say, better late than never. So, here it is for you-
The New Hero Karizma R 2014 vs Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi (Spec Sheet comparison) —
| Bajaj Pulsar 220 DTSi |
Hero Karizma R 2014 |
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| Engine Displacement (CC) | 220 CC | 223 CC | Negligible difference in the displacement |
| No Of Cylinders | One | One | |
| Power | 21.05 PS | 19.2 PS | P220 has a clear upper hand here |
| Torque | 19.1 Nm | 19.36 Nm | ZMA gets the quintessential torque advantage |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Drive Type | Chain | Chain | |
| Transmission | Five Speed Manual | Five Speed Manual | |
| Brakes Front | Disc | Disc | |
| Brakes Rear | Disc | Drum | Clear advantage for P220 here too |
| ABS | No | No | |
| Suspension Front | Telescopic forks | Telescopic forks | |
| Suspension Rear | Twin rear shock absorbers | Twin rear shock absorbers | No mono for either of these |
| Wheel Size | 17 inch | 18 inch | |
| Kerb Weight | 150 kgs | NA | ZMA weight yet to be announced but it is expected to have a slight advantage here |