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Hero Honda Karizma vs Bajaj Pulsar 220 - The big huns

By:BSM Desk \|Published :June 06, 2009
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This is one for the ages. Hero Honda versus Bajaj. Karizma versus Pulsar 220. The first quarter-faired big bike against the second one. Only, the second one took some time coming. But that time was spent developing the various high-tech (for India) bits that the P220 comes with. Fuel injection, rear disc, oil cooler, clip-on handlebars, projector lamps, LED tail lights and fat tubeless tyres make it technologically superior to the Karizma. And the Bajaj is easier to ride fast on our roads as well. It has a responsive engine, good brakes and is stable around corners. It rides well too, though the Karizma matches it on this count. Everywhere else, the Karizma lives in the P220's shadow. Though it is in dire need of a comprehensive upgrade, it is still the dependable and solid package as ever. If you have always wanted a Karizma, we suggest you wait until Hero Honda decides to launch an uprated version. Until then, you always have the P220.

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[23] Comments

RAMSUNDER

10th March,2010

I bought Yes Yamaha FAZER on 5-3-10… itz realy WONDERFUL,BEUTIFUL,SEXY too.. up 2 nw i rided only 300 kms..i’m too cracy to keep on riding it but my mom is scolding dnt wat petrol// but i took it for only 60km per hr with in 4000 to 5000 rpm my frnds only sugested dont rash drive for first 1000 kms;;; so i’m too eager to beet up 1’st 1000kms or first service. itz price is 81250rs in tamil nadu (kaniyakumari dist) my house is in front of bajaj showroom so i went for all pulzerz test drive its not yet satisfied so i can giv more than 100 demerit points abt tht– so plzz try test for FAZER & then decied. bey

prateek

9th March,2010

yaa, really pulsar is better than karizma in every area

Manu

7th March,2010

compairing to p220,.....you have no mind compairing a.hard rock bull with a tiny mouse....karizma is the king of roads...and in all aspects much better than p220 -better resale value -less vibration p220 vibrates above80 -big orse u\'re riding on.... -karizma needs a second look... -much comfortable and smooth than p220 -less noise as dtsi-makes a noise and at last\"\"OLD IS GOLD \"\"

Ram

20th February,2010

No one can tell tat pulsar 220 is good cos it has the same engine of pulsar 200 and in our country many people prefer P200 instead of P220 cos it has good acceleration and superb in handling and breaking but all these things are absent in P220 but the New Karizma ZMR is the present king of indian roads no other bikes can touch its performance in all fields...Inspite of speaking about the Pulsar... The Yamaha R15 is far better so dont talk like idiots in comparing Pulsar with any other big guns atlast i say tat Karizma will be the No.1 Fastest and best bike in our country and All the best for hero honda.....

VENURAJA GOPAL

7th February,2010

When we compare the technical specifics alone Bajaj pulsar 220 stands ahead of Karizma in almost all sectors. First in Indian conditions you will have to ride some days in pitch darkness perticularly if you have rural background. Otherwise ,if you go on a long journey , night riding become necessary many times to reach the target destinations. In these cases you need better lighting ,which Pulsar provides with 55watt bulb with projector style(low beam) and elliptical quality bulb 55watts (for high beam). Second case is , Pulsar's torque is higher almost nearing 350cc Bullet (compared to weight) which is most necessary to climb the hills on tours. And yet one more is Pulsar's BHP is higher ,it is 21 against Karizma's 17.5 . So I shall choose, Pulsar eventhough it's looks are not so good as Karizam ZMR's style. The proof of pudding is in eating it. Anyone can observe the sales figures. Pulsars grabbed the high market share among bikes. Why should customers choose Pulsar

22nd January,2010

Look any Zma and Pulsar after two years.Pulsar went crap due to wear&tear but Zma d same as u own for first day.Ya i dat accept pulsar does have streetfighter look but Zma has a classy look and u will fall in love on first sight

Rohit Sonawane

6th January,2010

I think the pulsar is not comper withe KARIZMA is the best bike on Indian road.so plz and by the bike.

VICKY

7th December,2009

the pulsar 220 sucks man its not worth of compairing with the best and the superior hero hond KARIZMA R. RULE THE ROAD

Anupam

28th November,2009

What? Pulsars are hurting people's main point! Oi, plz stick to the point(no, not the MAIN POINT)

kartavya

19th November,2009

nice event

thanu

10th November,2009

Even pulsar has many qualities over karizma still karizma is better.Because the comfort and the smooth of the bike is very better than pulsar220.Both person travels in the vehicle feels comfort.When we reach speed of 100 km/hr the pulsar's sounds very much and vibrates. Comparing to Karizma the pulsar has only less re sail value.

sanj

2nd November,2009

guys, dont compare these bikes.. they are two diff bikes.. with diff charecteristics. ride both the bikes for a couple of hours and than choose the one u r most confortable on.. u can extract power from any bike u know.. its all about the comfort ride handeling n breaking stability.. i have ridden both the bikes n both feel different.. a P220 feels strong under accelaration n breaking while a ZMR feels smooth n confortable.. both hav identical top ends.. the thing is which one of these caters to you... just because u like one bike dont sterio type the other one.. its been ages since we have been waitin for big bikes n now we hav our prayers answered... so lets just enjoy the moment... see ya

Ricky

31st October,2009

i was having pulsar22o fuel injectiOn mOdel but guys it sucks. wen u reached d speed of 80-100 km/hr bike sOunds very much and it vibrates too as cOmpare to karizma . nOw i bought karizma zmr its rocks yrrrrr very smooth comfortable n sexy ride as compare to bloody bajaj's 220.

Ady

19th October,2009

Karizma sucks ass.. it is the kinda bike ppl wearing tight tees and sporting long hairs buy. Worse part is they r coming out with the same engine with the head and tail light of an apache .the tv add sucks even more.. rock the storm ZMR??Sheesh ! HeroHonda needs to get out of its cycle business and concentrate more onto bikes if it shd even stand a chance of being compared to a 220.

Mayank

19th October,2009

Karizma should compare with pulsar180, Yamaha fazer, R15, FZ16 and Apache RTR. P220 is 4 step ahead of new Karizma ZMR. Currently we dont have any bike who can challenge P220. P220 is simply great..

das

13th October,2009

karizma is better than 220 bcoz karizma is so comfort and got more re sail value

kumar

25th September,2009

NEW HERO HONDA KARIZMA BIKE IS VERY SUPPER

imoo

9th September,2009

you cannot compare pulser 220 with karizma bcz pulsar is a accedent bike as many accident you will find pulsar due to its fuel tank which strate hurts at the main point karizma is smooth no noise compare to dtsi engine

chinmaya

2nd September,2009

I agree. Karizma lives in 220 shadow. The new 220 dtsi is one step ahead of its predecessor. I was so hapy with Fi i got the other version also. HH time to come out of the shadow of Splendors and passions. Its a known fact, Pulsars enjoy 60% market share in the premium bike segment (150cc +). Only ignorant people buy Karizma

jitin

25th August,2009

pal,i couldnt help wondering on wat count u were comparing 220 and karizma..wat seems like a a very little known fact is tat te latter is actually a sports tourer,similar in concept to te yam fazer,with its engine so tuned tat te engine doesnt get strained even at te redline,and as every1 knows,probably even americans can get more than 17bhp out of 223cc,but HH din bcos they wanted it to b a tourer while te tag sports bike is closer to 220,simply bcos 21bhp wit 2valves and SOHC,tat too from stupid indian fuel is pretty much te best any can get out of 220cc. secondly,as u hav accepted yourself,karizma was released 10yrs ago,and it took 10 long years of begging by HH to te parent honda to let them put an PGMFi and revised fairin.luks like bajaj and TVS are way better cos they dont hav to go thru such drudgery. third,while karizmas switchgear aint bad,how can u say tat the shiny back flat switches and a handle bar which luks like its from a BMX bike is actually better than a 220? 4th,i ow

asad khan

23rd August,2009

compare to pulsar 220 karizma r is more better.

11th August,2009

Sure Pulsar has more features, but sadly it’s the same dated look overall. The same pulsar again and again and phew once again. Karizma has an air of esteem and futuristic feel which pulsar doesn’t have at all. P220 could be little faster but heck it feels just like another Pulsar, Bajaj needs to dare and do something which HH did almost 10 years ago, Bajaj is still struggling to fight out Karizma. No one skips a beat looking at the same P design anymore, although K still has that illusive feel around it. Moreover K feels like a king on all aspects. Not trying to bring down a P since I own both (K and P200). Just that P is still not there, finish, quality of plastics, gearbox, overall fit and feel is still down grade. That’s the challenge in pouring in so many features but missing out on the quality expected out of the snazzy deals. I think there is no point comparing any P with K. Not Yet!

Sandy

18th July,2009

Karizma rocking

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