Karizma Xmr: 2023 Hero Karizma XMR launched: Top things to know about this Bajaj Pulsar rival

Indian two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp today launched the Hero Karizma XMR to the Indian market. The Karizma is returning to the market after more than four years, It was first launched in 2003 under the collaboration with Honda and was discontinued in 2019. The bookings for the bike have been opened and the deliveries are expected to begin from September first week. In this article let’s take a look at the top five things you need to know.

Design
The new Karizma features aggressive styling with attractive graphics and multiple cuts and creases. It gets sleek projector LED headlamps with DRLs. It also gets LED treatment for the taillamps and indicators. It gets a sculpted fuel tank covered with side faring which gives it a sporty look.

The bike also features a split seat setup with an upswept exhaust and split grab handles at the rear. The bike gets three colour options– yellow, red and matte black.
Features
The new Karizma gets a segment-first adjustable windscreen, an LCD digital cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, all LED lighting and dual-channel ABS.

Suspension and braking
The new Karizma XMR gets telescopic front forks and a preload-adjustable mono-shock setup at the rear. Braking duties are taken care of by a 300mm disc at the front and a 230mm disc at the rear. The bike also gets dual-channel ABS which makes this the first Hero motorcycle to get dual-channel ABS.

Engine and gearbox
The new Hero Karizma XMR is powered by a newly developed liquid-cooled, 210cc, single-cylinder engine that sits on a steel trellis frame. The engine puts out 25.5hp at 9,250rpm and 20.4Nm at 7,250rpm. The engine comes paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a slip-and-assist clutch.

Pricing and rivals
The new Hero Karizma is priced at Rs 1.72 lakh (ex-showroom). The price is introductory and the company might increase the prices by up to Rs 15,000. The bike competes with the Yamaha R15 V4, Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 and KTM RC 200.