Hero MotoCorp has started the dispatch of the all-new Hero Karizma XMR motorcycle, with the first unit rolling out from the company’s Jaipur-based facility. This means that the bike will soon be delivered to its respective buyers in the coming weeks. Potential buyers can still reserve a unit by paying a token sum of Rs 3,000.
Powering the 2023 Karizma XMR is a new 210cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine paired with a 6-speed gearbox and a slip and assist clutch. This marks Hero’s first use of a liquid-cooled engine within a steel trellis frame. The engine produces a maximum power of 25.5bhp at 9,250rpm and 20.4Nm of torque at 7,250rpm.
The motorcycle features a suspension setup with a telescopic fork at the front and a preload-adjustable monoshock unit at the rear. Braking is facilitated by a 300mm disc up front and a 230mm rotor at the rear, with the added feature of dual-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system). Read: New 2023 Hero Karizma XMR Vs Old Karizma
The Hero Karizma XMR is available in three color options: Matte Black, Red, and Yellow. It offers several first-in-segment features, including an adjustable windscreen, an LCD dash with Bluetooth connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation, and an all-LED lighting system. The bike also sports a fairing with a layered design, a dual-tone fuel tank, an upswept and sharply designed tail section, and a USB charging port.
The introductory price for the new Hero Karizma XMR is Rs 1,72,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), but this is expected to increase to Rs 1,82,900. In terms of competition, it competes with models such as the Yamaha R15 V4, Bajaj Pulsar RS 200, Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, and KTM RC 200, which are priced in the range of Rs 1.72 lakh to Rs 2.18 lakh.
