Updated Hero Karizma XMR Design Patented in India, Likely to Get Bigger Engine
The existing Hero Karizma XMR 210 competes with the Yamaha R15 V4, the Bajaj Pulsar RS200, the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, and the KTM RC 200.
Hero MotoCorp has submitted a design patent application for a new motorcycle that appears to be a more aggressive version of the Karizma XMR. While the basic design looks almost identical to the conventional model, the bike, possibly called the Karizma XMR 250, seems to have its own personality, with distinguishing features such as a reworked fairing and winglets. Unlike the current Karizma XMR, this sportier version gets an upside-down fork configuration. The front fender, tail portion, and fuel tank are very similar to those of the Hero 2.5R Xtunt concept bike that was displayed at the 2023 EICMA event last year.
On a mechanical level, the upcoming Karizma XMR is expected to use a 250cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine derived from the 2.5R Xtunt concept, though Hero has not confirmed this. This unit could produce higher performance figures than the existing version (25.15bhp and 20.4Nm). For now, it is officially unknown, but the upcoming Karizma XMR with a bigger engine is likely to debut at the EICMA 2024 show in November. Let's take a closer look at the features and other specifications of the existing Karizma XMR.
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Hero Karizma XMR: Specifications
The XMR features a fully fired bodywork with several sharp creases and lines, and an aggressive, sporting style. It has Class-D LED projector headlamps, an aggressive fuel tank, and an adjustable windshield (industry-first). Other notable bits include an upswept tail portion and an LED taillamp. The Hero Karizma XMR is available in three colour options: Iconic Yellow, Matte Phantom Black, and Turbo Red.
The Hero bike is equipped with an array of features, including an LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, H-pattern LED DRLs, a USB charger, turn-by-turn navigation, dual-channel ABS, and a caution light switch.
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Hardware-wise, the Hero Karizma XMR 210 sports an all-new steel trellis frame, supported by a conventional telescopic front fork and a pre-load adjustable rear monoshock. It has a 300mm disc at the front and a 230mm disc at the back for braking. The bike is priced at 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the Yamaha R15 V4, the Bajaj Pulsar RS200, the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, and the KTM RC 200.
