[TusharK]

Hero Karizma XMR production begins; deliveries this month

The first Karizma XMR has rolled out of the Hero MotoCorp factory. Deliveries will commence nationwide later this month.



The Karizma XMR is based on a new chassis, suspended by a conventional telescopic fork at the front and a 6-step adjustable mono-shock at the rear. Like its predecessor, the new Karizma XMR features a sport fairing, a stylish LED headlamp, an adjustable windscreen and a narrow tail section with a split seat.

The Karizma XMR is powered by a 210cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled DOHC engine that makes 25.15 BHP @ 9,250 rpm and 20.4 Nm @ 7,250 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a slip-and-assist clutch.

Braking is handled by a single petal-type disc at the front and a disc brake at the rear, supported by dual-channel ABS.

The Karizma XMR is priced at Rs 1.73 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, Yamaha R15 V4 and Bajaj Pulsar RS200.

[dmaheshkumar]

Hi,
Matte Phantom Black Color looks very good.
Already R15s and Pulsars were rocking in this segment. All the best Hero Motorcycles to achieve good sales with XMR.

[TusharK]

Hero Karizma XMR receives over 13,000 bookings

Hero MotoCorp has received 13,688 bookings for its recently launched Karizma XMR. Dealer dispatches have begun, and customer deliveries are expected to commence in November.



The Karizma XMR is Hero’s flagship offering. It was launched in August at an introductory price of Rs 1.73 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Karizma XMR is powered by a 210cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine that makes 25.15 BHP @ 9,250 rpm and 20.4 Nm @ 7,250 rpm. The engine is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a slip-and-assist clutch.

The Karizma XMR is based on a new chassis suspended by a conventional telescopic fork at the front and a 6-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. Braking is handled by a single petal-type disc at the front and a disc brake at the rear, supported by dual-channel ABS.

Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Business Officer, Hero MotoCorp said, “We are thrilled and humbled by the incredible response to the Hero Karizma XMR. The overwhelming number of bookings speaks volumes about the trust and enthusiasm that our customers have shown for the flagship motorcycle.”

[Venkatesh]

Hero MotoCorp has commenced deliveries of the Karizma XMR.









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[Fuldagap]

Brought up with a '85 Bullet, Karizma was a revealtion when i rode it in college, it was a friend's bike. He would happily let me ride on long trips. These were the days when the round headlight Pulsar, CBZ and others were available.

I would never be interested in riding anything else than my Bullet. The Pulsar never felt stable to me, the CBZ was fantastic but was low on power compared to a Karizma. The amount of confidence the CBZ used to give, Karizma was leagues ahead even of that. Learnt how to perform a wheelie on a Karizma, never felt safe on a Pulsar. A wheelie on the CBZ was also doable with some amount of trickery.

For me Karizma was like finding a segment of biking again after many years with the Bullet. Although i remained with the Bullet till i stopped riding 2 wheelers altogether but cannot forget those young days and that friend's Karizma. An RX 100 used to feel like a toy, a worthy one at it, what capability and what leisure.

Karizma's gearing, the stability due to the long wheelbase and probably the swingarm was much ahead than anything else. This resulted in prolonged pushing of the bike resulting in a lot less travel time compared to others. Stopping at the end with a grin. In the mountains, cornering even on slopes used to be fun rather than a challenge.

The looks were to die for. Some years later R15 was the bike that rejuvenated what Karizma left the gap at. While no Karizma, R15 was a beast of its own. Totally different from it. Maybe better but no direct comparison between the two.

I hope the current version takes the heritage a step ahread. Have no clue how it has been developed. It has been more than 12 years of touching any sort of 2 wheeler accept an Activa maybe a couple of times.

Bikes like the Karizma, R15 and CB350 makes one start pondering over touching the lost personal passion of biking.