Hero Karizma-based naked street bike leaked via patent images

Rumours suggest that Hero might debut a new 250cc engine on its new naked bike.

Hero MotoCorp plans to showcase four new models at EICMA 2024. Among them is said to be a naked streetfighter, whose design has just been revealed courtesy of leaked patent images.

The new naked street bike appears to be a production version of the 2.5R Xtunt concept that was showcased at EICMA last year. It is expected to be based on the Karizma XMR.

The new model features a muscular design with a sharp headlamp, stepped seat, and split grab handles. The bike has a wide handlebar with a rectangular digital instrument console, a single side-mounted exhaust, and a rear tyre hugger.

The new naked bike rides on alloy wheels wrapped in beefy rubber. It is equipped with an upside-down fork at the front and has a monoshock at the rear.

Rumours suggest that Hero might debut a new 250cc engine on its new naked bike. The same engine could be introduced on the Karizma XMR as well. Currently, it uses a 210cc unit that produces 25 BHP and 20 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.