The bike maker is reportedly planning to resurrect the Karizma. Leaked patent images suggest a replacement for the Xtreme 200R could also be on the cards.

An eagle-eyed reader recently spotted two heavily camouflaged prototype bikes on a highway. We suspect these could be the upcoming 200cc motorcycles from Hero MotoCorp.

The bike maker is reportedly planning to resurrect the Karizma. Leaked patent images suggest a replacement for the Xtreme 200R could also be on the cards.

The first test mule seen in these images is a naked bike, which is probably the Xtreme 200R replacement. It has beefy tank shrouds, a digital instrument console, an upswept exhaust and alloy wheels with disc brakes at both ends.

The test bike in the front has a narrower tail section with a smaller LED tail lamp. If it is indeed the new Karizma, it should have a fairing in the front which, unfortunately, isn't visible in these images.

Both bikes are rumoured to be powered by a 200-210cc engine. The naked model could compete with the Apache RTR 2004V, while the Karizma is touted to take on the likes of the Pulsar 250, Dominar 250 and Gixxer 250.

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The upcoming Harley-Davidson motorcycle appears to be a worthy rival for the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the Honda CB350.

The first images of the made-in-India Harley-Davidson bike have surfaced online, revealing several details of the upcoming model.

The design of the new Harley-Davidson model appears to be inspired by the XR1200. The bike has a circular LED headlamp and a single-pod digital instrument console. It features a stepped seat and wide handlebars offering an upright riding stance.

The grainy images also reveal the bike's upside-down front fork. It is equipped with dual shock absorbers at the rear and a single exhaust. Braking duties are handled by discs equipped with Bybre calipers. Also, note the Ceat Zoom Cruz tyres wrapped around dual-tone alloy wheels.

The number plate has the text 'Hd 4xx', which perhaps hints at an engine capacity of around 400cc. Looking at the images, it seems the bike will get an air/oil-cooled single-cylinder engine. 

The upcoming Harley-Davidson motorcycle appears to be a worthy rival for the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 and the Honda CB350. It could be launched in the near future.

The new Karizma could rival the likes of the Pulsar 250, Dominar 250 and Gixxer 250.

Hero MotoCorp has filed a trademark application for the Karizma XMR 210 nametag. This comes following reports of the Karizma making a comeback with a new 210cc engine.

Reports suggest that the new Karizma will be based on an all-new chassis and could borrow styling cues from its predecessor. The original Karizma featured a semi-faired design, while its successor, the ZMR was a fully-faired model.

The upcoming model is expected to be powered by a 210cc, liquid-cooled engine, which could produce around 25 BHP and 30 Nm. The engine is likely to be paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

The Karizma XMR 210 will be positioned in the premium category and could rival the likes of the Pulsar 250, Dominar 250 and Gixxer 250.

Pawan Munjal will continue as Executive Chairman and Whole-time Director of the Board.

Hero MotoCorp has announced the appointment of Niranjan Gupta as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. He will take charge of his new responsibilities from May 1, 2023.

Prior to his appointment as CEO, Gupta served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head-Strategy and M&A at Hero MotoCorp. He played a crucial role in forging partnerships with Harley Davidson and Zero Motorcycles and has over 25 years of experience in finance, mergers & acquisitions, supply chain and strategy roles across various sectors.

Gupta also serves as a Director on the Board of Ather Energy, HMC MM Auto Private Limited and HMCL Colombia. Before joining Hero MotoCorp, he served at Vedanta Limited and Unilever.

Meanwhile, Pawan Munjal will continue as Executive Chairman and Whole-time Director of the Board.

Source: ET Auto

Hero Karizma is rumoured to use a 210cc, liquid-cooled engine producing around 25 BHP and 30 Nm.

The Hero Karizma was discontinued back in February 2020. However, as per a new report, Hero MotorCorp plans to resurrect the brand soon.

The report states that the bike maker is likely to launch the Karizma in a more premium avatar later this year. It is said that the next-gen model will be based on a brand-new chassis and will be powered by an all-new engine.

The upcoming Hero Karizma is expected to use a 210cc, liquid-cooled engine with an estimated output of around 25 BHP and 30 Nm. It will be paired with a 6-speed gearbox.

Reports suggest that the new Karizma could borrow styling cues from its predecessor. Initially, the Karizma featured a semi-faired design, while the ZMR was a fully-faired model.

If launched, the Karizma would be Hero MotoCorp's new flagship offering. It will compete with the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar 250, Bajaj Dominar 250 and Suzuki Gixxer 250 in the Indian market.

Source: Bikewale

In September 2022, Hero MotoCorp announced an investment of US$ 60 million in Zero Motorcycles.

Hero MotoCorp has partnered with California-based Zero Motorcycles to develop premium electric motorcycles.

Under the new agreement, Zero Motorcycles will develop electric powertrains and will leverage the scale of manufacturing, sourcing and marketing of Hero MotoCorp.

Hero MotoCorp had announced an investment of US$ 60 million in Zero Motorcycles, back in September last year. With their partnership, both companies hope to accelerate the transition of electric mobility in India and abroad.

Zero Motorcycles was founded in 2006 by Neal Saiki, a former NASA engineer. It is said to be the global leader in electric powertrains and currently offers a wide variety of electric bikes including the Zero S and SR street bikes, FXS supermoto, DS and DSR dual-sport bikes, SR/F and a motocross bike called the FX.

The Hero Xoom will compete with the scooters like the Honda Dio and TVS Jupiter 110.

Hero MotoCorp has launched a new 110cc scooter in the Indian market. The new model called ‘Xoom’ is available in three variants: LX, VX and ZX, priced at Rs 68,599, Rs 71,799 and Rs 76,699 (ex-showroom, Delhi), respectively. Bookings will open on February 1, 2023.

The Hero Xoom is a sporty-looking scooter featuring dual-tone bodywork finished in bold colours. It has an X-shaped LED headlamp in the front, a digital instrument console and an LED tail light at the back. It offers features such as Bluetooth connectivity, cornering lights and a USB charger.

Powering the Hero Xoom is a 110.9cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that develops 8.05 BHP and 8.70 Nm. The engine is paired with a continuously variable transmission.

The Xoom gets telescopic fork suspension up front and single rear shock absorbers. It is equipped with a single front disc brake and rear drum brake and rides on 12-inch alloy wheels.

The Hero Maestro Xoom is likely to be offered in three variants: LX, VX and ZX.

Hero MotoCorp has released a teaser of the upcoming Maestro Xoom. The new scooter will be launched on January 30, 2023.

The teaser showcases the dual-tone front apron of the Maestro Xoom. It houses an aggressive-looking headlamp which has an X-shape graphic. The turn indicators are positioned on the handlebars.

Last week, we shared an ICAT document detailing the technical details of the Maestro Xoom. As per the document, the scooter measures 1,881 mm in overall length, 731 mm in width and 1,117 mm in height, and the wheelbase is 1,300 mm.

The Maestro Xoom is expected to be powered by a 110.9cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 8.04 BHP @ 7,250 rpm and 8.70 Nm @ 5,750 rpm. The scooter will be equipped with a telescopic fork suspension at the front and a conventional shock absorber at the rear. It will get drum brakes as standard, with a front disc available as an option on the top variant.

The Hero Maestro Xoom is likely to be offered in three variants: LX, VX and ZX.

Hero MotoCorp is gearing up to launch a new scooter called the Maestro Xoom. Here's more information on the upcoming model courtesy of an ICAT (International Centre for Automotive Technology) document.

According to the document, the Maestro Xoom is likely to be offered in three variants: LX, VX and ZX. The new model is slightly larger than the Maestro Edge. It measures 1,881 mm in overall length, 731 mm in width and 1,117 mm in height, and the wheelbase is 1,300 mm.

The Maestro Xoom has a front apron that houses a large LED headlamp and X-shaped LED daytime running lights. The tail lamp also has an X-shaped graphic. The scooter is expected to come with a digital instrument cluster.

The Maestro Xoom will be powered by a 110.9cc, single-cylinder engine that makes 8.04 BHP @ 7,250 rpm and 8.70 Nm @ 5,750 rpm. The engine will be paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

The scooter will be equipped with a telescopic fork suspension at the front and a conventional shock absorber at the rear. Drum brakes will be offered as standard, except for the ZX variant, which is likely to get a disc brake at the front. All variants will be equipped with Combined Braking System.

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The first Vida V1 e-scooter was delivered by the Vida Experience Centre located in Bangalore.

Hero MotoCorp has commenced customer deliveries of its Vida V1 electric scooter. The first e-scooter was delivered by the Vida Experience Centre located at Vittal Mallya Road in Bangalore.

The Vida V1 is available in two variants – Plus and Pro, priced at Rs. 1,35,705 and Rs. 1,46,880 (on-road Delhi). The prices include all connected features, a portable charger and a charging service.

The Vida V1 features dual-tone bodywork with an LED headlamp up front and a 7-inch touchscreen. It also gets features like keyless control, cruise control, SOS alert, a two-way throttle and three riding modes – Eco, Ride and Sports.

The Vida V1 electric scooter comes with swappable batteries. The V1 Pro is said to have a range of 165 km, while the V1 Plus can cover 143 km on a single charge. Both variants can be charged at a rate of 1.2 km per minute. According to Hero, the V1 Pro and V1 Plus can accelerate from 0-40 km/h in 3.2 seconds and 3.4 seconds, respectively. Both variants have a top speed of 80 km/h.