According to the patent leak and latest teaser video, the new-gen Karizma will be a faired sports bike. In terms of features, the motorcycle is expected to get a large windshield, a two-piece seat, raised tail section, split grab rails, clip-on handlebars and more.
Other notable features of the next-gen Hero Karizma XMR 210 will include spoked alloy wheels and an exhaust muffler. The XMR 210 will be the first Hero’s two-wheeler to be based on a trellis frame with a box swingarm. Suspension duties are handled by front telescopic forks and an adjustable mono-shock at the rear. For braking, the new-gen Karizma XMR will get disc brakes at the front and rear.
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Along with this, the company has also shared a short clip of Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan from the Karizma advt campaign, suggesting that the actor will return as the Brand Ambassador of the new-gen Karizma.
At its heart, the 2023 Hero Karizma XMR 210 is likely to be equipped with a new 210cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The engine might generate a peak power of 25 hp and 22 Nm torque and is likely to get a six-speed transmission.
Talking about the price, the new-gen Hero Karizma XMR 210 price might range between Rs 1.50 lakh – Rs 1.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Upon launch, it will go up against the likes of the Suzuki Gixxer SF250, Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and KTM RC 200 in the Indian market.