New Delhi: World’s largest two-wheeler manufacturing company, Hero MotoCorp has launched new Karizma XMR in India as its latest offering in the 200cc segment at an introductory price of INR 1,72,900 (ex-showroom Delhi).
Karizma XMR will be available at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across the country and it can be booked online from Tuesday with a booking amount of INR 3,000, the company said.
The new powertrain on the new Karizma XMR is Hero MotoCorp’s first liquid-cooled 210 cc DOHC 4V engine, making 25.5 PS of maximum power @ 9250 rpm and 20.4 Nm torque @ 7250 rpm, making it the most powerful motorcycle in the segment. The transmission duties are handled by a six-speed gearbox, and the bike comes with a slip and assist clutch and dual channel ABS. The Karizma XMR comes with the segment-first adjustable windshield and an auto-illumination headlamp, the company said.
Hero MotoCorp says that Karizma XMR is the result of a collaboration between the world class engineers at Hero’s state-of-the-art Hero Center for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur and the Hero Tech Centre Germany (TCG) near Munich.
Niranjan Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The launch of Karizma XMR, marks yet another significant milestone in our journey to ‘win in premium’. We are rapidly building full portfolio in this segment, in line with our strategy. The focus will not just be on products with first-in-class and best-in-class features, but also on providing overall premium experience through our Hero 2.0 stores and exclusive range of premium outlets going forward. There’s more to come as we go forward in this fiscal year.”
Hero has claimed that the motorcycle accelerates from 0-60 in just 3.8 seconds. The optimized power and torque delivery curve guarantees an effortless ride whether in city or the long hauls on the highways. The DOHC setup and the DLC coated finger cam followers help achieve a better high-end performance and improved engine durability. The new engine now has an increased oil replacement limit of 12,000 kms.
The geometry of the chassis is designed integrating 50:50 weight distribution to offer maximum stability at high speed and unparalleled precision on twisty roads. The front suspension boasts of 37mm dia pinch bolted forks and the rear suspension is equipped with a 6-step pre load adjustable gas charged monoshock.
The company said that the steel tubular trellis frame in the Karizma XMR is tuned for superior handling and performance, and also contributes to vehicle aesthetics. In sync with the front and rear suspension, this chassis provides a great balance between comfort and body control and is well optimized for sporty yet comfortable ride and handling. Karizma XMR offers best-in-class sport-tourer rider & pillion ergonomics with best-in-class rider legroom, ample pillion seat space which allows for both aggressive and relaxed riding stance, the company added.
The bike comes with the lightest in segment, 17-inch wheels for better ride and handling. There is a 300mm petal disc in front and a 230mm petal disc at rear taking care of the braking duties. The dual channel ABS in the Karizma XMR is the first for the brand.
The H-shaped LED Tail light, backlit switchgear and the all-LED lighting gives the Karizma XMR its sporty-aggressive look. The bike comes with an inverted LCD display speedometer with 39 different functionalities such as smart phone connectivity for incoming call/SMS alert, vehicle battery status, range, gear position indicator and shift advisory, ambient light sensor, gear shift & low fuel indicator, trip meter etc.
Hero will offer an extensive range of accessories such as anti-glare rear view mirror, hugger fender, mobile holder, magnetic tank bag and thigh pads add to enable the customers to extract more out of their bike according to their riding needs and style.
The bike will be offered in Iconic Yellow, Turbo Red and Matte Phantom Black paint schemes.
