Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp Karizma XMR specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 210cc liquid-cooled engine makes 25.15 bhp and 20.4 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 163.5 kg that is 154 bhp per tonne, 27th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 210 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 25.1 bhp
- Torque
- 20.4 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 35 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 130 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 163.5 kg
- Fuel tank
- 11 L
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1351 mm
- Length
- 2068 mm
- Width
- 760 mm
- Height
- 1110 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- USD Forks
- Rear suspension
- Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 140/70-17
Source: Hero MotoCorp official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Karizma XMR weighs 163.5 kg with fluids, has an 810 mm seat, 160 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1351 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 11 litres, good for about 380 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 140/70-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Colour TFT console
Readable in direct sun and can show turn-by-turn navigation.
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Pulsar RS 200, 200 Duke and Gixxer 250
Against Pulsar RS 200, 200 Duke or Gixxer 250, it gets usd front forks, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and led daytime running lamp that most rivals skip.
It is offered in 4 colours: Matte Phantom Black, Turbo Red, Iconic Yellow and Combat Edition. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Karizma XMR has
- USD front forks
- Slipper clutch
- Projector headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- Colour TFT console
- Ride modes
- USB charging port
Rivals have, it lacks
- Nothing significant
Colours
- Matte Phantom Black
- Turbo Red
- Iconic Yellow
- Combat Edition
Karizma XMR specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Karizma XMR?
- It uses a 210cc engine producing 25.15 bhp and 20.4 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Karizma XMR suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 810 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Karizma XMR have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Karizma XMR have?
- 21 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Karizma XMR from
₹1.87 Lakh