Hero MotoCorp Karizma XMR vs Ola Electric Roadster Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Karizma XMR and Ola Electric Roadster Pro are from different segments and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹13,348 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Karizma XMR takes 3 of the 5 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 7/10 for the Karizma XMR and 8.5/10 for the Roadster Pro.
Category by category
Price
Karizma XMR
The Karizma XMR starts ₹13,348 lower (₹1,86,651 against ₹1,99,999), about ₹420 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Roadster Pro
The Roadster Pro is electric and costs a fraction per kilometre to run, though its purchase price and battery replacement risk need weighing against that.
Safety kit
Karizma XMR
Karizma XMR adds dual-channel abs that the Roadster Pro does not have on any variant.
Features
Roadster Pro
Roadster Pro gets keyless start, fast charging, regenerative braking and reverse mode and 4 more items.
Warranty
Karizma XMR
Karizma XMR comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Roadster Pro.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Karizma XMR if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- you live where Hero MotoCorp's bigger service network matters
Buy the Roadster Pro if
- your priority is performance-focused riders
- your priority is long-distance electric touring
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Karizma XMR | Roadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,86,651 | ₹1,99,999 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹2,13,400 | ₹2,17,500 |
| Energy, 5 years | ₹1,28,600 | ₹10,230 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹10,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹10,244 | ₹10,440 |
| Five-year total | ₹3,82,244 | ₹2,48,170 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpKarizma XMR | Ola ElectricRoadster Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,86,651 | ₹1,99,999 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹5,920 | ₹6,340 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 210 cc | — |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | — |
| Power | 25.1 bhp | — |
| Torque | 20.4 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 35 kmpl | — |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | — |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | Automatic |
| Electric | ||
| Peak motor power | — | 52 kW |
| Battery | — | 8 kWh |
| Claimed range | — | 316 km |
| Charging time | — | 3.7 hrs |
| Top speed | 130 km/h | 154 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 | Disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Switchable ABS |
| Front suspension | USD Forks | USD Forks |
| Rear suspension | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable | Monoshock Absorbers |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | — |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | — |
Karizma XMR vs Roadster Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Karizma XMR or the Roadster Pro?
- The Karizma XMR is cheaper by ₹13,348 at the base variant (₹1,86,651 against ₹1,99,999 ex-showroom Delhi).
- What is the on-road price difference between the Karizma XMR and Roadster Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹4,100: roughly ₹2,13,400 for the Karizma XMR and ₹2,17,500 for the Roadster Pro, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹3,82,244 for the Karizma XMR and ₹2,48,170 for the Roadster Pro, including purchase, energy, servicing and insurance renewals. The Roadster Pro comes out ₹1,34,074 ahead.
