KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Hero Karizma XMR launched at Rs. 1.81 lakhs ex-showroom
- Gets USD front forks, and more updates
- Retains mechanics from the previous model
Hero Karizma XMR 210, spearing therough the rumour mills, is here with its 2025 iteration with some exciting upgrades and features add-on, in a bid to make its impression, ahead of the bigger XMR 250 launch. Check out the top 5 highlights of the updated Karizma in this section, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to never miss out on any latest news and automotive updates.
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1. USD Front Forks
The Hero Karizma XMR 210 finally gets the front USD inverted fork suspension, something that was showcased at the Auto Expo, along with some more notable upgrades. This came in as the speculation of the bike being discontinued to make way for the XMR 250, which is also looming around for a launch soon, but that has been rubbed off with this new update.
2. More Features
The Hero Karizma XMR 210 packs a host of modern features, including an auto projector headlamp with LED DRLs and a distinctive H-shaped LED tail light. Adding to its sharp design, the bike also sports sleek LED indicators with a hazard light function for enhanced safety. It features a 5-inch TFT display offering over 35 functions such as smartphone connectivity, real-time vehicle and battery status, turn-by-turn navigation, an ambient light sensor, gear shift indicator with shift guidance, and plenty more for an enriched riding experience.
3. Combat Edition
Hero revealed the Combat Edition of the XMR 210 at the Auto Expo 2025 and while it introduced fresh graphics and a USD inverted forks for the suspension, it only made its way now, offering a more distinct appeal on the roads. Notably, it is priced just slightly above the top model, making it fairly accessible. More on the exact figures later in the section.
4. Retained Mechanics
The Hero Karizma XMR 210 is powered by a 210cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled DOHC engine with a 4-stroke, 4-valve setup, engineered to deliver a robust 25.5 PS of power at 9,250 rpm and 20.4 Nm of peak torque at 7,250 rpm, making it well-suited for spirited rides and everyday use alike.
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5. Price And Rivals
The base model of the Karizma XMR 210 comes with a price tag of Rs. 1,81,400, while the newly launched top-spec variant is priced at Rs. 1,99,750 ex-showroom. Above that, the exclusive Combat Edition is available at Rs. 2,01,500, making it just Rs. 1,750 pricier than the top variant. In the competitive sportbike segment, the Karizma XMR 210 takes on rivals such as the Bajaj Pulsar RS200, Yamaha R15, and several others.
Verdict
Given the demand for small urban cars and improving EV infrastructure, there is good scope for new models under the Rs 10 lakh bracket. The Leapmotor T03 might not be the most striking EV, but it ticks all the right boxes as a solution for urban mobility.
