Hero Karizma XMR vs Kawasaki Versys 1000 [2017-2018]

Hero Karizma XMR 210 Long Term Review: Conclusion

The Hero Karizma XMR has done over 5000km since it arrived at BikeWale late last year. Of this, half the distance was covered on the highways, and that experience has already been discussed here.

The last two months of the year are always a great time for us. With a few motorcycle festivals being held in Goa, we get to spend a few days chilling with the fraternity. It was the same this time around and my plan was to take the Hero Karizma XMR – BikeWale’s long-termer – on a long ride and test its touring abilities.

A machine is developed for a reason. It could either make your life easy by easing your job or could make your life hell, by taking away your job. But there are some machines that could add some excitement to your life and the Versys 1000 was developed for the same. But do we really need a bike this big? Well, the answer would have been a straight no, if this article was being published in 2000 but over the last few years, things have changed drastically. I have put on a lot of weight and my mum still doesn’t like my tea. But on a serious note, things have really changed for motorcycle enthusiasts in terms of overall infrastructure. Additional perks are better and well-laid out roads and befriending technology.