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Hero Karizma XMR Long-Term Review: Introduction

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Pratheek Kunder

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Introduction

Hero Karizma XMR Right Side View

I was delighted when Hero decided to revive their most famous motorcycle brand - the Karizma. My motorcycle journalism journey started with this brand, and I fondly remember it. Now, after testing the Karizma XMR thoroughly a few weeks ago, I was informed that the bike would be with me for six months more as BikeWale's long-termer.

The Plan

Hero Karizma XMR Right Side View

My daily commute distance is around 130km, which involves riding through highways, city traffic, and bad roads. Thus, this Karizma XMR will cover a considerable distance in these six months. I also plan to go touring on the XMR, which I'm looking forward to the most as the first-gen Karizma was known to be an excellent tourer. So, possibly one Mangalore and a few Goa trips are bound to happen. Sadly, there are no plans to take it to a race track, and as a result, we won't be able to determine how the bike performs when pushed to its limits.

The Details

Hero Karizma XMR Right Side View

The Karizma XMR is built on a brand new chassis, and this is also the first time Hero MotoCorp launched a motorcycle with a liquid-cooled motor. This motor displaces 210cc, makes 25bhp and 20Nm of peak torque, and is mated to a six-speed gearbox. There's also a slip-and-assist clutch – something rarely seen on Hero motorcycles. Like some of the products in their line-up, the Karizma XMR also has modern features like LED headlights with an auto-adjustable light. Further, it receives a full LCD cluster with Bluetooth connectivity and dual-channel ABS. The fast-charging USB port and adjustable windscreen come as standard.

Bike Stats

Odometer: 520km

Photography by Kaustubh Gandhi

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Hero Karizma XMR Right Side View
Hero Karizma XMR Right Side View
Hero Karizma XMR Right Side View

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