Hrithik Roshan Launches Sports Bike Hero Karizma XMR. See Pics

Hero has launched its most awaited sports bike the Karizma XMR at Rs 1,72,900 and actor Hrithik Roshan has unveiled this new motorcycle. With the new XMR, the Karizma name now retunes and it has been one of the iconic brands within the Hero line-up. (Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

The highlight here is the all-new liquid-cooled, 210cc, single-cylinder engine which develops 25.5hp at 9,250rpm and 20.4Nm at 7,250rpm. The new Karizma XMR gets a 6-speed gearbox along with a slip-and-assist clutch. (Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

The XMR looks sharp and has design cues of the older Karizma but now with a sportier feel while also getting features like an adjustable windscreen which is segment first. (Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

Other features include an LCD dash along with turn-by-turn navigation plus Bluetooth and LED lighting. The rider also gets SMS and call notifications plus it has a gear position indicator. (Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

The Karizma XMR is available in three colour options- yellow, red, and matte black. In terms of ergonomics, the Karizma XMR gets a split seat setup while it has a rear disc with dual-channel ABS. (Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

The new Karizma competes in the popular premium 200cc motorcycle segment and will reestablish as a youth brand in terms of sporty motorcycles. This marks the return of the Karizma brand after three years. (Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

If we look at competition then the Hero Karizma XMR 210 competes with the likes of the Suzuki Gixxer SF250 and the Yamaha R15 V4 too. (Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee)

Actor Hrithik Roshan originally did the Karizma ad in 2003 and has reprised his brand ambassador role for the new Karizma XMR and is the new flagship in the Hero range of motorcycles in its portfolio. (Image Source: Somnath Chatterjee)