Hero Teases The Karizma XMR Once Again

The Hero XMR name has finally been confirmed, with the launch set for August 29

(Update: Hero MotoCorp has launched the all-new Karizma XMR! Check out the bike here)

Just ahead of its debut, Hero has given a sneak peek into the imminent return of the Karizma name, revealing that the bike will be called the "Hero Karizma XMR." The scheduled launch date for this bike is August 29.

A recent teaser showcases the sleek silhouette of the bike, offering a glimpse of its striking design. The design cues have already been revealed through various spy shots, and further details can be found here. Of particular note is the revelation in the latest teaser that the forthcoming bike will pay homage to the original Karizma by featuring the iconic yellow paint scheme.

Under its sleek exterior, the Hero Karizma XMR will house a completely new 210cc liquid-cooled engine, a noteworthy first for the Hero brand. This powerplant is anticipated to deliver 25PS and 20Nm. Beyond the innovative engine, the bike boasts several other novel features that mark a departure from Hero's usual offerings, an exclusive preview of which can be found here.

Hrithik Roshan, the brand ambassador for the original Karizma, also created excitement around the bike's comeback by sharing a teaser on his social media. The teaser can be viewed below:

As Hero's new flagship, the Hero Karizma XMR embodies the pinnacle of the brand's offerings and holds the distinction of being the most premium bike in their lineup. With such high-end positioning, an ex-showroom price tag of about Rs 1.75 lakh is expected. Upon its release, it will compete with the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and Suzuki Gixxer SF 250.