Hero MotoCorp, the world’s biggest two-wheeler manufacturer, announced on September 25 a price increase of its recently-launched Karizma XMR to Rs 1,79,900 onwards (ex-showroom, Delhi), effective from October 1.
The current booking window of Hero Karizma XMR, which is available at introductory price of Rs 1,72,900, will close at midnight on September 30, and the date for new booking window will be announced later, which will be with the revised price, Hero MotoCorp said in a statement.
The homegrown two-wheeler manufacturer revealed that its customers can continue to book the motorcycle at Hero MotoCorp dealerships across the country or online with a booking amount of Rs 3,000.
“The new Karizma XMR has already created a lot of excitement among the customers. The production for the new Karizma has already started and we will soon commence the deliveries. We are confident of offering an exceptional riding experience to the customers this festive season,” Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Business Officer (India Business Unit), Hero MotoCorp said in an official release.
It may be recalled that the Karizma XMR was unveiled by Hero MotoCorp on August 29, marking the return of the popular Karizma moniker after a hiatus of over three years.
Bollywood Actor Hritik Roshan was re-endorsed for this model.
The premium motorcycle, which is pitted against Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, Yamaha R15, and Bajaj Pulsar RS 200, is powered by a 210cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, which churns out 25.5PS of power and 20.4Nm of torque. The DOHC 4-valve engine, which is OBD 2(On-Board Diagnostic) compliant, is mated to a 6-speed gearbox that comes with Slip and Assist Clutch and Dual Channel ABS.
Other features include a fully digital instrument cluster, LED lights and indicators, dual-channel ABS, Bluetooth Connectivity, an engine kill switch, clip-on handlebars, slip and assist clutch system, a six-step monoshock, turn-by-turn navigation system, etc. The motorcycle’s instrument cluster contains information like gear position indicator, date, time, trip, odometer reading, fuel level, tachometer and speedometer readings.
With this rollout, the company has reintroduced the Karizma brand under which it sold its mid-range sport-tourer motorcycle.
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