Hero has just launched the 2023 Karizma XMR 210. Let us take a look at how the bike fares with the popular Bajaj Pulsar F250. Here is a price and specification comparison of the same.
The 2023 Karizma XMR 210 has been launched in India with a special introductory price of INR 1,72,800 ex-showroom. Meanwhile, Bajaj retails its popular F250 for a starting price of INR 1,44,267.
Coming to the dimensions, the 2023 Karizma XMR 210 measures 2,068 mm long, 760 mm wide and is 1,110 mm tall. The wheelbase is 1,351 mm while the seat height is 810 mm. The ground clearance is 160 mm and the fuel tank capacity is 11 litres.
The Bajaj Pulsar F250 is 1,989 mm long, 795 mm wide and has an overall height of 1,143 mm. The ground clearance and fuel tank capacity reads as 165 mm and 14 litres respectively.
On the Karizma, the suspension duties are handled by 37mm diameter front forks and a rear monoshock with 6-step adjustable pre-load. Brakes include a disc on both ends with dual-channel ABS as standard.
The Bajaj Pulsar F250 gets telescopic front forks while the rear suspension duties are taken care of by a monoshock. Braking is handled by a single disc at both ends. While single-channel ABS is standard, customers can opt for the dual-channel ABS version for an extra price.
The Hero Karizma XMR comes with a 210cc liquid cooled engine. This 4V DOHC motor puts out 25 BHP @ 9,250 rpm and 20.4 Nm @ 7,250 rpm.A 6-speed gearbox is paired to the engine. It gets slip and assist clutch as standard.
Meanwhile, Bajaj offers a 249cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine on the Pulsar F250. This engine develops 24.1 BHP @ 8,750 rpm and a peak torque of 21.5Nm @ 6,500. Transmission duties are taken care of by a five-speed gearbox.
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