As the world of gearshifts and motor oil await new launches at Italy’s coveted two-wheeler automotive event, EICMA 2024, India was in or a treat. One of the market leaders, Hero MotoCorp, launched its update to the iconic Karizma and cult Xpulse line of motorcycles.
The Bajaj-rival on Tuesday night launched the Karizma XMR 250 and the Xpulse 210 models, along with the Xtreme 250R at Milan. These three will join Hero’s booth at EICMA 2024, along with its electric Vida line.
“Hero with will very soon be launching its operations in the United Kingdom and across Europe led by our electric vehicle brand, Vida,” announced Hero MotoCorp's Pawan Munjal, as he unveiled the Vida Z.
The Xtreme 250R, which will go head to head with Suzuki’s Gixxer 250 and the KTM 250 Duke, will have a 6-speed 250cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DOHC 4V engine that will deliver a maximum power of 29.5bhp (at 9,250rpm), with a claimed 0–60 at 3.25 seconds.
The much-awaited Karizma XMR 250 will be powered by the same 250cc liquid-cooled engine that is tweaked to output 30bhp power. It also gets auto-illuminating multi-projector LED head lamps.
The Xpulse 210 gets a TFT display upgrade with the new 4.2-inch screen, armed with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation. The off-roader is outputs 24bhp power with its 210cc liquid-cooled DOHC 4V with a six-speed gearbox.