Karizma vs Pulsar is back – Comparing the XMR 210 and RS200 in the under ₹2 lakh battle

Karizma makes a comeback

Hero MotoCorp has finally launched an updated Karizma in India nine years after it went out of production. Credit: Hero MotoCorp

Karizma XMR 210 competitors

The Karizma XMR 210 will compete with the likes of the Bajaj Pulsar RS200 in India in the sub-₹2 lakh segment. Credit: Hero MotoCorp/Bajaj Auto

Price

Karizma XMR – ₹1.73 lakh | Pulsar RS200 – ₹1.72 lakh Credit: Hero MotoCorp/Bajaj Auto

Design

The Karizma XMR and the Pulsar RS200 both feature sporty design. The Karizma XMR features a slightly more aggressive design and comes with an adjustable windscreen, a first in this segment. Credit: Hero MotoCorp/Bajaj Auto

Engine

Karizma XMR – 4-valve 210cc liquid-cooled engine | Pulsar RS200 – 4-valve 199.5cc liquid-cooled engine Credit: Hero MotoCorp

Performance

Karizma XMR – Power output of 25hp and peak torque of 20.4 Nm | Pulsar RS200 – 24.2 hp of maximum power and 18.7 Nm of peak torque. Credit: Hero MotoCorp/Bajaj Auto

Wheel and disc brakes

The Karizma XMR and the Pulsar RS200 are both equipped with 17-inch designer alloy wheels. The bikes come with petal-type disc brakes and dual-channel ABS. Credit: Hero MotoCorp/Bajaj Auto

Features

Karizma XMR – Adjustable windscreen, LED projector headlamp, split seat and LED taillamp | Pulsar RS200 – Windscreen, dual projector headlamps and LED taillamp. Credit: Hero MotoCorp/Bajaj Auto

Colour options

Karizma XMR – Iconic Yellow, Turbo Red and Matte Phantom Black | Pulsar RS200 – Burnt Red, Pewter Grey and White Credit: Hero MotoCorp/Bajaj Auto