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Hero Karizma XMR 250 spotted in a new red colour scheme
A new red-and-white version of Hero’s Karizma XMR 250 was spotted at a dealership in India.
The fully faired sports motorcycle has red bodywork, white details and black panels, wheels and mirrors.
Earlier sightings showed white with red accents and black with red accents, making this the third colour combination seen.
The 250cc motorcycle is expected to use a liquid-cooled engine with a six-speed gearbox, but final India specifications have not been confirmed.
It is expected to compete with the Yamaha R2, Suzuki Gixxer SF 250 and KTM RC 200.
The wait has given those rivals time to enter or build their place in the market; the Yamaha R2 is already on sale in India.
Hero has not announced the launch date, price or colours for sale, and the final equipment details are expected to become clear at launch.
The Hero Karizma XMR 250 has been spotted at a dealership in a red-dominant colour scheme with white and black accents.
The sighting adds a third colour combination to those reported at exhibitions and dealerships.
Hero is expected to launch the motorcycle in the coming months, but has not confirmed a launch date or Indian colour options.
Reports say it is expected to use a 250cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine paired with a six-speed gearbox.
The motorcycle is expected to compete with the Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, KTM RC 200 and Yamaha R2.
- Who
- Hero, which makes the Karizma XMR 250, and automotive enthusiast Sahil Sagar, who was credited with the latest spy shots.
- What
- The motorcycle was spotted at a dealership in a red-dominant colour scheme with white and black accents.
- When
- The sighting was reported on 25 October 2026.
- Where
- At a Hero dealership in India; the dealership’s location was not stated.
- Why
- Not stated
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The Karizma XMR 250 made its global debut in a white-and-red colour scheme, according to BikeAdvice and RushLane.
Hero showed the motorcycle at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, according to BikeAdvice and RushLane.
Hero showed an updated version; RushLane said it featured ride-by-wire and cruise control.
A black-and-red version was spotted at a dealership, according to Jagran and RushLane.
A red-dominant version with white and black accents was reported at a dealership.
- Latest colour scheme
- Red bodywork with white graphics and mudguard, plus black tank inserts and side panels
- Earlier colour schemes
- White with red accents; black with red highlights
- Expected engine
- 250cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
- Expected output
- 30 PS and 25 Nm, according to Jagran and RushLane; BikeAdvice reports 29.6 bhp and 25 Nm
- Expected transmission
- Six-speed gearbox
- Expected rivals
- Suzuki Gixxer SF 250, KTM RC 200 and Yamaha R2