A mysterious, fully faired motorcycle with Hero
MotoCorp badge was recently captured on video. This
is probably the first look at the fully-faired Xtreme 200R, which could be
named Karizma 200. This model is expected to share its underpinnings and engine with
the Hero Xtreme 200R, although it may not carry the Xtreme branding. Hero
MotoCorp may launch it as the Karizma 200.
The bright orange bodywork is complemented with
contrasting black highlights. The headlight isn’t clearly visible, but we
expect to see a twin-pod unit on the fully faired model. This model could have
a full-LED unit performing the illumination duties. The motorcycle features a
tall windscreen that should come handy during highway runs.
The fascia is followed by a fully digital instrument
console – a feature that is not seen on the Xtreme 200R, which has an analogue
tachometer instead. The Xpulse 200, however, comes with a fully digital
console, and the display on the spied 200 cc motorcycle has an identical
design. The Xpulse 200’s instrument console offers Bluetooth connectivity and
turn-by-turn navigation, and we expect the upcoming 200 cc fully faired
motorcycle in the video to also come with these features.
Steering duties are performed by a naked
roadster-style single-piece handlebar that should offer upright and comfortable
ergonomics. The full fairing, tall windscreen and upright ergonomics should
deliver decent touring capabilities, enabling the rider to munch miles for a
longer stretch.
The alloy wheel design is identical to that of the
Xtreme 200R. The fully faired motorcycle would feature the same set of MRF
tyres as that of the naked roadster. Expect to see 100/80-17 section tyre at
the front and 130/70-R17 unit at the rear. Mechanical specifications would
most likely be identical to the Xtreme 200R - a 199.6 cc single-cylinder,
2-valve, SOHC, air-cooled motor mated to a five-speed transmission and
delivering 18.4 PS of maximum power and 17.1 Nm of peak torque.
Anchoring and suspension setup would also be
retained from the Xtreme 200R. Stopping power would come from 276 mm disc at
the front and 220 mm disc at the back while the safety net would include a
single-channel ABS. The front brake also gets steel-braided lines. Shock absorption
tasks would be performed by conventional telescopic forks at the front and an
adjustable monoshock at the rear.
In terms of pricing, the fully faired motorcycle will carry a premium
over the Xtreme 200R. The naked roadster retails at INR 89,900 (ex-showroom
Delhi). Its fully-faired version may carry a sub-INR 1 lakh ex-showroom price
tag. The new model appears to be ready to hit the production line, and we
should hear an announcement from Hero MotoCorp soon. It would compete with the
likes of Bajaj Pulsar RS200 and the upcoming KTM RC125.
