Comparing the Hero Karizma XMR and the Aprilia RS 457 side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hero Karizma XMR is available at ₹181,400, while the Aprilia RS 457 is priced at a price on request. On the engine front, the Hero Karizma XMR comes with a 210 cc unit compared to the Aprilia RS 457's 457 cc, producing 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm and 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 41.55 Kmpl for the Hero Karizma XMR versus 30 kmpl for the Aprilia RS 457. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 210 cc | 457 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC | 2 parallel forward-facing cylinders, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Power | 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 47.6 PS (≈ 35 kW) at 9,400 rpm |
| Torque | 20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm | 43.5 Nm at 6,700 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres | 13L |
| Mileage | 41.55 Kmpl | 30 kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 163.5 | 175 |
| Seat Height | 810 | 800 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel |
| Front Brake | Disc 300 mm | Disc 320 mm 4 Piston |
| Front Suspension | Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush | 41mm upside-down fork, adjustable preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear Brake | Disc 230 mm | Disc 220 mm 1 Piston |
| Rear Suspension | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable | Monoshock, adjustable preload, 130 mm wheel travel |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80 - 17 | 110/70 - 17 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70 - 17 | 150/60 - 17 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | MF Battery 12V- 6 Ah, ETZ-7 | 12v MF |
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| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | — |
| Color Options | Turbo RedIconic YellowPhantom BlackCombat Grey | Racing StripesPrismatic DarkOpalescent LightGP ReplicaCoral Snake blueArsenic yellow |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel injection |
| Price Variants | Top | 186644 Combat | 188257 | STD | 422229 GP Replica | 437228 |
| Starter | Self Start | Self start |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6-speed manual |











