Comparing the Hero Karizma XMR and the Nightster 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 Nightster is priced at ₹1,351,000. On the engine front, the Hero Karizma XMR comes with a 210 cc unit compared to the Nightster's 975 cc, producing 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 41.55 Kmpl for the Hero Karizma XMR versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Liquid Cooled | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 210 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 25.05 bhp @ 9250 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 rpm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 41.55 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 163.5 | 221 |
| Seat Height | 810 | 705 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Disc 300 mm | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Dia 37 mm, Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Disc 230 mm | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 100/80 - 17 | 100/90‑19 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Rear Tyre | 140/70 - 17 | 150/80-16 Dunlop® Harley‑Davidson Series bias |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Bias‑ply 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 | — |
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| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster | Semi‑digital (Std), Digital (Special) |
| Color Options | Turbo RedIconic YellowPhantom BlackCombat Grey | Vivid BlackDark Billiard GrayWhiskey FireSnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | Top | 186644 Combat | 188257 | STD | 1454000 Special | 1538000 |
| Starter | Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | 6‑speed manual |











