Hero Karizma XMR vs Joy e-bike Thunderbolt

Should you buy Hero Karizma XMR or Joy e-bike Thunderbolt Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Hero Karizma XMR price in is Rs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Joy e-bike Thunderbolt price in is Rs (ex-showroom). The engine in the Karizma XMR makes 25.5 PS and 20.4 Nm . Hero offers the Karizma XMR in 4 colours whereas the Joy e-bike Thunderbolt comes in 2 colours. Out of 2 user reviews, Thunderbolt scores 4.5 whereas the Hero Karizma XMR tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 77 user reviews..

Karizma XMR vs Thunderbolt

Key Highlights	Karizma XMR	Thunderbolt
Mileage (Overall)	41.55 kmpl	Not Applicable
Max Power	25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm	-
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Electric Bikes
Motor Power	Not Applicable	5 kW

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Hero Karizma XMR
Rs1,84,144^*
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Rs2,33,000^*
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1,84,144^*
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2,33,000^*
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Basic Information	Hero Karizma XMR	Joy e-bike Thunderbolt
On-Road Price	Rs.2,10,662* Onwards	Rs.2,40,432* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	41.55 kmpl	Not Applicable
Max Power	25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm	-
User Rating	4.3 Based on Hero Karizma XMR Reviews	4.5 Based on Joy e-bike Thunderbolt Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Electric Bikes
Motor Power	Not Applicable	5 kW
Motor Type	Not Applicable	DC Brushless Hub Motor
Charging Time	Not Applicable	9 Hr
Range	Not Applicable	110 km/charge
EMI Starts	₹ 5,770 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 6,584 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.11,787 Karizma XMR Insurance	Rs.7,432 Thunderbolt Insurance
Colours	Iconic YellowTurbo RedPhantom BlackView All Colours	BlueYellowView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Hero Karizma XMR

Joy e-bike Thunderbolt

On-Road Price

Rs.2,10,662* Onwards

Rs.2,40,432* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

41.55 kmpl

Not Applicable

Max Power

25.5 PS @ 9250 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on Hero Karizma XMR Reviews

4.5

Based on Joy e-bike Thunderbolt Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Electric Bikes

Motor Power

Not Applicable

5 kW

Motor Type

Not Applicable

DC Brushless Hub Motor

Charging Time

Not Applicable

9 Hr

Range

Not Applicable

110 km/charge

EMI Starts

₹ 5,770

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 6,584

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.11,787
Karizma XMR Insurance

Rs.7,432
Thunderbolt Insurance

Colours

Iconic YellowTurbo RedPhantom BlackView All Colours

BlueYellowView All Colours

Brochure

Download Brochure

Brochure not available

Engine and Transmission
Motor Power	Not Applicable	5 kW
Range (Eco Mode)	Not Applicable	-
Range (Normal Mode)	Not Applicable	-
Range (Sport Mode)	Not Applicable	-
Engine Type	4-Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Not Applicable
Displacement	210 cc	Not Applicable
No. of Cylinders	1	Not Applicable
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Not Applicable
Valve Per Cylinder	4	Not Applicable
Fuel Supply	Fuel Injection	Not Applicable
Clutch	Wet type Slip & Assist	Not Applicable
Ignition	-	Not Applicable
Gear Box	6 Speed	Not Applicable
Bore	73 mm	Not Applicable
Stroke	50 mm	Not Applicable
Compression Ratio	12:01	Not Applicable
Emission Type	BS6.2	Not Applicable
Max Torque	20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm	230 Nm
Starting	Self Start Only	Push Button Start
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Engine and Transmission

Motor Power

Not Applicable

5 kW

Range (Eco Mode)

Not Applicable

Range (Normal Mode)

Not Applicable

Range (Sport Mode)

Not Applicable

Features
Cruise Control	Not Applicable	-
External Speakers	Not Applicable	-
Charger Output	Not Applicable	10 Apm
Instrument Console	Digital	Digital
Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
USB Charging Port	Yes	No
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	-
Odometer	Digital	-
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	-
Passenger Footrest	Yes	-
Underseat storage	-	Yes
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Features

Cruise Control

Not Applicable

External Speakers

Not Applicable

Charger Output

Not Applicable

10 Apm

Instrument Console

Digital

Features and Safety
Charging Point	Not Applicable	-
Fast Charging	Not Applicable	-
Operating System	Not Applicable	-
Fast Charging Time	Not Applicable	-
Processor	Not Applicable	-
Gradeability	-	18°
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Windscreen	Yes	-
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Features and Safety

Charging Point

Not Applicable

Fast Charging

Not Applicable

Operating System

Not Applicable

Fast Charging Time

Not Applicable

Performance
City Mileage	-	Not Applicable
Highway Mileage	-	Not Applicable
Overall Mileage	41.55 kmpl	Not Applicable
Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)	-	Not Applicable
Roll-ons (40-80 kmph)	-	Not Applicable
Top Speed	130 kmph	90 km/Hr
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Performance

City Mileage

Not Applicable

Highway Mileage

Not Applicable

Overall Mileage

41.55 kmpl

Not Applicable

Roll-ons (30-70 kmph)

Not Applicable

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Capacity	11 L	Not Applicable
Width	760 mm	-
Length	2068 mm	-
Height	1110 mm	-
Ground Clearance	160 mm	-
Wheelbase	1351 mm	-
Kerb Weight	163.5 kg	-
Load Carrying Capacity	-	150 kg
Seat height	810 mm	-
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Capacity

11 L

Not Applicable

Width

760 mm

Length

2068 mm

Height

1110 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Turn Signal Lamp	LED	LED
DRLs	Yes	-
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No
Distance to Empty Indicator	Yes	-
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Turn Signal Lamp

LED

DRLs

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm	-
Rear Brake Diameter	230 mm	-

Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Diameter

300 mm

Rear Brake Diameter

230 mm

Motor & Battery
Motor Type	Not Applicable	DC Brushless Hub Motor
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	5.18 Kwh
Reverse Assist	Not Applicable	-

Motor & Battery

Motor Type

Not Applicable

DC Brushless Hub Motor

Battery Capacity

Not Applicable

5.18 Kwh

Reverse Assist

Not Applicable

Underpinnings
Frame	Steel Trellis Frame	-

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel Trellis Frame

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User Reviews of Comparison

Karizma XMR
Thunderbolt

A
abhishek on Aug 31, 2025
5.0
Xmr 200 top
Bestest bikeeee ever in thi segment Killer looks , budget friendly , xtreme performance Best for city use nd easy to rideee Comfartableee forr long ridessss Better than others bike of this rangeee. Best bike fromm heroo Average is alsoo good Not good its awesome with thiisss performance Suggest everyone to buy thisss
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1 1
S
sunny on Jun 14, 2025
5.0
It's very good and speedy.
It's very good and speedy. Very good colors combo and also the combat edition is very very good I had a lot of fun riding this bike and it goes upto 100 km per hour in seconds. Amazing design. It's the oldest and fastest of them all. It is very awesome and budget friendly and the balance is also very good. 5 stars
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1 1
M
manav on Jun 02, 2025
4.7
Bike rivew
It's the best bike that i have rided, the pick up is to fast it's comfortable and milage is also good. I can truly say it's value for money and the experience that you get is also truly premium. You should try this bike it's amazing loved the bike 7 on 10 . Performance for me. Loved the bike hero very nice
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2
S
shivam on Jun 01, 2025
5.0
Bast and stylish
One of best bike vary stylish and best bike this bike is like 2 in one because I can use as a sports bike and also as a riding bike it is like in hindi ek teer se do nisana in this price range it's the best bike that I seen first and also I trust this company hero and also I like to say that I seen this fantastic bike.
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1 1
B
bharat on Jun 01, 2025
4.7
The Most stylish and fancy sports BIKE
When I first saw the hero karizma xmr combat edition in the Roadies I was amazed by the looks of the karizma , the charm and aura the bike hold is incredible , when I imagine myself riding this bike I feel like captain america of the Avengers feeling dashing and amazing it is a fantastic beast in design and looks
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1
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P
prayog on Feb 13, 2024
4.0
comfortable for even earth
It's good eco-friendly bike which every 1 should try and use ,it can also save the pollution of waste and air
A
anuj on Feb 07, 2024
5.0
nice one nan
Very well designed electric bike and j loved it very much and I wish I could see more designs from U
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FAQs on Hero Karizma XMR and Joy e-bike Thunderbolt

Q) Which bike is better Hero Karizma XMR or Joy e-bike Thunderbolt?

A) As per our average user rating, Hero Karizma XMR has a score of 4.3/5 while Joy e-bike Thunderbolt has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Hero Karizma XMR and Joy e-bike Thunderbolt is cheaper?

A) Hero Karizma XMR price starts at Rs 1,84,144 & Joy e-bike Thunderbolt price starts at Rs 2,33,000 in Delhi . Hero Karizma XMR is cheaper between these.

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