Hero MotoCorp has launched the all-new Karizma XMR at Rs 1,82,900 — Introductory price: Rs 1,72,900 (all ex-showroom India)

Introductory price makes it cheaper than the Yamaha R15 V4! — Booking window open from August 29 — Refundable booking amount: Rs 3,000

All-new 210cc, DOHC, 4-valve liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine (the first Hero bike to get one) — 25.5PS & 20.4Nm — More powerful than the KTM RC 200 & the Bajaj Pulsar RS200!

6-speed gearbox with slipper and assist clutch

Steel trellis frame (another first for a Hero bike) — Box-section swingarm (presumably to keep the costs in check)

300m front (with axial caliper) & 230mm rear disc brakes (both petal disc units) — Dual-channel ABS as standard (only Hero bike to get this currently)

Telescopic fork at the front (USD fork is a big miss) — Gas-charged 6-step preload adjustable monoshock at the rear

LCD instrument console — Bluetooth connectivity — Turn-by-turn navigation

All-LED lighting — Dual LED projector headlights — Adjustable windshield (a segment first!)