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Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Hero Karizma XMR

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Bajaj Pulsar 220F or Hero Karizma XMR? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Pulsar 220F and Karizma XMR. Bajaj Pulsar 220F Price starts at Rs.1.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD and Hero Karizma XMR Price starts at Rs.1.80 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Bajaj Pulsar 220F is 1 cylinder, 164 cc Engine can generate 20.11 bhp @ 8500 rpm power whereas Hero Karizma XMR is a 1 cylinder, 210 cc Engine can generate 25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Pulsar 220F provides a mileage of 40 kmpl (base model), and Karizma XMR has a mileage of 35 kmpl (base model). Bajaj Pulsar 220F is available in 3 colours & 1 variants whereas Hero Karizma XMR is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.

Pulsar 220F vs Karizma XMR

Key HighlightsBajaj Pulsar 220FHero Karizma XMR
PriceRs.1.39 LakhRs.1.80 Lakh
Engine Capacity164.82 cc210 cc
Power20.11 bhp @ 8500 rpm25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm
Mileage/Range40 kmpl35 kmpl
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Bajaj Pulsar 220F STD bike
Bajaj Pulsar 220F
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    1.56 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    2.02 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.4
    4.4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    164.82 cc
    210 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    1
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    Front Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Calliper Type
    Dual Piston
    -
    Braking System
    Single Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic& with anti-friction bush
    Dia 37 mm& Telescopic Front Forks with Anti Friction Bush
    Rear Suspension
    5 way adjustable& Nitrox shock absorber
    Gas Charged Mono Shock& 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    90/90 - 17 Tubeless
    100/80 - 17
    Rear Tyre Size
    120/80 - 17 Tubeless
    140/70 - 17
    Front Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Rear Disc/Drum Size
    230 mm
    230 mm
    Rear Type
    Disc
    Disc
    Tubeless Tyres
    check
    check

    Instrumentation

    Fuel level guage
    Digital
    check
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Infotainment & Communication

    Basic Warranty
    5 Years/75000 Km
    5 Years/70000 Km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Double Cradle Down Tube
    Steel Trellis Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Engine Capacity
    164.82 cc
    210 cc
    Engine Type
    4-stroke& 2-Valve& Twin Spark BSVI Compliant& DTS-i FI Engine& Oil cooled
    4 Stroke& 4 Valve& Single Cylinder Liquid Cooled& DOHC
    No. of Cylinders
    1
    1
    No. of valves per cylinder
    -
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    12 kwh
    0.072 kwh
    Battery Type
    Full DC
    MF Battery
    Top Speed
    136 kmph
    130 kmph
    Max Torque
    18.55 Nm @ 7000 rpm
    20.4 Nm @ 7250 rpm
    Max Power
    20.11 bhp @ 8500 rpm
    25.15 bhp @ 9250 rpm
    Cooling type
    Oil Cooled
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    67 mm x 62.4 mm
    73 mm x 50 mm
    Mileage (Claimed)
    40 kmpl
    35 kmpl
    Number of Gears
    5 Speed
    6 Speed

    Comfort & Convenience

    Riding Modes
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    check
    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    check
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    -
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Seat Style
    Split
    Split
    Start Type
    Electric Start
    Electric Start

    Safety

    Hazard Warning Switch
    -
    check
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    check
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    Single Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Slipper Clutch
    -
    check
    Traction Control System
    check
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2035 mm
    2068 mm
    Width
    750 mm
    760 mm
    Height
    1165 mm
    1110 mm
    Wheelbase
    1350 mm
    1351 mm
    Ground Clearance
    165 mm
    160 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    15 Litres
    11 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.45 Litres
    0.9 Litres
    Body Type
    Sports Bike
    Sports Bike
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    160 kg
    163.5 kg
    Seat Height
    795 mm
    810 mm

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Design and styling are iconic and attract attention on the road
    • Size is big and it feels like a big sports bike to sit
    • Wide rear tyre helps in confident handling around curves
    • Soft suspension is good for long-distance touring
    • Mid-range of its engine performance is useful for highway riding
    • The faired design language makes it more sporty
    • The new engine is the most powerful in its segment
    • Comfortable riding posture
    • The suspension feels plush and takes on bad surfaces easily
    • Slick gear shifts and short gearing help in traffic
    Cons
    • It looks and feels old as well as outdated
    • Lacks crucial features that the rivals have
    • The 5-speed gearbox feels strained on the highway
    • The engine feels flat until 6,000 RPM
    • The exposed body frame and welds make the bike look a bit flimsy
    • USD forks could've made the bike more premium
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    Detailed Comparison of Bajaj Pulsar 220F and Hero Karizma XMR

    Safety

    Pulsar 220F comes loaded with Single Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Traction Control System. Karizma XMR has Hazard Warning Switch, Hazard Warning Indicator, Slipper Clutch.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Bajaj Pulsar 220F has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch and Hero Karizma XMR, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Average Speed Indicator, Pillion Footrest.

    Transmission

    Bajaj Pulsar 220F comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission and Karizma XMR comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Bajaj Pulsar 220F has a 15 Litres fuel tank with 1165 mm seat height. Hero Karizma XMR has 1110 mm seat height and 11 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Bajaj Pulsar 220F and Hero Karizma XMR Owner Reviews

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        Sairam
        2 Month ago
        Review for Bajaj Pulsar 220F
        5.0
        Very good bike with good mileage. Very good engine. Nice colour options. Great features. Very good petrol tank capacity.
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        Sajad
        2 Month ago
        Review for Bajaj Pulsar 220F
        5.0
        Awesome bike. It's like a horse.
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        Avijit
        2 Month ago
        Review for Bajaj Pulsar 220F
        4.2
        good for long-distance driving. daily commute is okay. but the bike shows its original efficiency after a long time. Overall, its okay for tours and local drives. best in its class
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        Vinod Kumar
        3 Month ago
        Review for Bajaj Pulsar 220F
        5.0
        I love this bike my favourite bike is this And it give 45 milage it's fuel ? tank capacity is 15 litres it's comes with 5 geres in 3 colours ?
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        Arunkumar
        4 Month ago
        Review for Bajaj Pulsar 220F
        5.0
        One of the best bikes in terms of style, performance and pickup.
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