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**chinmayakar** · 07-18-2013, 11:24 AM

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This is how rumors start spreading. And before you know people start expecting stars and moon, and before they realise the bubble is burst.

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Did anyone notice another test bike in the background? Looks like there are 2 bikes to be launched by Hero.

**Naveen1985** · 07-18-2013, 01:24 PM

re: Hero 250 caught testing: xBhp News

tail is looking sleek and stylish now.....

**riot** · 07-18-2013, 02:23 PM

re: Hero 250 caught testing: xBhp News

I was expecting a KTM and R15 killer from Hero.. BUT

Same disk as ZMR? Thin front forks, skinny tyres, dual rear shock? Hero, u can do so much much.. then WHY???????

**Satyamzma** · 07-18-2013, 03:31 PM

re: Hero 250 caught testing: xBhp News

Ranbir kapoor would be busy shooting for new ad for karizma?

**Naveen1985** · 07-18-2013, 04:11 PM

re: Hero 250 caught testing: xBhp News

Originally posted by chinmayakar View Post

This is how rumors start spreading. And before you know people start expecting stars and moon, and before they realise the bubble is burst.

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Did anyone notice another test bike in the background? Looks like there are 2 bikes to be launched by Hero.

both the bikes are same....

Originally posted by Satyamzma View Post

Ranbir kapoor would be busy shooting for new ad for karizma?

hehehehe

2 clear clear spy shots....

**chaosaddict** · 07-18-2013, 04:16 PM

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[MENTION=33612]Naveen1985[/MENTION] - Nice find, man!! Autocar, somehow, is always ahead. The dual shocks ruined it.

**Naveen1985** · 07-18-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally posted by chaosaddict View Post

@Naveen1985 - Nice find, man!! Autocar, somehow, is always ahead. The dual shocks ruined it.

autocar always post their own spy shots...and most of the time different from other sites....

**rreneav1987** · 07-18-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by Naveen1985 View Post

both the bikes are same....

hehehehe

2 clear clear spy shots....
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They are gonna bring in 2 different variants

if you check the 2 bikes standing there.. one has rear disc brakes and the other doesnt... also note the handlebars

one is more sporty and the other one is more relaxed.. in the sense one has a smaller 2 piece like in CBR and the other has a bigger one like in ZMR

**Divya Sharan** · 07-18-2013, 05:26 PM

re: Hero 250 caught testing: xBhp News

Originally posted by rreneav1987 View Post

They are gonna bring in 2 different variants

if you check the 2 bikes standing there.. one has rear disc brakes and the other doesnt... also note the handlebars

one is more sporty and the other one is more relaxed.. in the sense one has a smaller 2 piece like in CBR and the other has a bigger one like in ZMR

Not only that, in the pic u quoted, the bike with rear disc has P220 rear tire. Not sure if its a 130 (not likely), but its at least 120 profile. Also, from the angle this pic is taken the other bike (without reear disc) seems to have a monoshock! ????

**sambit** · 07-18-2013, 05:28 PM

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Optional rear disc??? May be this is the much needed visual upgrade to the humble ol ZMA... Guys come to reality now... This is no 250...

**rreneav1987** · 07-18-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally posted by Divya Sharan View Post

Not only that, in the pic u quoted, the bike with rear disc has P220 rear tire. Not sure if its a 130 (not likely), but its at least 120 profile. Also, from the angle this pic is taken the other bike (without reear disc) seems to have a monoshock! ????

I see the red suspension on it.. I am guessing they are gonna launch a fresh Karizma with bigger engine.. new karizma series

silencer of the one with rear drum brake is of Karizma and the one with rear disc brake is ZMR

Correct me if I am wrong.. hope the bikes have enough power.. and my guess is that the new bikes will have a carb version and a FI version just like the Karizma-R and ZMR

**pixantz** · 07-18-2013, 05:57 PM

re: Hero 250 caught testing: xBhp News

Originally posted by blizviz View Post

Good luck to Hero for this bike. It sure won't worry any other manufacturers!

Yeah. You bet. Don't expect anything more than some snazzy "Sports xxxxx" stickering, a nip and tuck here and there, traditionally Hero skinny-winny commuter oriented fuel economy type tyres, and some poor old wngine in a new colour maybe.
These guys are going nowhere unless they bring up a bike with a new interesting heart. Then, even if its a Karizma or CBZ, it will be worth the namesakes.
I for one would love to have a smart looking bike with a 250/300/350cc preferably at least twin-cylinder about 45bhp mill, race inspired chassis, 130 rear tyre, 100 front, nice comfy yet sporty seat with seating posture a mix of tourer and sporty, integrated headlamps with separate high beam module and projector with xenon lamp for low beam.
Am I getting too dreamy??

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**chaosaddict** · 07-18-2013, 06:00 PM

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Originally posted by pixantz View Post

Am I getting too dreamy??

With Hero; Yes!!

**Divya Sharan** · 07-18-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by pixantz View Post

Am I getting too dreamy??

You bet! 2 cyl would mean the bike would cost no less than 2.5L OTR. Also, why would HMC target the 45 hp figure when there is not enough competition there? It has to target Honda first. Hence a 250cc with 27-28 hp single cyl would suffice. Then, next year they can bring their 40 hp machine.

My speculations (if its a 250cc)
250cc - 27.5 hp @8k RPM, maybe ~24 Nm torque @ 7k RPM, 100 mm front tire, 120 mm rear tire, 155 kg kerb weight (I see some redesign of plastic), 55w halogen HL.

**veryhiphop** · 07-18-2013, 06:05 PM

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What if these are upgrade (Exterior wise) of Karizma and ZMR...with same engine as of now...

and later on in 2014 new bikes....

BTW..the second bike without a rear have a different and new pattern on rear tyre...

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