Hero Karizma XMR: Pros and Cons of the Sports Bike

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Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of the new sports bike:

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Pros

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Fantastic styling and acceptable build quality.

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Pros

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Comfortable seating for rider and pillion.

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Pros

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Value for money.

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Widespread sales and service network of Hero MotoCorp.

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Cons

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Cons

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Missing features such as riding modes, upside down fork, traction control, etc.

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Fairly neutral ride, not as exciting as some rivals.

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Cons

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