Bajaj Pulsar 220F vs Hero Karizma XMR

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 1 Oct 2026.

Bajaj Pulsar 220F
Hero Karizma XMR

Bajaj Auto

Pulsar 220F

From ₹1.36 Lakh

Full Pulsar 220F page Change

Hero MotoCorp

Karizma XMR

From ₹1.87 Lakh

Full Karizma XMR page Change
Bajaj Pulsar 220FPulsar 220F · ₹1.36 Lakh
Hero Karizma XMRKarizma XMR (Top) · ₹1.87 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Pulsar 220F: ₹1.36 Lakh (ahead) Karizma XMR: ₹1.87 Lakh Pulsar 220F ₹51,062 cheaper
Braking Pulsar 220F: Single-channel ABS Karizma XMR: Dual-channel ABS (ahead)
Mileage Pulsar 220F: Not published Karizma XMR: 41.55 kmpl Claimed
Power Pulsar 220F: 20.9 PS Karizma XMR: 25.5 PS (ahead) Torque 18.55 vs 20.4 Nm
Weight Pulsar 220F: 160 kg Karizma XMR: 164 kg Seat height 795 vs 810 mm
Versions Pulsar 220F: 1 Karizma XMR: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Pulsar 220F for the lower price.

Pick the Karizma XMR for dual-channel abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.36 Lakh
₹1.87 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.56 Lakh
₹2.12 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹2,623 a month
₹3,564 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
20.9 PS
25.5 PS
Torque
18.55 Nm
20.4 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
Not published
41.55 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type
Twin Spark FI, Oil Cooled
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Displacement (cc)
220 cc
210 cc
Compression Ratio
9.8:1
12.0:1
Cooling
Air/Oil Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
5-speed manual
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Bore x Stroke
Not listed
73.0 mm x 50.0 mm

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 280 mm
Single Petal Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston axial caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Disc, 230 mm
Single Petal Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston floating caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Alloy, 17-inch front & rear
17-inch Lightweight Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre Size
90/90-R17
100/80-17 Tubeless
Rear Tyre Size
120/80-R17
140/70-17 Tubeless
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Not listed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
Telescopic, 37mm, with anti-friction bush
43 mm USD Telescopic Fork, gold finish (both Top and Combat Edition, added in the Apr 2025 update)
Rear Suspension
5-way adjustable Nitrox shock absorber
Gas-charged Monoshock (6-step preload adjustable)
Frame Type
Double cradle down-tube
High-tensile Steel Trellis Frame
Wheelbase (mm)
1,350 mm
1351 mm
Ground Clearance (mm)
165 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Length (mm)
2,035 mm
2068 mm
Width (mm)
750 mm
760 mm
Height (mm)
800 mm
1110 mm
Seat Height (mm)
795 mm
810 mm
Kerb Weight (kg)
160 kg
163.5 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity (L)
15 litres
11.0 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
Fully digital reverse monochrome LCD
LCD Full-Digital Inverted Display with Ambient Light Sensor
Bluetooth/Navigation
Yes, turn-by-turn navigation
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes, Type A
Yes (Fast-charging USB Type-A port)
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not listed
Yes (Bluetooth Connectivity with Call & SMS alerts)
Navigation
Not listed
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Hero App)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
No
None
Cruise Control
Not available
No
Traction Control
Not listed
No
Quickshifter
Not listed
No

Lights

Headlight
LED projector headlamp
Full LED Class-D Projector Headlamp with Auto-Illumination & DRL
Taillight
LED
LED Taillamp
Turn Indicators
LED
LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split seat, with split grab rails
Split Stepped Sport Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Not listed
Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions
1 version
2 versions
Price range
₹1.36 Lakh
₹1.87 Lakh – ₹1.88 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
4 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Pulsar 220F₹1.36 Lakh Karizma XMR (Top)₹1.87 Lakh Karizma XMR ₹51,062 more

On-road price in six cities

Pulsar 220F Pulsar 220F against Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top)

CityPulsar 220FKarizma XMRGap
Mumbai₹1.6 Lakh₹2.18 LakhPulsar 220F ₹57,547 less
Pune₹1.6 Lakh₹2.18 LakhPulsar 220F ₹57,547 less
New Delhi₹1.56 Lakh₹2.12 LakhPulsar 220F ₹56,015 less
Bengaluru₹1.7 Lakh₹2.31 LakhPulsar 220F ₹61,121 less
Chennai₹1.62 Lakh₹2.2 LakhPulsar 220F ₹58,057 less
Hyderabad₹1.66 Lakh₹2.25 LakhPulsar 220F ₹59,590 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Pulsar 220F or the Karizma XMR?

The Pulsar 220F, by ₹51,062 on the versions compared here: Pulsar 220F Pulsar 220F at ₹1.36 Lakh against Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top) at ₹1.87 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.56 Lakh against ₹2.12 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Pulsar 220F Pulsar 220F makes 20.9 PS and 18.55 Nm and the Karizma XMR Karizma XMR (Top) makes 25.5 PS and 20.4 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹2,623 a month for the Pulsar 220F and ₹3,564 for the Karizma XMR, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

Compare the rivals

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