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Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Hero Karizma XMR base variant discontinued, prices now start from ₹1.92 Lakh
₹1.92 Lakh data-item-target-url=/auto/two-wheelers/ data-item-story-segment=Mass Vehicles> The new Hero Karizma XMR is the most powerful motorcycle in its class, producing the highest torque. Check Offers The Hero Karizma XMR lineup has been quietly revised with the base variant now being delisted from the official website. With this move, the Karizma XMR is now only available in two trims – the Top and the newly introduced Combat edition – both of which come equipped with previously exclusive features. Hero Karizma: Base variant axed The discontinuation of the base variant has led to a considerable increase in the Karizma XMR's starting price. Earlier, the model was launched in a single variant at ₹ 1.73 lakh However, the cheapest Karizma XMR is now priced at ₹ 1.92 lakh (ex-showroom), which is a base price increase of RS 19,000. While this price adjustment is appropriate considering all the new kit that has been added, it could be a blow to buyers looking for a cheaper entry point in the segment. Also Read : Hero MotoCorp to enter Germany, France, Spain and UK in Q2 FY26, says Chairman Pawan Munjal Feature upgrades standardised Following criticism at launch – particularly regarding the lack of a USD fork, which is standard on rivals like the Yamaha R15, Hero recently updated the Karizma XMR's hardware. The motorcycle now gets a TFT display and a USD front fork, both of which were absent in the original version. These upgrades are now common on the other two variants, some of which were among the most pressing issues raised by enthusiasts and shoppers. The updates not only enhance the bike's tech cred but also its riding dynamics and front-end stability. Hero Karizma: Combat Edition Of the two variants presently available, the Combat edition is distinctive with a grey and yellow paint finish. At ₹ 2.02 lakh (ex-showroom), the Combat variant has the same feature list as the Top variant, hence the difference being mostly cosmetic. The colour scheme is something akin to the Xoom 110 Combat edition, in line with Hero's overall design language across models. Also watch: Hero Karizma XMR 210 launched: First look Hero Karizma: Specs Even with the equipment and variant re-jig, the mechanical bit is the same. The Karizma XMR still gets the same 210cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, producing 25hp and 20.4Nm of torque. It comes with a 6-speed transmission and still aims at riders seeking a sportier, faired bike in the sub-250cc segment. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 23 Jul 2025, 08:52 am IST
Hans India
17-07-2025
- Hans India
Royal Enfield thief arrested
Vizianagaram: A unique thief with a royal taste was finally caught by the Vizianagaram police. Unlike petty criminals who steal anything they can get their hands on, this offender had a particular obsession on Royal Enfield motorcycles. The thief, Uppadala Ramu alias DJ only targeted these premium bikes making him stand out among ordinary criminals. Speaking to the media, SP Vakul Jindal said that Ramu, a resident of BC Colony in VT Agraharam, Vizianagaram was arrested along with his accomplice Muddada Naveen alias Tyson (19) of Muddadapeta village, Amadalavalasa Mandal of Srikakulam district Ramu, a habitual offender with a criminal record in bike thefts, had resumed his illegal activities after being recently released from jail. He specifically targeted Royal Enfield bikes across the 1-Town and 2-Town police station limits. Based on surveillance and investigation, police arrested Ramu near the RTC Complex while he was riding a stolen Royal Enfield. Based on the information he provided, police traced and arrested his associate Naveen, who helped in selling the stolen motorcycles. In total, police recovered 11 Royal Enfield motorcycles, 2 Yamaha R15 motorcycles. SP Vakul Jindal commended the efforts of DSP M. Srinivasa Rao, CI RVRK Chowdary, and SI Surendra Naidu, presenting them with appreciation certificates for their swift and effective work in cracking the case.
Bangkok Post
05-07-2025
- Bangkok Post
Bird row turns deadly; spirited drugs chase; sex toy romp
Up hill and down dale Police were conducting a manhunt on Koh Lanta in Krabi after a man shot his neighbour, his wife and child, killing two of them, in a row over a pet bird. Officers were scouring coastal villages, local hills and orchards looking for the suspect, Wiwat Sukontharat, 41, who lived across from his victim's home. Wiwat shot dead his neighbour Apiwath Manpian, 37, a taxi driver, in a hail of bullets which also hit the victim's wife and one-year-old daughter. Sudarat Boosman, 28, Apiwath's wife, was shot in the right arm and is recovering, and Nicharin Manpian, his daughter, was shot in the head and later died. Apiwath himself was shot in the left arm, with the bullet passing through his chest and severing his heart with one shot. The men had argued the day before after Wiwat discovered his victim had bought a pet bird, a golden-breasted Myna, which his mother had been raising on his behalf, and which came free from its cage. A villager caught it and sold it to Apiwath, who claimed he did not know it belonged to Wiwat. When the suspect turned up to ask for its return, Apiwath suggested he buy it back from him. The two exchanged insults and the next day the suspect returned and shot him. In front of the victim's house, police found eight 9mm shell casings. Wiwat fled the village on a Yamaha R15 motorcycle, sparking the search. Police later discovered the suspect's motorcycle abandoned in a palm plantation at the foot of a hill next to a durian orchard in Koh Lanta Noi, adjacent to a coastal village. A team of 100 policemen spread out to search the area, covering several kilometres. Over 30 houses along the coast were checked. Locals said they had seen no sign of him attempting to board a fishing boat to leave the island. Police, who appealed to residents for help, also searched rubber plantations on the hill that required foot access to huts. They established a perimeter to block escape routes down the hill, which is heavily forested. Wiwat's mother, 70, who visited Koh Lanta police, appealed to her son through the media to give himself up. She said her son had a conviction for bodily harm resulting in death in Phang Nga in 2014. He served eight years in prison before being released two years ago and returning to Koh Lanta to work as a fisherman with relatives. After the fatal shooting over the bird, he returned to his home and told his mother what he had done. He said he shot the little girl unintentionally and apologised before fleeing. Police obtained a warrant for his arrest on charges of premeditated murder and firearms charges. The search is ongoing. Well-paid drug mule trips up A drug-dealer led police on a spirited chase through Buri Ram before abandoning his partner along with 2 million speed pills. Police in Lam Plai Mat district pursued a pickup truck after it fled the scene of a search, finally shooting the tires multiple times until the vehicle was immobilised. The driver escaped on foot, leaving his wife in the car along with the methamphetamine pills, before eventually being caught. Earlier, district police spotted a suspect vehicle traveling on the Khu Mueang-Lam Plai Mat road, accompanied by a lead vehicle. Police spotted the bronze-grey Isuzu truck entering the district, and signalled to the driver to stop, but he fled. Motorcycle and car police units pursued the suspect through various alleys in Lam Plai Mat before firing a the tires, forcing it to a halt. The driver fled on foot, leaving behind Ladawan (no surname provided), 28, his wife, who was taken into custody. In the truck's cabin, officers discovered five sacks of plastic-wrapped packages of methamphetamine, a total of 2 million pills. Provincial police joined the search and by 6am on June 30, they apprehended Thongkham (no surname given), also known as Bass, 29, 10km from the incident site. Investigators found a video on his phone showing a box containing 200,000 baht in cash, believed to be payment for the drug transport. They also seized another Isuzu pickup truck abandoned in Huai Thalaeng district of Nakhon Ratchasima, near the border with Lam Plai Mat. However, the driver had fled. Ladawan said her husband had picked up the meth from Nakhon Phanom and was delivering it to Saraburi, his second such trip, for which he received 200,000 baht. Bass said he had made two previous trips, taking 2 million pills each time. He picked up the drugs from That Phanom in Nakhon Phanom, traveling through Kalasin, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, and into Lam Plai Mat before heading towards Nakhon Ratchasima. On his first trip, he delivered the drugs to Ang Thong and received 200,000 baht. They were left on the roadside near his home in Yang Sisurat, Maha Sarakham for him to pick up. He admitted taking at least 10 pills himself during each trip. Police charged Thongkham with selling and taking drugs. It's a rainy-day thing An LGBTQ+ man in Chiang Mai who admits that riding his bike naked in the rain makes him sexually aroused was busted after locals raised concerns. Mae Faek police arrested the man, "B", 49, after he was spotted on CCTV riding the streets in San Sai district, naked and with sex toys attached to the front of his bike. B, originally from Lampang province and who identifies as LGBTQ+, said he had been roaming around the village in this unusual fashion, what he called a "personal preference", for six years. Residents filmed him on one of his nighttime escapades early on July 1. The clip was posted online, sparking concerns from locals who say they feared for their safety. Police traced the motorcycle and arrested him in the middle of the street in Phaya Chedi village. A search turned up three large sex toys and three bottles of lubricant hidden inside a backpack. B said he experiences sexual urges during the rainy season and would go out once a week for about an hour, riding his motorcycle with a sex toy along the back roads of the village, trying to avoid encounters with residents. He acknowledged his actions were wrong and apologised to the local community, adding he would seek medical help for his condition.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Time of India
School bus hits bike, kills student in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: A 20-year-old college student died after his bike collided with a school bus near Archikarahalli in Ramanagara Thursday morning. The victim, Amit Gowda, was on his way to college on his Yamaha R15 bike. The BGS school bus, travelling from Channapatna, was attempting a U-turn when the bike collided with it. Amit sustained fatal head injuries. The bus driver surrendered to police later. Officials said he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. In another accident Wednesday night, Triveni, 40, died after a speeding truck knocked her down near Guttahalli. She was returning home on her scooter when the truck hit her.
Mint
22-05-2025
- Mint
Delhi Police recover 10 high-end stolen motorcycles including 6 Royal Enfield Bullets worth ₹13 lakh; 2 arrested
Under 'Operation Bullet', the Delhi Police have recovered 10 high-end stolen motorcycles worth nearly ₹ 13 lakh, including six Royal Enfield Bullets. This has led to the arrest of two repeat offenders who were part of a string of motorcycle thefts across Delhi and adjoining areas. A joint team from the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS), the Anti-Burglary and Snatching Cell, and Police Station Swaroop Nagar carried out the operation. The recovered vehicles include six Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycles, a Yamaha R15, a Bajaj Pulsar, and two Hero Honda Splendor bikes. The recovery has enabled the police to solve at least ten cases registered in Swaroop Nagar, Narela, Burari, Model Town, and Gannaur (Sonipat, Haryana). These cases consisted of e-FIRs filed between January 2024 and May 2025 under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and BNSS. The Deputy Commissioner of Police of Outer North, Nidhin Valsan, said that a trap was set near Bhalswa Lake in Mukundpur on the evening of 20 May based on specific intelligence provided by a confidential source to the Head Constable. 'At around 6:00 PM, two suspects were intercepted while riding a Royal Enfield Bullet. The vehicle was confirmed to have been stolen and linked to an E-FIR registered on 12 May at Police Station Swaroop Nagar,' DCP Valsan said. He added, 'During questioning, the suspects disclosed the locations of several hideouts where other stolen motorcycles were stashed. Following their leads, the police conducted a series of field operations and raids across Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh. This led to the recovery of nine additional motorcycles, including other premium models.' Arrested individuals include Pankaj, 24, who lives in Swaroop Nagar Extension, Bhalswa Dairy, Delhi, and Taslim, 22, who lives in Rajiv Nagar, Bhalswa Dairy.
