Scoop! Are these Hero MotoCorp's upcoming 200cc bikes

The bike maker is reportedly planning to resurrect the Karizma. Leaked patent images suggest a replacement for the Xtreme 200R could also be on the cards.

An eagle-eyed reader recently spotted two heavily camouflaged prototype bikes on a highway. We suspect these could be the upcoming 200cc motorcycles from Hero MotoCorp.

The bike maker is reportedly planning to resurrect the Karizma. Leaked patent images suggest a replacement for the Xtreme 200R could also be on the cards.

The first test mule seen in these images is a naked bike, which is probably the Xtreme 200R replacement. It has beefy tank shrouds, a digital instrument console, an upswept exhaust and alloy wheels with disc brakes at both ends.

The test bike in the front has a narrower tail section with a smaller LED tail lamp. If it is indeed the new Karizma, it should have a fairing in the front which, unfortunately, isn't visible in these images.

Both bikes are rumoured to be powered by a 200-210cc engine. The naked model could compete with the Apache RTR 2004V, while the Karizma is touted to take on the likes of the Pulsar 250, Dominar 250 and Gixxer 250.

Thanks to Amogh for sending these images in. Heartfelt gratitude for sharing them with other enthusiasts via this Team-BHP share page!