HERO XPULSE 200 (BS6)

So, here comes the sibling of HERO Impulse 150, the HERO XPulse 200. Which comes with even more power and aggressiveness. It’s a pure off-roading machine.

Now as we all know the engine was updated to BS6 the power got decreased in every motorcycles. But this machine won’t make you feel regret if you get this motorcycle for offroading or adventure riding. This motorcycle comes with 199.6cc single cyclinder air-cooled, BS6 compliant engine. The new engine figures out of 18.08PS and 16.45Nm are 0.32PS and 0.65Nm which is lower than BS4 model. Not only does the engine get a chunky cat-con now but also an oil cooler. The XPulse comes with great improvement in the underpinnings over the old HERO Impulse. This bike comes with tubular diamond frame and it is suspended by 37mm conventional telescopic fork and seven-step preload-adjustable monoshock. Now if you’re looking this bike for touring purpose, then this bike will be a good choice as it comes with 13litre tank capacity, but it’s not better, coz this bike offers you single channel ABS. It comes with dual disc brakes in front (276mm Single Petal disc with single channel ABS) and rear (220mm Petal disc) respectively. So while touring in the monsoon on the highway, then while applying instant brakes the front brake will provide you an excellent braking, but the rear brake will skid on the slippery road. If you gained a great experience for touring then it will be quite easy for you to tour on this motorcycle. But if you’re new then it’s better to gain some good experience on this motorcycle and then you could be able to tour on this motorcycle.

But if you’re a serious off-roading guy, then dude this machine is obly made for you. All you need to upgrade this motorcycle with aftermarket off roading set, which will cost you around 40-45k. As it is an off-roading machine you’ll ground clearance of 220mm. So while doing off-roading or hill climbing you don’t have to worry about hitting on the rocks.

In my personal opinion, I’m not a fan of HERO motorcycles. As it always produces low displacement and powered motorcycles. But when I rode this motorcycle for the first, my whole theory on HERO motorcycles gone wrong. This motorcycle gave me an intense shock when I accelerated it for the first time, the 18.08PS horsepower pulls the motorcycle like a freaking rocket. Now, to be honest I love this off-roading adventure motorcycle and I would like to appreciate HERO motorcorp for making such a great adventure motorcycle.

Engine:	199.6 cc
Emission Type:	BS6
Power:	18.08 PS @ 8500 rpm
Mileage:	40 Kmpl
Gears:	5 Speed
ABS:	Single Channel
Bore x Stroke:	66.5mm x 57.5mm
Wheels:	Spoke
Tyre:	Tube
Seat Height:	823 mm
Frame Type:	Tubular Diamond
Kerb Weight:	157 kg
Engine:	199 CC
Colors:	White , Sports Red, Matte Grey, Panther Black
Brakes:	Front – 276mm Rear – 220mm
Suspension:	Front – Telescopic with double DU bush Rear -10 step adjustable monoshock
Tank Capacity:	13litre
L x B x H:	2222mm x 870mm x 1258mm

Now this motorcycle comes with the price range of Rs1.13lac ex-showroom Guwahati (Prices may vary in different cities). HERO XPulse 200 will be a great competitor of the other adventure motorcycles such as KTM ADV390 and Royal Enfield Himalayan and so on. This motorcycle comes with 5 different colours – White, Matte Green, Panther Black, Sports Red, Matte Grey.