Hero XPulse 200 4v
Hero XPulse 200 4V Bike Latest Updates
Hero Motocorp has launched the updated XPulse 200 4V, with its Pro variant being the most affordable bike in the country with fully adjustable suspension! Click here to read all about it.
The Hero XPulse 200 4V is the most affordable adventure bike in India. This dual-purpose adventure-tourer motorcycle is meant for those seeking to go off the road, but on a budget. It also happens to be the manufacturer’s first ever motorcycle that came with a 4-valve engine.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Engine
The Hero XPulse 200 4V is powered by a single-cylinder, 200cc, air-oil-cooled engine, which churns out 19.1PS and 17.35Nm. It comes paired with a 5-speed gearbox and has a 13-litre fuel tank. The engine is BS6.2-compliant and is E20 compatible as well. The bike is put together on a diamond frame, which is suspended by a 37mm front fork, with 190mm travel (250mm on the Pro variant with full adjustability) and 10-step preload-adjustable rear monoshock with 170mm wheel travel (220mm on the Pro variant). Braking is handled by a 276mm front and a 220mm rear petal disc, with single-channel ABS as standard. With that being said, the ABS now comes in three modes: Road, Off-road and Rally. The bike rolls on 21-inch (front) and 18-inch (rear) spoked wheels, which are wrapped in 90-section front and 120-section rear, dual-purpose tubeless tyres by Ceat. The standard variant of this bike has a seat height of 825mm and a generous 220mm ground clearance. The Pro variant on the other hand, comes with an increased seat height of 850mm and 270mm ground clearance. The Base variant of XPulse 200 4V weighs 159kg, whereas the Pro variant weighs 161kg (both kerb), with the fuel tank capacities on both being 13 litres.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Variants
The Base variant Hero Xpulse 200 4V is available in three, dual-tone paint schemes: Matte Nexus Blue, Techno Blue and Black Sports Red. The flagship Pro model, however, is offered with a standard colourway, with sporty-looking Rally Edition graphics.The Pro variant comes with fully-adjustable, longer travel front and rear suspension, taller seat and handlebars, apart from a bunch of other off-road friendly tweaks.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Design
The Hero XPulse 200 comes with a sleek and functional design, and looks the part of a quintessential dual-purpose bike. It gets off-road friendly elements including a beak-like front fender, knuckle guards, windshield, long-travel suspension with a fork gaiter, a flat seat, and a raised tail section and exhaust.
Key Features of Hero XPulse 200 4V
The XPulse 200 4V comes with a revised circular LED projector headlight, which is claimed to offer 230% more in terms of intensity over the previous iteration of this motorcycle. Its tail-lamp is an LED unit as well, with the blinkers being halogens. It comes with an updated USB-charging port and has a fully-digital instrument console, which comes with a malfunction indicator light (MIL) and supports Bluetooth connectivity. Along with connected features like Call/SMS alerts and turn-by-turn navigation, the console provides information such as speedometer, tachometer, odometer/trip-metre readings, gear position, real-time mileage and Eco mode prompt. For better protection, it gets a metallic bash plate, and as part of the BS6.2 update, it also gets a fuller, closed-loop hand guards. Other updates in the BS6.2 iteration include a 60mm taller windshield for better wind blast protection, revised switchgear, USB port relocated to the instrument cluster, 3 ABS modes that can be toggled via the console-mounted buttons, 35mm lower and 8mm more rear-set rider’s footpegs that is claimed to offer better comfort while stand-up riding. It is also worth a note that the Pro variant of the Xpulse comes with a fully-adjustable, longer travel front and rear suspension, handlebar riser, taller seat, extended gear lever and a longer side stand, furthering its off-road capabilities.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Competitors
The XPulse 200 4V has no natural rivals, given its pocket friendliness. It undercuts superior adventure tourers such as the Royal Enfield Himalayan, Suzuki V-Strom SX and the KTM 390 Adventure by a significant margin, yet rivals them in terms of off-road prowess.
