Here is a complete detailed review on Hero Xpulse 200 Price in India, Mileage, Specification
Is it worth buying Hero Xpluse the off-road 200cc Machine, Let’s find out!
The Hero Xpulse 200 is the Cheapest off-road adventure motorbike in India right now, with some of the most premia features. The 1st preliminary version was unveiled at EICMA 2017 and the 2nd preliminary model/so-called production model was unveiled at Delhi auto expo 2018.
The Best Features of the Hero Xpulse 200:
The unique features of the Hero Xpulse 200 make a difference from other off-road motorbikes at this price point.
The LED headlamps: Hero has done really a great job by adding a LED bulb insist of a normal halogen bulb, here some of the benefits of having a led lights, less power consumption, more lifeline of the bulb, wide view angle.
The Wind Screen: Windscreen of Xpulse is not too long nor not too short it’s medium in size perfect for less vibration compared to other off-road motorbikes, Windscreen is one of the most important accessories that every offroad motorbikes should have, benefits of having, the comfort factors that it reduces fatigue, It diverts hot and dry air in summers and mainly protects us from rainy seasons as it gets very difficult to ride in high-intensity rains.
Engine Skid Plate: Most off-road riders will surely say riding without a skid plate is worth of risk, engine skid plate of Xpulse 200 is made of Aluminium. The benefits of having a skid plate, it’s going to give you protection in aggressive situations, also going to instill confidence in you to ride more aggressively yourself knowing that your bike is protected.
Upswept exhaust muffler: Having an upswept exhaust muffler helps when you are riding in waterlogged streets the water doesn’t get inside the exhaust easily also increases the thumping sound of the motorbike.
Fully digital instrument cluster: Having a fully digital instrument cluster makes the rider much safer, Xpulse is equipped with a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth based handset connectivity for navigation and much more benefits of having a digital cluster are the first thing are the comfort the more information that a rider has about the route, right before his eye.
USB Charging Point: The Xpulse gets an under-seat USB Charging Port. Which is a premium feature for all the riders across the globe, really helps in long tours.
Looks and design of the Hero Xpluse:
In terms of looks and design, the Xpulse looks funky with Adventures sporty design, The body looks sleek and sturdy with a combination of a very white, black, ready red cool graphics, fuel tank reminds me of Karishma and is simplistic in design equipped with a flush fitting cap. Headlight the round headlights give a look of old macho design that is more willing towards function than form and the tilted front mudguard and the upswept exhaust enhances the design of the bold adventure.
Engine and Performance of the Hero Xpulse:
Hero Xpulse Engine comes with a 200cc fuel-injected, single-cylinder air cool engine like the Hero Xtreme 200 which is capable of producing a max power of 18.4ps at 8000 rpm and a peak torque of 17.1 Nm at 6500 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission gearbox, but the engine on the Xpulse 200 is tuned differently from extreme, the Big difference is fuel injected system and because of that Xpulse is known to have a lot better/smoother throttle response. Even the five-speed same gearbox is carried over but 1st and 2nd gear have been quick a little bit for a much quicker response when you are riding off-road. Talking about fuel injection system it will tremendously help in performance while riding totally extreme conditions, and high altitudes for Example Leh Ladakh to the Thar desert.
Tires and Braking System of the Xpulse:
The Xpulse 200 rides on 21-inch tires at the front and 18-inch tires at the rear, both front and rear wheels are equipped with spoke and tube tires not(tubeless) for enhanced off-road capabilities. The braking system of the Hero Xpulse is handled with disc brakes that have been assisted at both ends. A single-channel ABS(Anti-Lock-Braking system) is added with the motorbike in order to provide safety and convenience, Tires provides a good amount of grip while going off the variance and still offer plenty to ride the motorbike with confidence while riding on the road or off-road.
Handling and Riding Posture of the Xpulse:
Hero XPulse is equipped with long-travel suspension with 190mm travel for the forks and 180mm travel for the rear mono-shock suspension which helps to hold a lot steady and soak the potholes or bumps very well and provide ultimate cornering ability. I would like to say that The XPulse riding position is upright, due to a bit high placement of handle-bars and not-so-rear set footpegs. Hence, one shouldn’t face any problems due to the seating position, even on long rides/Short rides.
Xpluse is lightweight as compared to another offroad motorbike available in the market right now, It will shine in cities/highways, due to its great turning radius and lightweight will be easy to handle in Heavy City traffic Conditions.
Top Speed and Adrenaline of the Xpulse:
Xpulse will obviously be very fun to ride as it is a lightly weighted(140 kg) Machine, Hero Xpulse draws power from a 200cc, single-cylinder engine that can produce 18.4 ps and 17.1 nm of torque, with this engine segment I would like to say that it can manage up to a max speed of 120-135 kmph(est.), with the Light Adventure Sporty Design, we are able to say that this bike is an ideal dual sports bike.
Instrument Console and lights of the Xpulse:
The Xpulse is added with a classic round headlamp with LED DRLS, Yes it is actually intended for better safety, less battery consumption & better vision at nights, Xpluse also provides a full digital Instrument Console with Bluetooth based handset connectivity for navigation and much more, Best Part is that the diamond-shaped led Indicators & rectangle-shaped led tail light which completely gives a cool look.
Servicing Cost and Parts Price of the Xpulse:
As we know Hero has 6000 service centers across the country, so there will be no problem doing servicing of your bikes, Basically, Hero MotoCorp offers free services on all its two-wheelers hero Motorbikes, Type of Free Service: Validity in Km from the date of purchase/Validity in Days from the date of the previous service. I think there will be Five Free Service(not officially declared) 1st at 500-750 km, 2nd at 3000-3500, 3rd at 6000-6500, 4rd at 9000-9500 & 5th at 12000-12500. Servicing will cost you less 1500 including engine oil change/ Chain Lube/ air filter change if needed/oil filter change/labor charges are free till 5th Servicing and oiling in the motorbike is free.
Off-Road Capabilities of the Xpulse:
There is no best way to see the world than from two wheels, Hero Xpulse is built for use on cities and highways in addition to off-road. The upswept exhaust, skid plate, 18.4 ps & 17.1 nm of torque. Adventure Diamond fame body with long-travel suspension with 190mm travel for the forks and 180mm travel for the rear mono-shock suspension makes a real off-roader machine which you can ride from Leh Ladakh to the northeast.
Modification and Customization of the Xpulse:
Xpulse can be easily upgraded with the help of affordable aftermarket accessories, of course, every rider is willing to take the chance to increase the performance of his bike. there are many ways to improve Xpulse power/looks character with a different, aftermarket exhaust, explore kit box, Equip your bike with a good windshield, choose your best fog lamps for your machine, A cool wide Rearview mirror to enhance its look, Hazard relay, brake flashlight for night rides, foggy, snowy conditions its helpful.
Compar ison Test of the Xpluse:
Hero Xpluse will be a clash of design versatility and value, Right now in the field, BMW 310GS, Himalayan, and Kawasaki Versys X-300 are the competitors, as there are very few off-road motorbikes in competition, various off-road motorbikes are coming out in the market right now in this segment such as, the KTM 390 Adventure, Benelli TRK 502, Anyways the BMW 310GS, Kawasaki Versys X-300 are highly-priced than the Xpulse.
Pricing and Mileage of the Xpulse:
Is it value for money? or worth buying the Xpulse? and the answer is “YES” because of the unique features of the Hero Xpulse such as handguard Procter, Engine Skid Plate, LED headlamps, Upswept exhaust muffler, Wind Screen, A single-channel ABS, Adventure Diamond fame body with long-travel suspension plus 190mm travel for the forks and 180mm travel for the rear mono-shock suspension which makes a complete package of Off-road Machine at an estimated Price of 1lakh-1.3lakh. Talking about Mileage, The average mileage will be around 30-45 kmpl(est.) In cities 30-36 kmpl & In highways 36-45 kmpl.
Overall Specification of Hero Xpulse:
- Engine Displacement=200cc
- Maximum Power=18.4PS
- Maximum Torque=17.1Nm
- No. of Cylinders=1
- No. of Gears=5
- Ground Clearance=220mm
- Wheels Type=Spoke
- ABS=Single channel ABS
- Front Brakes=disc
- Rear Brakes=Disc
- Off-road tires
- Round headlight
- Upswept exhaust
- LED headlamps
- A fully digital instrument cluster
- Engine Skid Plate
- USB Charging Point
- LED taillight
- Wind Screen
- Air cool engine
- Engine bash plate
Conclusion: If you want a dual sports machine that doesn’t want to stop riding when the pavement ends Xpulse is the one you are waiting for with some of the most premium features such as LED headlamps, Wind Screen, off-road tries, upswept exhaust, skid plate, Air cool engine, looks appealing and the best part is the pricing of its features on offer. It gets the best in class features at a highly affordable price. Sometimes less is more.
