Hero XPulse 200 4V
The Hero XPulse 200 4V is an upgraded version of the Hero XPulse 200 2V, which has now been discontinued. Purposely designed for off-roading, it is the first Hero bike with a 4-valve engine and is also the cheapest adventure bike in the Indian market.
Key Specs & Features of Hero XPulse 200 4V
Engine | 199.6 cc |
Power | 19.16 PS |
Torque | 17.35 Nm |
Mileage | 36 kmpl |
Kerb Weight | 160 kg |
Brakes | Double Disc |
- ABS Single Channel
- Mobile Connectivity Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Adjustable Windshield
- Speedometer Digital
- Odometer Digital
- Tripmeter Digital
- Tachometer Digital
Navigation assist | Yes |
Large 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheel sizes are great for rough roads
Turn-by-turn navigation on instrument cluster via Bluetooth link
High value-for-money quotient
- Key Specs
- Top Features
- App Features
- Stand Out Features
Hero XPulse 200 4V Summary
The upcoming Hero XPulse 210 and the upcoming XPulse 400 have been spied testing together at Khardungla top. Hero has recently launched the Xpulse 200 4V Pro Dakar Edition in India.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Price
The Hero XPulse 200 4V is on sale in India in three variants: Standard, Pro and Dakar Edition. The Standard variant is priced at Rs 1,51,500 and is available in three colours: Black-Sports Red, Met Nexus Blue White, and Techno Blue Met Blk. Meanwhile, the Pro variant is priced at Rs 1,64,500 and is available in a single Pearl Fadeless White colour option. The Dakar Edition is priced at Rs 1,67,500 and is availale in a single Gloss Goldfish SIlver paint scheme. (All prices ex-showroom, Delhi)
Hero XPulse 200 4V Engine
Powering the Hero XPulse 200 4V is a BS6.2-compliant single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled 4-valve, 199.6cc engine, which delivers a maximum power output of 19.1PS at 8500rpm and a maximum torque of 17.35Nm at 6500rpm. Paired with a 5-speed transmission, this engine's four-valve construction ensures more optimal air-fuel intake for smoother power delivery and better combustion efficiency than a 2-valve engine.
The real-world mileage tests indicate Hero XPulse 200T 4V delivers 51.59kmpl in city conditions and 42.28kmpl on the highway.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Suspension & Brakes
The Standard variant of Hero XPulse 200 4V has a telescopic fork (with 190mm wheel travel) at the front and a mono-shock with a 10-step adjustable pre-load (with 170mm wheel travel) at the rear. Meanwhile, the Pro and the Dakar Edition variants gets longer travel suspension - 250mm at the front and 220mm at the rear, with the fork being adjustable for compression and rebound damping. Braking is via a 276mm petal disc at the front and a 220mm disc at the rear. The Hero XPulse 200 4V has a 21-inch front and 18-inch spoke wheels that have off-road-oriented tubed tyres - 90/90 at the front and 120/80 at the rear.
The XPulse 200 4V being an off-road-centric motorcycle gets a significant ground clearance for both variants - 220mm for the Standard and 270mm for the other two varinats. Also, while the Standard variant has a seat height of 825mm, the Pro and Dakar Edition variants have a seat height of 891mm. All the variants of the XPulse 200 4V have a single-channel ABS as standard with three ABS modes - Road, Off-road and Rally, which vary their sensitivity levels depending on the mode.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Key Features
The Hero XPulse 200 4V gets a Bluetooth-enabled digital instrument console with turn-by-turn navigation. This full-LCD unit has a speedometer, tachometer, trip-meter readings, real-time mileage, Eco mode, and gear position, among other data.
In the latest update, the Hero XPulse 200 4V got a revised all-LED headlamp with LED DRLs, a higher-capacity console-mounted USB port, and closed-loop handlebar knuckle guards. In addition to these features, the Pro and the Dakar Edition variant also get a taller seat, handlebar riser, longer, longer travel suspension with greater ground clearance, longer side stand, and extended gear lever for easier off-roading.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Rivals
While the Hero XPulse 200 4V has no direct rival, it is a cheaper but less powerful alternative to other, more premium adventure tourers like KTM 250 Adventure, Suzuki V-Strom SX, and Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.
Hero XPulse 200 4V Price
The price of Hero XPulse 200 4V in India starts at Rs. 1,51,500 and goes upto Rs. 1,67,500. Hero XPulse 200 4V comes with 3 variants.
XPulse 200 4V STD 135 kmph36 kmpl199.6 cc | Rs.1,51,500 | ||
XPulse 200 4V Pro 135 kmph36 kmpl199.6 cc | Rs.1,64,500 | ||
XPulse 200 4V Pro Dakar Edition 135 kmph36 kmpl199.6 cc | Rs.1,67,500 |
Hero XPulse 200 4V Pros and Cons
Things We Like
- Plenty of ground clearance and suspension travel
- Light kerb weight makes it easy to control off-road
- Great bottom-end grunt makes off-road riding quite fun
Things We Don't Like
- Fit and finish levels could have been better
- Lacks top-end performance for touring on the highway
- Tall seat height might not be accessible to shorter riders