Hero MotoCorp Impulse: Ready for tough test ride
Published On Feb 21, 2012 12:00 AM By Wajeeh Khanfor Hero Impulse
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The launch of Hero MotoCorp Impulse 150 in Indian two-wheeler market was considered as a bold step by Hero Group of India after termination of its alliance with Honda Motors from Japan. And now again Hero MotoCorp Impulse is going to stun the bike riders by participating in Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm Rally 2012. There are rumors that professional bike riders are going to participate in the rally by riding this bike. This means that this twin purpose after being proven as strong commuting bike will have now to go for tough test ride in the terrains. The desert storm rally will be a tough stamina exam for bike riders and vehicles, where they will get to test their confidence while riding in sand dunes of Thar desert to salty paths of Rann of Kutch. The rally will pass through the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. Thus, Impulse 150 will have an opportunity to prove its strength while passing through the way of almost 3,500 kilometers.
Hero MotoCorp Impulse 150 is designed on the platform Honda NXR BROS 150 motorcycle which is being run by Honda in two-wheeler market of Brazil. Impulse 150 is enriched with 150cc four stroke engine similar to one assembled in CBZ X-treme and Hunk. This has made this bike the best commuting bike suitable for every kind of riding conditions. Additional features adorned include 12 liters fuel tank, front disc brake, drum brake, 5-speed gear box and monoshock rear suspension. The bike is capable of churning out the power of 13.8 bhp at 8000 rpm. Weighing 130 kilograms Impulse 150 has ground clearance of 245mm. The front suspension has clearance of 150mm. It is speculated that the successful performance of Impulse 150 in Maruti Suzuki Storm Rally will undoubtedly play a major role in strengthening the position of Hero MotoCorp Impulse 150 more strongly in India two-wheeler market.