Hero XPulse 200 4V Real-world Performance Explained: Acceleration, Braking And Mileage
A little more oomph from the 4-valve head makes quite a difference
The latest iteration of the affordable Hero XPulse 200 has received cosmetic as well as mechanical updates, the biggest one being the addition of the 4-valve head. To find out whether these updates have brought any significant difference to its performance, we at BikeDekho have put the motorcycle through its paces. And here are the results:
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Model |
0-60kmph |
0-80kmph |
0-100kmph |
|
Hero XPluse 200 4V |
4.46 seconds |
7.61 seconds |
13.28 seconds |
|
Hero XPulse 200 2V |
4.91 seconds |
8.34 seconds |
14.64 seconds |
The XPulse 200 4V draws power from a 199.6cc single-cylinder air-cooled 4-valve engine that delivers an additional 1.02PS and 0.9Nm over the 2-valve motor. This additional power and torque is further complemented by the revised gear ratios, a new 45-tooth rear sprocket, and a bigger 7-fin oil-cooler surely makes the ADV faster than before.
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Model |
30-70kmph in 3rd gear |
40-80kmph in 4th gear |
|
Hero XPluse 200 4V |
5.14 seconds |
7.25 seconds |
|
Hero XPluse 200 2V |
6.46 seconds |
8.16 seconds |
The updates to the gear ratios have further helped the motorcycle improve its drivability, as now you can ride the bike at lower speeds in a higher gear without worrying about the engine stalling. Also, it has improved the in-gear acceleration, resulting in better roll-on figures.
|
Model |
City |
Highway |
|
Hero XPluse 200 4V |
51.59kmpl |
42.28kmpl |
|
Hero XPluse 200 2V |
49kmpl |
42.37kmpl |
While these updates have made the XPluse 200 4V quicker than before, it has still managed to deliver excellent mileage figures in the city and almost identical fuel efficiency on the highway as compared to the 2V variant. This improvement in the fuel efficiency comes as a result of the improved combustion and almost similar top end of the bike.
Team Bikedekho
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