Hero XPulse 200 BS6 Launched In India

Commands a rather small price premium over its predecessor

For quite some time now, we've known pretty much everything there is to know about the Hero XPulse 200 BS6, and that's because all the details were up on the manufacturer's official website. Everything except the price, that is. The final piece of the puzzle has now fallen into place because Hero has launched the XPulse BS6 by updating its website with the official prices. The bike is now available in just one variant priced at Rs 1,11,790, making it just a little over Rs 5,000 more expensive than its BS4 predecessor.

The XPulse continues to be powered by the same 199.6cc fuel-injected motor but as a result of the stricter emission norms, output has fallen by 0.3PS and 0.65Nm to 18.08PS at 8500rpm and 16.45Nm at 6500rpm. This is due to revised ECU mapping and an extra catalytic converter in the exhaust system, the latter of which is largely responsible for the price hike.

The rest of the bike remains pretty muc unchanged, so it still packs in capable off-road hardware like wire-spoke wheels in a 21-inch/18-inch size combo, ample suspension travel thanks to its 37mm telescopic fork and preload-adjustable monoshock, and a significant 220mm of ground clearance. Braking is handled by 276mm/220mm disc brake combo, and single-channel ABS is standard. The XPulse 200 is the most affordable adventure bike offering in the country, with the next most expensive bike being the Royal Enfield Himalayan starting at Rs Rs 1.89 lakh.