Hero XPulse 200 4V

 Hero MotoCorp recently collaborated with the Indian Army to organize a cross-country ride to celebrate the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, ending in Dras in Kargi, Ladakh. Here are the details of the event. Also, the upcoming Hero XPulse 210 has been spotted testing. Check out the details here.

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. 

Hero XPulse 200 4V Price

The Hero XPulse 200 4V is on sale in India in two variants: Standard and Pro. The Standard variant is priced at Rs 147,391, 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 154,766 (both ex-showroom, Delhi) and is available in a single Pearl Fadeless White colour option.

Hero XPulse 200 4V Price

The Hero XPulse 200 4V is on sale in India in two variants: Standard and Pro. The Standard variant is priced at Rs 1,46,276, 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 1,53,651 (both ex-showroom, Delhi) and is available in a single Pearl Fadeless White colour option.

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 @ 8500rpm and a maximum torque of 17.35Nm @6500rpm. Paired with a 5-speed transmission, this engine's four-valve construction ensure 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 variant 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 an 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 Pro. Also, while the Standard variant has a seat height of 825mm, the Pro variant has a seat height of 891mm. Both 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 variant also gets 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.