In 12 Images: Honda XR150L vs Hero XPulse 200 4V
Battle of the dual-sport off-roaders
Honda has launched the XR150L dual sport motorcycle in the US, and it looks quite charming and purposeful. But, how does it fare against its perfect Indian rival, the Hero XPulse 200 4V? Check detailed images here.
To aid its off-roading capabilities, the Honda XR150L gets a tall, rugged and minimalistic design language with high rise fenders, slim fuel tank and long-single piece seat. Interestingly, it looks a lot like the Hero Impulse.
The Hero XPulse 200, too, gets the off-road bits, but it adopts a slightly more retro approach in terms of styling with the circular headlight and a bigger fuel tank.
Powering the XR150L is a 149cc air-cooled engine making 12.14PS and 12.5Nm.
With a bigger 199.6cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine, the XPulse belts out 19.01PS and 17.35Nm, making it much more powerful than its rival.
For trail blazing, the Honda features a 31mm telescopic fork and monoshock with 180mm travel up front and 150mm wheel travel at the rear. It also gets a superior 245mm ground clearance.
However, the XPulse beats its rival here as well with similar underpinnings but a travel of 190mm up front and 170mm at the rear. It flaunts a ground clearance of 220mm.
While the XR150L weighs only 127kg kerb, just a few kilos more than 100cc commuters, the XPulse weighs a good 158kg kerb, making it heavier of the two.
The XR150L rolls on 19-/17-inch spoke wheels with dual-purpose tyres. Braking is done via a 240mm disc up front and a 110mm drum brake at the rear.
XPulse runs on a bigger 21-/18-inch spoke wheel setup, wrapped in dual purpose tyres. It features discs at both ends – 276mm up front and 220mm at the rear.
In terms of features, the Honda gets a simple semi-digital console, whereas the XPulse gets a fully digital console with Bluetooth connectivity, call and SMS alerts and turn-by-turn navigation.
In the USA, the Honda XR150L is priced equivalent to Rs 2.42 lakh, and the Hero XPulse 200 4V costs Rs 1,37,496, ex-showroom Delhi.
Hero XPulse 200 4V User Reviews
- Great, But if you add on a bit extra to stock bikeBike is really good, if you choose to ride a stock vehicle, you might feel a bit comfortable, but if you get some accessories on it, it will be your friend for life. Just like i have added accessories like, seat modification with extra foam, handle bar riser, Fog light(for sure), Center stand, Top rack with back rest.Read More2
- Hero x pulse 200 4V review after 22000 kmsI am five eleven and it suits me for my height. Comfort of a rider not a pillion and mileage is a plus for this bike. Maintenance cost is also very good and cheap you can get service done from any of the authorised hero service centres. I have been driving since almost twenty two thousand kilometres so far and im fully satisfied with the performance of this bike. I just changed chain socket and fuel motor in the fuel tank. Ride comfort is very good for rider not for pillion thats only negative. Yes I would definitely recommend this bike to those who have height above five eight. I am driving this bike since two thousand twenty two and no major faults or damages done to bike. I am fully satisfied with this bike.Read More5 3
- Best choice for Bad Roads and Daily Use.I chose Hero Xpulse 200 4V for its comfort on bad roads while still being easy to ride daily. The suspension works great on potholes, the engine is smooth for city rides, and maintenance stays affordable. Ride quality has been comfortable so far, especially on rough roads. Mileage is decent for daily use, handling feels light and confident, and while top speed isn't aggressive it's stable and relaxed at cruising speeds. Yess -- I'd recommend it for daily riders who want comfort on rough roads, easy handling in traffic, good mileage and reliable performance. Not ideal if you want high speed or aggressive sport riding.Read More3 2
- Perfect offroad machineIt's a perfect bike for beginners who want to learn more into offroading and motocross. Along with that you can use it for your day to day life and even long tours . Perfect for solo riding. Low maintenance, good mileage. I have ridden it for more then 30000km . From plain to hills to high altitude area. It's good for offroading, even rode it in off road track it performs pretty good. Not good if you want to go for long tour with pillion. If you want to learn motocross or rally or offroad trails you can definitely go for it. Even looking into the Indian road conditions it perfect. You can do long high way ride with decent speed of 80-90kmph.Read More1
- NATURE OF XPULSE 200 4vBest for off-roading as it consists of great tyres with a large height of seat. Great suspension over and may be less chance of occurrence of pains like body and leg pain and back. Highly recommended for adventurous. It so good. kinda ride mostly enjoyable and give an mileage of approximately 30 to 40 kilometres per litre(good as compared to other adventurous bikes) best for both good and bad condition roads and it can be controlled easily. Yes I will recommend this bike and safety should also be looked over only a person with a good height can ride it. Very easily rest should be aware while riding this and should not limit the capacity of fuel in it.Read More1 1