Hero Xpulse 200 is a very popular motorcycle in the Indian market. Also, it is the most affordable adventure motorcycle one can currently buy in the Indian market. The Xpulse 200 was first launched in India in the year 2019 and it became an instant hit. Then, in mid-2020, the company launched it in its BS6 avatar. Now, today in this article, we will be sharing with you all the Pros and Cons of the new 2021 Hero Xpulse 200 BS6.
2021 Hero Xpulse 200 BS6 - Pros and Cons
PROS
India's Most Affordable Adventure Bike - The Hero Xpulse 200 is the most affordable adventure bike in India. The BS6 Xpulse 200 is currently priced at Rs. 1.15 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi. It doesn't have any direct rivals in India. The price of its immediate indirect rival - Royal Enfield Himalayan starts at Rs. 2.01 lakhs, Ex-showroom Delhi and it cost much more than that.
Very Capable Off-roader - The Hero Xpulse 200 is a very capable off-road motorcycle, all thanks to its lightweight body structure and great hardware componenets. The Xpulse 200 weighs just 157 kgs. For suspension duties, it gets 37 mm telescopic forks at the front with 190 mm of travel and a 10-step rider-adjustable mono-shock absorber at the rear.
Good Fuel-efficient Engine - The new Hero Xpulse 200 is powered by a BS6 compliant 199.6cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine. It gets Hero's XSens programmed fuel-injection technology that delivers better performance and fuel-efficiency. This BS6 motor churns out 18.1 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 16.15 Nm of peak torque at 6500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox and it is very fuel-efficient too.
Looks and Colour Options - The Hero Xpulse 200 grabs eyeballs out on the streets, all thanks to its unique macho design language and tall-body stance. Also, the company offers multiple colour schemes for the same. The Xpulse 200 is available in five colour variants. They are Panther Black, Matte Grey, Matte Green, White and Sports Red.
Feature-loaded ADV - The Xpulse 200 is though an affordable ADV, it gets a host of features, including some segment-first ones. The features include an all-digital instrument cluster that is loaded with a ton of information. It also gets turn-by-turn navigation and smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth.
CONS
Top-end performance isn't Good - The engine performance of the Xpulse 200 is decent and not really phenomenal. It has great low-end and mid-range punch but lacks a top-end grunt. Also, it is one of the least powerful 200cc bikes in India and out on the highways, it feels a bit underpowered.
Vibrations and NVH Levels - As we have already mentioned before, the engine performance of the Xpulse 200 is just decent and it lacks a top-end grunt. Also, this engine has a bit of vibration when the revs climb up and the NVH levels aren't also that great.
Headlight Illumination - The Xpulse 200 gets an all-LED headlight which looks really cool. However, the headlight illumination at night isn't that great.
Tyres aren't Tubeless - As the Hero Xpulse 200 gets spoke wheels, so the tyres aren't tubeless. It runs on dual-purpose tyres. The front tyre of the motorcycle measures 90/90-21 while the rear one is a 120/80-18-inch unit.
So, these were the Pros and Cons of the new 2021 Hero Xpulse 200 BS6. So, what are your thoughts on the new Hero Xpulse 200 BS6? Do feel free to share your thoughts with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and owners. Further, also subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
