KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The Xpulse 421 will be built on a new trellis frame.
- Could likely use the single-cylinder 440cc engine from the Mavrick in an altered state of tune.
- No information on equipment or specifications revealed yet.
Apart from the wide range of two-wheelers, Hero MotoCorp also gave us a peek into its future plans. Sketches of the Hero Xpulse 421 were shown at the EICMA 2024; a larger Xpulse that has widely been under speculation for a long time.
With the design sketches revealed, the Hero Xpulse 421 shouldn't be too far away, but before going into any more details, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community to keep up with the latest news and updates!
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Hero Xpulse 421: What To Expect?
As of now, Hero has not shared any crucial information about the Xpulse 421, but there are a few things we can expect. For example, the sketches themselves reveal a more modern design language with a sharper approach, similar to what we've seen on certain bigger-capacity adventure motorcycles. The headlight is likely to feature a sharp, H-shaped DRL.
In terms of equipment, the sketches shown in a certain video during the programme gave us a few things worth noticing. The UI of the instrument cluster bore similarities to the unit we have seen on the Vida V1 electric scooter. However, this is likely to change, and the production-spec motorcycle will come equipped with a different TFT cluster.
The clay model shown in the video featured spoke alloy rims, and we can expect alloy rims to be available as an option on the production-spec model. The wheel setup is likely going to be a 21-inch front and 17-inch rear, while in terms of suspension, we can expect USD forks and a monoshock with some degree of adjustability.
It is possible that Hero might alter the tune of the Mavrick's 440cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. As of now, the Mavrick's 440cc engine produces 27bhp at 6000rpm and 36Nm of torque at 4000rpm. We can expect the Xpulse 421 to match the competition, such as the KTM 390 Adventure and the Royal Enfield Himayalan in terms of output figures, and it will also come with a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch.
We can expect Hero MotoCorp to start rolling out teasers sometime next year, with a debut also expected either in late 2025 or early 2026.
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Verdict
The Hero Xpulse 421 has been under speculation for quite a long time, and it seems like things might finally be taking shape now. This will finally give buyers a safer purchasing option when it comes to ownership and peace of mind in the ADV segment.
