Hero XPulse 200 and XPulse 200T | First Ride Review | Autocar India

It's been years, but Hero is finally back in the off-road segment with the brand new XPulse. This time around it comes in two flavors, with a road going sibling called the XPulse T. Rishaad Mody finds out out if they've been worth the wait.
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[@thedeveloper4207]

In India, an off-road bike is an on road bike

[@aditshetty5872]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cass9961]

Especially Nagaland 🙏🏼🙏🏼😝

[@arunkumar2433]

Same feeling . absolutely true :)

[@mohammedazeemuddin7535]

Hahaha.. there is road only (on n off mixed)

[@rammohang4760]

This is the first nicely designed bike from Hero Motors. Most of their designs look like bathroom buckets.

[@1505subbu]

Absolutely right, they had to get rid of the design chap for sure....

[@sandeepsudha1621]

Perfectly said

[@albertka414]

What about splendor

[@pehlapyar3663]

😂

[@AniketBhandari]

😂😂

[@DilipMurthy]

Given the amount of pot holes in Indian roads. Off road vehicles are gonna be the next big thing!

[@bharathu5354]

Given the average height of 5.5' that has never happened & won't happen.. Indian's love bullet for a reason. Off road motos that have shorter seat heights are a joke

[@muralidhard0106]

Saving money to buy xpulse, missed out buying impulse as it was out of sale.....hope will buy soon.

[@K9IGHTRIDERINDIA]

Hero made indians proud again by launching this semi offroader for starters. Unlike the baby g310 gs this xpulse will handle the offroads much better .what do you guys say ???

[@rudrasatpathy7116]

Nope

[@Suprab900]

No fricking way....Himalayan and GS310 are much much better than this

[@adikasinadhuni]

Xpulse 200 needs more power

[@Umesh__M]

Should have relaunched the old karizma r with some modifications!

[@SoumendraBagh]

Can't do that. As Karizma was a joint partnership between Hero and Honda, when Honda was not operating in India. It was mentioned in agreement, no changes(except cosmetic/sticker changes) can be made to Karizma R/ZMR. This troubled Hero to continue with Karizma family. So they had to kill the Karizma bikes.

[@abhijitmendhe7570]

@umami Tsunami 😃

[@_d98224]

@@SoumendraBagh Nicely said 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Renu007Kumar]

Handling and ergonomics of the Impulse was excellent. Instead of spending so much on the R&D, it would have been wiser for Hero to plonk thins engine and electricals on to the Impulse frame with a bit more chassis stiffening. That would have helped the present Impulse owners to source the spares easily and would have reduced the overall weight of the bike. Except the low power, Impulse had nothing to complain about. Even today, the Impulse looks far better and matured than the xpulse

[@kartiknath9298]

At last I am happy to see that Hero has done something to pull young generation I love the xpules 200T

[@Abhinavmannath]

Still in love with impulse

[@AshishPrasanna]

good review...looking forward to test riding the X when they finally hit the showroom

[@biswojyoti1]

in india on road is off road. this bike makes more sense than any other bike. i was surprised that not many people bought the impulse

[@abhikbhaduri7252]

I'm in love with this bike 😍

[@dannygeorge4889]

No words I just love x pulse💓

[@faizsheikh9442]

Why no one talks about the big disadvantage of xpulse not being a tubeless tires. The thought of getting stranded with a flat tire is so terrifying.

[@21Vlogs]

This seems to be the best review i have come across in fact i have seen almost all the major reviews...at that price point it seems to be a deal breaker for an average buyer in India...

[@Dashport-ih7ww]

I loved the Xpulse 200 ! It's looks simple and fun to ride in dirt !

[@gouravsethy5777]

When the xpulse scrambler coming.. eagerly waiting for that

[@vp1680]

The best off road bike in this price category it have 10 step adjustable monoshok, fuel injection, fully digital meter with Bluetooth connectivity, Led head light and Abs

[@Rick-nx3iy]

So short riders can also ride it nah? Like say 5 ft?

[@maubilla]

People said many a times that if impulse get a karizma engine, it will rock, they might have took more time but it would be real success in 200cc bikes segment both for t and standard xpulse.

[@Ni3iN_D28]

*XPulse T really looks attention grabber*

[@pranay4915]

It looks bigger honda navi

[@vishnusanthosh4594]

@@pranay4915 nailed it bro🤣🤣🤣

[@viratrohira861]

I went to the show room for xpulse but they only had 200T and it was not upto the expectation the look was funny I think

[@farookkamal2820]

Started loving hero

[@MrKshitij]

XPulse looks to be the perfect all time office commuter for our roads.

[@davidcho9761]

i am 5.7 height, if i could handle this bike... definitely i will buy one..

[@themaverickvlogs79]

You will be able to handle it bro and it would be so much fun too...

[@_d98224]

You will but in the case of its height it would be a little less comfortable compared to their other products..

[@debaprasadsrimani4235]

Yes bro you can easily handle it , cause I am also 5.7 & I do ride Himalaya and it is little shorter than Himalaya . Few month back one of my friend got Xpulse and honestly speeking I am in love with it ....... So easy to handle it in City condition and semi off-road condition compaire to Himalaya . Koi koi bol raha hai power is less but don't forget the price tag ...... Is price range mai how can you expect more ????? Go for it Brother , enjoy your ride & safe ride ....

[@edis6484]

Hero Xpulse 200t is the best urban touring motorbike👍 It completes usage of a city motorbike and it can be used for touring as well. Perfect displacement, power and affordable (fuel intake and maintainance). Its the best urban and economic touring bike🏁🏍🏍🏍

[@vijayvr4699]

Hero impulse both model looks so stunning 💪💪💪👍👍👍😉😉😉🕺

[@sreejithprakash13s36]

U dont hav any idea how long i waiting for this bike😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@diptimangautam5533]

This bike is sick. It's what I was hoping for.

[@himanshuyadav4739]

Good machine..for who want a off road bike mid range

[@kadirshaikh2955]

Will wait for Tubeless tyres update ...

[@varunalva4494]

When is hero going to launch xpulse scrambler... that concept was awesome..Hero should not wait... to launch

[@mohammedshaffi7468]

200T T stands for Taxi. Pawan Munjal of Hero invested in Rapido. And the digital console with Bluetooth connectivity, turn to turn navigation is meant for the city navigation.

[@neerajbardoloi7050]

T stands for tour

[@shantanukulkarni2413]

Design improvements but still engine n other mechanicals need some polishing

[@SupermanChester]

Well explained 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@_d98224]

Good review ...very stunning product from Hero

[@resserecherge3920]

I have booked Himalayan but recently I went on trip with my old Classic 350cc to Zigzag roads of Sikkim. I found it very challenging to lead the steep curves due to bike's heavy weight and that's when I got caught attention of my decision to buy Himalayan. Now am considering buying Hero Xpulse thus cancelling by booking for RE. Any comments on this would be highly appreciated.

[@humanfirst11]

Waiting for 650 Himalayan! Nuf said.

[@chaalllaaann8294]

They need to improve the suspension..like Hartford vr bikes.

[@chandrashekharmuktapur5585]

Good bike at given price point and always people trust in hero brand.

[@TriplogClub]

Still India is lacking with Two wheel bikes! When will they launch one wheel bikes?

[@sauravbarman4252]

Why Hero doesn't launch a 250cc Karizma with up-to-date features is beyond me.It would definitely sell like hot cakes.

[@phanindherjpgen]

ANY UPDATES REGARDING XPULSE CONCEPTS BIKES ??

[@SkinnyRider]

can we switch off the ABS while off roading??

[@krishhvlogs5]

There are lot of areas of improvement..... 1)There is no cooling system,neither liquid cooling nor oil cooling.Hence,long distances are harsh on engine.No off-roader would take a bike to off road in a truck,we need to travel more than 200 km to find an off-road,a cooling system is must for this. 2)There is no 6th gear 3)Struggling a lot even at normal speeds of 90+ km/hr,4 valves can be an economic alternative to the issue. 4)A little more power is a must,learn from Bajaj NS200. 5)Tubeless spoke wheels are required for Xpulse.

[@sky-dk5rw]

I think they should have gone for a 300-400cc engine it would hv been perfect

[@Being__Ricky]

Well the problem is Hero doesn't have a 300-400cc engine. When Honda left them, all that their R&D was able to come up with, after all these years was somehow adding extra 50cc to their same old 150cc engine(extreme/hunk engine which originally belonged to Honda)!

[@asl3151]

akash nair but they don't sell well

[@yoyosaurav0045]

akash nair they are making bikes for the customers who are looking for a budget offroader.

[@CARmastercarmaster5523]

No one buy a Hero for 1.5 laks thats why they concentrate on smaller displacement bikes... with this 200cc engine they trying to enter the youths biking Hope they will hit markets hard and introduce more sports based bikes

[@kachikaboi]

Yes its bengluru to kolar highway

[@zulfiqar7967]

Can i buy xpulse 200 for normal city ride..? I like this bike looks.. And sometimes I'll go for long ride in a month..

[@bharathu5354]

Yes go for an Fi

[@unexploredgyaan]

@@bharathu5354 200T is better

[@_d98224]

Go for it ...

[@shutterrstories]

Go for it I am also buying the same

[@hitesh2571]

Waiting for this only

[@justinmatw]

What about the Scrambler 200? Any information?

[@anoojprabhu]

Offroad bikes should get a chain cover.

[@authenticmax6350]

The last good looking bike that Hero made was the 1st CBZ and probably the old Karizma... both bikes under the Honda wing... if anyone say they like Hero Corp motorcycle designs... I don't even want to talk with you.

[@RajSingh-kn2gb]

What's your height?are you comfortable with xpulse 200?

[@Jv-wb1xe]

still i will go for old impulse with karizma engine😄

[@Stingappa]

Am sure these bikes would have been a hit if they were released 10 years ago😆 gone are the days of hero.

[@riteshsharma3415]

From almost 20 years splendor is highest selling bike and still at the no1. No Honda no Bajaj no tvs still hero at no1. But they have to evolve

[@abhijitho8324]

Which among is good for both on road and off road?

[@ultra8142]

I want More BHP Torque and a Liquid Collar and a rear ABS in X pulse

[@KishoreKumar-nk4hq]

Plz do review on Xpules 200t bs6 plz

[@raj4087]

What is the suspension travel in mm in both xpulse bikes

[@ALIYYILA]

Did the LED headlight not glare at you?

[@kalyanphantom]

People ( general public, unlike some rich kids here) want a powerful enough bike that gives acceptable mileage (>40), practical to drive long, market, take Grandma, sister, ease of maintenance etc. Hero has certainly taken the in to consideration.

[@RS-en5xt]

Bhai mereko daily up n down 70 km travel karke office jana padta hai..aap suggest karo na ki kaunsi bike lena chahiye mujhe in terms of riding quality, comfort, milage and offcourse engine reliability. X pulse bs6 (fi+liquid cooling) or FZS V3 BS6

[@niazahmad350]

When hero is going to launch it in Bangladesh??

[@guruprasad4089]

M a proud well-wisher of #Xpulse200 , Hero's magnifeciant contribution to India's offroad genre. If Honda isn't interested to introduce the street legal #CRF250 to India, I ll b happy with this #Hero 's gift to our nation.

[@athullal7438]

A bit more of power could've made massive changes

[@incridibleinfo8850]

X pulse or x pulse t? Which is worth bro.. i mean in terms of looks.. konsaa zyaada acxhaa road presence e Rahegaa.. .. friends share your opinion..

[@ponvigneshp3910]

Bro, what about mileage??pls tell

[@9009vishnu]

Is the abs switchable?

[@rounakdiwakar3106]

Please campare himalayan vs xpulse video

[@u2brider993]

Should've been 10Kgs Lighter and faster by at least 15KMPH at the top.

[@bijothomas992]

At last hero learn what their customers need

[@rabbithcr2887]

Nice review. Love the xpulse 200t but cost is very high for me. Hero have any idea to launch xpulse 200t, 150cc variant as the same design cost under 80k.

[@KulranjanSingh]

Just a higher +50cc engine I would buy it without a thought 😭😭😭😭

[@BTboy21]

Exactly

[@bharathu5354]

What's with the chopped frame near the exhaust root? 😕 That front fender is way too long and nearly a nusiance for that small headlamp... I'd rather fit a Himalayan fender if it's possible & Im still waiting in late August for 200 fi to be delivered 🙄

[@observer_srt]

Impulse did not get the respect it deserved. Hopefully x pulse will.

[@Sinodasilva]

one can't ride trails standing on the foot pegs in crouched position for long being 5.9ft & above , looks & riders triangle for this adv motorbike is a disaster, . ,.r&d team what were you thinking???.hope u guys launch aftermarket parts for the same as to cater it according to riders needs,

[@rohitsutar2685]

Please upload review of hero Xtreme200s also.

[@maheshgaikwad2437]

New 220f ka video banaiye na sir plz i request you plz sir 1🙏🙏

[@RekhaSharma-cb9xs]

Can you do that with panigale v4

[@dakshsrivastava1022]

Can you please tell me which helmet is this??

[@rakeshmalhotra3253]

These are BS 6 or BS4

[@prudhvirajzz5233]

Hai I have been watching your videos in recent times and they're pretty good and I want to buy a bike(dual abs, above 160 cc) and my budget is 2 lakhs And I live in Vizag, So which bike do you suggest me and y ? And for me I love speed(above 120 is enough) and also want good fuel economy like not below then 30kmpl

[@ravan01d]

Himalayan.

[@benmizo2804]

With a fatter oil tank and dark red colour xpulse 200T will definitely look better

[@AJAY-jj2ov]

Hero, please give us more power. Bcos Body is examplar.

[@rounakdiwakar3106]

Now people have option to buy off roader bike... Xpulse will sell due to its price.... Himalayan sales may go down...

[@narendrabohara9131]

Will it come to nepal

[@jeevanbabyjacob8961]

What's your height bro?

[@manu201022]

They should have used the karizma's 223 cc engine on the xpulse twins. Now they have kind of owned the 100, 125, 150 and the 223 cc honda engines so why to use A rebored unicorn engine? Or atleast change the gearing. The 150cc xtreme sports can do more speeds than the xtreme 200 !

[@manigandans8521]

A credible bike atlast

[@MrThilalangadi]

So this bike cannot be used in City roads isn't it?

[@ChronicTHCBlaze]

I love autocars reviews, they are very humble and appealing! Even Jesus would watch this channel! 😄😊

[@dharunabishek8029]

what about luggage racks ???

[@hycinthmukherjee127]

All bikes of hero are bad after long time a good bike

[@vishnutu1515]

Is it possible to adjust the seat height to 800 mm

[@boycottchinaproducts4320]

Xpulse 200t or avenger street 220cc which bike better?

[@todd_vincy4710]

I have seen zero 200t model

[@ranjankumar-jo8ub]

Is it for long ride ?????

[@foodcritique2933]

Is it only me or others also feel that nameing hero bike xpulse is like hero trying to harp on the success of bajaj pulsar....!!!

[@Rick-nx3iy]

Xpulse 200 seat height can be adjusted?

[@5ive762]

What is the anchors height?!?!

[@daddu1983]

seeing all reviews, my heart goes down, i was thinking of of economical off roader, it wasnt, thinking around 75k it is 30 k expensive, thinking real challenger to RE Himalayan, it is no where around it. Its real failure for HERO, not as great looks as Himalayan nor even like impulse

[@zulfiqar7967]

Can i buy xpulse 200 for normal city ride..? I like this bike looks.. And sometimes I'll go for long ride in a month..

[@JohnMelvin91]

@@zulfiqar7967 did you get the bike? If so, how was your experience?

[@phaniindra5118]

Xpulse 200 is tubeless tyres or not ?