Versus Hero Xpulse 200 4v? | Suzuki V-Strom FAQ #12

[@motorinc]

Full video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHS1fouBlL-ii5I FAQ: bit.ly/suzukivstromsxfaq

[@bongxp]

it's been a year, unlock the v-strom 250 reviews.

[@not_so_roguetrader]

Well, Xpulse is not just an off roader... I have Xpulse since a year... And there's no issues with bike... Bike's suspension is unbeatable... Mileage is better... Only issues with the Xpulse are Headlights are still a pain in the ass and Engine need upgrade... From which Headlight issue was solved by Maddog Aux lights... Parts availability problem is not at all a problem because they can make it available in 3-4 days... Which is okay... As Xpulses are sold less than other bikes... Then why would they keep everything in the service centre for no reason?

[@motorinc]

Thanks Tejas!

[@michaelvrmawia5.2]

Bought an xpulse 200 4v on December 2021, it have had monoschock oil seal failure twice and surprisingly the countershaft bearing of the gearbox also got damages only at 1 year 3 months..point number 2 seems quite true..with a bike used only for commuting to work and occassional ride on the weekend..

[@ravijr4275]

Xpulse seat r totally uncomfortable Suzuki is 5 times better than hero

[@not_so_roguetrader]

@@ravijr4275 BMW is the best

[@michaelvrmawia5.2]

@@ravijr4275 But still I prefer the Xpulse over V-Strom because it's just another Gixxer with improved Suspension and different plastic fairing

[@nandans2506]

Got some 1500kms on my x pulse (latest one). Key takeaways pretty tall, light but centre of gravity is pretty high (not super easy to handle), seat isn't the most comfortable, acceleration is pretty good, headlight upgrade is good, not the fastest bike, off-roading is so much fun, i look for bad roads to go through basically, can break through speed bumps effortlessly, it's cheap enough for you to use it ruggedly and simple enough to fix things that break easily. For me personally riding is about freedom, take it anywhere and not be too worried that it'll ruin the machine forever. In that sense it's pretty reliable and a beautiful machine. I am loving this purchase and thinking of doing some modifications

[@aswinvysakhj1783]

For highway like roads it's true..But in hilly terrains and bad roads with lot of humps and undulations we never had to slow on xpule...We can go on in a steady pace...Suspension is unbeatable and nothing is there in that price bracket to compare even in a 3lakh bike..So simple...I was using dominar 2017 model and now happy with xpulse4v..Never felt it too lazy in kerala ghat roads...It's torquey and no need to downshift unnecessary like many other 200cc bikes even though power is less...

[@motorinc]

Glad you're enjoying your bike Aswin!

[@allansamuel6419]

Why don't you prefer RE Bullet 350?

[@aswinvysakhj1783]

@@allansamuel6419 suspension is nowhere near xpulse bro..and I do lot of offroads unnecessarily..🤣 Still RE classic 350 is a good bike with excellent suspension..very good for highways and good roads...offroads the suspension travel limiting the abilities and ground clearance also..

[@_Motoristt_]

Vstrom can handle offroad as well as onroad. But in offroad not as much as xpulse. Going for vstrom is a pretty good option if you are not doing hardcore offroads daily.

[@veeravenkatesh8909]

Recently I took the Xpulse 200 4v , suspension is unbeatable and it's not for off road, it can be a highway bike also.

[@motorinc]

Spot on. It can be.

[@Sreejith.Thekkummuri]

it can be a highway bike.. if we keep it under.. 70..80 kmph..! otherwise the poor thing with cry it's engine out n the glorious mileage..of..45..50 kmpl they talk about will hit.. 25..30 kmpl... hehe

[@stupyshark9632]

​@@Sreejith.Thekkummurion an average gixxer 250 can go upto 135 kms without any vibration.. The minimum cruising speed on 5th gear is 70-80 and 80-110 kms on 6th. As the SX is using the same engine of the gixxer...I would say the performance is miles ahead compared to the Xpulse200.

[@Throttle_Reaper]

​@@Sreejith.ThekkummuriI did a tour on my 200 4V and did a complete milage test on Riding on Hills, Traffic and Stright highways, and Maintained a constant 95-100 KMPH for around 180-190 kilometers and still got 36.8 KM/PL Avrage brother

[@Sreejith.Thekkummuri]

@@Throttle_Reaper good for you.

[@vinityadav1764]

Dear Schumi - Pl make more videos in this format (comparison in reel format). I really appreciate the efforts you are putting in this new channel, I wish you best.

[@motorinc]

Thanks! Coming soon!

[@iamindian6727]

How to confuse the audience in selecting the bike to buy? Motorinc : we are experts in that.

[@NIZSHORTS-YT]

Fr 😂😂

[@janedhiraj]

I own xpulse since October 2019..it had problem in its abs, service centre guys help me a lot, though abs units were difficult to available. I don't think there was any other bike that offers such a value for money proportion at that time. It costed me just 1.28 lakh. No problem since then regarding quality of parts. I just installed aux lights and hella horns for highway riding.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@bikestattoosandmovies8264]

Cons-I done 15k km on my xpulse 2v bs6 Jerking issue slightly solved by putting a small hole near exhaust barrel 😅...my speed and gear position not showing in cluster(issue still not solved spend 4 days in service centre😅)seat is not good for touring ..so I fully re- cushioned...heat directly hit to your feet from catylic converter in Summer (made a custom plate and solved)internal centrefold oil filter( service centre boys never cleans that ..need to remove engine clutch side shell😅)ABS always complaint..so I removed it😅..oil cooling system is not good in 2v...it's improved in 4v Prons- chain sprocket rolon only 1500rs(good mileage) Fuel efficiency Brake pads front Apache 180-340rs😅 Back Honda dazzler 700rs😅 Tyres are not expensive

[@motorinc]

Wow! That’s a comprehensive report if not the greatest of experiences 🖖🏽

[@sathishkv5531]

True

[@RajendraAJS]

It looks like 70% issues and 30% thrill (riding/off-road)

[@omjunglee]

@@bikestattoosandmovies8264 bro, i see you have 1 more year on it now. Can you update on the mileage now please.

[@pradeeprvs5718]

I agree with the point that the ability to solve technical issues, its a problem actually with the hero. Although I never had major issues with my xpulse.. ! I completed around 7k kms on it. The engine cuts off whenever you start at first 5min, I got used to it and solved it by maintaining some idle time.. I reported the same to the service people... They werent able to rectify that..! There used to be jerking issue in the lower rpms, in the 2nd 3rd gear.. It got solved with an ecu update😂. Just writing this here..! so that if you are getting new one! you will know the issues! Apart from the one's mentioned.. there is nothing as of now with the bike..! Reliability, if you ask me I am not yet stranded yet on a road, because of some failure😁

[@Ashes-9]

Hey pradeep, ive just got a xpulse 4v. Im having that rpm issue. Could you pls suggest how to resolve it. With what ive been hearing, Im sure the guys at the service center would be clueless 😂 and moreover they dont sell many here too.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing that Pradeep! You're helping!

[@jobinpjoseph7419]

​​@@Ashes-9 I'm also having one 4v completed around 7k kms, I'm also facing rpm fluctuations,on first gear ,and the service .Hero should provide some training for the service technicians because they don't know what they are doing.

[@Ashes-9]

@@jobinpjoseph7419 i guess thats how the engine’s tuned. Cos its with every xpulse i have known.

[@mayurborah2111]

How u updated the ecu

[@praveenrathode6565]

finally someone talked about the unreliability of the 200cc platform of hero. I own one and it's 8 or 9 times I've visited the service centre for weird noises in the engine and to my surprises many owners have reported the same and the service centre guys are not able to repair it. I don't know why !!! ps : that noise is still there in my bike. a big lesson I learnt is that always choose for the trusted Japanese brands even if they are little bit more expensive.

[@motorinc]

Ouch. This comment stream has too many owners sharing the idea that are issues for our taste!

[@rohansehgal9798]

You know my xpulse had very bad knocking and heating issues. And multiple visits to the service centre did not solve the issue. Then I took it to an external garage and it took them 5 mins to diagnose that the oil filter (inside the engine casing) had never been changed in 7k + kms! CRAZY Negligence on the service man. Ended up selling it.

[@manohar9855]

​@@rohansehgal9798by oil filter you mean the strainer screen insert inside the clutch cover? As far as I know there is no oil filter to be changed! Or am I mistaken?

[@dileepreddykollu7824]

Same issue solved with good tappet clearance with eternal mechanic.

[@Throttle_Reaper]

I've been owing an Xpulse 200 4v for the past year and a half, although I have only done about 6,000 kilometers I have good understanding about the bike, it's not just an Offroad machine, I've ridden 500+ kilometers a day at a constant 100 KMPH and the bike is very happy at that speed, the vibrations are there but the good kind, and the Milage is great at Highway as well as at City commutes, only one small thing that I don't like is the service center cannot find my handlebar no matter how many times I go, They tighten it up but it gets loose after 50-60 kilometers of riding, other than that I'm extremely happy with the xpulse as my Daily commuter and occasional Tourer and Offroader

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@saiganesh7944]

Been owning an xpulse for more than a year and 10.5k + kms on the odo ....no major problems and no major complaints...best bike for adventure lovers and 10-15 day travellers. Suitable for all terrains and service is not as bad as he says.... What else do you expect for a price tag of 1.65L a h2r ??

[@motorinc]

Hey! We're glad you're having a good time with it! Please do edit your comment and add the name and location of the dealer if you can? Someone else not having as good of a time could be helped by that

[@purposeoflife3866]

@@motorinc mumbai....trombey near RE service center best service centre of hero...MSK also visited,that service centre.

[@amlanbeherabulabuli]

I had been to one of hero's big service centres in my city for some work. The kind mass servicing that they were doing was impressive on one hand. Yet when i was walking out i noticed an xpulse rider having come up for service. And i could feel that definitely he is a more premium customer and he doesn't enjoy the mass servicing of splendors there.. being a honda bigwing customer myself, i can tell that having a more premium service center for your premium vehicle and not having to stand for huge queues behind activas and stuff is definitely part of the premium experience..

[@motorinc]

Yes! That's exactly right!

[@Ashes-9]

Ive got a xpulse last week, and just done 300 odd kms on it. The value is incredible. Yes it has a bit rpm issues on lower speeds. But the feel of the bike is incredible. It feels like a proper dual sport and is pretty much fun. The only issue is however what awaits me in the long run. I don’t intend to do trails and neither I’m into off-roads. Im just a big fan of its lightweight nature, dual sport looks, comfortable riding stance and ability to glide through bad roads like a boss. I know this video is about vstrom 250 but couldn’t resist to ask are there any big issues that i might face as i use the 4v on a daily basis ?

[@vithulsmangalath]

trust me bro, every motorcycle will give you problems down the road. But to me hero is the cheapest to repair. The only problem is that you could get a better mechanic outside of the hero dealership. and in my experience, except for the premium brands like bmw almost all manufacturers are same

[@Ashes-9]

@@vithulsmangalath well said my friend! Yes xpulse is a lot of fun ! And for all good things in life, a bit of sacrifice is justified 😊

[@vithulsmangalath]

@@Ashes-9 actually i personally own two motorcycles, 1 from hero and 1 from tvs. Both fuel injected and the hero being bs3 and tvs bs6. But hero is the one to never fail even though it's the older one. It has clocked around 50k and works perfectly unlike the rtr 200 which always has some kind of problem. First i thought it's with the tvs that the problem was limited to. But no, my rtr shuts of at random during idling. And there's a missing at the speed of 57 to 60km speed. Turns out every bs6 vehicle is facing this issue. Have the same problem with unicorn 160 bs6 and i think this is the problem with your bike too🤔

[@motorinc]

Not on a daily basis, no. Congratulations Ashes!

[@rudrasatpathy7116]

I've Xpulse200 4v since 1 year. - Don't keep dependency on service center. - Keep extra clutch wire - Change the tube to a thicker quality. - 1.5/2ton mini scissor car jack for lifting the bike in case of puncture/tyre work etc. - Calibrate the spokes in 6k kms.(Ask any himalayan owner where to find) I love my xpulse.. Just the service center guys made the service experience like hell. Ekdum purana SBI bank..

[@piyushbartariya6902]

I own Xpulse 200 since 2020, it is not an offroader only but an Adventure Tourer, I live in Gorakhpur I have done many 700km+ tours (To Delhi/Uttarakhand/Darjeeling ) faced no problem ever, only problems I faced were Lights are not very bright and it seems a little under powered over the ExpressWays.... But still you can easily cruise whole day @80kmph....

[@უბრალო]

Hero became my friend just a few weeks ago and I am very pleased. Affordable and really good bike. Respect from Georgia ❤🇬🇪

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @LEGA888! Glad to hear that... 😊

[@sukritsharma1934]

Two year Xpulse owner here. It is the most versatile motorcycle, hands down. Live in Himachal, do a lot of trail riding, touring. Took it to Chandigarh when I switched jobs. Awesome to ride in traffic because of the visibility and flickable nature of the bike. Only issues I have faced till day are headlight and parts availability (which is resolved now to the most part). Headlight has been upgraded to firebolt unit that works really well. Consistently delivers 42 to 45 kmpl. ( And I tend to ride like a lunatic, Fast but not rash). It will be 3 years in November this year. What would be an upgrade suggestion for me as I am looking for one now?

[@motorinc]

Shumi's thumb rule is twice the horsepower is a good upgrade... less is a good change 😊 But don't rush. Lots of advs coming this year

[@sukritsharma1934]

@@motorinc I heard the ktm adventure 390 with adjustable suspension & spoked wheels got launched today. Would that be a worthy upgrade?

[@Rohitjaen]

​@@sukritsharma1934Schumi doesn't think if it as a real off-roader because its based kut 390 duke and as an off-road its somewhat compromised and hamstring but since the adjustable sus, it should be a worthy upgrade from Xpulse, plus you're already used to spokes

[@ManiKandan-qk9mt]

Extremely grateful to Shumi and the Motorinc team for taking the time to reply to our queries via comments and now with these amazing short videos. These shorts clear out any confusion and unanswered queries among viewers. I am going to post this comment in all of the FAQ shorts as a gesture of gratitude.

[@motorinc]

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[@motorinc]

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[@aldrinneilrodrigues6727]

Love this format❤

[@motorinc]

Thanks Aldrin! Do you have any suggestions on how we can improve it?

[@saswatsenapati7870]

When I was looking for entry level tourer bike, most of my friends had xpulse, ktm adv250/390, dominar250. I had a thorough test ride liked the KTM. But when I went for test ride for suzuki it's engine felt sooo smooth and its ability to to not knock down in low rpm higher gear(helps a lot in traffic/city), which the KTM and Bajaj I didn't like at all switch gears regularly in traffic. I went for suzuki at the end and boi oh boi , long rides are absolute pleasure . It's just a no nonsense bike at easy 100kmph cruise , no heating issue even after being oil cooled (suzuki is pioneer of oil cooling). I had done 5000km in my suzuki absolute 0 issues till date(apart from poor stand which I'll get replaced under warranty) Note: Don't personally like RE bikes.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing Saswat? What do you mean by poor stand?

[@saswatsenapati7870]

@@motorinc the side stand gets junk preety easily, most of the owners of v-storm have reported in the owner group.

[@ankushreddy4435]

Ya even i have the same issue with my side stand

[@ivanmarks3256]

I rode most bikes in and above this price bracket and bought the xpulse in an instant. Beautiful machine, on and off the road. I am more of an enthusiast than a commuter hence very VERY happy with my choice. It has been a year. 🎉

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @ivanmarks3256. Glad you're having a good time.

[@automotriztechnica]

XPulse Shumi, you know why... I own it ;-) You are 100% correct, finally I found a reliable Hero Service Center after a combing operation in the City

[@motorinc]

Oh fantastic! Where! Names please!

[@automotriztechnica]

@@motorinc Sai Motors at Banashankari 3rd Stage (crowded but OK) and Maha Motors at Varthur, both in Bengaluru 😊💐 Also, done a 3rd Service vlog on it and posted it Pune & Mumbai - Malaa mahit naahi re Baba

[@motorinc]

Thank you for sharing!

[@srirr2570]

Suzuki V-STROM SX anytime 😍😍❤️❤️❤️... Took it 25 days ago & completed 1400kms...The engine reliability., appearance & mainly the Comfortable for both the rider & Pillion is simply Amazing...The most impressive things are the zero vibration & nil heating issues. The first service experience was very pleasant & I'm very happy & satisfied with my BLACK-HORSE 😉

[@motorinc]

Oh awesome! Congratulations on the new bike! Where did you service it? How was the experience at the service centre?

[@srirr2570]

@@motorinc Thank you💐💐💐 Im from Theni., Tamilnadu...I did Service at Raam Suzuki, Theni...The Mechanics knew what they were doing & they did an amazing job.

[@cnu396]

Hi.. Did you know that your black horse is a single cylinder down grade compared to twin cylinder black horse sold overseas with the same name😂

[@travelwithpradeep5702]

​@@srirr2570 Theni la On Road Price Enna vamdhuchu Bro?

[@srirr2570]

@@cnu396 I do prefer onroad experience rather than specs on the paper... My Blackhorse serves it's purpose without any issue...You can look at the specs while i enjoy & experience the comfy ride 😅🤣🤣

[@farrelllobo548]

Everything is amazing 🤩... Awesome 😎👍 content... Our brother with beard👍😀

[@motorinc]

Thank you!

[@doc_on_wheelz]

Clocked around 23k kms on my xpulse 4V in jz 14 months. Never had an issue with hero's service till date. I disagree to wat u said. Xpulse is not jz an offroader. I hardly use it for offroading. I ise my bike mostly for long rides. I can take it to any place i want without getting worried about the mileage... Service network... And ofcourse the most important point. Suspension😍 I did take a test ride of vstrom 250 before buying xpulse. It is a wonderful bike. A perfect alternative to the old himalayan 411 if u r into highway touring. But i didnt like its suspension which changed my mind and opted xpulse instead.

[@JoshyDev-r1n]

Chase that light not the darkness ahead, it's beam keeps the bike in it's pace, while on curves and night off roads, less irritable to four wheelers so live with the light is great ❤messi goat❤

[@PoonamSharma-o2b]

Your suggestions is good but xpulde looks attractive ❤❤❤

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know @user-gz7pl4sh4n.

[@vaibhavhalgekar914]

Vstrom barring the price is a better motorcycle.... But a lot of fanboys of xpulse will start saying otherwise... Well I have friends who have xpulse ... And they are not much impressed with the build quality.... And those who have a vstrom are very happy with the motorcycle.... So hence proved...overall.... The Suzuki is better than the hero in my personal experience.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing Vaibhav!

[@ankushreddy4435]

I absolutely agree

[@twosouls001]

I own Xpulse 200 4v.. What I've observed is it's heats up a lot in traffic. & Indicators doesnt works sometimes.

[@motorinc]

A lot? It shouldn't be. Indicators shouldn't be hard to solve though

[@twosouls001]

@@motorinc I've went to Hero service Centre yesterday. As one of the mechanics said, it's pretty common for a 200cc motor to be heated up so quickly, However they're saying that since it's a new Engine and all the moving parts will attract the heat easily & will be calm & Cooled down after we complete 15K kms.. on odo. This is the answer they said upon check-in. Them.

[@kushalsharma125]

​@@twosouls001they are lying... Heating can be decreased if you use fully synthetic engine oil like 10w50... Hero puts cheap Rs400 mineral oil... It causes heating... Plus if the clutch is oil cooled so extra heat is produced... You can try motul íts 800 rs online... In shops it is 1300 rs...

[@dhananjaydharkar6363]

Comparison should be Hero Xpulse vs. Honda Cb200x Both are in same segment and quite offers the similar specs

[@kentoylampingasan]

Hopefully X-Pulse won't be too expensive once released in the Philippines. Hero will have factory here in the first quarter of 2025. The V-Strom is sold here as high as 230-250k php which is equal to 339.01-369.49 lakh

[@motorinc]

Do let us know what its like when you get it there in Philippines!

[@kentoylampingasan]

@@motorinc i am honestly ecstatic about X-Pulse 200. I’ve always wanted an adventure motorcycle that is durable and reliable. I have a lot of Indian friends, who made me buy a Pulsar RS200 known as Rouser RS200 here and never regretted it, who said that if Bajaj is good then hero is better.

[@HAWY-GRBK]

Which one is the best nominator 1_ Suzuki v-strom 2_ Hero XPulse200 ..?

[@iamajayraju]

The choice of words and how you explain each aspect of the bike is intricate and, indeed, something to marvel at. Motorinc is a go-to source for anyone seeking insightful information about bikes and cars in India. Every detail covered by Motorinc is like a well-composed verse, creating a symphony of knowledge that resonates with both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to the world of biking.

[@motorinc]

Thank you for these kind words.

[@mubamunshi5454]

Need a detailed review on xpulsue 2004v

[@motorinc]

Request noted!

[@andharbultee5656]

Mr. Shumi if u can, pls talk about the difference between the Suzuki's patented oil cooling system and the other oil cooling systems

[@motorinc]

Can? Yes. There's a need to? Not really. Both work, both have pros and cons. And that's about as much discussion that needs to happen. Both versions work well enough for you to basically ignore them in your daily life

[@karthikmk]

Hero service center is tuned to handle only splendor issues ... Their other 2 wheelers are just unknown vehicles for them

[@motorinc]

There are other comments that echo this sentiment too Karthik

[@lilama9582]

As a vstrom sx owner i got to say it's too expensive at 2.7 lakhs but with that the ride is very good in city in Bangalore patchy road never felt tired or jerks on body and with that returning a milage of 35-40 its great it can easily cruise at around 100-110 in highways. I was easily able to do Bangalore kochi with minimal breaks. But as an adv it's suspension i feel is not that posh as compared to something like gs310 from which i downgraded from.

[@motorinc]

Yes. This is spot on!

[@whoami---]

Hey lilama, great inputs on the vstrom. Motorinc and the comments here have made me embrace the vstrom much more than before. Even went for a test drive yesterday. Ride was so even and smooth that i didn't even know which gear I was in most of the time. I wanted to know how come you downgraded from the GS310?.

[@whoami---]

​@@motorincVstrom 250 vs BMW GS310 in motorinc fashion would be a great comparison video.

[@nitin7218]

Suzuki bikes are underrated. I only had Speed sensor fail once and I do simple regular maintenance. 8 years and 40k in broken/inundated Chennai city roads.

[@motorinc]

Spot on!

[@riteshmarmat6394]

I took a test ride of Suzuki v storm but except except from the power delivery... it's a heavy bike (which makes it very difficult to ride in traffic), not an off roader bike at all because of suspension if you do off-road on it be prepare for massive service bill, or may be for a new suspension ...it's good touring bike ...but sitting higher from the ground doesn't make anything a good touring machine ...which bring me to my third point the "milage".

[@saswatsenapati7870]

Suzuki is not meant for extreme off-roading but i have personal done offroading in bad road (I'll call it soft offroads , bad mud road and mid level river crossing). It's made for tarmac not for extreme off-roading as hero expulse. It's can easily do Himalayan roads with 0 issues at all. Check the Falcon rider channel

[@motorinc]

We disagree! The more we ride Advs, the more we realise that sitting higher from the ground does actually make for a good touring machine!

[@rohansehgal9798]

The vstrom is extremely well balanced as a machine. I have never felt the weight in bumper to bumper traffic 🤨

[@Khabasalainganba]

The subtitles is kinda distracting I had to cover the lower half of my phone to just make sense of what you were saying.

[@motorinc]

You will see, Len, that we moved on from that format and it won't distract you again. Thanks for the feedback!

[@Khabasalainganba]

@@motorinc thank you for listening.

[@UntamedSince]

Three cheers. you hit the bulls eye with point number two. Otherwise the bike machine is 👍[my point of view]. Hero ASC ripped my 8months old bike engine when the odo read 6200km because they did not take complaint rather observation seriously. HERO SHOULD RESTRICT themselves only till Splendor and not even dream of stepping ahead and be respected...

[@ruchirpandit501]

First time came across something like Hero having reliability issue. It must be a big issue, cause hero is damn reliable more than any other brand even Honda.

[@motorinc]

Yes, we were surprised too. But we've heard too many stories now and are a lot more circumspect

[@ranjit4382]

Thanks for the valuable information sir

[@Bharathkumar-kb1tj]

So true, I had to sell my xpulse due to technical inability and the multiple problems the engine comes along right after 2nd service. When complained about over heating, engine harshness and vibration, the technician said it's the character of the bike. Better to stay away from xpulse for another 3 upgrades from hero moto. I personally miss that wonderful chassis though...

[@anupgkale]

Hi guys, let me first congratulate you on a very well done automotive channel. I had a 2018 Dominar that I took to places like “slopes of hell” and back. You know just backyard off-roading. I know it is not a good off roader. I think I have graduated to get myself a really good off-roading bike and I was thinking v storm 650 or a second hand tiger. Which do you think is better off roader with some adventure touring capabilities

[@motorinc]

Thank you, Anup! With regards to your question, the Tiger is the better off-road bike. It has the better ground clearance, suspension etc to make life off-road much easier. The question you must ask yourself is are you willing to ride a big, heavy bike off-road and is yes, how often will you do so? If you are going to stick mainly to the tarmac the V-Strom 650 is a sweet motorcycle. It can handle mild trails as well so Ladakh will not be much of an issue. Take test rides, extensive ones at that, before deciding.

[@pritamswarupajena1194]

I have a Gixxer 155, Suzuki service center is really bad, I had to write mails to Suzuki, but atleast they were willing to help.

[@saswatsenapati7870]

Yeah . But best thing is I have got help immediately.

[@skarhabekgreyrukh8601]

Laugh at GSX 150... Less CC, but more power and speed. Almost no trouble lol

[@deepjyotiojah3069]

My xpulse's engine automatically stops sometimes, tried changing the engine oil but the problem continues, however it has reduced after I changed the battery idk what the problem is, the service center guys also dont have any idea. I have 16k kms in the meter. Last month the issue was so severe that I impulsively changed the battery and switched to different engine oil.

[@motorinc]

Sounds more like a fuelling or ignition issue DO. The next time this happens, open the fuel tank cap and then try re-starting the bike. If this helps, then the breather tube is blocked and that's an easy fix

[@deepjyotiojah3069]

Thanks for the suggestions . Nice to see you're very connected with your audience. 🙌

[@mangeshrawat4995]

Could you make comparisons between Xpluse, Vstrom and yezdi adv

[@judethedude7704]

Should I buy xpulse as daily commute for college.??

[@meresafarname]

@@judethedude7704 ofc go for it

[@arunprabu2505]

You couldn't underestimate the x pulse 💗 she is the horse... she knows the way and the struggles ❤

[@__fv__dm__f__gg1160]

Bro can you make video of xpulse upcoming 400 cc and himalayan 450

[@motorinc]

Seen this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJyQoGyFl7tmndU

[@__fv__dm__f__gg1160]

@@motorinc no gona watch thank you so much ✨🤙

[@anashuddin4850]

Xpulse has got quality issues and the service center guys aren't able to solve some issues. Seems the Manufacturing process of hero lacks proper quality check. Also Hero didn't do proper long term testing of the bike before lauching it.

[@motorinc]

That is what we are hearing too!

[@shyamk4257]

Why it's hit turkey

[@kanishkavedantsingh4344]

love my xpulse but engine oil leaks after every long highway ride from one or the other gasket. its cheap fix though, but i am a regular customer at the service center now

[@saswatabiswas7704]

The suspension of the xpulse is everything. You can compare the driving dynamics only with gs310. But the bike has some small issues like jerking at low rpm, if you push throttle slightly high mileage will drop to undee 30 and seriously service centers dont know the work of xpulse and the handel bar I order before 2months and still waiting.

[@motorinc]

Spot on!

[@lvvenky9973]

I await your incisive analysis of Honda CB 300 F versus the Gixxer 250, with hardly any price difference now

[@ashokrahi7705]

Really looking forward for a digital console like duke 390 in upcoming XPulse edition. This only update will be a game changer to this awesome bike. Hero please implement if you are listening. Thanks,

[@sahilhakani5220]

Looking to explore nearby(100km radius) hills and trails. . Explore. Not annihilate Based on my test rides. I would say this. The VStrom is great when you need to reach said hills/forests. Once you do reach. It is a very capable scrambler. Better than street bikes for sure. It won't be as capable as tye xpulse off-road. But competent enough. Much better explorer since it is wayyyyy Better in the city, highway and ghats. So. On a general weekend exploration ride. It is better in 3 out of 4 things. It is more reliable. And more comfortable. Waiting for october to decide my final budget. If I can. For me the VStrom seems the better choice.

[@motorinc]

Good luck Sahil!

[@sahilhakani5220]

@@motorinc it's no big deal. Even if my budget is slightly conservative. The XPulse is an absolute fun bike too😁

[@itsthejod]

I have done 1500kms on my Xpulse 200 4V... The only issue I have been facing is that the engine cuts off automatically whenever I ride the bike after a long stop. It can be reduced by idling the bike for about 30 seconds but during the night time it's a serious pain in the a**. Can someone help me with this... 😐

[@motorinc]

There are other people in the comments who have said this too!

[@The_Devil_Biker]

You may check your idling RPM, it may be lower than usual. Waiting for 30 secs and giving time for engine oil to circulate properly is a better idea.

[@vineshhshah]

Do an ECU update it resolved my jerking issue and for lights u will have to buy Aux lights

[@GoPuru]

Been waiting a long for the upcoming HERO XPULSE 400... Do you have any news?😢

[@motorinc]

Ep 6 of our podcast summarises what we think and know. Please check it out if you like

[@advaitshankar3668]

Yes , the KTM 390 Adv X has been launched. You may go for it :)

[@pathaq]

Please explain how can you say "200cc is a Source of unreliability"?

[@chandrachurchakraborty1473]

Why the 200cc engine itself is a source of unreliability? Curious to know.

[@motorinc]

We are hearing of minor issues that Xpulse engines are struggling with. Do check the forums and you’ll see more

[@BolpurTalkies]

Hero Xpulse 200 4v is a great value for money product. I feel for urban and rural areas it's the best , I deal with pot holes on a regular basis trust me Xpulse inspires confidence to tackle them with ease. The only thing I don't like is it's highway capabilities. Extremely unstable when big Vehicles overtakes you and mileage drastically falls at higher speeds.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing!

[@srijanbiswas-4165]

I have a ktm Adventure 390x. Now i want to change my daily commuter bike, which is a Bajaj N160. I want something which is very tall like ktm, fun to ride on the city, cheap to maintain, giving a good milage. So which one is better 1) Xpulse 200 4v pro? ( Not the STD version ) 2) vstrom 250 sx ?

[@bharatrkz]

Well i bought V strom and by far is good.. City ride no problem Touring no problem it has extra power 100kmph easy no hesitation. Only issue is you can't off road at all... And the problem is money for many people ...

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @bharatrkz. We agree, it's sitting at a price where many people won't even consider it.

[@mayurdongre7099]

Being owner of x pulse I m happy with it with no problem in anything an parts availability also in mumbai

[@ankitkumarmahato4318]

Hey @motorinc, just wanted some suggestions Confused between Honda cb350 rs and classic 350. Need reliability, better service, better mileage and am a newbie rider Here in Kolkata there are two service centres.

[@ajaxsid9034]

If you want something for daily single commute, go with the x-pulse, Man the bike is fun. My roomates own Himi, Vstorm and X-pulse. I prefer X-pulse all day. And whenever I encounter a speed bump, I stand up and ride it. never slowed down. ALso 40kmpl.

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing your perspective!

[@himanshu-hmg]

I am very skeptical of Suzuki service I have an access 125 and have had the absolute worst service experience with it and I don't feel like I can trust the same company to do a good job with 3lac bike

[@motorinc]

Yeah, we did mention in another short in this list that Suzuki's service rep isn't the greatest

[@josephmanojk2344]

Yeah my xpulse has rough idling, has trouble staying on when starting up.

[@Choton-w7s]

Please give suggestions what should I buy a touring bike under 2lack.

[@sharad1986]

Hi @motorinc which bike i should get for off-roading if not xpulse?

[@andrewroberthook3310]

You can put knobby tyres on the Suzuki and you can go just about anywhere

[@motorinc]

Yes, but that doesn't make in an off-roader. It makes it a good bike to get around on.

[@andrewroberthook3310]

@@motorinc it's an adventure bike for adventure It is not a motocross bike for big jumps

[@motorinc]

💯

[@rocka07]

Not about these bikes but I liked that the Indian market was really price wised. But it seems like its change. They are overly increasing the prices in India too 😢

[@jdmotorist]

Hi sir, I have decided to buy from Xpulse 200 and avenger 220 cruise. As you said, I have taken test ride for both. Mostly I will be riding in city and occasionally on highways. Which one should I pick?

[@rajathegreat7815]

Same concern bro. What did you choose?

[@jdmotorist]

@@rajathegreat7815 I chose avenger and I am regretting my decision. Pls buy xpulse 200. Xpulse is alrounder motorcycle. If your height is less than 5.5 then only go for avenger. Avenger is outdated bike. It feels old.

[@meresafarname]

What Is The Load Capacity Of Xpulse as I’m gonna ride with pillion and lugaage

[@NagaBhushana]

Please suggest any bike with suspension like Xpulse and should have more power

[@sunnynimavat9718]

Will Honda launch crf 300 rally or crf line up in India soon?..if you guys have any updates please share✌️

[@motorinc]

Hey Sunny! We don’t go guesses and speculation. We’ll see what’s what when it happens 😊

[@sunnynimavat9718]

@@motorinc okay✌️, I will go for xpulse pro. 🙂

[@anuragsood7997]

Please make a review on Honda Cb200X !!

[@bornchyne4925]

I'm planning to get xpulse but i saw so many negative comments about this bike...or should i get n250 need mostly for city use but the road to my location is terrible...plz any suggestions

[@jamesjohnchristy6342]

Please do a comparison of ktm adventure 250 vs vstrom 250 sx

[@motorinc]

Suggestion noted! Thanks JJC!

[@vivekaaraga]

If service is a problem with any of these superior machines, why bother buying them? 😢 When will this change?

[@motorinc]

Service is a hard problem TBH. The standard of service, processes etc are set by the brand. Which then has to train, sometimes hundreds, of mechanics to work on a model. But these are employees of the dealer/service station in a low-paying job where they move around quite a bit. It's a complicated challenge for the brands to solve.

[@asifirfan]

Going to take xpulse rally on November 1st🎉

[@mithunkartha]

I went to a Hero showroom, looked at the Pro Xpulse, none on display, one was in their basement all new and shiny with plastic cover on seat, asked me if I wanted a TR, 6th sense said it was a customer's bike. I said no. People who I know speak well of it. Like RE, Hero technicians too have a problem moving onto fixing anything other than legacy bikes.

[@atreyachakraborty5021]

I ride a Suzuki Gixxer 250, and it is very cheap to maintain, has no reliability issues, and has service experience 100 times better than Bajaj.

[@ShalsVlogs]

Xpulse stands out compared to price, performance overall experience. Yes may be in some places the Xpulse spares & service isn't great. However, the biggest drawback of Vstorm is the Price.

[@m.rraghav817]

I think the xpulse with the new 4v liquid cooled engine from the xmr will be great!

[@mrkundalakesi]

Shumi looks 🔥

[@motorinc]

♥️

[@chandramohan7440]

Sir tell about Yamaha 125cc features

[@InfinityXplore25]

Xpulse is one of the best bike for offroading and mountain claiming...that feel is different....if u drive that it make one of body part while driving it's connect with you with 100% read your mind and drive as you like...

[@motorinc]

Thanks for sharing @InfinityXplore25!

[@subhamprasad1373]

Hi, I am new to bike riding... Learning from last month on r15 I live in Darjeeling Thinking of buying a new Himalayan. It's ok for me ??

[@motorinc]

Very different bike from the R15, SP. Get a test ride, first!

[@andrewroberthook3310]

I have put 23 000 km on my Suzuki SX in 6 months I rode it very very hard Around redline for 70 percent of those 23000 km And no problems

[@motorinc]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@03mrindia]

Vstrom SX 250 vs ktm 250 adv Which one is better in term of after sales service and parts availability.. please suggest

[@RaghavCh]

Simple, whichever sells more, had better support and spares avilability..ktm 250 it is.. Suzuki doesn't even come close

[@motorinc]

KTM for service and spares for sure.

[@hkm2369]

​@@RaghavCh but Suzuki has more ASC as well showrooms. Even that Engine of Suzuki beats Ktm 250 till 130 km/hr in one go.

[@Mr.Motorhead46]

Please help me here man. I don't understand the issue with the xpulse's engine having reliability issues. What is it? I understand the issue with service and parts availability. But what is the issue with xpulse's engine??

[@rutveekpotghan4096]

Can we get a video on Honda CB350 RS

[@gudimetlakishore6650]

If my comments helps someone: I have done 2200km on xpulse 200 4v a month ago in just two days. I didn’t even took proper rest. Went on a job, finished it and headed home right after. Just had couple of those 1-2 hour naps in a fuel pump. I found the bike pretty good and it didn’t give me any kind of trouble. I have done 14k km before this ride and 5 services. I have previously done two 800kms trips as well non stop. Except for the top speed issue and I couldn’t cruise over 90kmph coz the mileage is dropping to 30-32kmpl . I was thinking other options as well like r15, gixxer, dominator 250, Himalayan about what if I had one of them instead of this. For most part I would take any other bike for cruising capability. But, twice during this ride and many other times previously, while being on high speeds, I encountered unexpected speed bumps and potholes. I just slowed to whatever I could and went above them. Now thinking, what if I had other bikes, I would surely be thrown off except for Himalayan in the bunch. 😊

[@palagiriavaneesh9005]

Why so many videos Suzuki v Strom alone which is not selling at all.

[@motorinc]

It's a set we make to close the chapter on the bike. And now, we have! Also sales is not our barometer for anything at all.

[@theunorthodoxtatya]

Xpulse is best value for money bike. Didn't faces any issues on my bike.

[@RajendraAJS]

Is it good to own xpulse 200 4v ? Concerned about mileage (expecting 40+ kmpl with smooth riding & cruising below 80kmph) Should i go for it?

[@motorinc]

Please take a test ride @RajendraAJS, you'll know if you like the motorcycle or not. Everything else matters less. But do some research about the service quality in the showroom nearby before you pull the trigger.

[@dfarmer4201]

Sir, is the V strom kind to bad backs?