Hero launched the Xpulse 200 4V Rally Edition back in July. Four days later, the motorcycle was sold out since it was available in limited numbers. Now, Hero recently re-opened the bookings of the bike with the price unchanged at ₹1,52,100 (ex-showroom, Delhi). This variant is around ₹16,000 more expensive than the standard model.
As the company describes it, the 4V Rally Edition is inspired by the Hero MotoSports Rally Bike and is designed to provide the most authentic & exclusive rally experience. It also has the capability to perform the highest and toughest levels of motorsports. The new rally edition of Xpulse 200 4V comes in Hero MotoCorp’s factory racing colours, White and Red, the rally code graphics of Xpulse also come with an autograph of CS Santhosh on it. While the heart of this motorcycle remains the same, a 200cc single-cylinder oil-cooled mill, produces 18.9 bhp and 17.35 Nm. It comes with a 1425 mm wheelbase and 160 kg of kerb weight. The fuel capacity of this motorcycle is 13 litres.
Making it more capable in off-roading with altered dynamics, The Xpulse 200 4V comes with fully adjustable front forks with 250mm travel and a 10-step fully adjustable rear shock with 220mm travel. It also features an upgrade in seat height from 825mm to 885mm and increased ground clearance by 50mm. The rally edition also comes with a longer gear shift lever and a lengthened side stand. The Xpulse 200 4V Rally edition is equipped with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoked wheels which are wrapped in dual-purpose rubber, while the braking hardware has been retained. the LED illumination and Bluetooth-compatible console remain the same.
“The Rally Edition brings exceptional off-road capabilities through factory fitted rally kit and tuned for the very best riders, together with a unique design inspired by our Dakar machines,” Hero MotoCorp Head of Strategy and Global Product Planning Malo Le Masson noted.