The Hero XPulse had made its India debut at the 2018 Auto Expo. Since then, the bike was delayed due to some reasons, and it became one of the most awaited adventure motorcycles. Finally, the XPulse 200 has been launched at a price of Rs 97,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the FI version is priced Rs 8000 more than the standard variant. Let’s have a look at how this new affordable adventure tourer can give a tough competition to the segment leader, the Royal Enfield Himalayan.
Dimensions
The Hero XPulse is 2223 mm in length, 850 mm in width and 1257 mm high, while the Himalayan is 2190 mm in length, 840 mm in width and 1360 mm high. Even though the Himalayan is shorter in length it has a longer wheelbase of 1465 mm, compared to the Xpulse’s 1412 mm wheelbase. The XPulse gets a seat height of 823 mm and the Himalayan gets a seat height of just 800 mm, but both the bikes get the same amount of ground clearance at 220 mm. The Himalayan can carry 2 more litres of fuel in its tank but the Xpulse 200 weighs a whopping 40 kilos less than the RE!
| Hero XPulse 200 | Royal Enfield Himalayan | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 2223 mm | 2190 mm |
| Width | 850 mm | 840 mm |
| Height | 1257 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1412 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seat Height | 823 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 154 kg | 194 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 13 litre | 15 litre |
Chassis and Tyres
The Hero XPulse 200 gets a Diamond type frame with a 37 mm double-bush telescopic suspension in the front and a 10-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. On the other hand, the Himalayan gets a 41 mm telescopic suspension at the front and a monoshock at the rear which is attached to a half-duplex split cradle frame. The Himalayan and XPulse both get 21-inch tyres at the front, but the XPulse gets an 18-inch tyre at the rear, while the Himalayan gets a 17-inch tyre.
| Hero XPulse 200 | Royal Enfield Himalayan | |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Diamond Type | Half-duplex Split cradle |
| Front Suspension | 37 mm Telescopic | 41 mm Telescopic |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock | Monoshock |
| Front Tyre | 21 inch | 21 inch |
| Rear Tyre | 18 inch | 17 inch |
| Front Brake | 276 mm | 300 mm |
| Rear Brake | 220 mm | 240 mm |
Features
The XPulse gets single-channel ABS, while the Himalayan gets a dual-channel ABS. The XPulse also gets a more advanced full digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. The Himalayan gets a semi-digital cluster with a compass, but no Bluetooth connectivity. Since both the bikes are made for adventure touring, they share a similar feature, dual-purpose tyres. In addition to all this, the XPulse also gets a side stand and a mileage indicator.
| Hero XPulse 200 | Royal Enfield Himalayan | |
|---|---|---|
| ABS | Single-channel | Dual-channel |
| Digital Instrument Console | Yes | No (semi-digital) |
| Side Stand Indicator | Yes | No |
| Mileage indicator | Yes | No |
| Dual-purpose Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Engine and Transmission
The XPulse gets an air-cooled, OHC, single-cylinder 200cc engine which produces 18.4 HP at 8000 rpm and 17.1 Nm of torque at 6500 rpm. The Himalayan gets an air-cooled, SOHC, single-cylinder 411cc engine which produces 24.5 HP at 6500 rpm and 32 Nm of torque at 4500 rpm. The RE might weigh 40 kilos more than the XPulse 200, but its motor also develops twice the amount of torque, compared to the Xpulse. Both the bikes get a 5-speed gearbox and fuel injection.
| Hero XPulse 200 | Royal Enfield Himalayan | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 199.6 cc | 411 cc |
| Power | 18.1 HP @ 8000 rpm | 24.5 HP @ 6500 rpm |
| Torque | 17.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm | 32 Nm @ 4500 rpm |
| Fuel-Injection | Yes | Yes |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
Also Read: Hero Xpulse 200 Review | Big on Adventure, Small on Price
Price
The Hero XPulse 200 (FI) is priced at Rs 1.05 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi), while the non-FI variant is priced at Rs 97,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Royal Enfield Himalayan is priced at Rs 1,79,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
| Hero XPulse 200 | Royal Enfield Himalayan | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | (FI) – Rs 1,05,000 / Non-FI – Rs 97,000 | Rs 1,79,000 |
