Hero MotoCorp has finally launched the BS6
XPulse 200. The new more eco-friendly dual-sport motorcycle has been priced at
INR 1,11,790* which makes it INR 5,290 more expensive than the Fi variant of
the discontinued BS4 model that retailed at INR 1,06,500*. The new BS6 Hero
XPulse 200 is available in only one trim.
The 199.6cc, single-cylinder,
fuel-injected engine of the new Hero XPulse 200 has been updated to comply with
the more stringent Bharat Stage 6 emission standards. Hero MotoCorp has also
added an oil-cooler to improve the powerplant’s cooling mechanism and ensure
that the optimal working temperatures are maintained at all times. In its BS6
state of tune, this engine produces 17.8 BHP of maximum power and 16.4 Nm of
peak torque.
Another change in the new BS6 Hero XPulse
200 is the exhaust system. The header pipe now features a new cat-con and has
been rerouted. Instead of going from the side of the engine, it now goes
underneath the powerplant and reaches the high-mounted side slung exhaust. Even
after the re-routing, the XPulse 200 has the same amount of ground clearance as
before - 220 mm. However, the bike has become 3
kg heavier and weighs 157 kg now.
In terms of styling, no significant
changes have been made to the motorcycle. Features such as an LED headlamp with
LED DRLs, beak-type front fender, small visor, knuckle guards, a high-mounted
exhaust system can be found in the BS6 XPulse 200 as well. The fully-digital
instrument cluster of the BS6 Hero XPulse 200 shows a plethora of information
and also supports Bluetooth connectivity.
As for the hardware, the suspensions duties
are taken care of by a pair of 37mm telescopic front forks, which have a long
190mm of travel, and a 10-step adjustable rear monoshock. For the brakes, we
have a single 276mm petal disc at the front and a 220mm petal disc at the back
along with a single-channel ABS. The new BS6 Hero XPulse 200 is available in
five colour options including White, Matte Green, Matte Grey, Sports Red, and
Panther Black.
