While the dual-sport Hero Xpulse 200 is quite popular in the Indian market, its road-biased sibling, the Hero Xpulse 200T, isn’t. Perhaps, that’s one of the reasons why the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers didn’t pay much heed to update the less popular model to comply with the BS6 emission norms. Well, now it has.
The BS6 Hero Xpulse 200T uses the same
199.6cc single-cylinder engine which also powers the off-road focussed Xpulse
200. In its BS6 state of tune, this motor comes accompanied by an oil-cooler
which ensures the optimal operating temperature is maintained at all times. The
engine is capable of producing 17.8 bhp of max power at 8500 rpm and generates
16.45 Nm of peak torque at 6500 rpm. For the transmission, there’s a 5-speed
gearbox.
Apart from the engine, nothing else has
been changed in the Hero Xpulse 200T. The motorcycle continues to feature a
full-LED headlamp, fully-digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity
that enables turn-by-turn navigation and more, a single-piece seat, and a
side-mounted exhaust. The suspension duties are handled by a pair of
conventional telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The
stopping power comes from a 276mm front and 220mm rear rotor aided by a
single-channel ABS.
The Hero Xpulse 200T tips the scale at
154 kg and has a 13L fuel tank. The seat height of the motorcycle is 799 mm
whereas the ground clearance is 177 mm. It’s available in a total of 3 colour
options - Sports Red, Panther Black, and Matte Shield Gold. All three of them
are priced the same - INR 1,12,800 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
