Hero Xpulse 200T

The new Hero Xpulse 200T is another adventure bike which is launched in parallel with Xpulse 200.  The structure of the bike is based on the Hero Xtreme 200 platform and also shares the same engine. The Hero Xpulse was primarily showcased at the 2017 EICMA show conducted in Italy. The Xpulse with the 200 cc engine makes max power of 18bhp and peak torque of 17.1 Nm. The Xpulse 200T will be a little different than the Xpulse 200 as the devil lies in the details.

The Hero XPulse 200T is a tourer bike which gets its alloy wheels from the Xtreme 200R having conventionally mounted exhaust and a road-biased rubber. The front fascia of the bike is enamoured with a full-LED headlamp and a LED taillight as well. Talking of the riding ergonomics, it is slightly relaxed on the 200T which is meant for prolonged rides. Moreover, the bike is equipped with a digital instrument cluster integrated with smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation. What you get in addition is the gear indicator z trip metres, service reminder indicator and more on the XPulse range. As far as the ride comfort is concerned, the bike comes with pillion seat and a pillion grab rail. Moreover, the bike comes with 17 inches alloy wheels in the front and rear as well.  

The XPulse 200T has got sufficient suspension travel which is telescopic forks with anti-friction bush present in the front and 7-step rider-adjustable monoshock at the rear. The ground clearance of 165 mm characterises its superior off-road prowess on the roads.

The 2019 Hero Xpulse 200T is bundled up with good features which have clearly put it head to head with its 200cc range competitors. Being priced competitively it will definitely give a tough challenge to its rivals and offer a beautiful trail riding for its aspirants.

The mileage specs of the Hero Xpulse 200 is not exactly revealed as of now. However, we expect it to be around 35 kmpl to 40 kmpl depending upon the riding habits.

The new Hero Xpulse 200T is offered with a 200 cc engine. The engine makes a sufficient max power of 18 bhp @ 8000 rpm and a peak torque of around 17.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed transmission assisted with multi-plate wet clutch. The Hero may slightly have improvised the Xpulse with a higher state of tune to give an extra grunt lower in the revs, along with a distinct final drive ratio.

The braking responsibilities are taken well care of by disc brakes in the front and rear as well. The Hero Xpulse 200 is equipped with anti-lock brakes for enhanced security.

The key rivals of the Hero Xpulse 200T is indeed a long list which includes marvellous bikes such as Bajaj Dominar 200, Benelli TRK 251, BMW G310 GS and Royal Enfield Himalayan.