Regarding beginner off-road motorcycles available in India, the Xpulse 200 4V is probably one of the first names on the list. It has evolved over the past years and makes for a feasible choice to commute as well as learn off-roading. We even had the bike in the BikeWale long-term fleet for a while where it was put through the paces multiple times. In this story, we’ll tell you about the Xpulse 200 4V’s fuel efficiency, specs and more.
What are the specifications and fuel economy of the Hero Xpulse 200 4V?
The Hero Xpulse 200 4V is powered by a 199.6 cc single-cylinder motor that makes 18.8bhp and 17.35Nm. It is linked to a five-speed gearbox and the motor feels quite refined. With the 4V update, the Xpulse has become slightly more powerful than the 2V model. During its fuel efficiency test, the Xpulse 200 4V returned 32.48kmpl. It’s a decent figure as the test was conducted in the city as well as out on the highway with mild traffic density. Considering the bike gets a 13-litre fuel tank, you can expect it to clock around 420km in one go.
What are the colour options available for the Hero Xpulse 200 4V?
Hero offers the Xpulse 200 4V in three colour options: Matte Nexus Blue, Polstar Blue and Sports Red. The first option comprises blue with white while the Polstar Blue is a combination of dark blue with black. On the other hand, the Polstar Red seems like a very standout option with a match of red with black.
What are the variants, prices, and rivals of the Hero Xpulse 200 4V?
The Xpulse 200 4V is available in a single variant and it’s priced at Rs. 1.38 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It doesn’t have any direct rivals in the segment but the Xpulse 200 4V is priced similarly to the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Yamaha FZ-X and a couple of other models.