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Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Hero MotoCorp testing a new Xpulse motorcycle in India. What's brewing?
Hero MotoCorp is testing a new adventure motorcycle on the Indian roads, which could be an updated Xpulse 160. Hero XPulse 210 may get a smaller sibling soon, in the form of a Xpulse 160. Check Offers Hero MotoCorp is testing a new Xpulse motorcycle on the Indian roads, which has started fuelling speculation that the adventure motorcycle range will soon get an updated model. The heavily camouflaged prototype has sparked speculations about the motorcycle. It could be an updated version of the Xpulse 200 4V or an entirely new and smaller Xpulse 160 influenced by the Xtreme 160R. Hero MotoCorp has not revealed anything about the upcoming Xpulse motorcycle. However, with the images of the test mule surfacing online, the speculations about it are growing. New Hero Xpulse in the block The prototype spotted on the Indian road reveals that the motorcycle comes with a tail section that closely resembles that of the new Hero Xpulse 210. The fuel tank looks different, while the tank shrouds appear to be longer, hinting towards a more compact form factor. However, the radiator is absent, which suggests that this motorcycle may not be the Xpulse 200 4V, which features oil cooling technology. Also, the test mule hints at a smaller engine block, potentially the same 163 cc motor that works in the Xtreme 160R. This is what is brewing the speculation that the upcoming model would be an Xpulse 160, inspired by the Hero Xtreme 160R. Also Read : Upcoming bikes in India Hero MotoCorp entered the adventure motorcycle segment for the first time with the Impulse 150. The homegrown two-wheeler giant discontinued the Impulse 150 back in 2014 owing to a lack of demand. However, this laid the groundwork for the Xpulse range that was introduced later. Once the new Xpulse motorcycle reaches the market, it could come as a spiritual successor to the Impulse 150. A new and smaller Xpulse could cater to the riders seeking an affordable entry-level adventure tourer motorcycle. Considering the test mule is possibly powered by the 163 cc engine that works in the Hero Xtreme 160R, it is suitable for urban commuting, but may seem underpowered for some serious off-roading adventure. Interestingly, the 149 cc engine churning out 13 bhp peak power in the Impulse 150 was also considered underpowered in its segment. Check out Upcoming Bikes In India. First Published Date: 28 May 2025, 08:54 AM IST
NDTV
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Smaller Hero Xpulse 160 Snapped Testing: Here's What We Know So Far
Hero MotoCorp is reported to be working on its new adventure tourer for the Indian market. Recently, Hero's motorcycle was spied testing on the road, signifying that the brand has already gone through a significant amount of R&D for the adventure motorcycle. The test mule suggests that Hero is working on developing a smaller iteration of the Xpulse, that is expected to be powered by a 160cc engine. The Hero off-roader spied testing, was seen carrying a smaller engine, likely the one present in the Xtreme 160R. This indicates that the motorcycle might be named the Hero Xpulse 160. It is expected to come up with a 4V setup that will likely shoot 17 hp and 14.6 Nm of torque. It is also expected to get a 5-speed gearbox. The motorcycle resembles the design and elements of the Xpulse 210. However, it gets smaller disc brakes, ditches the oil-cooling radiator and windshield in the front. Also, the knuckle guards seem different from the ones seen on the Xpulse 210. Since, the test mule seems to be a smaller version of the Xpulse 210, it is likely to carry the same suspension setup and get a 21-inch wheel in the front and an 18-inch rear wheel. This will help Hero cut down the cost of entirely investing in a new set of underpinnings and hardware. There is also a possibility that Hero will position this smaller Xpulse as an updated Impulse. After the brands split with Honda, the Impulse was the first motorcycle manufactured by Hero. Also, the Impulse is credited as the first modern adventure motorcycle in the national market. While there has been no confirmation yet, it is expected that Hero might follow the Impulse nomenclature for this off-roader, if not the Xpulse nameplate.
