Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 200 4V specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 200cc oil-cooled engine makes 18.9 bhp and 17.35 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 159 kg that is 119 bhp per tonne, the lowest power-to-weight ratio of the 14 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 199.6 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 18.9 bhp
- Torque
- 17.4 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 32.9 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 115 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 159 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13 L
- Seat height
- 825 mm
- Ground clearance
- 220 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1410 mm
- Length
- 2222 mm
- Width
- 862 mm
- Height
- 1320 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Front Forks (dia 37) with anti friction bush
- Rear suspension
- Rectangular swingarm 10 step preload adjustable monoshock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 90/90-21
- Rear tyre
- 120/80-18
Source: Hero MotoCorp official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Xpulse 200 4V weighs 159 kg with fluids, has an 825 mm seat, 220 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1410 mm wheelbase. That clearance is generous: speed breakers and broken roads will not trouble the underbody.
The fuel tank holds 13 litres, good for about 442 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 90/90-21 front and 120/80-18 rear.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Xpulse 210, Apache RTR 200 4V and Pulsar NS 200
Against Xpulse 210, Apache RTR 200 4V or Pulsar NS 200, it gets projector headlamp that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: slipper clutch, ride modes, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Xpulse 200 4V has
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Slipper clutch
- Ride modes
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
Colours
- Black Industrail Grey
- Techno Blue Met Black
- Met Nexus Blue White
- Black Sports Red
- Pearl Fadeless White
Xpulse 200 4V specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Xpulse 200 4V?
- It uses a 200cc engine producing 18.9 bhp and 17.35 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Xpulse 200 4V suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 825 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Xpulse 200 4V have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Xpulse 200 4V have?
- 15 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, side-stand engine cut-off and hazard lamps. Some are variant-specific.
Xpulse 200 4V from
₹1.45 Lakh