Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 210 specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 210cc liquid-cooled engine makes 24.2 bhp and 20.7 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 168 kg that is 144 bhp per tonne, 12th best power-to-weight 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
- 210 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 24.2 bhp
- Torque
- 20.7 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 37 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 168 kg
- Fuel tank
- 13 L
- Seat height
- 830 mm
- Ground clearance
- 220 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1446 mm
- Length
- 2254 mm
- Width
- 872 mm
- Height
- 1230 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 276 mm
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic Front Forks with 210mm Travel
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock Absorber with 205mm Travel
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 210 weighs 168 kg with fluids, has an 830 mm seat, 220 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1446 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 468 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.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
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.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from 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 200 4V, V-Strom SX and Apache RTX 300
Against Xpulse 200 4V, V-Strom SX or Apache RTX 300, it gets single-channel abs, slipper clutch, projector headlamp and ride modes that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: dual-channel abs, 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 210 has
- Single-channel ABS
- Slipper clutch
- Projector headlamp
- Ride modes
Rivals have, it lacks
- Dual-channel ABS
- Tubeless tyres
- Alloy wheels
Colours
- Glacier White
- Alpine Silver
- Azure Blue
Xpulse 210 specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Xpulse 210?
- It uses a 210cc engine producing 24.2 bhp and 20.7 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Xpulse 210 suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 830 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Xpulse 210 have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Xpulse 210 have?
- 17 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 210 from
₹1.67 Lakh