Hero XPulse 200T First Ride Review | What’s different with the T? | ZigWheels.com
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- Hero is pitching the XPulse 200T as a road-biased tourer based on their existing 200cc platform. It is one of the four bikes currently available sporting the 200cc engine and it is derived from the hardcore off-roader the XPulse 200. The main focus of this bike is to clock endless number of miles without ever tackling the dirty stuff.
Hero has got the pricing bang on with the 200T, which retails for Rs 94,000, ex-showroom Delhi. At that price, it is a mere Rs 3,000 more than the Xtreme 200R with which it shares its engine and a few other parts.
It sports the same chassis as the XPulse 200 and while it might seem that the suspension components are shared too, it is not the case. The forward-offset axle forks look similar to the XPulse 200 but they run different internals with a dedicated tuning. The suspension travel in fact is the same as the Xtreme 200R. You get disc brakes at both ends with single-channel ABS as standard.
To know more about the XPulse 200T, read our first ride review here: www.zigwheels....
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Reviewers these days post reviews with the preconception that India has suddenly become one of the first world countries...on highways here in India you cannot safely hold 100kmph at a stretch, something will come in the way, so a 70-80kmph cruising capability is not a deal breaker at all...then there is the price factor...how many can actually afford the so-called perfect highway cruisers? How many have rich dads to buy them the fancy man-toys? Hardly few...and styling you say? This bike has an old world simplistic charm which outshines the snazzy contemporary designs easily...so your review is imperfect...ask the common man for his views
Couldn't agree more
Because of uncultured people..
Bang on.
My thoughts exactly! Thank you!
you nailed it bro👏👏👏😎😎
I rode a 410 km with this bike last week. Took just 8 hours. Wow an amazing drive. Highly comfortable seating position and riding was so smooth. I maintained 80kmh speed, No vibrations. I stopped for 10 minutes for each 100 km, No engine heavy heating. A superb vehicle for long ride. Highly satisfied and recommended. 💖
best riding tactics. 80 kmph, 15-20 mins stop after around 100 kms. i too do the same.
you know how to ride without any strain on the vehicle and yourself.
regards
Hi. I've got a few questions:
Can a tube be placed inside the tires?
What about stability? Do the feet touch the ground properly or tiptoe?
And how is the milage?
What does the average maintenance cost?
I dont care what others review abouth this bike but i loved it.
Me too broh👊
Yeah me too, with our road conditions riding a speed excess of 100 kmph is not safe in my perspective, a 200cc engine with 18 bhp is OK, but some reviewers won't get satisfied, they will anyway complain about something
Yah bruh
@@kumarsbalu these fat fucks are self proclaimed bike experts. 😂
Buy whatever you want bro always.
@@kumarsbalu true let them be
Well, it’s retro and really beautiful, better than the sharp contemporary designs and looks really balanced with round headlamp, not over done at all. Great bike hero
What is wrong with this design ???...... It has round headlight , smart speedometer, well designed seat ,smart grab rail , sleek tail light
What else excellent bike for its price
Oil cooler, tubeless tyre and power!! This bike will be perfect after these
Design is the best thing here , lol
And also perfect handlebars
I think the negative remarks are to push potential buyers towards KTM. Otherwise there is absolutely no problem at all with the bike. It's a game changer.
@@terminatort.m4866 bs6 is coming with it
After reviewing so many times and listening to the bad and good comments from the ppl, I finally took a test ride on this bike. And the impression it gave me is gonna live forever. With this retro look and the comfort it gives totally took me by surprise and the handle positioning is so great you feel confident on city rides. Power is also great for Indian road. I don't know about ppl's choice but at least take a test ride then comment in the section..
👍
Eating salt before rice....why pple giving negative comments even before riding it...
Because they are idiots 😡😡..... it's totally value for money product
@@alistairmartins yes..right...
@@alistairmartins I have done on my splendor bike 97cc 2001 model😀😃😄
Wow super
@Citizen Kolar agreed
1) Reliable and time tested engine (Its based on Honda's 150 CC engine. Its an bored out version)
2) Around 14.5 Nm of torque sets in early as 2400 RPM. In other 160's CC bike, this torque comes in only above 6000 RPM..So this torque is usable torque in city rides..Would leave other 160's way behind during zero to 60 Kmph..
3) Low service costs and also low maintenance..
3) Lot better in comfort
4) Practicality and Hero's reliability..
5) After 3rd or 4th service, this can ensure continuity of service as its an simple engine to maintain..In any long drive and if in no authorized hero service land, you can expect for any road side mechanic's to fix issues for you.
6) As its carborated, no problems with FI failures or FI pump failures..Carburetors are literally failure free when compared to FI. FI pump life depends on purity of the fuel.
7) Less complex engine to maintain...Image what would be the state if external air or liquid cooler fails...bike does not move an inch (because cooling system siege to work as liquid or oil coolant would not circulate and thus engine head can go for a toss in such scenario's )...no hassle in this regard with this bike.
Pls note - I am not hero's fan boy or neither do i hate /offend any other brands...
Just my thoughts on some of the advantages this bike has to offer.. Meanwhile its individual's selections..
Where did you got that torque numbers @2400rpm from ? You got torque vs rpm graph ?
@@aadithnarayanan5458 I did had that graph but seems to have missed it in my collection. I found that torque vs rpm graph in launch video of xtreme 200 R.
@Another One Yes there are good and bad service centres in all bike makers :)
You said it right man!
i agreed what u said
Just saw few days before, remembering my pulsar 2003, round headlight, simple sleek design... I definitely go for it... It's so nice... Pl don't give a negative comments... Dont fail before it deliver...
Every one says this design is old but practically this will be comfort for riders
Everyone is not a racer riding on the tracks why should we want to buy sport bikes like r15,cbr,rc200 their looks are awesome I agree but,
Please tell me honest answer this bikes gives comfort to you. Can you ride continuously 2hours without back pain on indian road
This type of bikes is really gives you comfort and strees free
True
some people like classic looking cafe racer type bikes. indian market is flooded with bikes like dominar, duke , fz which are not really meant for comfort but power. personally i like a classic bike with straight seat and round headlights, but i absolutely hate royal enfield for their shit value for money. its sad that there is no competition to royal enfield in their segment. this bike is the only one that actually caught my interest among several other models. too bad it sacrifices pillion confort for style.
@@araibirshad8294 yesterday i went to bike expo in my hometown
I saw this bike , seat comfort and suspension is really good i tried it worth buying for daily users
@@aravind1517 how's pillion comfort
@@gopikrishna508 very good in 200t but in xpluse 200 pillion leg get heated by exhaust
Good for crusing between 70 to 90 km/h.. it can go beyond 100 also. But in indian roads this speed is good. You can go anywhere on this bike..
But, how are the seats??
Shorter Rider Shorter then 5.10 😂 seems 6feet would be average
True bro 😂😂😂
@@pranav.r.k4858 um 5' 10" um i short 🙄
@@hasithananayakkara2678 bro I didn't say 5'10 is short it's an average Indian height
@@pranav.r.k4858 bro, 5'5" is the average height in india, google it
@@ayanbiswas5886 thank you brother for the information..I should have checked the facts...
I like this design honestly. Its simple and its practical. Fuel tank body is made of metal instead of plastic ones which are found in other bikes. Seating position is quite good for touring. Instrument panel has all the necessary information available. Its a very good bike with Hero's reliable engine and low maintenance cost.
FOr 94K.. it is best one.. B4 saying negative reviews just try a one ride in this bike.. by a Impulse fan.. lots of Love
Dhanush S S hi bro how is the bike can u tell me about something on this
Somber!!! A few years down the line, you'd still love the way it looks.
Hero is leading from the front, it's not required to drive rash 150-200kmph.
Normally 80-90 kmph we drive and this is best for the same. Also the power and practicality it offers, is amazing. Wake up kids.
i like 200 but 200T is good for me as daily commuter.
200t is awesome 🤩🤩love this retro style as a 90s
How about the mileage?
Is the seats comfortable?
@@SakthiVel-wb8vl 43 Kmpl
@@14kishan yes
I disagree with most of the negative remarks about the bike i.e. suspension , engine stress , vibrations , looks etc. It's a sheer joy to ride the bike. A sheer pleasure. Got the bike just 3 days ago. Rode it on offroads yesterday , the way it handled speed breakers , potholes rough roads , brought smile on my face. One thing that I feel lacking though , is the oil cooling instead of air cooling.
One more thing worth sharing. Yesterday evening while cruising at 80kmph suddenly spotted a cattle right in front at about 10 meters. Since it was a Buffalo the LED lamps didn't help much spotting it in time. But with brilliant grip of the tires and duel discs coupled with abs in front, I managed EASILY to break and avoid the collision. It's superb bike. SUPERB bike. Go for it.
@@f1gameplay660 bro how about the pillion comfort and milage?
@@s.ashwin__3 as good as on Apache or pulsar
@@s.ashwin__3 mileage is decent 45-50 @ 45-60kmph
@@f1gameplay660 thanks bro and how about the headlights visibility?
Funny how no reviewers on TH-cam can even explore 25% of the Xpulse's capabilities. 🤣
ThinkRide • true that hahahahaha🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bike looks good, price too is aggressive. Tempting option.
Hero launched this motorcycle at an unbelievable price with premium build quality . But people compare this with 500cc bikes , 350cc bikes. Ride this bike and you will definitely feel happy about the bike especially build quality is awesomeHero means trust... Love about our national brand .
Bike looks so good ,loved the retro look.Thank god Hero launched it in bs6 specifications
Best bike with coolest feature and comforbale seat,along with good mileage ,who cares about top speeds no one goes to a race though it is little lower powered in 200cc segment ,but it is better than 160cc bikes in our market
I think XP200 ticks all the right boxes as being a good all-rounder, at a price that's a steal
Have never ridden this but am very keen to ride one,it looks iconic and reminds me of cult cbz.
To me it's better looking and more value for money than gixxer series.
Finally, Engine kill switch !!!
1)It is under powered....
2)Need dual channel ABS
3)Need to give more mileage
4)Sixth gear with slipper clutch are
good if given.....
5)Need to beat NS 200 and
Apache RTR 200
6)Should come with 4 valve engine
Hope HERO MOTOCORP take note of those above and good changes.....
Considering the price point of 94 exshowroom . It's good for the features it offers
Looking solid. After stopping the old karizma and many flop designs in hero. This looks fantastic in design. Hope this trends
shorter riders shorter than 5'10" ur logic....by the way people of 5'4" ride taller bikes like honda crf with ease
Be realistic the outdated NS 200 and Apache 200r cost 20k more, its rivals are avenger 160, hornet 160, gixxer 155 & xblade, compared to them 200T much better
I think hero should introduce reverse suspension now..in this bike...it gives an edge too
HERO should be appreciated for giving an all round bike, better package than any Suzuki Gixxer , Yamaha FZ. Alas they may not have engine R&D but they made best effort to give rifer comfort, good fit and finish !!
They should have given a round tank ..it would have been a nice retro
Looks almost similar to Ducati Scrambler.
Would look much better with a bigger fork, headlamp and wider tires. Hero's managed to roll out a decent bike after such a long time.
Hi bro which bike is better hero x pulse or dominor400 to travel hyd to ladakh ??
Dominar 400
Best part about hero is low maintainance cost and parts availability. After sales service is also very nice. Buying this Diwali
It is a good bike every machine has its pros and cons
Pros
1. Speed .... if you are 150cc carb air cooled engine rider then u will be happy on buying...... good cursing speeds 80 - 90 all day long ( peronal exp of 400kms ride )
2. Heating : not much ....
3. Road grip : solid .... you can ride.... tyres of good grip ... encouraging on corners
4. Handle bar : comfortable.... nice
5. Suspension: good .... I dont agree with view of the narrator in the video
6. Styling : It simple not ..... I like it
7. Vibration: beyond 115 kmph slightly on foot pegs
8 . Speed: solid mid range ....&.... satisfying top range too .... I dont know why in every review they are negative....... I drove this machine upto 120 comfortably.
Cons
Seating : veerrrrrry stiff .... have to use addtional seat ( after market seat ) ..... this makes us to think that suspension isnt good
Tank : t .... when u say .... need bigger belly
Fuel distribution: carb variant.... only..... why ?
Head light : worst... worst.... worst
Speedo : worst bluetooth connectivity
Luggage carrying capabilities: hero forgot .... about this ....while making it as t
ABS/ Breaking : ok ok .... leaver becomes stiff on higher speed ....ABS ...namkevaste
Your reviews r always biased toward hero bikes. This is a perfect bike for touring for an average guy who rides below 90.
Need one more review of xpulse200t with all experience details
th-cam.com/video/ikX_TY0Nh1E/w-d-xo.html check this out bro.
Headlights luks lik Honda CB 150 Exmotion cafe racer.
Indicators luks lik Xtreme Sports.
You also look like someone
@@iTalksCircle 🤣🤣
perhaps the most reliable and fuel efficient tourer on the roads, wish it had atleast 25bhp of power
Please complaint to hero motocorp to improve bhp and top speed..nowadays 160cc bike crosses 125-130kmph
Name them
Pulsar, apache, hornet
@@srinivasbengalurumysuru none of them cross 130, their true speeds are between 110 to 120.
Maheshwaran AJ i have seen guys who crossed 125 kmph in TH-cam itself especially apache 160 4v
Atleast they could have use karizma zmr engine which had 20 bhp
liked the bike but was expecting it to be an xpulse 350t with liquid cool and fuel injection....
They should have given Karizma engine for this bike
Cost would hv shot up if they would have done it
Amen to that!
Nah they should add a 6th gear and probably increase the compression ratio to 10.2:1 or something to get more power ,
Which one is best.... Better...
HERO Xpulse 200T or Apache 160 4v
Both are in different segment brother.We can compare xpulse with Apache 200
You better go with xpulse koz I rode both of them.. xpulse is so unique and meet your expectations
Nobody drive this bike on express highway everyday. So for touring in India the cruising speed is good between 70 ~ 90km/hr. And Xpulse T is best suit for it. And what can you except with a price tag like that?
Nice camera work.
What hero lacks is a good engine that could stack up figures of around 120kph...! I think they are on the right direction though given the excellent pricing... Also catering to the needs of different buyers is a good enough effort that needs to be mentioned... Good work Hero!! Nice review team ZIGWHEELS.
It's not the engine issue. it's topspeed is limited because of shorter gear ratios.
@@srinathshettigar379 👍
@@srinathshettigar379 they r not using advance technology and neither tunning them like that its just 2 valve engine if they could have made it like 4 valve better tunning higher revving and if it was given liquid cooling it would be cool and all the Indian motorcycle are fucking heavy they don't decrease the weight
which color is this matte grey or matte black? coz as per company website there is no matte black color option but gloss black
Gr8 review...going to buy this 🍻🍻🍻
Xpulse suspension seems damn good to ride in city speed breakers also , option of tubeless tyres should have been good
T model has tubless tyres standard
1:33 dude 5'10" isnt short in India...think before u speak
exactly!
Yeah im 5.6 and I haven't called short
Hero back with a bang.
I kinda wish it had same suspension setup as xpulse 200. That in my opinion is the greatest usp for xpulse at the price segment.
Super detail review...thank u zig wheels...
The best part is it gets engine kill switch and led headlight..👌
for touring which bike is best ? 200t alternative ?
TechPond t for touring in highway
I would love to buy this 😍😍
vogas review..
if its launched in bs6 it will be priced max 1.10lacs ex shrwrm..
now in this price you will get a 200 cc motor which really make some better power than the hornet or palsar or fz155 cc.
you will get a 100sec front and 130 sec back radial tyre which is segment best. even ns 200 doesnt have radial and apache doesnt have 100 sec front and palsar 220 doesnt ahve both. so control will be best sure.
in bs6 hero launching oil cooler with 200cc engines with programme fi which has also a bike fall cut of sensor. so there will be a great heat management and sequre ride.
in this price segment you will get the best instrument cluster than ns 200 or palsar series(which is 20k expensive). you will get a additional charge point and trust me i myself do touring on bike it really helps to charge the gopro bataries.
talking about maintainace it doesnt need any maintainace its can be reapaied any where in india and so cheap price of s[pares.. so many service center in the country
i would like to say that in this price segment it will give the best ride quality in terms of ccomfort than the ns or rs or apache..i have ride it.
DISADVANTAGE: i have seen people says the engine is underpowered.. no its not.. even apache now produce 16nm torq. the only thing is not well engineered in this bike is its sproketing. if company fit a 14t front sproket instead of 13 it will be the best touring bikes in its segment. in stock u can cruise 85 to 90. but if u can to do some small mod in sproket you can cruise easily at 100kmph all day ;long.
thank you
And what about the milage?
It does look retro, but the tank & headlamp could have been bigger.
Is it possible to fixed the windshield and Xpulse 200 mud guard in Xpulse 200T??
Is it BS 6
Or BS 4
Please answer
Finally hero is addressing the right points, but still a lot is desired, an overhaul is required
I don't think so we have any problem to ride this bike 90 to 120km daily I am an marketing person I am using maestro edge 110cc scooter for my daily use any ways I love this bike and I am buying it in this week spl retro look aur power ki baat kar ta ho tho yamaha fzs sa tho better hai Power iska aur price are same hai aur iska service charge bhi bohat kaam hai compare to others so guys pls buy Indian products and support Indian economy
Will the new V4 engine come in the xpluse 200t ??
Hie Zigwheels team,
I needed a bike for daily commute (avg 50 kms daily run) for city travel.
And i liked the styling of this Xpluse 200T.
Would you recommend it?
What is yur take?
My budget is around 1.2 to 1.3 lacs.
BS6 with ABS
Driving comfort.
Mileage- 40kmpl Mark atleast.
Pls guide.
Thnx
Loving this esp the retro looks, going for one. 200cc is good enough for me as long as the torque gets me through.Not much 100 kmph road in my region.
I am 5 ft 3 inches. Will 200t be manageable?
Test
Yes.. It fit
Sir which is better option for me, hero xpulse 200t or Apache rtr 160 4v?? please reply
I am confused between this bike and Honda Hornet 160r abs Deluxe. It will be my first bike purchase. I am looking for a city bike and prospective tourer for long mountain rides like leh-ladakh. Please suggest which one should I buy.
The difference between the seats of 200& 200T . 200 is having a hard seat not meant to sit for longer , so will replacing it with the one in 200T solve the issue ? Is There having a soft comfy seats ?
Is there any option to add the windscreen
I think so. I have seen a 200 T with windshield. I am curious if I can add Xpulse 200 mud guard on this bike.
this looks like splendor Big brother !
It seems like bit smaller when compared to older extreme 150cc bike, hero needs to work on vibrations and handling of bikes above 150cc particularly speeding 70km/h or above.good detailed review.company should start exchange offer for loyal customers so that they can Upgrade
It would have been better if you could have compared xtreme 200R and xpulse 200T that perspective would have helped.
ImHO no meaning in always looking at 0-60 0-80 or 0-100.. how many bikers always tour at triple digits.. basically we need a fundamentally correct bike with reasonable maintenance / running costs and high reliable co-efficient
according to 1lakh price this is the best motorcycle from hero
Front suspension should have been more beefier... Looks like splendor suspension
No... It's 37mm front fork.
Love the design. If only it had an engine at least as good as a 200NS, this would make a great package
The Xpulse 200T is a very good 200cc offering in the market. Its high GC and long travel suspension (shared with the off-road biased Xpulse 200) make it ideally suited to the typically bad, pothole-filled roads of India.
I just wish it had fatter tyres and a bit more power!
Side box fit hoga kya isme?
Sir comparing this bike with appache rtr 160 4v which bike is best in these two ?
This bike looks beautiful👌 way better than royal Enfield Himalayan. Engine may have issues but looks are great.
Style 200T gajab ki h
Finally hero hired a chief of design
No bro.. they copied yamaha xsr features 🙄
Sir mera budget 1.15 hai, mera pass Apache 160 tha , Mai Roz 150 km gadi chalata hu, mujhe gadi Leni hai Kaun SA lu
Zara budget extended karke Apache RTR 200 consider kare.
@@zigwheels , sir mujhe single seat chaheya or Apache ka performance sahi nahi Raha 1 lakh km ke under 3 Baar ingine banana pada, please suggest Kaun SA bike lu
Much more power was expected
Does it fit for 5'6 person
Hell no.
@@valhala56 have u done a review
I'm 6'1 and I'm planning to buy this. Would the bike be short for me??
I saw the other review , where the rider said he was 5'10 , the bike looked okay okay for his size. But for 6'1 ? I think I may look shorter. Do a test ride bro ! You can experience it yourself.
Bro I'm not 6'10 I'm 6ft 1inch. Will it look good??
@@sreeragkaimal428 sorry for the typo. I was talking about 6'1. Do a test ride bro. You will find out yourself
Thank you bro
HERO motorcycles ltd has to increase the Manufacturing of Xpulse 200T model Motorcycles so that many customers will buy the motorcycles.In Market more demand for Xpulse 200T is there in every state in India
Hero once again proved that they cant go beyond 100 cc bikes
200t is best for daily commuting in city traffic condition.
How much mileage will it give in city without rash ride..?
yeah those who want a retro look bike with 200cc engine for daily commuting and those who cant afford RE thunderbird or Java 42
Them stick to 160cc bike, gives better FE and good at speeds 100kmph as well
Hey can you guys do a complete review of xpulse 200t FI. Want to know if the headlight unit is the same as in the Xpulse 200 4V.
I loved the styling
My dream bike hero xpluse 200t...
Functionality wise okay, I see alot of people praising it but let's face it, looks wise it's only meh, as plain and simple as it can get. Nothing wrong with such a design, but not for everyone. Especially not for the younger generation. They call it a touring bike, but people who are into serious touring will obviously look for other options with more power, range & something which is better equipped.
What i don't understand is, which segment of the public are they targeting with this? with the youngsters & serious riders(tourers) out of the equation, they are left with a very small portion of the public which may include people who genuinely like retro & minimalistic looks and daily office going middle aged men who don't care about looks anymore and just want to do point A to point B...
Which camera is used for video
But still they are not providing test
Ride for anyone of there bike even after having demo test ride bikes
So how can customer can decide and compare with other options
Just bought fzs v.3 but I was interested to buy xtream 200s but didn't got test ride.
But it's headlamp feels little bit smaller and thus making it mismatch to its rest of the body....a little bigger headlamp would have been awesome...
Bold look........ with round head lamp !!
Off-road means????