My review of xpulse 200 (As a nepalese dirt enthusiast). It is more of an adventure-oriented dual-sport bike (like a scaled down version of honda crf250) which has very good dirt trailing/cruising offroad abilities but not a hardcore enduro like CRF 450 or other good quality Chinese enduro available in Nepal like crossfire 250. Good points: 1. Cost efficiency: this should come slightly above the price range of Bajaj ns 200. Almost half the price of other Chinese enduro bike and RE Himalayan. 2. Top Indian manufacture: Spare part is not a problem. 3. Good engine: the engine manages to produce 18.1 bhp @8000 and 17.5 nm @6500 rpm of torque which is not a joke considering honda xr230( old hero honda zmr original engine) produces 18 bhp and 18 nm of torque despite being 230 cc. the xpulse bike also has the highest power figure relative to its off road oriented competitor such as honda XR 186cc which produces 15 bhp and 15nm of torque And UM DSR 230cc produces 16 bhp and 17 nm of torque. 4. 66.5x57.5 mm 200 cc short stroke engine; so it loves to be revved, perfect for dual-sport natured bike. 5. 190 mm front and 170 mm real monoshock Suspension is probably the best thing hero has provided in this bike at this price range. it can absorb any bumps. 6. reliability; hero engines are always reliable since it sacrifices performance over reliablity. midrange oriented bike @max torque delivered at 6500 rpm range and low compression ratio machiines like mojo, extreme 200r and bajaj dominar 400 old model or fz 25 are always reliable than top end oriented engine like duke 200 or ns or 2019 dominar. 7.Fuel injection. it can take any altitude you throw it at. 8. refinement. you said it can cruise @85-95 km without breaking sweat this is too good for 10.0 compression ratio bike. 9. ceat tyres. the 70% on-road and 30% offroad tire give good grip at dry offroad condition without sacrificing its grip on highways . Bad points. 1. Weight. Regarding this, I have mixed feelings. Being 154 kg it is too heavy for small displacement bikes designed for off-road purposes. this affects its offroad capacity and its onroad accelartion. But the added weight is not too bad considering this will actually help the bike feel more planted at ground even at speed of 100 kmph considering this bike has massive fork travel suspension both front and rear. But all is forgiven since this is not an true offroad bike but an go anywhere adv bike. 2. air cooled and 2 valves: If hero introduces 4 valves, liquid cooled radiator system, increases torque spread range to top end oriented and increase compression ratio to 11.0- 11.3 this engine probably can easily produce 21+ bhp and higher torque. 3.this tyre as as useless as road oriented tyre in wet offroad muddy condition. 4. since this bike has massive long travel suspention you cant corner this bike agressively. 5. classic cult following. it would have been better had hero provided functional front fairing and side fairing than opted for this classic cult headlight lamp. I am not a big fan of it since I prefer practicality and functions overlooks. conclusion: this bike is solid build bike by hero and i can see its good commercial success in dirt bikes obsessed market like Nepal where there are not many highways for top end performance and many bad broken roads or no roads at all. 95 kmph is fast enough in nepal. This bike is like KLR 650(kawasaki) of south asia which does everything good but don't excel at anything. Been waiting forever for your review strell. Liked video as always. BTW can you say at what speed where you entering the corner strell. Thankyou!!
Even i am from Nepal broda and as u know we have great adv tourer fan following here but have to be stucked in ns 200 or apache 200 as bikes are very expensive here in nepal almost double as india.. So this hero xpulse launch has me smiling in joy. I hope this launches in dashain/ dashera in nepal .
I test rode this motorcycle and I have to say that this is one of the best motorcycle for Indian roads since one doesn't have to worry about the underbelly scraping and the suspension makes commuting crazily comfortable
Why does almost every reviewer have copy-paste opinions that Xpulse is only for beginners? No. Beginners can comfortably ride this bike. But advanced riders can make much better use of the bike's equipment and potential. Advanced rider means a person has good technique and riding knowledge, and so, has better control over motorcycles. It doesn't mean they always have to go for more CC and more power. So, even if a person has a lot of experience riding offroad, Xpulse is still a good bike to buy because, offroad, power doesn't mean as much compared to traction and controllability. As far as offroading goes, Himalayan is a downgrade compared to this bike for any type of rider. Riding a Himalayan offroad is limiting because the 190 kilo weight is relatively difficult to manage. And even though Xpulse only does 17nm torque and 18bhp, it would anyday beat the shit out of a Himalayan and do everything better offroad because of the 40 kilo weight difference between the two.
Thanks for your comment and I agree with that. Most of us mention it as beginner friendly for the same reason that the Himalayan is heavy and not suggested. And an experienced rider can take any motorcycle based on his choice 😊
Hey strell, can we replace the tires with normal road tires and use the bike completely on the road. Will normal tires give better grip while cornerning on road.
Strell... Whats your view on Xpulse 200 vs Yamaha FZ v3? Because these are of same price range. But it seems like more capable and little(!) high power. I thought i finalized my pick by choosing fz v3. But now little confusion. :) Reliability and after sales support ???
Just bought it ..been a month ..very happy with it...perfect for fucked up city roads ...very user friendly and hassle free so far ....highly recommended ..fyi ..himalayan is the only competition ..and one should anyday go for hero than the royal enfield brand
Thank you so much. Was waiting for this. Also in your full off road review please put it through proper woods. How are the shocks and do they bottom out quickly?
Bro, How to approach and leave a corner with decent speed . lean angle , braking , downshifting , and accelerating throughout corner just onnu explain cheyamo ?
Man I have booked Xpulse Carb version... now I am in a confusion.. should i go for Fi?? Ok...Tell me Do you suggest carb or Fi.? If Fi, why Fi? What are factors to be taken care off when am with an Fi?
Oru karyam choikanindayrunnu.. enikk duke 250 nalla ishtanu, vanganam ennum und . But enikk 250cc use onnum illa duke bikum katta lookum karanam ishtayadanu. Ippoyanu ariyunne duke 125 global version adupole anennu. Enikk aanel 125cc ok aanu nalla milagum kittum pinne kidu look aanutganum. Bro duke 125 global model Indiayil kittan valla vayiyum undo ?? ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hey Strell, i Test rode this yesterday nd felt it's as powerful as the Old Bajaj Pulsar 200, but as i testrode it in Delhi nd had a heavy showroom guy with me so couldn't do top whack or get a precise idea about the pickup, would you agree its more powerful than the old Apache &Pulsar 180's. Can this cruise on Highways at 100kmph because that's d speed limit i don't cross....?
@strell: particularly Bangalore where roads are filled with craters and pot holes, sand and gravel, constant stop and go , how does it feel. Stressful?. I'm actually wanting to sell my bike and get a burgman. But again, burgman does have as much suspension travel.
@@iamstrell do you feel if there is any way out for seat modification, as the seat realy looks narrow, although apt for offroads and standing on the footpegs.
I bought a CBR250R after watching your videos and I love that motorcycle but planning to sell that to get xpulse 200 since the ride comfort on this is way better for touring.
One curiosity : On what speed generally you cruise on Indian roads !!!! Please reply Strell as you cruise-review a lot about bikes, so who else can better answer it than you. Please consider all the cruises you have done irrespective of CCs of bikes.
Go for gixxer 250, it is worth every extra rupee and some more. It has the smoothness of the CBR250 motor plus additional low end torque, unlike the honda motor which has power in higher RPMs
Hi strell...have to tell this to you..our height is same and i am a bike enthusiast too...and when they launch new bikes and i used to think that 'can i ride that bike with my height'😅and cannot test ride all the new motorcycle...so from your video i can find that out and THANK YOU VERY MUCH long live strell😁😁ride safe brother💓💓💓
I bought this bike. Cons: 1. Heating issue. The right leg literally burns. 2. Wind blast above 65kmph 3. Gear shifts are hard. Hard to get neutral. 4. Seat is not at all good for riding more than an hour. 5. Knuckle guard on the right misses on a clamp as the left hand side. Basically it becomes loose after riding off-road. 6. No center stand.
U mean pillion will struggle in a heavy traffic condition becz of heat from silencer? What if I take 200t over 200, I don't do off road , but the humbs and port holes are more than enough . I don't like the design of this byke but planned to buy only because of bad indian roads, big holes and humbs. So if I take 200t over this, is it sufficient to take any bad indian roads? Like I heard it's sbockup and ground clearance is less compare to this and even build quality like the swingarm ? And RTR 160 4v also was an option for me, but bad roads and hero build quality and reliability made me to choose Xpluse. So should go for T over this. Plz suggest, did u test ride T"! Thanks in adv
@@knairmahesh The touring version seems to be like another street bike. I would love the apache over it. Update about my bike: bike doesn't lock, sometimes the bike turns off after starting. Ignition issue may be.
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@strell please make a review on xtreme 200S also..So we can have a proper review on that bike..✌️ nice reviews btw bro
Bro please told hero scrambler launching date
🔥Gixxer sf 150 [2019] Review plzz🙏
200t also please
Is this good for ladakh or hilly areas????
My review of xpulse 200 (As a nepalese dirt enthusiast).
It is more of an adventure-oriented dual-sport bike (like a scaled down version of honda crf250) which has very good dirt trailing/cruising offroad abilities but not a hardcore enduro like CRF 450 or other good quality Chinese enduro available in Nepal like crossfire 250.
Good points:
1. Cost efficiency: this should come slightly above the price range of Bajaj ns 200. Almost half the price of other Chinese enduro bike and RE Himalayan.
2. Top Indian manufacture: Spare part is not a problem.
3. Good engine: the engine manages to produce 18.1 bhp @8000 and 17.5 nm @6500 rpm of torque which is not a joke considering honda xr230( old hero honda zmr original engine) produces 18 bhp and 18 nm of torque despite being 230 cc. the xpulse bike also has the highest power figure relative to its off road oriented competitor such as honda XR 186cc which produces 15 bhp and 15nm of torque And UM DSR 230cc produces 16 bhp and 17 nm of torque.
4. 66.5x57.5 mm 200 cc short stroke engine; so it loves to be revved, perfect for dual-sport natured bike.
5. 190 mm front and 170 mm real monoshock Suspension is probably the best thing hero has provided in this bike at this price range. it can absorb any bumps.
6. reliability; hero engines are always reliable since it sacrifices performance over reliablity. midrange oriented bike @max torque delivered at 6500 rpm range and low compression ratio machiines like mojo, extreme 200r and bajaj dominar 400 old model or fz 25 are always reliable than top end oriented engine like duke 200 or ns or 2019 dominar.
7.Fuel injection. it can take any altitude you throw it at.
8. refinement. you said it can cruise @85-95 km without breaking sweat this is too good for 10.0 compression ratio bike.
9. ceat tyres. the 70% on-road and 30% offroad tire give good grip at dry offroad condition without sacrificing its grip on highways .
Bad points.
1. Weight. Regarding this, I have mixed feelings. Being 154 kg it is too heavy for small displacement bikes designed for off-road purposes. this affects its offroad capacity and its onroad accelartion. But the added weight is not too bad considering this will actually help the bike feel more planted at ground even at speed of 100 kmph considering this bike has massive fork travel suspension both front and rear. But all is forgiven since this is not an true offroad bike but an go anywhere adv bike.
2. air cooled and 2 valves: If hero introduces 4 valves, liquid cooled radiator system, increases torque spread range to top end oriented and increase compression ratio to 11.0- 11.3 this engine probably can easily produce 21+ bhp and higher torque.
3.this tyre as as useless as road oriented tyre in wet offroad muddy condition.
4. since this bike has massive long travel suspention you cant corner this bike agressively.
5. classic cult following. it would have been better had hero provided functional front fairing and side fairing than opted for this classic cult headlight lamp. I am not a big fan of it since I prefer practicality and functions overlooks.
conclusion: this bike is solid build bike by hero and i can see its good commercial success in dirt bikes obsessed market like Nepal where there are not many highways for top end performance and many bad broken roads or no roads at all. 95 kmph is fast enough in nepal. This bike is like KLR 650(kawasaki) of south asia which does everything good but don't excel at anything.
Been waiting forever for your review strell. Liked video as always. BTW can you say at what speed where you entering the corner strell. Thankyou!!
Amazing 😊. Thanks for the comment. I was in 60s when I entered the corner.
That's a nice technical review. Thanks
It costs much less than Ns200
Even i am from Nepal broda and as u know we have great adv tourer fan following here but have to be stucked in ns 200 or apache 200 as bikes are very expensive here in nepal almost double as india..
So this hero xpulse launch has me smiling in joy.
I hope this launches in dashain/ dashera in nepal .
Very well written.
I test rode this motorcycle and I have to say that this is one of the best motorcycle for Indian roads since one doesn't have to worry about the underbelly scraping and the suspension makes commuting crazily comfortable
Ur height bro?
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Quality content.That's what I like most about Strell's video👌👍.
Why does almost every reviewer have copy-paste opinions that Xpulse is only for beginners? No. Beginners can comfortably ride this bike. But advanced riders can make much better use of the bike's equipment and potential.
Advanced rider means a person has good technique and riding knowledge, and so, has better control over motorcycles. It doesn't mean they always have to go for more CC and more power. So, even if a person has a lot of experience riding offroad, Xpulse is still a good bike to buy because, offroad, power doesn't mean as much compared to traction and controllability.
As far as offroading goes, Himalayan is a downgrade compared to this bike for any type of rider. Riding a Himalayan offroad is limiting because the 190 kilo weight is relatively difficult to manage. And even though Xpulse only does 17nm torque and 18bhp, it would anyday beat the shit out of a Himalayan and do everything better offroad because of the 40 kilo weight difference between the two.
Thanks for your comment and I agree with that. Most of us mention it as beginner friendly for the same reason that the Himalayan is heavy and not suggested. And an experienced rider can take any motorcycle based on his choice 😊
Royal Enfield is around 40 years behind hero in technology
Hero are just using the same engine . over and over again. About time they refreshed and brought a new engine,
@Citizen Kolar sahi bola bhai..
@Citizen Kolar haha
@Citizen Kolar but this is not Nepal.For 4 lacs we get bigger bikes
Yes he is right it's a rebored 150 cc engine that's why the power figures not comparable to a 200 cc bike.
@Citizen Kolar Right...
Hey Strell, what about the odd looking fender at the front.. It looks like it blocks the light throw. Can we fit a Himalayan's fender
Hey strell, can we replace the tires with normal road tires and use the bike completely on the road. Will normal tires give better grip while cornerning on road.
What about the exhaust ?, I mean if the engine gets heated will it not trouble your legs or the one who is sitting on the pillion seat?
Strell... Whats your view on Xpulse 200 vs Yamaha FZ v3? Because these are of same price range. But it seems like more capable and little(!) high power. I thought i finalized my pick by choosing fz v3. But now little confusion. :) Reliability and after sales support ???
FINALLY. I was waiting for it so eagerly. I already made up my mind to buy it, i was just waiting to hear your opinion.
How it can be used for touring ...like if it got puncture then wat will u do?
Hi bro... Please review the Auxbeam and Nightlight LED headlights on the Xpulse 200... And is there any news on dual channel ABS for Xpulse 200 ??
Just bought it ..been a month ..very happy with it...perfect for fucked up city roads ...very user friendly and hassle free so far ....highly recommended ..fyi ..himalayan is the only competition ..and one should anyday go for hero than the royal enfield brand
I can't think of handling a heavy bike like the Himalayan on the offroads.. what if it falls on me 🤪
@@no22sill exactly you would someone buy a 220 kgs bike for offroading and that also with the unreliability of royal enfield
Wat is the best speed for cruising without vibration
@@RIYANTV 90-100 kph
@@1985mohez I will book a black one I love 80-85-90km cruishing.... Aise v milega 35+ mil jayega aur kya chahiye
Seat comfort is a big problem on long highway touring @strell how can that be solved ?
Bro your videos are awesome. All of em.
Thank you so much. Was waiting for this.
Also in your full off road review please put it through proper woods. How are the shocks and do they bottom out quickly?
Where is the pillion footpeg when a exhaust is fitted there?
agar mein pillon ke sath highway ride karu to problem hoga kya plss reply dijiye ga?
Bro, How to approach and leave a corner with decent speed . lean angle , braking , downshifting , and accelerating throughout corner just onnu explain cheyamo ?
can i change the tires from off road to on road on this motorcycle?
Bro, can you please help me to know which hand gloves you have used in this video?
What speed it can go b/w 5000 to 6000 rpm?
wow... thank you so much... i was waiting for this video 🙏🙏🙏
Man I have booked Xpulse Carb version... now I am in a confusion.. should i go for Fi??
Ok...Tell me
Do you suggest carb or Fi.? If Fi, why Fi? What are factors to be taken care off when am with an Fi?
Bro can you compare it with
Xtreme 200S ? I got test ride of both today, but couldn't make my mind. ☹️
If there is any ground clearence veriation in 200 and 200t
Waiting to get the bike let's see if I can put on some after market parts and make few videos on it. Stay tuned..
Nice Review Strell n fan of Ur vlogs
Oru karyam choikanindayrunnu.. enikk duke 250 nalla ishtanu, vanganam ennum und . But enikk 250cc use onnum illa duke bikum katta lookum karanam ishtayadanu. Ippoyanu ariyunne duke 125 global version adupole anennu. Enikk aanel 125cc ok aanu nalla milagum kittum pinne kidu look aanutganum. Bro duke 125 global model Indiayil kittan valla vayiyum undo ?? ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hi Strell.. Nice video. I'm waiting for your full review of the new Gixxer SF250...
He has already reviewed that bike
@@Sharkk-Bite It was just a short first ride. Touring review and comparison video with the CBR yet to come.
Saturday morning strell black coffee - അന്തസ്സ്
Hi strell
I would like to see the review of all new Xtreme 200
Thanks for the honest review.
Are hero Engines as refine as honda Engines
Thnks for responding to my request
Hey Strell, i Test rode this yesterday nd felt it's as powerful as the Old Bajaj Pulsar 200, but as i testrode it in Delhi nd had a heavy showroom guy with me so couldn't do top whack or get a precise idea about the pickup, would you agree its more powerful than the old Apache &Pulsar 180's.
Can this cruise on Highways at 100kmph because that's d speed limit i don't cross....?
It can do hundred but with a little bit of vibration
@strell: particularly Bangalore where roads are filled with craters and pot holes, sand and gravel, constant stop and go , how does it feel. Stressful?. I'm actually wanting to sell my bike and get a burgman. But again, burgman does have as much suspension travel.
This is apt for bad roads. The little disappointing factor is that, the seat is not comfy for a longer saddle time, be it in city too.
@@iamstrell do you feel if there is any way out for seat modification, as the seat realy looks narrow, although apt for offroads and standing on the footpegs.
I bought a CBR250R after watching your videos and I love that motorcycle but planning to sell that to get xpulse 200 since the ride comfort on this is way better for touring.
What about the pillion comfort?
Hey where in Bangalore did you get this to ride?
What about pillion comfort ? does that up swept exhaust makes it difficult ?
Same question...
Can i buy this bike for highway touring
Nice review strell
Keep up the good work ❤️❤️❤️
Pillion comfort??? Long ride around 250 to 300km
Can this be used as a daily city commuter ?
Bro can a lady with saree sit on its pillion seat ? Are you satisfied with its pickup?
Will it be good for short rider - 5.4 ?
Bro will honda launch cb 150 r in India
Was it carb or FI version? Also pls review the 200T version if not done.
Probably FI. As FI variants came in two color- white and green. Three other Colors- red,blAck and grey are Carb variant.
Please try to do more about Suzuki gixxer 250 sf.
Is this bike an eye Catchy bike?
Will we be like the centre of attraction?
hey hii I'm jibin can u plz Review on Hero Xtreme 200S in malayalam...!
One curiosity : On what speed generally you cruise on Indian roads !!!! Please reply Strell as you cruise-review a lot about bikes, so who else can better answer it than you. Please consider all the cruises you have done irrespective of CCs of bikes.
How would you compare this with Himalayan? Honestly I was expecting in this video. :)
what's the comfortable height for this bike?
Excellent review...very candid
Bhayya plss I want Suzuki gixxer so 2019 model bike review...😊😊
Xtreme 200s and Gixxer SF 155 too please.
Go for gixxer 250, it is worth every extra rupee and some more.
It has the smoothness of the CBR250 motor plus additional low end torque, unlike the honda motor which has power in higher RPMs
Which colour is nice bro
Is it good for city only?
Bro can you do a video on hero xtreme 200 r..
Great vlog bro. from banglore👍...is it capable for Ladakh tour?
Yes ofcourse, It will be fun to ride there
Thanku strell bro ❤
What about the vibrations? Low/medium/high/very high?
Vibrations are there in top end revs
Hi strell...have to tell this to you..our height is same and i am a bike enthusiast too...and when they launch new bikes and i used to think that 'can i ride that bike with my height'😅and cannot test ride all the new motorcycle...so from your video i can find that out and THANK YOU VERY MUCH long live strell😁😁ride safe brother💓💓💓
Can i do touring with this bike??
ini ravile video idumbo time parayane bro..alarm vaikana😍
2 nd Commment Urakam Enicha Udanne Strrellinte Video 😘😘😘
Bro you never mentioned Abt the seating comfort of this bike...pls tell how it is...
Hey, as I mentioned in the video, this has moderate comfort. 200T has a more comfortable seat.
Can we do some mods to make it softer??
Sir Plz Make A Touring Review On This...
Plz sir👍👍👍
I booked carb, matt grey! Waiting!!
How many days they are taking delivery ? Reply
@@sahithisai6117 10-15 days, but looks like it will take more. Pune.
please do a review on xpuls 200T
Touring review please
Malayalavum kanum ...englishum kanum❤bike istham...strell peruth istham😍❤💥
Plz review tvs Apache rtr 180
🔥Gixxer sf 150 [2019] Review plzz🙏
Strell provides genuine and quality review. Hope continues the same way
How is Xpulse T
Strell english reviews poliyaa superaayettund
ok bike looks good need some custom graphics though
Bhai , review 150 sf bhi
Bro review the 200 T also
Finally this review 🙂🥰
Make a review of Gixxer sf155
Cheta video polichu
What is the mileage bro
Honda xr review?
Can it be a good tourer 300km per day kind
A little harder to do with stock seat. A modified seat will help you on that.
@@iamstrell thanks
I bought this bike.
Cons: 1. Heating issue. The right leg literally burns.
2. Wind blast above 65kmph
3. Gear shifts are hard. Hard to get neutral.
4. Seat is not at all good for riding more than an hour.
5. Knuckle guard on the right misses on a clamp as the left hand side. Basically it becomes loose after riding off-road.
6. No center stand.
Himalya is the best friend
Thanks for your comment 😊
Is there any update after first service,if you have done with the braking-in ?
U mean pillion will struggle in a heavy traffic condition becz of heat from silencer? What if I take 200t over 200, I don't do off road , but the humbs and port holes are more than enough . I don't like the design of this byke but planned to buy only because of bad indian roads, big holes and humbs.
So if I take 200t over this, is it sufficient to take any bad indian roads? Like I heard it's sbockup and ground clearance is less compare to this and even build quality like the swingarm ? And RTR 160 4v also was an option for me, but bad roads and hero build quality and reliability made me to choose Xpluse. So should go for T over this. Plz suggest, did u test ride T"!
Thanks in adv
@@knairmahesh The touring version seems to be like another street bike. I would love the apache over it.
Update about my bike: bike doesn't lock, sometimes the bike turns off after starting. Ignition issue may be.
Watching all motorcycle videos of strell, i am sensing that he truly liked this motorcycle... even more than Dominar 400 but 1st would be CBR 250R.
Can we take this bike for ladhak touring?
Yes ofcourse
Super, awesome... :)
I wish xpulse 200t would be the same bike but with 19" front wheel, and both alloy with tubeless tyres.
Bro plzz do review of hero xtreme 200s 🙂
I had already booked it. Was waiting for your review to confirm my decision. Nandri.
Congratulations 😊🙌
Bro .. Do Gixxer sf 155 review
On road price...?
Please review suzuki gixxer 250
Gixxer 250 video :)