Why I Bought this Bike: Xpulse 200 BS6
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- #TollFreeTraveller #Xpulse200 #BS6
For anyone who has been wondering why I bought a Hero Xpulse 200 BS6 - in this video I've tried to explain my thought process and reasons for choosing this bike. Hope you enjoy the watch and can connect with some of the things that I've mentioned in this video.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 What counts as an Upgrade?
01:57 Practicality
03:40 Affordability and Budget
04:51 Reliability
06:35 Experimentation is Good
07:57 THE X FACTOR
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Title for this video should be "How to buy a motorcycle sensibly" 😂😂
Hahaha. A good one. Practicality means different things to different people, depending on style of riding, usage and what they enjoy. So choices will definitely differ.
Ur explanations r more convincing than the company's add itself...
Agreed 💯💯💯
👍💙
True
🤣🤣
Soo truee...
The "x-factor" feel is so real. My dad bought Bajaj Discover back in 2005, he stopped riding long back due to age and health factors, and now I'm the one using it. I'm not a pro tourer and I had been using that bike only for city commute. I have borrowed RE bikes from my friends and have done small touring occasionally. It's been 15 years now and though sometimes I feel like upgrading my bike to higher cc engine, maybe a tourer kind of, but a part of me don't want to change and still want to keep riding the old Discover. It's a bond between you and your bike that you can't put it in words but only feel it.. love this video btw.. 😃
That's amazing. More power to you and hope you keep doing what you do.
sirrrrrrrrrrrrrrrA
Would love to share something similar.
So my dad had his super splendor 125cc and it was the family commuter for the last 15 years. As i grew older i got the hang of it, and if you're from a middle-class family and if you have learned to ride a bike in a super splendor, trust me you can ride any bike under the 500cc segment. So as I was a teen, who had no responsibilities and was just like a fire, i used to take my dad's splendor out for frequent rides. I had no money and had friends with a better bike but the splendor never in any way disappointed me, it gave me full reliability and was a spot on. My friend's pulsar would suffer in fuel economy but my splendor with just a liter of petrol could still go more than 35 kilometers. It's been 1 year since my dad sold that bike and got fz150 v3. Although the bike has a lot more power compared to the splendor, i still miss that old machine. The bond I had with it, I just can't forget.
Still using my dad's discover 100cc..Even if i get another is still don't want to replace it..As you said it's a bond between you and your bike!
Those 10 minutes finished with in 2 minutes I guess.
You talk so much sense.
You mister are my hero ❤️
😯😯🙏🙌
Even I have started to think of getting Xpulse as my second bike after you revealed this purchase decision. I think Hero India should put this video as their marketing collateral. Your narration is much more convincing.
Woah. 😯😯 Honesty is the best policy
Well it wouldn't be as convincing if it became part of a marketing strategy
Exactly, A Gentelman thaught...
The best way to deliver the thaught behind the Bike... A proper, mature thaught on the bike...
Rightly said... after 2 years of riding I realised that “it’s almost never about the bike, it’s always about the ride”. Bike is just part of the ride not the heart of it ! - Safe miles and happy memories TFT. Cheers
Well said. Thanks for the good wishes
The spiritual ART OF TROLLING "RE" in a nutshell 😬😬
Truely.....suffering issues of RE discussed .....evry time we replace a part not because of our fault...it hurts..
I wish I could give 1000 likes to this comment 😁
@@shivmurtidubal1738 appreciate man!👍
@@bhanumurthym1049 true! I own TB350. I can so relate😖
Not all the RE bikes, RE bikes launched after 2015 has many issues
Mature conversation without name calling. Nicely articulated
Practicality
Affordability
Reliability
RE has left the chat
He should've bought the Bs6 Himalayan as its a perfect upgrade from a TB 500. Itchy boots has travelled around the world in her Himalayan. The only reason to buy the XPulse is its low price.
@@InfiniteKmpl read again... Practicality affordability and reliability... That's why xpulse200
@@motorcyclediaries9131 Ride a himalayan.. You will change your mind
himalayan proved his reliability in their latest models, at least the europe ones. Ask Noraly about
@@AkashGGMU lol, our family owns himalayan bs6, xpulse 200 (which is mine) and benelli 502.... I have all three bike most of the time, but I found more life changing experience in xpulse 200..others are just heavy machine which especially made for highway...himalayan also better in terms of power delivery by 400 cc engine, but still no one need much more speed on road.. and and xpulse is mileage friendly, my two cousin with their two bikes and me with xpulse went to goa trip from pune... i refuelled xpulse only 2 times on round journey, while benelly took 4 and red to RE took 3,,,even they have bigger fuel tank than xpulse... so i really like how xpulse is spirit of joyness..
These are one of the most practical decision making factors that most of us really underestimate in the greed of a bigger motorcycle. Hats off to you man. Really great perspective!
I had this same feeling when I test rode the Impulse in 2011, immediately decided to trade in my Karizma for it.
The x factor 😁
Its so comfy. Pity it didn't appeal to the masses.
@@9Glaedr0 It was ahead of it's time.
The "X-factor" one was really somthing I felt.
I really love riding my 2012 Splendor+ and 2019 Acess 125 for really long distances and people keep asking me why you ride these smaller machines for so long and all.
Well I love riding them, I like the way they ride. Yes, they are not F-A-S-T so what they're mine and I love them.
That's why i sell my Thunderbird 350 ( 22,000 km) at Rs. 55,000.
"Take time to understand your machine" 🔥
Always always always
As a rider looking to retire his Karizma R this channel is gold, I hope I get my hands on an Xpulse soon, what kept me coming back to the chanel is the casual nature of the content, great job on the videos, cheers !
The quality of demonstration that you throw to the viewers is so clean to gain confidence on the product and own, reflects your passion! Kudos to you and your channel. Big fan of yours!!
Said it once, and I'll say it again...your clarity of thought reflects both in your words, and in the progression of your videos as well. It's a rare gift 👍🏼🙏🏼
Thank you so much. I appreciate this comment
I just love your videos, Instagram stories. It's like whenever I see it I understand life more. Thank you for everything.
Thank you. I appreciate that.
This video was short yet made so much sense. Very very rightly said. I am planning to buy xpulse and been reading a lot of reviews and watching videos but this gave a whole different perspective. Thank you for making this :)
The way you put across your thoughts and points is amazing.. I have seen vlogs where you have spent time on your RE fixing it or maintaining it. I own an interceptor 650 about an year now and I totally get your point. Love your vlogs and my best wishes ❤️
Thanks a lot. The good wishes are always appreciated
Practicality
Affordability
Reliability
❤️
The thought process 😁
Practicality, affordability, reliability......Gosh.....if you have put these points before I bought my Jawa classic.... Didnt left any money to buy any accessories. Plus the bike's techs and specifications. Always worrying, what if it gets stuck at some remote places. Fuel injector, Lambda sensor etc. I was to buy Unicorn 150, but all of sudden turned towards Jawa.
@@RajkumarPatilSpeaks No need to worry the lambda/oxygen sensor is an item that is designed to last quite some time. The same applies for fuel injectors as well.
@@CroftVan Oh...I see...Some initial batches of Jawa faced issue with lambda sensor. My bike is also from very initial productions. Hope as you said it may not bring issue in my bike. Thanks for the info!
@@TollFreeTraveller You rode it on Nomad trails in Ladakh. I have seen all of those your videos multiple times. Beautiful videos! Your opinion on Jawa?!
Killing them with kindness! you gently bashed RE for its unreliable machines.
Many of the riders have been bashing RE for their machines since 2010 including myself.. but they have turned a deaf ear to all their problems just for the sake of profits...
Tru shit
Ameya Bakre well said bro..
True.....
@@ameyabakre4609 that's because of ex fanboys like me I ignored all the cons of royal Enfield biie and still bought one and totally regret it.
you're one chill/sensible guy. hope to see more adventures of yours..
Honestly speaking, I love the way you mentioned all the reasons to own an Xpulse 200 👏👏 I am already planning to own one but after listening to your thoughts... I am more inspired now. Thanks🙏
🙏🙏 thank you
All future riders, please take his words seriously. A reliable, light weight, inexpensive motorcycle is better for long distance riding, as the overall experience of touring is good.
Rightly said .
Any xpulse users like me ! 😅love your last few mins, covering how you feel with our xpulse wow!! I also felt the same! 😍
your explanation is just so calming. Love your videos.
I am constantly amazed by how easy it is to watch your videos and at the same time be entertained by them. Cheers mate!!
Thank you!!
Thank you for this video. Coming from an RE, i can totally understand the need for reliability and that as one of the driving factors behind this purchase. I believe that form factor will give you the confidence to take up more challenging terrain with relative ease and in the process let you discover more about yourself. True to your words, never considered the prospect of owning, let alone considering Xpulse as my potential next bike, but I might, in the near future, :). Ride safe, peace.
Thank you. I hope it does that for sure.
More than the CC. X factor is very important. I ENJOY so much with my Honda Hornet 160r it never caused me any serious trouble on a long ride. Now TFT has chosen Xpulse i hope to see a lot of youngsters following you. 🙂 Happy adventures bro 🤘
Thank you. You definitely have done a lot and showed people a lot of possibilities.
I don't know what but, I don't ever watch information videos ,but there is something in you my big bro that connects and want to see your video full lenght.you are dope and always feel blessed to watch your video and live in same country.🇮🇳
Great to know your practical and precise opinions. Thanks.
Woow so well explained. I am in such a dilemma right now. I used the RE Classic 500 junk and badly burnt my hands and wallet. Now i am looking for a simple, reliable affordable touring bike. Hero is right up there as a choice. Thanks TFT
Royal Enfield makes vibrators which aren't reliable
Just as the wand chooses it's master, a bike also chooses it's rider.
I am waiting to feel that X factor day.
That's a good way to put it!
Does a wand choose its master for real? 😄
@@yyathy Well, wait till you visit diagon alley for the first time.
@@Dip_Physics 😝
There can't be anyone else putting this so elegantly!❤️ So much love TFT!
Thank you!
This was very very helpful. Thank you so much, this help me decide to book the xpulse as my first bike :)
Bro neenga vera level.... You started a trend of 'True Riding' among those squids. Hopefully, they too soon learn from your videos
This is why i love you Rohit. You're deep with everything. Be it your plans, thoughts or decisions you're fair and deep. Good luck :)
Thanks a lot, Vigneesh!
An absolutely eloquently done and engaging video !
Its all a part of maturing with experience my friend. I've been down the same path with cameras (hobby photographer). Got the full frames and the big 2.8 zoom and fast primes. But my most cherished images came with smaller apsc bodies which is what I now use and keep pushing them. Havent reached the limit yet. I'm a big believer of the fact that less is actually a whole lot more.
Loved the video and thought process.
Hey Rohit bro....I love the way you frame your sentences, it really sounds great.....
Big fan....
Thanks a lot
He's a lawyer
Such a lovely pleasant speech...
Good choice Rohit! Looking forward for your rides on this new beast ❤️
Thank you
Excellent discussion about motorcycle reliability. I support your conclusion and can’t wait to see your future adventures.
Thank you. It's always lovely to hear that kind of feedback
Thanks Man. You cleared all my doubts. I will buy this now.
Most people spend time knowing the machine they will buy. You spent more time knowing yourself. This review is an eye opener.
Wow. Thank you
Well said TFT!! Motorcycling experience is amplified by the two X factors "Reliability & Repairability". Having owned a UCE electra I'll be honest, its a decent machine, have taken it across the country. BUT royal Enfield needs to put their "legacy" thought process behind and give consumers something as reliable as thier name. All that said though, Hero was the obvious better choice. Happy miles TFT 🙏
Thank you for the good wishes
I like your attitude towards the change practicality, reliability and mainly affordability. Especially the new experience in to riding a tourer.
Watching your video for the first time and I can surely tell that you connect. I think you are going to be huge success. Lots of love and adventure ahead.
Right decision bro. I am owning hero xtreme for the last 7 years. I have done lots of km on my xtreme either it long distance touring or city commuting i never faced any reliablitity issue on this.. Yes there are few challenges but its manageable.
I have done nepal muktinath on my xtreme which you have done on your tb 500.
Oh wow. I would love to ride in Nepal on this bike. Fingers crossed
Just 10 min ago I was thinking about you and your video and here we are
Hope you enjoyed the watch
@@TollFreeTraveller It's always a pleasure to watch your videos
Wow...
Just 3 minutes into the video... i m convinced of a sincere review...but more a honest person... !!
Soon I'm going to get this bike for myself and you my brother just spoke my mind. Subbed
Yaayyy!!! We’re nearing 100K!! Totally unrelated with the topic of the video, I know, but just noticed, and am elated!!!!
Hahaha. Thank you so much. We're crawling closer everyday :D
When you review kindly cover the seat comforts on long rides and night ride with stock HL
This are one of the major issues people want to know the answers
Finally someone in TH-cam had good sense...What I wanted I got it...
Thanks bro...
Excellent commentary. Fluid and precise.
Well we are in India, so I'm guessing 10/10 there are snakes there 🤭 I agree with you on going for the xpulse. A simple bike is the best choice and with your experience of working on the RE, I am sure you will be able to take care of most issues by yourself. I always take my old carbuerated unicorn over my dominar on solo trips just because it is such a basic bike, that nothing can go wrong on it. 70k kms over and the worst problem I've faced was powerloss while climbing kodaikanal due to clogged up air filter. Problem solved in 5 mins by removing it😂.
😂😂
😂😂 Probably you should go for Hornet now. I know it has a bit more gizmos but should be reliable enough, or may be Xpulse!
Hey Crusoe like the name 👍. First book I ever read. May be why I'm a sailor 😂
Worst problem I have faced on a unicorn- chain fell off during a minor accident. Fixed it with the basic tool kit. And it worked fine for about 300kms and fell off.
Hello crusoe...how is the unicorn bike?? Should i buy the new unicorn 160?? I want to upgrade from my tvs victor 110cc bike. Plz tell ur experience with the unicorn...
"That X Factor" - That is the point. You ride it and you know that the bike will make you happy and you know you want to own it. :-) . "End of the day , it is the bond between you and your bike".
Absolutely
You've changed the perspective of making a purchase decision in just 10 mins. This is the first video that I've watched from you. I'll definitely share this video to anyone who's going to purchase soon. Sub-ed👍
Just one random thought came in my mind, as you said there was something magical when you sat on that machine , i would request you to name her " MAYA" which means magical...
Thank you. It's a lovely name suggestion. I have a friend who has already named his bike that, so will need to think of something original for mine :D
Ok..bro I didn't know abt that..✌️✌️
Junaid Bhai will give him a copyright strike if he names the machine MAYA 😅😅😅
Just kidding
Hero stock just went up 20 percent
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Lol
Watching your videos for years now.
Love your words.
They are so very clear unbiased and on point.
Keep it up Brother.
You have my support always ❤️
Thanks a lot. I appreciate that
Beautiful narration i heard from a long time, good job brother 👏
Xpulse is definitely a smart decision. Can't wait for travelogues on it
Thank you
X-factor = X-pulse 💕
True that
looking the community grow feels so good hope to see amazing trip of east to be continued on xpulse
I would love to ride in the North-East on this bike. Hopefully things will get better and that will become possible
I really like ur factors to chose this bike.. watching u is always worth !!
Literally,First TH-cam video that I'm seeing with 9 dislike😂😂❤️
Thats the 'X' factor of RE fan boys
@@parivelmurugesan7016 haha
Even though am owning a royal Enfield today still i miss my pulsar 150 .... On my experience pulsar is a way better than re
I owned a Pulsar 180 Dts-i. Really loved that bike
@@TollFreeTraveller wow 🙌 Rohit .. i thought may be am the only one who loved pulsars more than the new gen bikes
I saw pulsar is more reliable in terrain like laddakh...
Bro, you are awesome person and a true biker. In this age of show off and what not as so called bikers (You Tubers) I found your channel and I am just glued to it.
I had actually booked this bike way back in December 2019 but put it on hold...and then covid happened and it just got delayed...this video convinced me to get the bike...I currently own an interceptor...but like you said...I too felt some kinda connect with this bike which was why I booked it on spot...heh.. Cheers man. Big fan. 😄
Shout out to art of motorcycle (Junaid)
And old power drift (sagar sheldkar)
Legends, both
I recall all the time...
"We have different summers, through out the year"
Yes xpulse is reliable!!
Hahaha. Chennai wisdom :D
Looking forward for riding videos with this machine! 😁
Loved your choice for adventure riding. When I first sat on the bike(hero impulse). I felt the same way.. a bond created and felt like riding powerful horse..
Till today I feel the same.
Love you brother.
really helpful for me as i was confused about my thaught on this bike .
Dude,with the sincerity that u speak it challenges the thought of what do we actually want from our machines.
Kudos to you.
Don't loosethe originality within you.
You mirror my thoughts brother! Every word said exactly says my thoughts! Wonderful video...keep it up! You have earned a Xpulse brother and a subscriber! Keep riding and Inspiring
this was your first video I watched and am already your fan brother. 👏👏👍
Really informative as always and spot-on on buying Xpulse. Keep inspiring!
Thank you!
Practicality, Affordability and Reliability...you just discussed were truely the most important factors for ones who choose their riding machines... Very well justified for yours going over with xpulse.
Love your thought process, keep rocking 👍
Love you for putting low number of ads. 😍👍
You connect and that's so beautiful part of you with someone who loves travelling and riding.
Thank you
Loved the way you presented your reasons to buy this bike, especially loved the X Factor, wishing you long miles on this bike.
Thanks a ton
Couldn't agree more as I had a Classic 350 and all trips had a feeling it would break down and have had to spend inspite of regular service...sold and moved to 2019 Dominor...and you are bang on with hero...still love my 2001 splendor which is at home and always brings a smile when I ride that back in Chennai... have fun bro and stay safe...
Wow! Thank you man. Lot of things i want to do on my tb350... You saved my money. Cheers 👍
There something in your vlogs which is so natural and feels so genuine. I never met you but by your vlogs I feel you are a genuine person. Keep growing brother!
Bang on!! I appreciate the thought process here... often people tend to pick a bigger capacity machine and call it a 'true upgrade’… but that’s not it. The 3 factors you pointed out are so important to get a holistic view of what is right for you. Wish you luck and loads of miles on your new machine. I'm sure you both will love each other :)
Thanks a lot. Looking forward to whatever lies ahead
One of best channel deals in Motorcycle travel but heavily under subscribed!!
That's a honest review. Going to put an end to my threshold decision, gonna get one .thanks.
What you have selected, is really crucial decision s in todays society, fullfilling a dream in a budget, hoping to see more videos on your journeys and also small mods to make the bike better❤️
Very interesting vlog. Thanks for making this video. This made us clear on deciding. Cheers!
Thank you for watching
Lovely practical thinking you shared. Love it. Thts why people love you so much. 😃😃
I like your calm nature this is your x factor, it makes you different from others. All the best for future adventures 👍
Love to see you with Xpulse 200
You have given words to my thoughts about what I want from a motorcycle
Very nice.
Hope to see more traveling videos with this sweet machine.
Nice video. Looking forward for a long term review. I hope this bike meets your expectations.
Wow!! I loved your way of explaining!! Such a intellectual guy you are! ..each and every points you have used are really sensible!!...love u!!