Hero MotoCorp has silently launched the BS6 version of road-focused Xpulse 200T at an asking price of Rs 1,12,800 (ex-showroom, Delhi). At this price point, it is Rs 2430 cheaper than the off-roading biased XPulse 200 (Rs 1,15,230).
The 2021 Hero XPulse 200T is powered by the same BS6-compliant 199.6cc, fuel-injected, air & oil-cooled engine that comes with XSens technology. This greener SI mill makes 18.1PS at 8500rpm and 16.15Nm at 6500rpm. That's a drop of 0.3PS and 0.95Nm over the BS4 variant. It continues to use a 5-speed gearbox. The same engine also powers the XPulse 200. However, in its off-roading avatar, the engine generates 0.30Nm more torque.
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Apart from making the engine more environmental friendly, the motorcycle remains unchanged. It continues to comes with the same bodyworks as the XPulse 200 except for a windshield, different set of graphics, knobby tires, and off-roading biased exhaust & fenders. Instead, the XPulse 200T features radial tires and a conventional exhaust system & fender. Key features of the bike include a full-LED headlamp & tail lamp, kick & electric start, and a fully digital instrument cluster that features a digital gear indicator, digital tachometer, side stand indicator, clock, and Bluetooth Connectivity function that enables you to connected your smartphone to the bike using a dedicated mobile application and access features like call alerts and turn-by-turn navigation that will lead you to your destination.
The XPulse 200T continues to be based on a diamond frame, which is suspended on 37mm telescopic front forks and a rear 7-step adjustable monoshock. The XPulse 200T comes to a halt using a 276mm front petal disc with a single-channel Antilock Braking System (ABS) and a 220mm petal rear disc. It rolls on 17-inch alloy wheels on both ends that come wrapped in MRF street tubeless tires of 90/90-21 & 120/80-18 section profile. The other specifications of the motorcycle are as follows: –
Length | 2120mm |
Width | 807mm |
Height | 1090mm |
Wheelbase | 1392mm |
Seat Height | 799mm |
Ground Clearance | 177mm |
Kerb Weight | 154kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 13L |
The BS6 Hero XPulse 200T comes in three colors option – Sports Red, Panther Black, and Matte Shield Gold. In the Indian market, it doesn’t have any direct rival. However, Bajaj Avenger Street 160 could be considered its affordable alternative.