Hero MotoCorp has finally unveiled the much-awaited XPulse 450 at EICMA 2026, expanding its adventure motorcycle portfolio with a more powerful offering. Hero says it has been developed with direct inputs from theHero MotoSports team. Positioned above the XPulse 200, the new ADV gets a brand-new engine with greater displacement, an upgraded hardware package, and a more touring-focused setup.
Here’s everything you need to know about the newly revealed Hero XPulse 450: –
Bigger and More Powerful Engine
The biggest highlight of the all-new Hero XPulse 450 is a 421cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine, capable of producing 46.7PS of max power at 9,100rpm and 38Nm of peak torque at 7,500rpm. It comes paired with a 6-speed transmission, with a slip-&-assist clutch. Compared to the XPulse 220, it is 22.1PS more powerful and 17.3Nm more torquey.
Hardware and Underpinnings
Being an adventure tourer, the XPulse 450 gets a 43mm cartridge-type USD fork suspension from KYB with 22-step adjustability for compression & rebound, and 225mm of travel (versus 210mm on the XPulse 210). The rear suspension’s specifications remain unknown. However, to further elevate the off-road readiness, the bike has been equipped with tubeless spoke wheels, shod with what appear to be a 21-inch front tyre and a 17-inch rear tyre.
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While the full specifications and features list are yet to be revealed, Hero has highlighted a segment-first feature, such as built-in Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity via a large TFT display, the exact size of which remains unknown, but it is expected to be 7 inches. The bike also gets voice command functionality, a 12V power socket, cruise control, an SOS button and a Type-C charging port
Launch Timeline and Rivals
Hero is yet to announce the price or official launch timeline of the XPulse 450. However, the company has confirmed that the motorcycle will first arrive in global markets before making its way to India. Once launched here, it will rival the likes of the KTM 390 Adventure S and R, priced at Rs 4.06 lakh and Rs 3.87 lakh, respectively, and the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, which starts at Rs 3.08 lakh.
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