2020 Hero XPulse BS6 is ready to hit roads in coming weeks. In fact, select Hero dealers have started accepting pre-bookings for the updated model. Ahead of its official price announcement, the bikemaker has listed the model on its official website along with the BS6 Hero XPulse 200T. Major change will come in the form of BS6-compliant engine. No other changes are likely to be made to the bike. Read – All-New Hero Xtreme 160R Is Cheaper than Suzuki Gixxer
At the heart of the 2020 Hero XPulse will be a 199.6cc, air-cooled engine that now meets the BS6 emission standards. The updated fuel-injected motor is claimed to return power worth 17.8bhp at 8,500rpm and 16.45Nm at 6,500rpm. Compared to its BS4 version that was good enough for 18.1bhp and 17.1Nm, the updated motor is slightly less powerful and torqueier. The bikemaker has rerouted its exhaust to assemble a new and larger bash plate and a larger catalytic convertor. Unlike the BS4 engine which was a water-cooled unit, the BS6-compliant version has oil-cooling system.
As mentioned above, the design, features and components of the 2020 Hero XPulse BS6 will remain unchanged. The model will continue to feature telescopic front forks with 190mm travel and a monoshock unit at the rear with 170mm wheel travel suspension setup. While the XPulse will be equipped with 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, the XPulse 200T will ride on 17-inch front and rear alloy wheels. Both models will have single-channel ABS as standard feature. Read – Hero eMaestro Electric To Challenge e-Chetak, TVS iQube
Compared to the XPulse, the BS6 Hero XPulse 200T will have 30mm lower ground clearance. Some of its key features will include digital speedometer with Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation system and LED headlamp and taillamp. While the off-road adventure variant will feature engine sump guard, knuckle guards and high mounted exhaust, the tourer version will offer under seat USB charger, ribbed seats and rear grip with bungee hooks.
