Hero MotoCorp had announced that it would pass on the full benefit of the GST reduction to customers well before the updated rates came into effect on September 22. From its wide portfolio, the Xpulse 210 has received one of the steepest cuts – up to Rs 14,516 – depending on the variant.
- Xpulse 210 price reduced by Rs 14,516
- Top variant gets a TFT display and dual-channel ABS
Hero Xpulse 210 price after GST cut
Closest rival Kawasaki KLX 230 now at Rs 1.84 lakh
Both variants use the same 210cc single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine that delivers 24.6hp at 9,250rpm and 20.7Nm at 7,250rpm. The Top variant differentiates itself with a TFT display and gets dual-channel ABS instead of the single-channel system on the Base variant. It also has added equipment like knuckle guards and a windscreen, which make it slightly wider and taller.
The price reduction of over Rs 14,000 now makes the Xpulse 210 an even more exciting proposition than before in the entry-level adventure segment. That said, the competition has also tightened, as the Kawasaki KLX230, after benefiting from both localisation and a cut in the GST, is now priced at Rs 1.84 lakh.
All prices are ex-showroom, Delhi.
Ved Janve
Azaman Chothia
Dinshaw Magol
