Pictures of a camouflaged Hero Xpulse model have surfaced, and while they aren’t crystal clear, they reveal some design cues seen on the all-new Xpulse 210. Is this a more budget-friendly model in the works or simply a design update for the ageing Xpulse 200 4V? Here’s what we know so far.
- Tail light and rear rack similar to Xpulse 210s
- The bike in spy shots has a new design for the fuel tank
Hero Xpulse spy shot details
The spy shots aren’t clear, and the bike’s engine is quite dirty, so it’s hard to paint a complete picture
Starting with the rear, the test bike features a new tail-light design similar to what we’ve seen on the latest Xpulse 210. The small rack seen on the current Xpulse 200 4V appears to have been replaced with a larger, more functional one, again resembling that of the Xpulse 210.
As for the side profile, the most noticeable change is the fuel tank, which now appears to sport a new design with fresh tank shrouds, echoing the new Xpulse’s style. The engine guard appears to have been carried over from the 200 4V. But it’s the engine that raises more questions than answers. It seems to share visual cues with the Xtreme 160R as well as the 200 4V, and heavy dirt on the casing only makes identification trickier.
The headlamp, being completely camouflaged, makes it impossible to confirm whether there are any changes here. While speculation online points towards this being a more affordable 160cc spiritual successor to the now-discontinued Impulse, potentially targeting the sub-Rs 1.5 lakh bracket, there’s also a strong possibility that this is simply a design update for the Xpulse 200 4V, which hasn’t seen a major visual refresh in quite some time. However, the Xpulse 200 has a large oil cooler on the left, which is not visible on this bike, which suggests we are looking at a modified engine at the very least.
Whatever the case may be, more spy shots or an official announcement should give us a clearer picture soon.
Image credits - Rushlane.com
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