Hero MotoCorp Xpulse 450

The Hero Xpulse 450 is an adventure motorcycle powered by a new 421cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produces 46.7hp at 9,100rpm and 38Nm of torque at 7,500rpm. The engine is paired with a six-speed gearbox and gets a slip-and-assist clutch as standard. Hero MotoCorp developed the motorcycle with inputs from its Hero MotoSports Team Rally.

The motorcycle uses a 43mm KYB cartridge-type USD front fork with 225mm of travel. The front suspension gets 22-step adjustment for compression and rebound damping. Hero has confirmed that the motorcycle gets fully adjustable suspension, but the detailed rear suspension specifications have not yet been announced.

The Xpulse 450 gets tubeless spoke wheels, with the front appearing to use a 19-inch wheel and the rear a 17-inch wheel. It also gets a TFT instrument display with built-in Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration. Hero has described this connectivity feature as a category-first offering. The motorcycle will be introduced in global markets first, followed by India. Its India launch date and pricing have not been announced.