Re: Hero XPulse 200

It is common in Xpulse. Do not worry, just run the bike for 2000kms and the noise will settle a bit. The refinement of this engine is very far from other Hero's (Honda) bikes.

Other updates:

I have done close 3000kms so far..

1) Very serious issue that many of us (Xpulse owners) are facing is with Front ABS. The moment you dive into a pothole, the ABS kicks in and the brake lever gets hard where you cannot apply the front brakes for about 2-3secs. During this time, if any vehicle comes in front of you.. there is a high chance of hitting the vehicle. If this happens on a highway, could become fatal. Even after repeated attempts of demonstrating this issue with Hero service technicians, service mangers, they are still clueless and not ready to accept.

2) Mileage is very inconsistent on the bikes, am getting around 32kmpl. But few of them are squeezing out even 45kmpl.

3) Accessories for the bikes has still not reached the showrooms even after 3 months they started selling the bikes.

4) Cost of servicing and spares of the bikes are cheap which is a plus for maintenance of the bike. Also, the service experience is generally better than any other manufacturer that I have come across. Honda service is the worst of all Japanese here in Bangalore.

Re: Hero XPulse 200

Make sure the valves are set properly according to the factory spec given in the manual. The idling engine clatter you are talking about seems normal for these engines. The clatter may increase a bit more when it gets hot. As long as the valve clearances are set right, no mileage or performance issue should come.

Re: Hero XPulse 200

Engine is giving that knocking sounds even after the repairs done at the showroom.

What to do guys?

Re: Hero XPulse 200

Man Go to showroom,Get it cleared... Ask em is it normal for new engines?
And Dude, you have made a great choice, just make sure you spray anti rust, as some dude commented his bike getting rust within 15th month, that's absurb

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I got my 200t on 15th sep and believe me the bike was giving that clicking sound when I was driving it to home from showroom. I wonder why I selected this over Honda or Yamaha.

Re: Hero XPulse 200

Hi Nanda, I booked FI variant in Chennai Adyar showroom and waited for 45 days but not available even those who booked before me didn't get the bike yet. I checked in Pondicherry, they had one bike which is Carb, test rode it and bought.

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Hi Jafer Ali,

And which area you buy Xpulse from?? and why FI Variant is not available?

I enquired in chennai they told both variants are available...

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Thanks VJ, Yes I have 390 with me and did some mods(Fitted 2017 Duke front end) but yet to ride after the changes.

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Congratulations on your purchase Imam. I hope the 390 still does duty.

Cheers!
VJ

Re: Hero XPulse 200

Hi Guys, I got my Xpulse 2 weeks back and done 1000 kms, ridden in the city, highway and off roads. Wrote my experience here.

Re: Hero XPulse 200

From what I heard, there seems to be supply issue from the vendor with the Fuel Injection system for the bikes, hence the production is delayed.

I got the center stand for my bike 3 weeks back. It's designed properly, costed around Rs.650 I think.

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Just for a information to share: Found a video about rusting in various parts of Xpulse, hope they rectify the rusting problem in upcoming batches....

Any update from HMC for center stand ...

Re: Hero XPulse 200

Hello guys,

Anyone in Bangalore facing an issue with the bikes being delivered? Can anyone provide any contacts as such regarding this? It's been a month since I've booked and I've not gotten a proper timeline regarding the delivery.

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Thanks Motoman for your reply ...

Re: Hero XPulse 200

FI needs very less or zero maintenance compared to carb. You get consistent performance and mileage.

Carb will give slightly more punchy performance but it needs cleaning and returning every 20k km. And it's a headache to do as it requires skill and patience. Not every ASC/ local mech is good at carb tuning and a bad tune can ruin your bikes performance.

IMHO the additional cost for FI is worth it. Also FI xpulse gets metal bash plate and knuckle guards whereas carb gets plastic bash plate.

Edit- fibre bash plate in xpulse carb.