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Many will say motorcycles need to be powerful which the hero XPulse 200T isn't, at least not as powerful as the other 200 ccs out there.
You all know the specifications of this bike or can look it up here: https://www.heromotocorp.com/en-in/xpulse200t/
All you will read here is solely my experience.
I bought this motorcycle only for its relaxed and neutral riding posture and for its retro yet not baroque looks.
The posture just feels perfect to me because I sit upright while riding it.
I am 5 feet and 6 inches and my feet tip toe while on it in standstill. But riding it is easier than it may seem.
Engine:
The engine is not as powerful as other bikes of the segment but does the job for me as I mostly do commutes from home to college and back.
The engine though has enough torque to pull at speeds as low as 30km/hr in 5th gear without any knocking sound. The engine feels subdued under 2.5k rpm but comes to life after 3k to rpm. Almost all single cylinder motorcycles have vibrations and so does this one which comes in at 6.5 rpm though the engine feels eager to rev despite of the 9k rev limit.
The mileage is about 39kmpl right now with first 2 services done.
Features:
Full LED headlamp is not blinding but is better than most halogens out there while draining the battery less and come with the assurance of a longer life as all LEDs do.
The fully digital console has all necessary information like time, tripmeter, Odometer, Gear position indicator, Engine rpm right on the default screen.
It also has a computerized navigation feature which requires to be linked with your phone via the Hero ride guide app which is simple enough but I would have preferred a way to send a destination to it via the Google map.
It also has a eco indicator which tells you to maintain the engine rpm at a certain level ( 3000 to 6000 maybe).
The seat has ribbed finish which helps to prevent from siding forward when a hard brake is applied.
The raised handle bar makes for a relaxed and upright riding stance.
Brakes:
The front 276mm dual piston caliper comes with ABS as default which feels well calibrated i.e. not too sudden but strong enough to bring the the bike to a halt even at speeds of 90kmph plus under 8 seconds. But the rear tyre does skid a little when front brake is applied with full force.
The rear brake has a single piston caliper with a 200mm rotor which is mediocre at best and can't be relied on for panic breaking at speeds above 80kmph.
Tyres:
The front has a 100/80 MRF zapper i believe and the rear is a 130/70 radial MRF REV ZS.
The rear tyre really provides good confidence while leaning being a radial.
The front does the job.
The tyres are also a crucial part of braking so maintain the recommend the tyre pressure as per manual.
Looks:
The bike really does turn heads as it has a unique retro look. I too love it's look design which is not too ornate for a modest guy like me. Also the lack of any plastic ferring( hero xtreme 200r) provides an assurance that there will be no rattling sound in the near future.
Simple yet gorgeous.
Overall:
This bike for me a complete value fort money at 1.14 lakhs on road Dhanbad (Jharkhand) which is still cheaper than the Apache rtr 160 4v or the Yamaha FZS here in my town which cost above this.
The best part is that hero's parts are cheaper than its competitors while not being less reliable.
Here is a picture of the bike. Will post more if you guys require.
Thanks
You all know the specifications of this bike or can look it up here: https://www.heromotocorp.com/en-in/xpulse200t/
All you will read here is solely my experience.
I bought this motorcycle only for its relaxed and neutral riding posture and for its retro yet not baroque looks.
The posture just feels perfect to me because I sit upright while riding it.
I am 5 feet and 6 inches and my feet tip toe while on it in standstill. But riding it is easier than it may seem.
Engine:
The engine is not as powerful as other bikes of the segment but does the job for me as I mostly do commutes from home to college and back.
The engine though has enough torque to pull at speeds as low as 30km/hr in 5th gear without any knocking sound. The engine feels subdued under 2.5k rpm but comes to life after 3k to rpm. Almost all single cylinder motorcycles have vibrations and so does this one which comes in at 6.5 rpm though the engine feels eager to rev despite of the 9k rev limit.
The mileage is about 39kmpl right now with first 2 services done.
Features:
Full LED headlamp is not blinding but is better than most halogens out there while draining the battery less and come with the assurance of a longer life as all LEDs do.
The fully digital console has all necessary information like time, tripmeter, Odometer, Gear position indicator, Engine rpm right on the default screen.
It also has a computerized navigation feature which requires to be linked with your phone via the Hero ride guide app which is simple enough but I would have preferred a way to send a destination to it via the Google map.
It also has a eco indicator which tells you to maintain the engine rpm at a certain level ( 3000 to 6000 maybe).
The seat has ribbed finish which helps to prevent from siding forward when a hard brake is applied.
The raised handle bar makes for a relaxed and upright riding stance.
Brakes:
The front 276mm dual piston caliper comes with ABS as default which feels well calibrated i.e. not too sudden but strong enough to bring the the bike to a halt even at speeds of 90kmph plus under 8 seconds. But the rear tyre does skid a little when front brake is applied with full force.
The rear brake has a single piston caliper with a 200mm rotor which is mediocre at best and can't be relied on for panic breaking at speeds above 80kmph.
Tyres:
The front has a 100/80 MRF zapper i believe and the rear is a 130/70 radial MRF REV ZS.
The rear tyre really provides good confidence while leaning being a radial.
The front does the job.
The tyres are also a crucial part of braking so maintain the recommend the tyre pressure as per manual.
Looks:
The bike really does turn heads as it has a unique retro look. I too love it's look design which is not too ornate for a modest guy like me. Also the lack of any plastic ferring( hero xtreme 200r) provides an assurance that there will be no rattling sound in the near future.
Simple yet gorgeous.
Overall:
This bike for me a complete value fort money at 1.14 lakhs on road Dhanbad (Jharkhand) which is still cheaper than the Apache rtr 160 4v or the Yamaha FZS here in my town which cost above this.
The best part is that hero's parts are cheaper than its competitors while not being less reliable.
Here is a picture of the bike. Will post more if you guys require.
Thanks
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