Planning To Buy The Hero XPulse 200 4 Valve? Here Are The Pros And Cons

The Hero XPulse 200 4 Valve promises better performance, with relaxed and stress-free performance at high speeds, and better cooling as well. With improvements in gear ratios, and the overall transmission, the new XPulse 200 4 Valve incorporates a four-valve cylinder head, with 6 per cent more power and 5 per cent added torque. In numbers, it makes 19 bhp at 8,500 rpm and peak torque of 17.35 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The new Hero XPulse 200 4 Valve is priced at Rs. 1,28,150 (Ex-showroom, Delhi), which is roughly Rs. 5,000 more expensive than the outgoing two-valve model.

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2021 Hero XPulse 200 4V offers an improved version, with a new four-valve cylinder head, marginally more power and torque, and better top-end performance.

The outgoing XPulse 200 was known to have a weak headlight throw, and this seems to have been addressed in the four-valve version. The enhanced LED headlight is said to offer better visibility at night. The bike continues to get features like a LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity, call alerts, turn-by-turn navigation. The Hero XPulse 200 4 Valve is now available in three new colour options, Trail Blue, Blitz Blue and Red Raid. Here's a look at the pros and cons of the new Hero XPulse 200 4 Valve. Of course, look out for a full, in-depth review of the new XPulse 200 4 Valve coming soon!

The 200 cc, four-valve engine now makes 6 per cent more power and 5 per cent added torque. In numbers, it makes 19 bhp at 8,500 rpm and peak torque of 17.35 Nm at 6,500 rpm. The updated engine is said to ensure a relaxed and stress-free performance at high speeds.

Also Read: Hero XPulse 200 4 Valve Launched In India; Priced At Rs. 1.28 Lakh

PROS

1. The new Hero XPulse 200 4 Valve addresses some of the weaknesses of the outgoing two-valve model, with better top-end performance.
2. The Hero XPulse 200 is now equipped with a 200 cc, four-valve, oil-cooled engine which produces 19 bhp at 8,500 rpm and peak torque of 17.35 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
3. With 6 per cent more power and 5 per cent added torque, the new engine is said to ensure a relaxed and stress-free performance at high speeds.
4. the four-valve, oil-cooled engine provides better power across the mid and top-end speed range, but also offers stress free engine performance, even at high speeds, while keeping vibrations in check.
5. The gear ratios have been updated as well for better tractability and acceleration, and the overall transmission has been improved.
6. The XPulse 200 also comes with a standard aluminium skid plate that protects the engine, and a new toothed brake pedal for better grip, and an upswept exhaust to tackle water crossings with ease.
7. The outgoing XPulse 200 was known to have a weak headlight throw, and this seems to have been addressed in the four-valve version. The enhanced LED headlight is said to offer better visibility at night.

CONS

1. The performance improvement isn't significant, so, the new XPulse 200 4 Valve still isn't expected to offer great highway manners.
2. One of the weaknesses was grunt at highway speeds for effortless overtaking. The 4 Valve unit will have a minor advantage in this regard, but not significant for multiple-day, long-distance adventures.
3. Of course, we can only ascertain the full depth of the improvements once we get to spend some time with the new 4 Valve XPulse 200. Look out for our review on carandbike.com soon!