Pictures of a camouflaged Hero Xpulse model have surfaced, and while the images aren’t crystal clear, they do 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
- Features a new design for the fuel tank
Hero Xpulse spy shot details
These spy shots are not 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 rear rack seen on the current Xpulse 200 4V also appears to have been replaced with a larger, more functional one, again resembling that of the Xpulse 210.
Moving to the side profile, the most noticeable change is the fuel tank, which now appears to sport a new design with fresh tank shrouds, also echoing the style of the new Xpulse. The engine guard looks to have been carried over from the 200 4V. But it’s the engine itself that raises more questions than answers. It seems to share visual cues with both the Xtreme 160R and the 200 4V, and heavy dirt on the casing only makes identification trickier.
The headlamp area remains completely camouflaged, making it impossible to confirm whether any changes have been made. 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 does suggest that 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
Also see: Hero Xpulse 210 review: Worth the upgrade?