Hero XPulse 200 4V

The 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V gets a tall front fender, high‐mounted exhaust, long travel fork, and long travel suspension. All these are common characteristics of a dual-purpose, adventure bike. The bike gets all-around LED lighting. It sports projector headlamps with daytime running lights (DRLs) that improve visibility. Graphics on the 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V are sportier to distinguish the 4-valve model from its predecessor. The bike comes in Techno Blue Metallic Black, Black Sports Red, and Metallic Nexus Blue White colour schemes. The decals are sharper and there’s a 4V badge on the tank. Accessories include knuckle guards, aluminium bash plate, luggage plate with bungee hooks, a high-placed exhaust, and protective gear built for off-road situations. Display of the fully digital instrument cluster is crisp. It supports Bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation via Hero’s app that’s useful for adventure riding.

The 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V’s seat height is 825 mm. The seat itself is well-padded and improved from earlier versions. The padding is better than most lower-end adventure-type, dual-purpose bikes. The seat is reasonably firm and offers support over semi-rough terrain. The 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V offers an upright riding posture. The wide handlebars help reduce fatigue particularly on long rides. The bike is also well-designed well for standing on the pegs that’s important in off-road situations. But the seat is somewhat narrow toward the front. This helps to put the feet down, and in off-road manoeuvring. But long hours on the narrow seat leads to fatigue. 

The 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V’s suspension is on the softer side to cope with bad roads. But it leads to more body-roll. The bike feels slightly floaty around corners. But this is common to most off-road two-wheelers. Pillion riding comfort during an extended run tends to suffer. With two people the load increases and the rear suspension is taxed more.

The 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V is hauled by an oil-cooled, single-cylinder, 200cc engine that produces 20 PS/17 Nm. The motor is mated to a five-speed transmission. The bike has a claimed mileage of 33 kmpl under standard test conditions. Under real-world city riding conditions, the mileage returned is usually around 30 kmpl. Mileage depends on traffic and riding style. On highways or hilly roads, the mileage improves to around 40 kmpl. The 2025 XPulse 200 4V offers good low-to-mid rev torque that helps in sprinting off the line and overtaking traffic on city roads. The light kerb weight of 159 kg helps in manoeuvring through potholes and traffic jams. Some vibration is felt past 6,000rpm, particularly through the foot pegs. On highways, the two-wheeler can cruise comfortably at 80-90 kmph. Off-road capability is a strong point of the 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V. The engine’s torque in low-mid revs, lightweight construction, and decent ground clearance of 220mm make it a capable two-wheeler over dirt tracks, broken roads, and mild trails. 

The 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V is equipped with a 276mm disc brake with a dual-piston calliper on the front wheel. It ensures good braking power. The rear wheel gets a 220mm disc brake that delivers balanced braking. Dual-channel antilock-braking enhances safety, particularly on a slippery or uneven surface, without compromising on off-road control. The feel of the brake lever is progressive and offers confidence during sudden braking. The braking system is responsive, precise, and well-suited for adventure touring.

The 2025 Hero XPulse 200 4V has a starting price of ₱140,000. The bike impresses with its rugged off-road capability. It’s an ideal adventure bike for both beginners and seasoned riders.