HERO XPULSE 210

Hero MotoCorp ups the ante with the new Xpulse 210

-  ABHISHEK PANDEY

The new Hero Xpulse 210 has been launched as the latest entry in Hero MotoCorp’s off-road-focused Xpulse range. The original Xpulse 200 was launched in 2019 in BS4 avatar to follow in the footsteps of Hero’s Impulse, a motorcycle that still enjoys a cult following among off-roading enthusiasts. Hero updated the Xpulse 200 the very next year with the BS6 version, and followed it up with the Xpulse 200 4V in 2021. These motorcycles have not only managed to make their mark as affordable, go-anywhere machines but were able to open up a new segment in Indian motorcycling while managing to establish a dedicated fanbase. However, the Xpulse 200 4V had its share of shortcomings. It looked a bit basic and owing to the close-ratio 5-speed transmission, was not well-suited to touring. The new Xpulse 210 sports a new chassis, better suspension, a new, larger engine but most importantly, a 6-speed transmission. We went to find out if the new Xpulse 210, armed with these upgrades, is capable of taking the Xpulse brand forward.