These two homegrown two-wheelers are powered by the same 200cc mill with a marginally different state of tune. The major difference between them is the body shape. That said, the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V is a fully-faired bike, while the XPulse 200 4V is an adventure bike.
You can, however, check out the curated list of Hero bikes that are available in the country.
Since these bikes are different from each other in terms of other aspects, except the powertrain- let’s see how they stack up against each other.
Specifications
As mentioned above, both the homegrown bikes produced by the same manufacturer are powered by the same 200cc engine with a slightly different state of tune.
But, apart from that, these two 200cc bikes are structured using the diamond chassis, which is known for its agility and robustness.
The kerb weight of the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V and the Hero XPulse 200 4V is rated at 155 kg and 159 kg, respectively. Interestingly, the top-most variant of the XPulse 200 4V, the Pro, weighs more than its base variant, which is rated at 161 kg. You can check out the Xpulse 200 4V price here.
As far as the figures go, both bikes have the same engine displacement, rated at 199.6cc. The Hero Xtreme 200S 4V has an engine output of 18.8 bhp at 8500 rpm and 17.35 Nm of peak torque at 6500 rpm.
Moreover, the torque released by the Hero XPulse 200 4V is the same as its counterpart but offers a different power of 18.9 bhp at 8500 rpm.
As for transmission, both bikes are mated to a standard five-speed manual transmission.
Both bikes have an oil-cooled engine. However, the fuel tank capacity of the Xtreme 200S 4V and the XPulse 200 4V is rated at 12.8 litres and 13 litres, respectively.
In terms of fuel efficiency, the ARAI-claimed mileage of the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V is 54 km/l, while the XPulse 200 4V has a certified ARAI mileage of 32.9 km/l. However, as reported by the owners of these two bikes, the real-world mileage of the Xtreme 200S 4V and the XPulse 200 4V is between 40 km/l and 45 km/l.
Brake and Suspension Setups
Let’s begin with the brake setups of these two bikes. As for the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V, this bike stands on a 37mm telescopic fork with an anti-friction brush at the front and a monoshock suspension at the rear.
On the other hand, the Hero XPulse 200 4V also stands on a 37mm telescopic fork with an anti-friction brush at the front but stands on a rectangular swingarm with a ten-step adjustable preload monoshock at the rear. Weighing the suspension setups of these two offerings, the Hero XPulse has a superior setup than the Xtreme 200S, but it is worth noting that both bikes have different usages. That said, the Xtreme 200S might offer performance-like rideability as it is a 200cc sports bike. So, if you are a performance-oriented buyer, you should check out the Xtreme 200S price.
For your reference, a bike with an adjustable suspension can let the owner manually tune the suspension as per the road condition. If the rider thinks that there will be several rough patches to counter, the suspension can be tuned to a softer side, whereas, for a high-speed cruise, the suspension can be tuned to a stiffer side.
As far as the braking duties are concerned, both the homegrown two-wheelers are equipped with a dual-disc brake setup. In addition, the measurements of the disc brakes on these two bikes are also identical, rated at 276mm at the front and 220mm at the rear. You can have an idea about the XPulse 200 4V’s rideability by checking out the Hero XPulse 200 4V review on the autoX website.
And for added safety, both bikes have a single-channel ABS.
Features
As far as the features are concerned, both bikes are equipped with a fully digital instrument cluster that shows relevant readings of the odometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, distance made, and tachometer. Besides that, both offerings also have a side stand alarm, a low fuel indicator, a low battery indicator, a clock, and mobile app connectivity.
As for additional features, the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V boasts a service reminder indicator, while the XPulse 200 4V boasts three riding modes: Road, Off-Road and Rally. Check out the Hero XPulse 200 price here.
The Hero Xtreme 200S 4V and the Hero XPulse 200 4V are also equipped with a pass light, GPS and navigation, a killswitch, kick and electric start, and a pillion seat with footrests and a grab rail.
However, the Hero XPulse 200 4V boasts a USB charging port, making it, unlike the Xtreme 200S 4V.
Prices and Variants
The indigenous two-wheeler manufacturer offers the Hero XPulse 200 4V in two variants. One is a standard variant and another is a Pro variant. It has a total of four colours.
In parallel, the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V is offered in one variant only, alongside a total of three colours.
As for the figures, the Hero XPulse 200 4V has a starting price of Rs 1.44 lakh, while the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V’s price starts from Rs 1.41 lakh.
All are ex-showroom prices in Delhi, as of August 2023. Please note that these prices are subject to change without any prior notice to the customer. You can, however, visit the autoX website to access the latest location-based price list for your dream vehicle. For more, visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. So, stay tuned!
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