Hero Xpulse 400:The upcoming bike from Hero MotoCorp, the XPulse 400, has begun its benchmark testing. It’s been spotted on the roads for testing, resembling a prototype in Jaipur. It’s worth mentioning that Hero MotoCorp is the sole company selling the most bikes in India. Being the segment leader, Hero is gearing up to launch this XPulse 400 very soon in India.
From the leaked video, it’s evident that the Hero XPulse 400 was seen racing on the road alongside the KTM 390 Adventure. The XPulse 400 was fully covered in the video. In the video, the previous part specifically showed a larger tire and wheelbase. It had added a lot more weight.
Hero XPulse 400 Design
According to sources, the XPulse 400 is being crafted around a lattice frame. Preparation is underway to give it an attractive look with an overall design and some styling elements. It’s expected to come with styling elements like a muscular fuel tank, split-style saddle, side-slung exhaust, and an attractive headlamp.
However, the Express Prototyping was seen with a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. The possibility of a 350CC and 400CC engine body has been hinted at. This motor can generate approximately 35MM peak torque and 40bhp power. And it’s expected to be paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
Hero XPulse 400 Suspension and Brakes
The tasks of XPulse 400’s suspension can be performed with upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock with rear preload adjustment. A 21-inch wheel can be seen in the bike’s front. As for braking duties, it’s likely to have a drum brake at the rear and a single-disc brake at the front to perform its braking tasks, supporting a single channel.
Hero Xpulse 400 Features .
As for features, it’s hinted that it will come with a full digital instrument cluster, smartphone connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, and turn-by-turn navigation system. Along with this, safety features such as cruise control, anti-lock braking system (ABS), traction control, and dual-channel ABS are expected. You’ll also get features like a speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, gear position indicator, service indicator, stand alert, real-time mileage, and time.
| S.No | Features | Details |
| 1 | Engine Type | Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled |
| 2 | Displacement | 350cc or 400cc (Expected) |
| 3 | Maximum Power | Approximately 40 bhp |
| 4 | Maximum Torque | Approximately 35 Nm |
| 5 | Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| 6 | Instrument Cluster | Full Digital |
| 7 | Connectivity | Smartphone Connectivity, Bluetooth |
| 8 | Navigation System | Turn-by-Turn Navigation |
| 9 | Safety Features | Cruise Control, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control |
| 10 | Additional Features | Speedometer, Tachometer, Trip Meter, Gear Position Indicator, Stand Alert, Real-time Mileage |
| 11 | Suspension | Upside-Down Front Forks, Rear Mono-shock with Preload Adjustment |
| 12 | Brakes | Front: Single Disc Brake, Rear: Drum Brake (Expected) with Single-Channel ABS |
| 13 | Expected Launch Date | Front: 21-inch, Rear: Not Specified (Expected) |
| 14 | Expected Price (Ex-showroom) | Last 2024 (Expected) |
| 15 | Expected Price (Ex-showroom) | Around 2.70 lakh rupees (Expected) |
Hero XPulse 400 Launch Date in India
The expected launch of Hero XPulse 400 is in 2024. Information from sources suggests there’s some delay in this project. However, the brand has been accelerating its focus on it in recent months. Still, the Hero XPulse 400 could be launched by the end of 2024.
Hero XPulse 400 Price in India
If we talk about the price of the Hero XPulse 400, it’s expected to be around 2.70 lakh rupees ex-showroom.
Hero XPulse 400 Rivals
As soon as the Hero XPulse is launched, it will directly compete with the KTM 390 Duke. Because both bikes have nearly equal prices and features.