Upcoming Bike Hero XPulse 400: KTM will sweat in front of its features
Hero XPulse 400:Hero MotoCorp has started benchmark testing of the upcoming motorcycle XPulse 400. Recently seen in Jaipur during testing on the roads in the form of a prototype. Let us tell you that Hero MotoCorp is the only company selling the maximum number of two wheelers in India. Hero, considered the segment king, is going to launch its XPulse 400 in India very soon.
The video that has surfaced shows that the Hero Express is seen running on the road with the KTM 390 Adventure. In which he was completely covered. The rear end especially the rear tire and diameter looked quite large in the video. A lot of mass was added to it.
Hero XPulse 400 Features
As features, you are reported to get smartphone connectivity and Bluetooth connectivity with full digital instrument cluster and turn by turn navigation system. Along with this, safety features like cruise control anti-locking braking system, traction control dual-channel ABS are likely to be available. You are going to get similar features with it like speedometer, tachometer, trip meter, gear position, service indicator, stand alert, real time mileage real time.
Feature
Details
Engine Type
Single-cylinder, Liquid-cooled
Displacement
350cc or 400cc (Expected)
Maximum Power
Approximately 40 bhp
Maximum Torque
Approximately 35 Nm
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Instrument Cluster
Full Digital
Connectivity
Smartphone Connectivity, Bluetooth
Navigation System
Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Safety Features
Cruise Control, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control
Additional Features
Speedometer, Tachometer, Trip Meter, Gear Position Indicator, Stand Alert, Real-time Mileage
Suspension
Upside-Down Front Forks, Rear Mono-shock with Preload Adjustment
Brakes
Front: Single Disc Brake, Rear: Drum Brake (Expected) with Single-Channel ABS
Wheels
Front: 21-inch, Rear: Not Specified (Expected)
Expected Launch Date
2024 (Expected)
Expected Price (Ex-showroom)
Around 1.70 lakh rupees (Expected)
Hero XPulse 400 Design
According to information received from sources, XPulse 400 is being designed around a mesh frame. In which preparations are being made to give this attractive look with overall design and some styling elements. It is likely to come with styling elements like a muscular fuel tank, split-style saddle and side-slung exhaust and an attractive hand lamp.
Hero XPulse 400 Engine
However the Express prototype was seen with a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine. With which the possibility of 350 cc and 400 cc engine body has been expressed. This motor can generate peak torque of about 35 Nm and power of 40bhp. And it is expected to be paired with a 6 speed gear box.
Hero XPulse 400 Suspensor and Brakes
Suspension duties on the XPulse 400 are handled by upside-down forks at the front and a monoshock with preload adjustment at the rear. And a 21 inch wheel is seen at the front of the bike. And to perform its braking work, it is likely to be equipped with a drum brake at the rear and a single disc brake at the front which will support single channel.
Hero XPulse 400 Launch Date
Hero XPulse 400 is expected to launch in 2024. According to information received from sources, this project is getting delayed due to some reasons. But the brand has rapidly increased its focus on it in the last few months. Nevertheless, Hero XPulse 400 can be launched by the end of last year. And it is expected to be priced between Rs 1.70 lakh ex-showroom. And after its launch it is going to compete with KTM 390Duke.
