Hero Xpulse 210 Pros Significant upgrade over its predecessor. A beginner-friendly off-road motorcycle that’s comfortable on the road too Performance is strong from the 210cc liquid-cooled engine. 24.3 BHP & 20.7 Nm is sufficient for most riders New six-speed transmission makes it a more relaxed cruiser at highway speeds (85-95 km/h) Improved off-road capability with new chassis, tyres, long travel telescopic front suspension and gas-charged mono-shock with linkages at the rear Decent spread of features includes projector LED headlamps, 4.2-inch TFT screen with phone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, slip and assist clutch, dual-channel ABS with three modes Good value for money with prices starting at Rs 1.76 lakh for the ‘Base’ variant and Rs 1.86 lakh for the ‘Top’ variantHero Xpulse 210 Cons Still not as effortless to ride at triple-digit speeds constantly At ~170 kg wet weight, it is substantially heavier compared to its predecessor Vibrations can be felt through foot pegs and fuel tank post 7,000rpm Hardcore off-road riders would prefer the adjustable suspension and a slimmer fuel tank from the Xpulse 200 4V Pro Long-term reliability of the new engine is unknown 6,000 km service interval is on the shorter side Read Team-BHP’s detailed Hero Xpulse 210Review here.
