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August 2024

The Xpulse 200 was, and still is, one of the best bang-for-buck off-roaders. With its forgiving nature, it made sure we thoroughly enjoyed some fantastic trails

- Charan Karthik

Rally Pedigree

Going uphill at 60 km/h on a gravel road, jumping over rocks and sliding the rear wheel through corners, smiling all the while inside my helmet like a school kid on a summer holiday. These were not among the things i had in mind when i took the key out to ride the Xpulse pro. It definitely was not in my mind when i had to tiptoe, literally, as i balanced and moved the bike out of its parking. ‘Great start,’ i said to myself.

imageAt first glance, the bike looked intimidating with its jacked up suspension, freakishly tall 891-millimetre seat, mud-bogging maxxis tyres, and a side-stand that can for sure be used as a golf club. But you can’t judge a book by its cover.

imageAfter winning a few stages at the dakar rally this year and becoming the firstever Indian manufacturer to sit on the podium of the two-week-long event, it only made sense that hero should offer something to us buyers that has their rally pedigree. and the Xpulse pro is the closest you will get to hero’s dakar bike (sadly, one that is not for sale).

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