Both Hero Xpulse 200T and Xtreme 200S were powered by the same engine as Xpulse 200 off-roader with 19 hp and 17.35 Nm
World’s largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, just axed two of its 200cc motorcycles from the Indian portfolio. We’re talking about the Xpulse 200T and Xtreme 200S motorcycles that shared their powertrain with the popular Xpulse 200 off-roader. Let’s take a closer look.
Xpulse 200T And Xtreme 200S Discontinued
Hero MotoCorp has been on a mission to establish a robust premium motorcycle lineup. Selling premium motorcycles is only half the story, while offering a premium experience for buyers is more important. Hero has been expanding its Premia dealerships in this regard, aiming to offer a much better buying and service experience.
Hero’s Premia dealerships will soon be populated by Xpulse 210, Xtreme 250, Karizma 250, Mavrick 440 USD forks variant, Maverick 440 Scrambler, Vida Z and more offerings. While the expansion plans look positive, Hero MotoCorp has had to drop a few motorcycles from the portfolio too.
These motorcycles are Xpulse 200T and Xtreme 200S. Lack of sales and popularity could be the primary reasons why these motorcycles could have been discontinued. There’s a good probability that these motorcycles just didn’t garner the same demand and enthusiasm that company expected.
Not for lack of trying, on Hero’s part as these bikes were periodically updated with better equipment and powertrain upgrades. However, there’s a good probability that we won’t be hearing from these motorcycles ever again. Both motorcycles were equipped with the same 200cc 4V oil-cooled engine as Xpulse 200 off-roader.
Where price is concerned, Xpulse 200T was sold at Rs 1.40 lakh (Ex-sh) and Xtreme 200S at Rs 1.41 lakh (Ex-sh). On paper, these motorcycles were much more affordable than the Xpulse 200 off-roader which was priced starting from Rs 1.52 lakh (Ex-sh). However, the desirability factor with the Xpulse 200T and Xtreme 200S was lower.
Should Hero re-launch them with newer engines?
Xpulse 200T was a touring-centric (T for Touring) variant of Xpulse 200 off-roader. This motorcycle rolled on 17-inch alloy wheels at both ends and was wrapped with fatter tubeless tyres. Xtreme 200S, on the other hand, is a fully-faired version of this motorcycle with similar attributes. But the execution was more commuter-y than supersport-y.
Now that Karizma XMR 210 exist and Hero bringing Karizma XMR 250, we don’t think Xtreme 200S would be missed by the Indian audience. However, we hope the company considers launching a Supermoto version of upcoming Xpulse 210 off-roader with 17-inch wheels and fat rubber. With fully adjustable suspension, of course.
Source: Bike - rushlane.com
