Hero MotoCorp

Hero Splendor As seen in the company’s sales performance, Hero MotoCorp ended calendar year 2025 with 49% growth in exports and a 7.5% growth overall 2024 has been an eventful year for Hero MotoCorp. The company has taken significant strides in both domestic and export markets across both ICE and EV substrata. The company has […] More

Hero Karizma 421 Design Patented? There is a good probability of this new bike from Hero MotoCorp being powered by the new 421cc engine with around 40 bhp and 40 Nm While Hero MotoCorp is primarily known for budget commuter motorcycles, the company is taking great strides in premium segment. At EICMA 2024, Hero MotoCorp […] More

Hero Xpulse 421 Design Patent Leaked With the launch of Hero Xpulse 421, the company will directly rival Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, KTM 390 Adventure and others The ADV segment in India has gained more popularity than it ever did. More buyers are interested in ADVs today than they ever did. Hero MotoCorp the first […] More

Hero Xpulse 200 Dakar EditionUntil Xpulse 210 is launched, Hero seems to be upping the excitement around Xpulse 200 4V by launching a limited Dakar Edition
World’s leading motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has been on a mission to make its premium lineup more appealing than before. In that regard, Hero has just launched Xpulse 200 Dakar Edition in India, priced at Rs 1.67 lakh (Ex-sh), a slight price increment on the Pro variant on which it is based. The sole colour is Gloss Goldfish Silver.
Hero Xpulse 200 Dakar Edition
ADVs and off-road motorcycles have been gaining popularity in India, owing to buyers’ increased thirst for thrill and adventure. Catering to this niche, Hero MotoCorp offers Xpulse 200 4V in India, which is the country’s most affordable off-road machine. Also, Xpulse 200 4V Pro variant is country’s most affordable off-roader with fully adjustable suspension.
Hero Xpulse Dakar Edition
Hero is targeting enthusiasts and beginners alike by offering cutting-edge suspension technology for the masses to hone their off-road skills. Now, Hero is adding a dash of excitement with the Xpulse 200 Pro variant with the launch of a Dakar Rally Edition priced at Rs 1.67 lakh (Ex-sh).
Bookings for this motorcycle commenced today, 18th December 2024, and deliveries are expected to start soon. Hero Xpulse Dakar Edition is a limited edition model that promises unlimited adventures. However, one has to note that the announcement of this Dakar Rally is ahead of Xpulse 210 launch, which has been unveiled already.
Hero Xpulse Dakar Edition
What are the changes?
Hero Xpulse 200 Dakar Edition is based on the highly capable Pro variant of this motorcycle. This means it gets all the attributes we love from the Xpulse 200 Pro variant. These include fully adjustable front (rebound and compression) and rear (rebound and pre-load) suspension, 270mm tall ground clearance, handlebar risers for enhanced riding position and more.
Motorcycle shown in promo video also featured Maxxis knobby off-road tyres as well, which could be part of the package. Main differences are in looks department. Dakar Edition gets, well, Dakar-inspired livery on its body, while actual bodywork remains the same as standard model.
Hero Xpulse Dakar Edition
Promo video featured Ross Branch, who finished Dakar 2024 in 2nd place. We can see Hero Xpulse 200 Dakar Edition bashing the dunes in full glory. Iconic Dakar logo on fuel tank lends it a unique look. Other elements from standard bike are present too, like the knuckle guards and tall windscreen.
Hero Xpulse Dakar Edition
Where powertrains are concerned, Xpulse 200 Dakar Edition continue to be powered by the same 199.6cc single-cylinder 4V/cyl oil-cooled engine that is capable of delivering 18.9 bhp of peak power and 17.35 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 5-speed gearbox. Until the Xpulse 210 is launched, Hero is upping excitement with current Xpulse 200 to boost sales.
Hero Xpulse Dakar Edition
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Hero Xtreme 200SBoth 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 XPulse 200T Facelift
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.
Hero Xtreme 200S 4V
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.
New Hero Xpulse 200T
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.
Hero Xtreme 200S More

Hero Mavrick 440 Mileage TestConsidering the displacement and performance it packs, Hero Mavrick 440 mileage test results in real-world conditions are impressive
India’s leading motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, needs no introduction. The company has an unmatched legacy in India and abroad with budget commuter offerings. Reliability, affordability, accessibility, fuel efficiency and economical running costs are the main forte of Hero and its budget commuters.
Now, Hero has a proper big bike in their portfolio for the first time with Mavrick 440. But how much mileage (fuel Efficiency) can one expect out of Hero’s first big bike? Hero MotoCorp provided Rushlane with a review sample and here’s what the Mavrick 440 managed to eke out riding through a mixture of city (with traffic) and highways.
Hero Mavrick 440
Hero Mavrick 440 Mileage Report
With the review sample provided by Hero MotoCorp, I embarked on a long weekend solo ride to experience Hero’s first-ever big bike. I took the motorcycle from my place in Pune to Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, then to Nashik and returned back to Pune in just two days. Mavrick 440 packs ample performance with a 440cc oil-cooled engine with 27 bhp and 36 Nm, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
Hero Mavrick 440 – Start Of The Test
I was curious to find out just how fuel-efficient Hero Mavrick 440 is. So, I followed a proper tank-to-tank method. Mavrick’s fuel tank was filled to the brim and travelled across city traffic and highway run, including a few bad patches of roads along the way. After riding it for 192.5 km, I filled the tank back again to the brim, at the same spot as before, for a close-to-accurate reading.
Hero Mavrick 440 – End Of The Test
As seen in our mileage test run, Hero Mavrick 440 consumed 4.48L of fuel to cover 192.5 km. This was a surprising result as the mileage figure (fuel efficiency) turned out to be an impressive 42.96 km/l. It has to be noted that the majority of this ride was done on highways within a set speed limit of 100 km/h.
Hero Mavrick 440 – Fuel Consumed
Around 10% of this 192.5 km mileage was in the city with reasonable traffic in and around Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. Even on highways, throttle modulation was normal and I was not wringing it hard. Average highway speeds maintained across this ride were between 90 km/h and 100 km/h.
Is the mileage good?
Interestingly, bike’s instrument cluster showed a range of 451 km when the tank was filled to the brim. I felt like the Fuel gauge was generally inconsistent during my period with this motorcycle. In the city, especially in Pune traffic, I was getting around 25 km/l to 30 km/l, which is acceptable for a motorcycle of this displacement and performance.
Hero Mavrick 440
The sub 500cc premium single-cylinder motorcycle segment is gaining popularity and has been populated by multiple offerings across many brands. Royal Enfield has launched Himalayan 450 and Guerrilla 450, Bajaj-KTM duo has 390 Duke, 390 Adventure, RC 390 and Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, Bajaj-Triumph has Speed T4, Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X.
Hero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson partnership are crashing the party with Mavrick 440 and X440 respectively. Hero Mavrick 440 is the more affordable offering, while still offering the same basic ethos as X440, sans the brand factor and a few nice-to-have elements. With pricing as the key strength, Mavrick 440 even undercuts Royal Enfield’s Classic 350. More