The upcoming RE Himalayan 452-rivalling Hero Xpulse 400 is undergoing road testing lately. It is one of the most-anticipated motorcycles of the year. This off-roading-focused large-capacity bike segment is slowly gaining a lot of traction these days. RE Himalayan is a major reason for that. People now have access to hardcore motorcycles which are capable of taking them to remotest parts of the country. In this segment, there are a few options. The segment leader still has to be the RE Himalayan. But there will soon be another worthy competitor in this space. Here are the details.
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Hero Xpulse 400 Testing
This post comes from bikewaleindia on Instagram. It captures a real-world video of the bike undergoing a road test. In fact, there is also the KTM 390 Adventure alongside it on the road. The Xpulse is under a camouflage, which is quite common on the test mules. There have been multiple spy videos of the Xpulse which have either the conventional telescopic or upside-down forks. The Xpulse could even get the split double-cradle frame which would enhance its off-roading characteristics.
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In addition, the front tyre looks quite large. It could be a 21-inch unit. Furthermore, the bike also carries a sporty exhaust pipe, a handy tyre hugger, a compact taillamp and a sleek rear section. The rear tyre also looks broader which is a common practice. There are LED turn indicators which are tiny. This is also a trend on modern bikes. The rider is able to manoeuvre the bike quite effortlessly amidst heavy traffic. That indicates great riding dynamics.
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What We Think
There are not too many details regarding the engine on offer. Hence, we would refrain from commenting about that. In any case, the Hero Xpulse 400 will offer potential buyers yet another solid alternative to the Royal Enfield Himalayan 452 (to launch soon). This will make things quite interesting indeed. As more people get drawn to off-roading motorcycles, this category of bikes will start becoming more accessible and popular. Let us keep an eye out for the latest developments of this bike.
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