Hero XPulse 200 is one best-selling bike in the recent run that pushed Hero’s overall bike share to positive growth. Moreover, the firm also launched the motorcycle with an upgraded 4V engine with a more smooth and refined performance.
On the other hand, the Honda XR 190L is also one of the best-selling bikes in the Honda family. Although a 190cc, this off-road commuter is a powerful motorcycle with a smooth and refined Honda engine.
Both of these off-road bikes are perfect for urban trails as well as off-road terrains. Although both the off-roader remain under the 200cc category, the Honda XR 190L remains on the pricier side. We will get to know the reason behind this in the article below.
First on, let’s compare the key specifications of both of these motorcycles and analyze the differences.
Hero Xpulse 200 VS Honda XR 190L
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Xpulse 200 4V |
Honda XR 190L |
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Engine Type |
Oil cooled 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single cylinder OHC |
SI, 4- stroke, Air- Cooled |
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Engine Displacement |
199.6 cc |
184.4 cc |
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Max Power |
19.1 PS @ 8500 rpm |
15.6 bhp @ 8500 rpm |
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Max Torque |
17.35 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
15.73 Nm @ 6000 rpm |
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No Of Cylinders |
1 |
1 |
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Drive Type |
Chain Drive |
Chain Drive |
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Valve Per Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
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Cooling System |
Oil Cooled |
Air Cooled |
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Brakes Front |
Disc |
Disc |
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Brakes Rear |
Disc |
Drum |
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Clutch |
Wet Multiplate |
Wet Multiplate |
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Average Mileage |
42 km/l |
40 km/l |
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Tyre Size |
Front:-90/91 -21 Rear:-120/80 -18 |
Front :-90/90-19, Rear :-110/90-17 |
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Tyre Type |
Not Tubeless |
Tubeless |
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Wheels Type |
Spoke |
Spoke |
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Length*Width*Height |
2222*850*1258 mm3 |
2075*812*1124 mm3 |
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Wheelbase |
1410 mm |
1351 mm |
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Ground Clearance |
220 mm |
245 mm |
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Fuel Capacity |
13 Liters |
12 Liters |
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Kerb Weight |
158 Kg |
123 Kg |
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Front Brake Diameter |
276 mm |
240 mm |
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Rear Brake Diameter |
220 mm |
110 mm |
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ABS |
Single Channel |
Not Available |
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Frame |
Diamond Type |
Steel Twin Tube |
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Suspension |
Front: Telescopic Front Forks (dia 37) with anti friction bush Rear: Rectangular swingram with mono shock |
Front: Telescopic Fork, 161mm Axle Travel Rear: Mono Shock Swing Arm, 151mm Axle Travel |
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Starting |
Kick and Self Start |
Kick and Self Start |
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Instrument Cluster |
Digital |
Semi-Digital |
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Pros |
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Cons |
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Price |
INR 1,32,350/- NRs. 4,50,000/- |
NRs. 6,98,900/- |
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Our Verdict
Both of these ADV-commuter is a perfect choice for someone looking to push their machine for both, timely of-roading while mostly for daily commuting purposes.
However, looks-wise, I feel the XPulse 200 4V looks more like a modern motorcycle compared to the Honda XR 190L.
On the other hand, in terms of performance, the Honda XR 190L’s engine is reviewed to be very smooth and refined by Honda owners. Similarly, the comfortability and handling of the Honda XR 190L are also considered to be a perfect companion for riders.
Seemingly, the Honda XR 190L lacks some modern features such as an LED headlight and a fully digital instrument cluster which the XPulse 200 packs in its bag.
Coming on to the economy part, such as Mileage, Spare part cost, servicing costs, and bike price, the XPulse 200 4V is the winner here. Interestingly, Hero XPulse 200 also boasts a powerful engine with high power and torque output compared to the XR 190L.
Remaining unbiased, we can confirm that the Honda XR 190L is a perfect motorcycle for you if you are looking for an ADV that will last in your garage for decades with minimum issues and budget isn’t an issue for you. However, if you are someone looking for a budget ADV that can fit your daily commuting and occasional off-roading.
As your hard-earned money is involved in bringing the perfect ADV into your garage, it is always a good step to analyze and contrast the review of both these bikes with the owners or the reviewers online to get proper first-hand information.
