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

	Xpulse 200 4V	Honda XR 190L
Engine Type	Oil cooled 4 Stroke 4 Valve Single cylinder OHC	SI, 4- stroke, Air- Cooled
Engine Displacement	199.6 cc	184.4 cc
Max Power	19.1 PS @ 8500 rpm	15.6 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque	17.35 Nm @ 6500 rpm	15.73 Nm @ 6000 rpm
No Of Cylinders	1	1
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder	4	4
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Air Cooled
Brakes Front	Disc	Disc
Brakes Rear	Disc	Drum
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Average Mileage	42 km/l	40 km/l
Tyre Size	Front:-90/91 -21 Rear:-120/80 -18	Front :-90/90-19, Rear :-110/90-17
Tyre Type	Not Tubeless	Tubeless
Wheels Type	Spoke	Spoke
*LengthWidthHeight*	22228501258 mm3	20758121124 mm3
Wheelbase	1410 mm	1351 mm
Ground Clearance	220 mm	245 mm
Fuel Capacity	13 Liters	12 Liters
Kerb Weight	158 Kg	123 Kg
Front Brake Diameter	276 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	220 mm	110 mm
ABS	Single Channel	Not Available
Frame	Diamond Type	Steel Twin Tube
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
Starting	Kick and Self Start	Kick and Self Start
Instrument Cluster	Digital	Semi-Digital
Pros	Affordable adventure bike Fuel-Efficient Engine Feature-loaded ADV	Smooth Engine Good Suspension Setup
Cons	Top-end performance isn’t good Lacks Tubeless Tyres	Lacks modern Digital Meter Expensive
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.

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