Hero XPulse 400

An upcoming Hero XPulse based on the Harley-Davidson X440’s platform has been spotted testing.

Hero looks to be using its motorsports team to evaluate the upcoming XPulse 400 at the INRSC. Check out all the details here. The Hero XPulse 400 was earlier spied on test. Check out the latest spy shots here. Here’s what to expect from the XPulse 400.

Hero will probably equip the XPulse 400 with a 421cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that will make about 40PS and 40Nm. The bike features a large fuel tank, with an expected capacity of over 15 litres. Further complimenting its touring-friendly nature is suspension setup which comprises a long-travel upside down fork and monoshock, as well as front and rear petal rotors.

While the test mule features a fully digital display, the bike could get features like Bluetooth connectivity, USB charging, switchable ABS and fully adjustable suspension, most of which are already offered with the XPulse 200. There might also be features like traction control and cornering ABS, as the test mule was seen with a four-way switch cube on the left side switchgear.

Going by the spy shots, the bike will probably be offered in two variants: a road-focused variant and an off-road-focused one, similar to what the company did with the XPulse 200 and XPulse 200T.

Once here, the XPulse 400 will take the fight to the KTM 390 Adventure, and the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450.