Yamaha Motor India recently launched the all-new 2021 Yamaha FZ-X BS6 in the country. The new Yamaha FZ-X is a retro-styled tourer based on the FZ-S premium commuter. Now, in the same price segment, we also have the Hero Xpulse 200T which is also a touring motorcycle. So, in this article, we have compared the new 2021 Yamaha FZ-X vs the Hero Xpulse 200T BS6.
Yamaha FZ-X vs Hero Xpulse 200T - Looks and Colour Options
As you all know, looks are subjective, but in general, both the Yamaha FZ-X as well as the Hero Xpulse 200T look good and they have their own unique identity. These retro-styled motorcycles get a circular LED headlamp, LED taillamp and the new FZ-X even gets LED turn indicators as an accessory. Talking about colour options, the FZ-X is available in three colours - Matt Copper, Matt Black and Metallic Blue shade. The Hero Xpulse 200T is also available in three colours - Matte Shield Gold, Panther Black and Sports Red.
Yamaha FZ-X vs Hero Xpulse 200T - Dimensions and Capacity
| Specification | Yamaha FZ-X | Xpulse 200T |
| Length | 2020 mm | 2118 mm |
| Width | 785 mm | 806 mm |
| Height | 1115 mm | 1089 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm | 1393 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 178 mm |
| Seat Height | 810 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10-litres | 13-litres |
| Kerb Weight | 139 kilograms | 154 kgs |
Yamaha FZ-X vs Hero Xpulse 200T - Engine and Transmission
The new Yamaha FZ-X is powered by a BS6 compliant 149cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. This motor churns out 12.4 PS of maximum power at 7250 RPM and 13.6 Nm of peak torque at 5500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The Hero Xpulse 200T, on the other hand, is powered by a BS6 compliant 199.6cc, single-cylinder, oil-cooled engine with Hero's XSens programmed fuel-injection technology. This motor churns out 18.1 PS of power at 8500 RPM and 16.15 Nm of peak torque at 6500 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Yamaha FZ-X vs Hero Xpulse 200T - Hardware and Features
The suspension duties on both these new retro-styled motorcycles are performed by telescopic forks at the front and they get a mono-shock absorber at the rear. For braking duties too, these motorcycles get disc brakes at either end with a single-channel ABS. Now, if we talk about features, so the new FZ-X, as well as the Xpulse 200T, gets an all-digital instrument cluster that comes loaded with a ton of information. The digital clusters of these bikes also support smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth.
Yamaha FZ-X vs Hero Xpulse 200T - Price Comparison
Finally, talking about the price, so the new Yamaha FZ-X has been launched in India in two variants. The base variant doesn't get connectivity features and has been priced at Rs 1.17 lakhs while the top variant with Yamaha's new Motorcycle Connect feature has been priced at Rs 1.20 lakhs. The 2021 Hero Xpulse 200T BS6 is available in a single fully-loaded variant and it is currently priced at Rs 1.15 lakhs. All the prices stick to Ex-showroom Delhi.
So, this was all about the new 2021 Yamaha FZ-X vs Hero Xpulse 200T BS6. Now, between these two new retro-styled tourers, which one will be your personal pick? Do feel free to share your opinions with all of us in the comments section below. You can also join our 91Wheels Auto Enthusiast Telegram group (click via mobile to join) curated exclusively for the fans, enthusiasts and owners. Further, also subscribe to our YouTube channel for more such amazing motoring updates.
