We compare the well established adventure motorcycles Honda CRF190L vs Hero Xpulse 200 neck-to-neck. Read the differences down below.
We recently showed you that Honda has patented their entry-level adventure motorcycle, the CRF190L in India. This equates that it'll rival the already established Hero Xpulse 200 adventure motorcycle. Hence, we present to you a neck-to-neck comparison of the Honda CRF190L vs Hero Xpulse 200.
| Basic Info | Honda CRF 190L | Hero Xpulse 200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (ex-showroom) | Rs 1.30-1.40 Lakhs (expected) | Rs 1.23 Lakhs |
| Engine | 184 cc | 199.6cc |
| Power (hp) | 17.03 | 17.8 |
| Torque (Nm) | 15.7 | 16.15 |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Curb Weight (kg) | 145 | 157 |
| Seat Height (mm) | 830 | 823 |
| Suspension-Front | Telescopic with 241 mm travel | Telescopic with 190mm travel |
| Suspension-Rear | Single Mono-shock spring | 10-step adjustable single Mono-shock spring |
| Gearbox | 5-speed constant mesh | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 241 | 220 |
| Fuel Tank (Lt) | 12 | 13 |
| Tyres | Spoke type | Spoke type |
| Front Tyre Size | 19-inch | 21-inch |
| Rear Tyre Size | 17-inch | 18-inch |
| Brakes-Front | Single disc | Single Disc |
| Brakes-Rear | Single Disc | Single Disc |
| Safety | Single-channel ABS | Single-channel ABS |
Honda CRF190L
Recently patented by Honda in India, the CRF190L is the entry-level adventure motorcycle that is based on the bigger Africa Twin adventure motorcycle. Resembling the same silhouette of design as that of the Africa Twin, the CRF190L features boxy side panels, a square headlight with large tall windscreen upfront.
The high-set handlebar and the mid-set foot pegs help the rider to ride comfortably over the highways and also provide the space for the riders to stand and ride while tackling the off-road tarmac.
This puny adventure motorcycle is powered via the same CB200X sourced 184cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. It produces a peak power of 17.04 hp and a peak torque of 15.7 Nm. A 5-speed gearbox is used for transmission purposes.
Honda has equipped the CRF with telescopic front suspension with a travel of 241 mm thus giving it good off-road capabilities. The 145 kg lightweight also helps the CRF190L over the Hero Xpulse 200.
Hero Xpulse 200
Hero Xpulse 200 has been a choice of a lot of adventure seekers who wanted a motorcycle that can commute to the office economically as well as climb the tough trails over the weekends.
Designed in a traditional adventure bike language, Xpulse features rugged looks with a large telescopic front suspension with the travel of 220 mm and a round headlight, small windscreen, and knuckle guards over the handle grips. With bare minimum body panels and a lot of spaces given to upgrade the motorcycle makes the Xpulse a brilliant choice for long-distance touring riders.
Hero has equipped the Karizma sourced 199.6cc, single-cylinder, the oil-cooled engine which makes peak power of 17.8 Bhp and a peak torque of 16.15 Nm. The gearbox is a 5-speed constant mesh unit.
Hero has priced the Xpulse 200 at Rs 1.23 Lakhs (ex-showroom) and it'll directly rival the Honda CRF190L once it is launched in the Indian market.
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