If Xpulse had the body work like CB200X it would be a dream bike for me. I love how the CB200X looks but prefer Xpulse's overall performance and what it offers.
TVS XL100 can also perform good on good roads but the question is who delivers good ride quality on all types of road. It is Xpulse. And it is going more refined with its upcoming 4V engine.
My native is Chennai and xpulse makes a lot of sense because of its upswept exhaust who’s is blessing in floods 😂 and that ground clearance and very low maintenance among the 200cc bikes ✌🏻
Absolutely right. Honda India's products are more show than go! I owned an Aviator scooter once, hard suspension, brittle plastic panels that didn't fit together and were taped together for most of its life, rusting issues...But that's another story for another day.
@@nandudurgadas for me the bike is excellent and more than I expected. While coming to power it's totally in the lower end and while coming to the highway cruise can do 💯 for hours. Overall an excellent package but the new 4v is dominant
@@manishshrestha4239Bro how many can buy expensive bike for common people like us every bike is gem and in this money also matters but this is for honda fan boy , value for money is definitely Xpulse comparing with this ADV look It's not about looks, it's about work😶
Cb 200x Mileage better than xpulse Seating comfort better than xpulse Tubeless Tyres No vibration in 100s Good engine than xpulse 👍 Gotcha so shut your fake ass
Honda seems a step below in everything nowadays. What they offer is already been notched up a level and offered by another manufacturer. Honda needs to step a little in performance and step down in price
I always wanted a bike that looks like ADV, providing upright posture, mileage and comfort. CB200x is designed for people like me. I bought a Himalayan, which I use most often for commuting in cities. If Honda CB200X was available 2 years ago, I would have bought it over Himalayan. Himalayan is an awesome bike on highways but the mileage and puncture anxiety is too stressful to handle.
"Commuter++". Nailed it Shumi! I love the fact that 200x has desirable ride ergonomics unlike other entries in the huge commuter segment. A 200cc adv from TVS would be a home run IMO.
TVS makes the best off road bike in India period! TVS XL. On any given day, TVS XL bikes covers more off road distances than all other adventure bikes combined. An average TVS XL rider does more river crossing or dirt road riding in one month than riders on xPulse or Himalayan. Everytime I go on dirt road in villages on my KTM and struggle on the narrow pathways, the local villagers look at me as a city fool who doesn't know how to ride! To rub salt on my wound, they demonstrate the ease in which they ride on a TVS XL
Hallo....which 1 will best pick from...Xpulse bs4 or bs6 4V... And i will be better to use as commuter bike... Please share your experience and view...
Xpulse any day... During my touring days I have clocked over 400000 kms... With paved roads, off roads and no roads... Having a versatile bike makes sense...
The Hero Xpulse 200 it is. As Shumi quipped, its an honest bike with the best intentions of what is claims to do. Those extra few CCs and BhPs help. Also, one thing that Shumi and Varun failed to highlight (in depth) is the Ground clearance, the Honda CB200X has a ground clearance lower than my Bajaj Avenger 220 Street!! How about a bike that looks like an ADV but has a ground clearance of a low slung cruiser? On the other side of the spectrum you have the Xpulse which has SUV like GC! Also, some people on this forum are saying they like the looks (with the semi fairing et all) of the CB200X, well there is a reason why a semi-dirt bike doesnt have a fairing and bolt ons, coz these bikes are meant to take a fall or two and those fairings are gonna get loose or crack the moment the bike is on its sides. Apart from the Himalayan, currently, there is no other bike which looks the way the XPulse does. It doesnt wear a Tuxedo coz its not going to a meeting, it wears the gear of a mountain climber coz thats what it is. P.S. I dont own an Xpulse but probably will do once the 4 Valve launches and settles in.
I'd pick the Xpulse 200 for the fact that it is a capable off-roader which can do decent if not amazing on-roading. Honda CB200x is striked off the list because: a. It is just pretentious about being an ADV b. No where near as rugged as the Xpulse c. Way too overpriced d. Does not have a kick starter ( important for me).
Hero has a winner on their hands. Xpulse is a versatile bike. Touring, offroading, commuting... There's nothing it can't do. Proud to be an Xpulse owner
A year ago, I bought the BS6 Xpulse after a long hard look at the Hornet 200 and frankly I didn't know that the 200X is coming. When the 200X came out looking so fabulous, I had begun to doubt my choice. But after your insights, I am glad to say that there is nothing I missed out on and I wouldn't have changed my decision even today. As a Xpulse 200 rider I know there are some sore points... The headlight could be better for one. And it isn't great for the pillion... Pillions can go for short distances only without complaint and the rear part of the seat is granite hard. So value for money Xpulse is great. The only alternative is the Himalayan which is much more expensive and very very heavy which was a put off for me. Also the Apache is great, but I chose to trade Horsepower and sharp handling for suspension travel. And it was a good trade off. On the Xpulse I literally had have the confidence to put it through some nasty potholes just to feel it just filter them out totally.
It's a dualsport bike ... Adv bike is himalayan ... It's more than 160 kg it's an adv if it's less than 160 kg it's a dualsport ... If it's less than 100 kg .then dirt bike
Hero hands down killed off the Honda 200X with the XPulse 200 4V💯💯 This is what the XPulse should have been right from its launch. Hopefully the power is bumped to 20ps
Xpulse always any day. Does everything from daily commuting to weekend thrills. cheaper by 20k and the new 4 valve version will help it on the highway touring as well. So an overall better package and bang for the buck.
I took the rtr 200 4v after test driving both rtr and hornet 2.0. I felt rtr to be more smoother than the hornet. Hornet started vibrating in the foot pegs and tank after 4.5k rpm while tvs was butter smooth in those ranges
👍 Liked it.. honest review. New Xpulse with 4 valve is even better with 1 bhp and 1 nm more. Hero also has updated that the mid range and top end is improved with upgraded oil cooler, would run smoother and relaxed. Also with reworked seat contour, 21 percent bright headlight with just 5K price hike is even better and more value for money
I sat on the cb200x and the plastics/Fibre panels only made me think about how hard it would be to source those parts once honda drops this bike from its list or the bike gets too old in the market.. I own a cb dazzler which nobody remembers, but its a special bike to me. Bikes made of metal are needed not these cost cutting panels
Been nearly 2 years since bought 4V Xpulse. Nothing gets closer to achieving fun going to off-road. And its a very good bike for single bike garage. Would invest in Rally Kit when I would want to buy an other bike. But that would be a sport bike. There is no satisfactory bike for bad broken roads or no roads other than Xpulse once you ride it.
Xpulse is definitely the best bike for our country. Reasons :- 1. It is an off-roader...like mentioned in this video ...it's not an adventure tourer...it's not a bike that pretends to be an off-roader...it is a hardcore off-roader.. and since most of the roads in our country are off-road tracks ...yeah this fits.. 2. Fuel economy...along with comfort and ride quality Xpulse provides pretty decent mileage too...which is a big factor considering the daily doubling fuel prices. 3. Care free....it's a Hero product...it's affordable to own and to maintain 4. Fun..... When you are off-road what matters is the power-to-weight ratio....more weight = less handling ability...less power = hard to tackle obstacles....in that sense ...Xpulse is perfect....the weight is manageable...and also there is enough power....so when you are off-road all you feel is fun and excitement ...not the fear of falling over and being stuck on somewhere I'm a proud owner of Xpulse (first variant...2019 BS4 Carb version). I learned to ride a bike on this (my first bike). And everyone who cares for me was skeptical about me looking forward to own a "gigantic" bike as a beginner...but it was perfect...it was the perfect one for me ... So if you are looking for a fun, comfortable, easy to go with bike ...then Xpulse is the choice
I think that has been the problem with Honda India since a very long time hasn't it...they kinda launch safe md outdated motorcycles here which will sell only bcoz of brand value but in terms of innovation when was the last time honda came up with sumthng that changed or atleast created some ripples in the motorcycling industry. Well its an easy choice outta these two...xpulse even if it was more expensive than the honda for me for the sheer fun it brings to u.
Was around the same spot back in March. And I was in for a commuter but not the buck standard ones(not an uncle bike). My primary requirement also was traditional looking bike so I considered the Java, the Honda cb350 even I didn't even have the Xpulse in my mind. But I saw one and took a test drive. When I saw it's price and what it offers, I booked immediately. And I'm not regretting it one bit, commuting thru the Mumbai Thane roads is a breeze on this bike. Wanna climb up on a dividers and back to avoid traffic (we all do it 😁) it's damn easy on this. Economy is good enough too. If you are 5'10+ this is such an easy bike to ride and live with this is actually a great commuter++ bike.
Enfield thump at 7:05 :D .. and btw, who is gonna remember CB200x in 10 years :P nice one guys .. Honda will always be remembered for Activa .. thts what they prefer to sell in India.
What more can you expect from a company that focuses on selling more and more Activas every month and not think of bringing something like the cbr 150r which can easily take on the likes of the R15. Honda treats India as a scooter market only and tries to lure customers with these gimmicky products, while gems like the Xpulse (like the impulse) go unnoticed on the roads.
Between the xpulse and the cb200x I'd certainly pick the xpulse. But I've got to say this because you brought up the TVS 200: now, that's a well-designed bike with a great frame and engine and poor or inconsistent build quality. So, two years after you get your TVS, it begins to fall apart. Mine rusted away...
The awaited one video.. I have ridden xpulse 200 for long distance it is best when off-road but long distance tour the seat was bit uncomfortable... I waiting to try out cb200x maybe it'll fit me.. I'll mostly use for short rides to college etc and a weekend long ride ✨..I liked the xpulse 🔥🔥.only problem felt was seat ❄️
J I really want an affordable adventure tourer. Currently the cheapest one is The KTM Adv 250. But there's nothing cheaper out there. Xpulse doesn't count because it's an off-roader.
@@sbibungkawnatm6463 Please, please be a objective review. I can't understand how these bike opinions(they sure ain't no journalists, more like propaganda) fail to get these are bikes in different segments. Honda products are often way more refined, and who do not love to not feel your hands because of all the vibrations, there is a reason the Activa are such that ALL scooters are called Activas by most women I know in India, including my sister in law.... lol
PowerDrift, I really enjoy your content even though I don't live in India but nearby in Vietnam. I would choose the Hero Xpulse 200 hands down! The bike can have more functions (city, touring, adv, dirt) and has an upgrade path with the Rally Kit! I own a Honda CRF150L here in Vietnam and it does multiple roles. Hopefully, Xpulse w/Rally Kits will be available for rentals in India.
Thank you PD for sending message to Honda that India expects more from them and they always succeed to disappoint. All they want to sell in India is Activa.
Booked xpulse 4v , thanks for the Info guys!! It was really an eyeopener was going to go for cb200x , but now i've made the right choice, Weekend short rides and daily commute to office was on my mind.
Very fair analysis and comparison of those bikes. Then buyer just need to test them to makes his own choice. I assume inverted fork on CB200X is nice and trendy, but not as efficient on bad roads as high stroke on traditional fork of Xpulse
First of All, I must say this is how a comparo should be... Bang On At the end of a Comparo, you can either be diplomatic or you can be PD, I mean if you dont pick a winner in a comparo, then why did you do a comparo to begin with Thanks a lot for this, this is how you do it... Loved every second of this video
I feel the only question that comes to my mind is how much easy is The Xpulse on the basis of service network of Hero and maintanence cost of Xpulse. The Honda has an advantage over these points. Otherwise the Xpulse seems a better bike if these two points are improved.
Honda has such a massive inventory of bikes in its reserve - it could have easily brought in a genuine entry level ADV into India. But why didn’t it do that? Because Honda still believes we Indians are foolish to simple lap up a rebadged Hornet at a whopping 30k extra. Simply for this reason we should simple stay away from this dishonest bike
A hybrid Xpluse with ADV styling and 150kms of electric range with 80-90kmph for city commuting and 200cc of motor with 22 bhp and 20nm will be great for indian market 🔥
I don't do off-roads & I don't like the looks of Xpulse. My purpose are city rides & long highway touring. I think i should go for CB 200X. What's your opinion @powerdrift @shumi @varun ?
Great explain. It's like 2 friend sitting and discussting about buying bike in this 2 options. But at the same time they explain everything about this 2 bikes pro's and cons. Much love ❤️ PD to team 2 come up with great innovation of explanation
One point you missed is our cities have so many broken roads. Can't do without a taller suspension. In fact, i picked the KTM 390 Adv, a bike with a tall suspension, because of the bad state of the roads in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
Objectively all the advantages of CB200X is in Hornet. Unless your really REALLY like the look of CB200X, I don't see a point on getting cb200x over hornet.
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What if someone bought the rally kit and fixed it in his cb200x 🤔🤔🤔
@@porkoholic good question
Moral of the story xpulse just killed cb 200x and wait for xpulse 200 4v it will bury cb 200x
Casting couch, Jungle mein mangal, hilkae; is the potable water supply at Powerdrift being sabotaged and adulterated?
I think Pulsar ns200 is better bike for everything more power and awsome bike 😆🤟💖✨
Honda's made the right bike but I think the roads are wrong 😂😂😂 Hero Xpulse 200 Proud owner here 😍
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@@dineshsinghkachave132 😁
@@TheNorthEastGuy31 daaaammmmm I'm now your new subscriber 🤣🤣🤣
@@dineshsinghkachave132 thanks a lot bro 😇😘
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Meanwhile in Honda's headquarters:
Sheessh that was "fun"..... So when are we launching the next Activa?
Hahahaha... Nailed it
Ha ha ha... Honda probably views India as a scooter market primarily...
Activa 7G
can't wait for reality to hit them hard when they suddenly lose 30-40% sales in 6 months after ola's have started delivering in huge numbers
Can't agree more! Activa 69G🤣
Shumi mentioned impulse my heart filled with joy as a proud owner .....8years of companionship....70000kms together...blessed😊...8.55 orange impulse
Wowww....keep it up 🤟🏽
8:55 you can see a impulse
same with me too .9 years of Impulse ownership ,nearing 2lk kms.
@@achusivan5083 yeah you're eyes is Sharpe 😅
indeed
8:55 The impulse did a cameo in this video
Yessir
If Xpulse had the body work like CB200X it would be a dream bike for me. I love how the CB200X looks but prefer Xpulse's overall performance and what it offers.
True. Hero should put the new 200 4V enhine in the Xtreme 160r package, whatsay?
Atleast seat
True man...for now it's just the seat!! Would buy it in a heartbeat!
@@myytexp7493 maybe I'll buy the xpulse I'll love to ride itt ❤️❤️
Just check the new CRF 190l ..new bike just launched ..but honda ki ma k Achu ..nahi launch karenge
TVS XL100 can also perform good on good roads but the question is who delivers good ride quality on all types of road. It is Xpulse.
And it is going more refined with its upcoming 4V engine.
TVS XL is a true off-road bike. Just ask any villager and he will vouch for its rugged, reliable performance and very low cost of maintenance,😎😎
😂right
Wellll... Seeing "HeroHonda" together after decades of divorce.. 😂😂
Thanks to PowerDrift 🔥
Well it really hurts me , am a proud owner of hero honda
My native is Chennai and xpulse makes a lot of sense because of its upswept exhaust who’s is blessing in floods 😂 and that ground clearance and very low maintenance among the 200cc bikes ✌🏻
City mileage
8:55 a legend was spotted ❣️
nice observation
haaa re
What? Who?
@@rutwickgangurde3247 hero impulse
Got the Xpulse 3monrhs back and was worried if the decision was wrong after seeing X but now I'm 3000% sure I'm on the right side
You absolutely are
Absolutely right. Honda India's products are more show than go! I owned an Aviator scooter once, hard suspension, brittle plastic panels that didn't fit together and were taped together for most of its life, rusting issues...But that's another story for another day.
How's the bike? How's the power? Is it good for highway rides? SO many people says its bad for highway.
This high up hornet is worst...you made the right choice
@@nandudurgadas for me the bike is excellent and more than I expected. While coming to power it's totally in the lower end and while coming to the highway cruise can do 💯 for hours. Overall an excellent package but the new 4v is dominant
Off road: Xpulse
Commuter: RTR2004v
SIMPLE 😄
Xpulse 4V is enough than that fake 200x sticker
Well said
True
Agreed
@@manishshrestha4239Bro how many can buy expensive bike for common people like us every bike is gem and in this money also matters but this is for honda fan boy , value for money is definitely Xpulse comparing with this ADV look It's not about looks, it's about work😶
Cb 200x
Mileage better than xpulse
Seating comfort better than xpulse
Tubeless Tyres
No vibration in 100s
Good engine than xpulse 👍
Gotcha so shut your fake ass
Honda seems a step below in everything nowadays. What they offer is already been notched up a level and offered by another manufacturer. Honda needs to step a little in performance and step down in price
There R&D Team only focusing on next gen Activa only🤣🤣
😊please ride cb 200 x one-time then say
I always wanted a bike that looks like ADV, providing upright posture, mileage and comfort. CB200x is designed for people like me. I bought a Himalayan, which I use most often for commuting in cities. If Honda CB200X was available 2 years ago, I would have bought it over Himalayan. Himalayan is an awesome bike on highways but the mileage and puncture anxiety is too stressful to handle.
"Commuter++". Nailed it Shumi! I love the fact that 200x has desirable ride ergonomics unlike other entries in the huge commuter segment. A 200cc adv from TVS would be a home run IMO.
TVS makes the best off road bike in India period! TVS XL.
On any given day, TVS XL bikes covers more off road distances than all other adventure bikes combined. An average TVS XL rider does more river crossing or dirt road riding in one month than riders on xPulse or Himalayan.
Everytime I go on dirt road in villages on my KTM and struggle on the narrow pathways, the local villagers look at me as a city fool who doesn't know how to ride!
To rub salt on my wound, they demonstrate the ease in which they ride on a TVS XL
4 valve version of xpulse will dominate more over other bikes 🔥
Xpulse 200 😇
I even purchased it on 10th September
Completed 700kms on xpulse awesome enjoying motorcycle
Me on 16th sept. Completed 693 kms and I love it ❤
@@TheNorthEastGuy31 awesome 🎉
Its what the magic of this bike ...where everyone gets in love with this bike at first ride ❤️
Bro how is the seat height for a 5'8 guy with pillion
@@simplestain6409 you can reach the ground not flat footed though but you can reach it on both sides, i m 5.7
Hallo....which 1 will best pick from...Xpulse bs4 or bs6 4V...
And i will be better to use as commuter bike...
Please share your experience and view...
Xpulse any day... During my touring days I have clocked over 400000 kms... With paved roads, off roads and no roads... Having a versatile bike makes sense...
Back pain after long drive??
@@srinivasbengalurumysuru yeah great suspension and a comfy seat is all you need to complete a saddle sore in comfort...
I go off-roading in my honda shine and activa sp and sometimes tvs xl works well to me every time.
The Hero Xpulse 200 it is.
As Shumi quipped, its an honest bike with the best intentions of what is claims to do. Those extra few CCs and BhPs help. Also, one thing that Shumi and Varun failed to highlight (in depth) is the Ground clearance, the Honda CB200X has a ground clearance lower than my Bajaj Avenger 220 Street!! How about a bike that looks like an ADV but has a ground clearance of a low slung cruiser? On the other side of the spectrum you have the Xpulse which has SUV like GC!
Also, some people on this forum are saying they like the looks (with the semi fairing et all) of the CB200X, well there is a reason why a semi-dirt bike doesnt have a fairing and bolt ons, coz these bikes are meant to take a fall or two and those fairings are gonna get loose or crack the moment the bike is on its sides.
Apart from the Himalayan, currently, there is no other bike which looks the way the XPulse does. It doesnt wear a Tuxedo coz its not going to a meeting, it wears the gear of a mountain climber coz thats what it is.
P.S. I dont own an Xpulse but probably will do once the 4 Valve launches and settles in.
"Honda made a right bike but our roads are wrong" nailed it 🤣🤣🤣
Where Shumi destroyed 200x 's entire career 12:57
Honda deserves it.
Launching shitty overpriced bike in India
true
I'd pick the Xpulse 200 for the fact that it is a capable off-roader which can do decent if not amazing on-roading.
Honda CB200x is striked off the list because:
a. It is just pretentious about being an ADV
b. No where near as rugged as the Xpulse
c. Way too overpriced
d. Does not have a kick starter ( important for me).
Hero has a winner on their hands. Xpulse is a versatile bike. Touring, offroading, commuting... There's nothing it can't do. Proud to be an Xpulse owner
Xpulse all day everyday
A year ago, I bought the BS6 Xpulse after a long hard look at the Hornet 200 and frankly I didn't know that the 200X is coming. When the 200X came out looking so fabulous, I had begun to doubt my choice. But after your insights, I am glad to say that there is nothing I missed out on and I wouldn't have changed my decision even today. As a Xpulse 200 rider I know there are some sore points... The headlight could be better for one. And it isn't great for the pillion... Pillions can go for short distances only without complaint and the rear part of the seat is granite hard. So value for money Xpulse is great. The only alternative is the Himalayan which is much more expensive and very very heavy which was a put off for me. Also the Apache is great, but I chose to trade Horsepower and sharp handling for suspension travel. And it was a good trade off. On the Xpulse I literally had
have the confidence to put it through some nasty potholes just to feel it just filter them out totally.
I would blindly go with the Xpulse. It best suits our award winning roads.
8:54 u see an impulse in the video as well.... That bike did make an impact for sure.
Looking at the current climatic conditions Xpulse will make more sense 🤣
No doubt Xpulse is best 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
The hero x pulse is perfect adv and
Good adv bike in it's price segment
It's a dualsport bike ... Adv bike is himalayan ... It's more than 160 kg it's an adv if it's less than 160 kg it's a dualsport ... If it's less than 100 kg .then dirt bike
When Xpulse Was Launched I Thought It'll Be Another Flop Motorbike,But Once I Saw It's Modifications And Abilities Soon I Became Fan Of It.
with the 4v coming
just modify seats for more comfort, it will kill cb200x in every term
Its already no near to the xpulse
In the same way A good suspension and higher ground clearance in cb 200x can kill xpulse ..
@@sharunps4356 not pocket friendly tho
@@thisisganeshyes .. bit overpriced but service cost are pocket friendly like every honda two wheelers
Hero hands down killed off the Honda 200X with the XPulse 200 4V💯💯
This is what the XPulse should have been right from its launch.
Hopefully the power is bumped to 20ps
Xpulse always any day. Does everything from daily commuting to weekend thrills. cheaper by 20k and the new 4 valve version will help it on the highway touring as well. So an overall better package and bang for the buck.
1:52 Honda with its mighty 184.4 cc engine overtook a jogger 🤯
That's it, I've made my decision
I took the rtr 200 4v after test driving both rtr and hornet 2.0. I felt rtr to be more smoother than the hornet. Hornet started vibrating in the foot pegs and tank after 4.5k rpm while tvs was butter smooth in those ranges
XPulse will be remembered as legend after Karizma r !!
👍 Liked it.. honest review. New Xpulse with 4 valve is even better with 1 bhp and 1 nm more. Hero also has updated that the mid range and top end is improved with upgraded oil cooler, would run smoother and relaxed. Also with reworked seat contour, 21 percent bright headlight with just 5K price hike is even better and more value for money
Xpulse any day... Especially with the upcoming 4v head.
I sat on the cb200x and the plastics/Fibre panels only made me think about how hard it would be to source those parts once honda drops this bike from its list or the bike gets too old in the market.. I own a cb dazzler which nobody remembers, but its a special bike to me.
Bikes made of metal are needed not these cost cutting panels
Xpulse is an honest motorcycle! Shumi's use of words is so precise
Yeah, Powerdrift 👍👌👌
Really enjoyed the video....👍😌
Just waiting for Xpulse 4Valve version 🤩🤩
Proud xpulse owner with 74k kms in ODO.. Loves a lot🤩
Impulse at 8:55!
What are the odds that would happen!
rr310 had 180mm ground clearance. while cb200x calling itself adv 😳 tvs can make a better adv i guess.
First time watching your video..Perfect verdict on both motorcycles..!!
Thank you shumi, varun for being honest and that's one of many reasons I love powerdrift content.
Been nearly 2 years since bought 4V Xpulse. Nothing gets closer to achieving fun going to off-road. And its a very good bike for single bike garage. Would invest in Rally Kit when I would want to buy an other bike. But that would be a sport bike. There is no satisfactory bike for bad broken roads or no roads other than Xpulse once you ride it.
Honestly, nothing is honest in that CB200X, for me is a glorified SP125
Xpulse is definitely the best bike for our country. Reasons :-
1. It is an off-roader...like mentioned in this video ...it's not an adventure tourer...it's not a bike that pretends to be an off-roader...it is a hardcore off-roader.. and since most of the roads in our country are off-road tracks ...yeah this fits..
2. Fuel economy...along with comfort and ride quality Xpulse provides pretty decent mileage too...which is a big factor considering the daily doubling fuel prices.
3. Care free....it's a Hero product...it's affordable to own and to maintain
4. Fun..... When you are off-road what matters is the power-to-weight ratio....more weight = less handling ability...less power = hard to tackle obstacles....in that sense ...Xpulse is perfect....the weight is manageable...and also there is enough power....so when you are off-road all you feel is fun and excitement ...not the fear of falling over and being stuck on somewhere
I'm a proud owner of Xpulse (first variant...2019 BS4 Carb version). I learned to ride a bike on this (my first bike). And everyone who cares for me was skeptical about me looking forward to own a "gigantic" bike as a beginner...but it was perfect...it was the perfect one for me ... So if you are looking for a fun, comfortable, easy to go with bike ...then Xpulse is the choice
I think that has been the problem with Honda India since a very long time hasn't it...they kinda launch safe md outdated motorcycles here which will sell only bcoz of brand value but in terms of innovation when was the last time honda came up with sumthng that changed or atleast created some ripples in the motorcycling industry. Well its an easy choice outta these two...xpulse even if it was more expensive than the honda for me for the sheer fun it brings to u.
Was around the same spot back in March. And I was in for a commuter but not the buck standard ones(not an uncle bike). My primary requirement also was traditional looking bike so I considered the Java, the Honda cb350 even I didn't even have the Xpulse in my mind. But I saw one and took a test drive. When I saw it's price and what it offers, I booked immediately.
And I'm not regretting it one bit, commuting thru the Mumbai Thane roads is a breeze on this bike. Wanna climb up on a dividers and back to avoid traffic (we all do it 😁) it's damn easy on this. Economy is good enough too.
If you are 5'10+ this is such an easy bike to ride and live with this is actually a great commuter++ bike.
Xpluse only 🔥
Waiting ahead for XPULSE 2004V 🖖
Enfield thump at 7:05 :D .. and btw, who is gonna remember CB200x in 10 years :P nice one guys .. Honda will always be remembered for Activa .. thts what they prefer to sell in India.
Xpulse definitely 💥 as always fabulous job guys. Hoping tosee some bike drags soon.
What more can you expect from a company that focuses on selling more and more Activas every month and not think of bringing something like the cbr 150r which can easily take on the likes of the R15. Honda treats India as a scooter market only and tries to lure customers with these gimmicky products, while gems like the Xpulse (like the impulse) go unnoticed on the roads.
yes bro .. even if u visit on there instagram page on activa and fucking activa..🤮🤮🤢🤢🤢
I'm eagerly waiting for Xpulse 4V. Hope that it will improve the highway touring. Please compare it with Apache 200 4V l.
Between the xpulse and the cb200x I'd certainly pick the xpulse. But I've got to say this because you brought up the TVS 200: now, that's a well-designed bike with a great frame and engine and poor or inconsistent build quality. So, two years after you get your TVS, it begins to fall apart. Mine rusted away...
Xpulse still 💪🔥Unbeatable 🖒
The awaited one video..
I have ridden xpulse 200 for long distance it is best when off-road but long distance tour the seat was bit uncomfortable...
I waiting to try out cb200x maybe it'll fit me..
I'll mostly use for short rides to college etc and a weekend long ride ✨..I liked the xpulse 🔥🔥.only problem felt was seat ❄️
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I really want an affordable adventure tourer. Currently the cheapest one is The KTM Adv 250. But there's nothing cheaper out there. Xpulse doesn't count because it's an off-roader.
And I think KTM's 390 adv has the good electronics and stuff. 250 felt too much stripped when I read about it
Review of CB 200x from infobikes channel will come soon… stay tuned!!
@@sbibungkawnatm6463 Please, please be a objective review. I can't understand how these bike opinions(they sure ain't no journalists, more like propaganda) fail to get these are bikes in different segments. Honda products are often way more refined, and who do not love to not feel your hands because of all the vibrations, there is a reason the Activa are such that ALL scooters are called Activas by most women I know in India, including my sister in law.... lol
@@rekleif if I want to go on roads I will buy hornet, if off road then xpulse 200x is the awkward middle child
PowerDrift, I really enjoy your content even though I don't live in India but nearby in Vietnam. I would choose the Hero Xpulse 200 hands down! The bike can have more functions (city, touring, adv, dirt) and has an upgrade path with the Rally Kit! I own a Honda CRF150L here in Vietnam and it does multiple roles. Hopefully, Xpulse w/Rally Kits will be available for rentals in India.
Thank you PD for sending message to Honda that India expects more from them and they always succeed to disappoint. All they want to sell in India is Activa.
Waiting for xpulse 4v with some technical update like switchable abs, hazard switch& re designed power headlight
I love this channel so much..Hats off for always being honest .Quality content👌🏻
'Xpulse will be remembered' that the point 🤩
X pulse is an unbeatable legend of it's segment.
8:55 i see a impulse :D
I want xpulse 200 4v
For 3 reason
1. Wanna be rough on tough roads
2. I don't wanted to be stressed when my bike falls
3. Mileage and light weight
Booked xpulse 4v , thanks for the Info guys!! It was really an eyeopener was going to go for cb200x , but now i've made the right choice, Weekend short rides and daily commute to office was on my mind.
Realistic review 💙 looking forward for the launch of Xpulse 200 4V and it's first ride review by PD 🔥
Very blunt and honest review
Ended up buying the Xpulse 200 4v recently
Thanks for the review
Feeling proud to be a rtr 200 owner. That bike brought smile on my face.
Watching for your comment. RTR all time fav.
Very fair analysis and comparison of those bikes. Then buyer just need to test them to makes his own choice. I assume inverted fork on CB200X is nice and trendy, but not as efficient on bad roads as high stroke on traditional fork of Xpulse
I'd go for FZ25 instead of CB 200X for the same on road price 😆😆
Well after looking at this comparison.. I think i would like to go with the Xpulse 200T
I own xpulse I love it
But T looks 😷 in my View bro
Xpulse anyday 💥❤️
First of All, I must say this is how a comparo should be... Bang On
At the end of a Comparo, you can either be diplomatic or you can be PD, I mean if you dont pick a winner in a comparo, then why did you do a comparo to begin with
Thanks a lot for this, this is how you do it... Loved every second of this video
Great comparison and loved the points that were discussed ❤️🔥🔥
Thoroughly enjoyed the crisp review... 👍
I feel the only question that comes to my mind is how much easy is The Xpulse on the basis of service network of Hero and maintanence cost of Xpulse. The Honda has an advantage over these points. Otherwise the Xpulse seems a better bike if these two points are improved.
The avg service cost of the xpulse is almost ₹900
Hero is present in every nook and corner of the country. The maintenance is cheap too. How does Honda have an advantage here? 😁
@@logicalidiot The quality of service that Honda gives is lot better than Hero at present. Generally the bikes sold by Hero are 100cc bikes.
2:58 exactly my feelings bro........
Honda has such a massive inventory of bikes in its reserve - it could have easily brought in a genuine entry level ADV into India.
But why didn’t it do that? Because Honda still believes we Indians are foolish to simple lap up a rebadged Hornet at a whopping 30k extra. Simply for this reason we should simple stay away from this dishonest bike
My current bikes are a Domi 400 and a Karizma. I'll be adding the Expulse with the rally kit (mostly) to my garage sooooon 😊 😊
Xpulse 200 anyday. Waiting for a 350/400cc Xpulse someday
10:14 yes I wanted a motorcycle like hness cb350 and they made it 😃
A hybrid Xpluse with ADV styling and 150kms of electric range with 80-90kmph for city commuting and 200cc of motor with 22 bhp and 20nm will be great for indian market 🔥
I don't do off-roads & I don't like the looks of Xpulse. My purpose are city rides & long highway touring. I think i should go for CB 200X. What's your opinion @powerdrift @shumi @varun ?
Xpulse is also the second or third bike in so many garages! :P Best VFM bike in India atm...
Great explain.
It's like 2 friend sitting and discussting about buying bike in this 2 options.
But at the same time they explain everything about this 2 bikes pro's and cons.
Much love ❤️ PD to team 2 come up with great innovation of explanation
13:22 the moment i was waiting for!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful comparison..right on point..thanks PD..need more such videos..
Aye, thanks a ton Anon!
@@powerdriftofficial xpulse led screen gets problem when u race it blank which gear to note do reply hero vs Honda led info ✌✌✌✌
Xpulse is in my dream garage. I would use this fun motorcycle for trail hunts on Sunday. 😁🙌🏻
I have Xpulse BS4 proud to be the owner and I and fun it's awesome
correct to the point conversation !
To the point review. Loved it. Honda 200x is indeed hornet++ commuter bike with more comfort!!
One point you missed is our cities have so many broken roads. Can't do without a taller suspension. In fact, i picked the KTM 390 Adv, a bike with a tall suspension, because of the bad state of the roads in Mumbai and Maharashtra.
Objectively all the advantages of CB200X is in Hornet. Unless your really REALLY like the look of CB200X, I don't see a point on getting cb200x over hornet.