Overview
- Fresh test footage from Ladakh published in early July shows a heavily camouflaged but production‑ready Xpulse prototype with finished bodywork and a visible TFT cockpit.
- Reports indicate the bike uses a new liquid‑cooled single‑cylinder engine of about 400–421 cc with industry estimates near 40 hp and 40 Nm, though Hero has not confirmed figures.
- The prototype displays a broad electronics package that includes a large TFT display, Bluetooth and turn‑by‑turn navigation, ride‑by‑wire throttle, multiple riding modes, traction control, switchable rear ABS and cruise control.
- Visible chassis and suspension hardware point to off‑road focus with a tubular trellis frame, long‑travel upside‑down front forks, rear monoshock, wire‑spoke wheels likely 21‑inch front and 17‑inch rear, and disc brakes with a radially mounted front caliper.
- Industry coverage places a global debut at EICMA 2026 and an India launch in early 2027 with an expected ex‑showroom price around Rs 2.70–2.90 lakh, marking a strategic move by Hero into higher‑displacement, feature‑rich adventure bikes.