Hero MotoCorp Unveils Xpulse 450 with 421cc Engine and Advanced Features
Hero MotoCorp unveiled the Xpulse 450 adventure motorcycle at EICMA 2026, featuring a new 421cc liquid-cooled engine producing 46.7bhp and 38Nm of torque. The bike includes a six-speed gearbox, slip-and-assist clutch, and a 43mm KYB upside-down front fork with 225mm suspension travel and 22-step adjustment. It also offers a 7-inch TFT display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The Xpulse 450 will launch internationally first, with India release details and pricing yet to be announced.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indiatoday broke this story on 4 Nov, 02:14 am. Other outlets followed.