Which bike is better Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Royal Enfield Himalayan or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

According to our average user rating, Hero Xpulse 200 4V has a score of 4.8/5, Royal Enfield Himalayan is rated 4.6/5 while Suzuki V-Strom SX has a rating of 4.8/5.

Which bike among Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Royal Enfield Himalayan and Suzuki V-Strom SX is cheaper?

Hero Xpulse 200 4V is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Royal Enfield Himalayan or Suzuki V-Strom SX?

Royal Enfield Himalayan is heavier (199 kg) than Hero Xpulse 200 4V (158 kg) and Suzuki V-Strom SX (167 kg).

Hero Xpulse 200 4V vs Royal Enfield Himalayan

BikeWale brings you comparison of Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Royal Enfield Himalayan. The ex-showroom price of Hero Xpulse 200 4V is ₹ 1,32,430 , Royal Enfield Himalayan is ₹ 2,14,504. Hero Xpulse 200 4V is available in 3 colours and 1 variant, Royal Enfield Himalayan is available in 2 colours and 3 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Hero Xpulse 200 4V, Royal Enfield Himalayan.

Xpulse 200 4V vs Himalayan Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Xpulse 200 4V	Himalayan
Price	₹ 1,32,430	₹ 2,14,504
Capacity	199.6 cc	411 cc
Power	18.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm	24.3 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Economy	42 kmpl	30 kmpl

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Xpulse 200 4V

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₹ 1,32,430
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Himalayan

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₹ 2,14,504
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V-Strom SX

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Standard

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₹ 2,14,147

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Himalayan
Standard - BS VI [2021]
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	18.8 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	24.3 bhp @ 6,500 rpm	26.1 bhp @ 9,300 rpm
Max Torque	17.35 Nm @ 6,500 rpm	32 Nm @ 4,500 rpm	22.2 Nm @ 7,300 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	199.6	411	249
Cylinders	1	1	1
Bore (mm)	66.5	78	76
Stroke (mm)	57.5	86	54.9
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2	4
Compression Ratio	10:01	9.5:1	10.7 : 1
Ignition	Digital DC CDI Ignition System	Digital electronic ignition	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	1	1
Cooling System	Oil Cooled	Air Cooled	Oil Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Multi-plate, Wet type	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13	15	12
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	2.6	3	2.4
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	546	450	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	42	30	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	115	120	140

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Switchable ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	276	300	--
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	220	240	--
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Front-2 Piston, Rear-Single Piston Calliper	--
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	21	19
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/91 - 21	90/90 - 21	100/90 - 19
Rear Tyre Size	120/80 - 18	120/90 - 17	140/70 - 17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No	No
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	25	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	33	32	--
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	27	--
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	34	--
Front Suspension	Telescopic Front Forks (dia 37) with anti friction bush	Telescopic, 41 mm forks, 200 mm travel	Telescopic, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension	Rectangular swingram with mono shock	Monoshock with linkage, 180 mm wheel travel	Swing arm type, coil spring, oil damped

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	158	199	167
Overall Length (mm)	2,222	2,190	2,180
Overall Width (mm)	850	840	880
Overall Height (mm)	1,258	1,370	1,355
Wheelbase (mm)	1,410	1,465	1,440
Ground Clearance (mm)	220	220	205
Seat Height (mm)	825	800	835
Chassis Type	Diamond Type	Half-duplex split cradle frame	--

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	3	--
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	70000	30000 Kilometers	--

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	Yes	Yes	Yes
GPS & Navigation	Yes	Yes	Yes
USB charging port	Yes	No	Yes
Front storage box	No	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	--
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Stepped Seat	No	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	No	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V - 6 Ah, ETZ-7 *MF Battery	12 volt, 8 AH MF	Maintenance Free, 12V 6AH
Headlight Type	LED Head Lamp	Halogen	LED Head Lamp
Brake/Tail Light	12V-0.2/2.1W (LED)	LED Tail Lamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	12V, 10W X 4nos	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional features	Gear indicator, Eco Mode	Digital cluster with LCD	Suzuki Eco Performance

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Comfortable ergonomics
- Gets refined engine
- Great ground clearance
- Engine has lots of torque
- High ground clearance
- Dual-purpose tyres mounted on spoke wheels
- Gets good suspension travel, ground clearance
- 250cc engine has good grunt
- Equipped with Bluetooth instrument cluster
Could be better
- Headlamp illumination needs longer range
- Need better brakes
- Misses out on kickstart
- High seat height can be a problem for short riders
- Misses out on spoke wheels
- Priced a bit high

Colors


Available Colours	Trail Blue Blitz Blue Red Raid	Gravel Grey Mirage Silver	Champion Yellow No.2 Pearl Blaze Orange Glass Sparkle Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.8(80 ratings) 20 reviews	4.6(767 ratings) 283 reviews	4.8(11 ratings) 2 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.7	4.5	4.6
Reliability	4.6	4.1	4.8
Performance	4.4	4.4	--
Comfort	4.5	4.6	4.8
Service Experience	4.5	3.9	4.0
Value for Money	4.6	--	4.8

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