Expert Reviews on Hero Bikes

We will try to live with it as the motorcycle has entered the BikeWale garage as a long-term vehicle. It is here to stay for three months and during this period, we plan to test it in the city and take it out touring.Read full review

With off-road-centric components like large spoke wheels and long-travel suspension, it was bound to feel at home in our tests. And, the improvement in performance due to the four-valve hear was just a cherry on top.Read full review

Motorcycle luggage can change the way you ride for good. I never realised its importance until the Rynox Magnapod tank/tail bag came in for testing. Here is our detailed review.Read full review

This new variant of the XPulse range, which is currently sold alongside the standard XPulse 200, features a four-valve setup instead of the two-valve unit on the original iteration of the motorcycle. How well does the Hero XPulse 200 4V work? We rode the motorcycle in and around Mumbai to find out.Read full review

Just like every other BikeWale Trackday, the 2021 edition has a theme. For this year, we decided to include motorcycles that impressed us with their performance on the streets. And after having the Hero Xtreme 160R as our long-termer for three months and being blown away by what it had to offer, it was obvious for us to have it for this year’s trackday.  Read full review

Welcome to the 2021 edition of BikeWale TrackDay. The global pandemic made life hard for everyone but it didn’t break our spirits, just like it didn’t break yours. But nevertheless, things are getting better for good and that meant, we could get back riding and testing bikes. And thankfully, we managed to get access to a race track to celebrate some interesting motorcycles.Read full review

How does the 2021 TVS Apache RTR 160 4V fare against one of our favourite 160cc motorcycles, the Hero Xtreme 160 R? We rode both motorcycles in the city and out on the highway to rate them on our tried and tested pointing system to find out the answers.Read full review

I have always had my eyes on Vikrant’s Xpulse 200 long termer. And there's a reason; I had been desperately waiting to get my hands on the rally suspension for my own Xpulse 200 and since the day Vikrant installed this after-market kit on his Xpulse, I just couldn't help but find ways to borrow it from him.Read full review

The Hero Xtreme 160R has become a major part of my daily routine since December last year. Until now, the motorcycle has profoundly awed me in all respects and riding conditions. Read full review

During our long stint with the Xtreme 160R, we will try to answer all the questions a prospective buyer of the bike would want to know. Read full review