Hero Impulse

Name: Hero Impulse
Brand: Hero
SKU: 46
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 4.4 (13 reviews)

4.4

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Key specs

149 cc
13 bhp
55 kmpl
134 kg

Last known Avg. Ex-showroom price

₹ 72,651

Hero Impulse is now discontinued in India.

Discontinued

Hero Impulse Summary

Impulse key highlights
Displacement	149 cc
Mileage	55 kmpl
Top Speed	115 Kmph
Kerb Weight	134 kg

About Impulse

Hero introduced the Impulse in late 2008 and it was the first affordable dual sport to be available in the Indian market. Oriented towards those who choose to take the path less trodden, the Hero Impulse from first glance looks to play the part. It gets a 90/90x19 52P MRF Zappers in the front and 110/90x17 60P rear tyre which is also an MRF Zapper. The upright seating position and high front mud guard all contribute to the butch appearance of the motorcycle.

It gets an analogue RPM and digital speedometer combination which is directly attached to the front cowl. Along with the usual bells and whistles, the digital section also contains the fuel gauge, trip metre and a clock for easy reference. Other standard features include electric start, front disc brake and rear swing arm with Nitrox mono suspension.

It is powered by an air cooled 149cc single cylinder mill that produces 13bhp and 13Nm of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheel via a chain drive and a five-speed sequential transmission. The Hero Impulse is currently a niche motorcycle in the Indian market.

Hero Impulse mileage

As reported by Impulse owners, the real mileage of Hero Impulse is 35 kmpl. As per ARAI, the average of Impulse is 55 kmpl.

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Impulse Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Fuel Type Petrol

Max Power 13 bhp @ 7,500 rpm

Maximum Torque 13.4 Nm @ 5,000 rpm

Emission Standard --

Displacement 149 cc

Cylinders 1

Bore 57 mm

Stroke 57 mm

Valves Per Cylinder 2

Compression Ratio --

Ignition A.C - CDI with TCIS

Spark Plugs 1 Per Cylinder

Cooling System Air Cooled

Transmission 5 Speed Manual

Transmission Type Chain Drive

Clutch Multiplate wet

Fuel Delivery System C.V with CCVI (Carburetor controlled with variable

Fuel Tank Capacity 11.1 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity 2.6 litres

Riding Range Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank & an electric bike can travel on a full charge 388 Km

Mileage - ARAI 55 kmpl

Mileage - Owner Reported 35 kmpl

Top Speed 115 Kmph

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Brake Type Disc

Front Brake Size 240 mm

Rear Brake Type Disc

Rear Brake Size 110 mm

Calliper Type --

Front Wheel Size 10 inch

Rear Wheel Size Rear Wheel Size --

Front Tyre Size 90/100 x 10 – 53 J

Rear Tyre Size 90/100 x 10 – 53 J

Tyre Type Tubed

Radial Tyres No

Wheel Type Spoke

Front Suspension Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

Rear Suspension Swing Arm with Mono Suspension with Nitrox

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight 134 kg

Overall Length 2,100 mm

Overall Width 820 mm

Overall Height 1,160 mm

Wheelbase 1,360 mm

Ground Clearance 245 mm

Seat Height 835 mm

Chassis Type Semi Double Cradle

Features

Odometer --

DRLs (Daytime running lights) --

Mobile App Connectivity --

GPS & Navigation --

Pillion BackrestNo

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel | ABS - Anti-lock breaking 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 --

USB charging port --

Front storage box --

Under seat storage --

Speedometer Digital

Fuel Guage Yes

Tachometer Analogue

Stand Alarm No

Stepped Seat No

No. of Tripmeters 2

Tripmeter Type Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Yes

Low Oil Indicator No

Low Battery Indicator No

Digital Fuel GuageYes

Start TypeElectric Start

Shift LightNo

KillswitchYes

ClockYes

Electric System--

Battery12 V - 4 Ah, MF Battery

Headlight TypeMulti-Reflector Type

Headlight Bulb Type12 V - 35 W / 35 W - Halogen Bulb

Brake/Tail Light12V-0.5W/4.1 LED Lamp

Turn Signal12 V - 10 W (Amber Bulb) x 4 nos (MFR)

Pass LightYes

Additional features--

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Variant

Price

Specs

Impulse Standard

₹ 72,651 Avg. Ex-showroom price

Disc Brakes, Spoke Wheels

Hero Impulse User Reviews

4.4 (26 ratings) 13 reviews

3
Visual Appeal
4
Reliability
4
Comfort
3
Service Experience
4
Value for Money

3Problem in rear shock mono shock 6 months ago by Dinesh
I bought this bike three months ago, i am riding this bike daily. The main problem is in the mono shock. I did not find the bike comfortable while i ride in the rough road, i think rear mono shock is not working well, might be technical default. I took the bike in the s
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- Used it for
  Daily Commute
- Owned for
  < 3 months
- Ridden for
  < 5000 kms
- Got mileage of
  35 kmpl
3Problem in rear shock mono shock 6 months ago by Dinesh
Bike appearance is good, fuel tank is looking but the capacity is less, i think the main problem is in the rear shock mono is not good, should be heavy, if you ride in the rough road there is noise in the rear side, due to shock. It is good that there is abs in the fron
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- Used it for
  Daily Commute
- Owned for
  < 3 months
- Ridden for
  < 5000 kms
- Got mileage of
  30 kmpl
5My personal experience about impulses bike 10 months ago by Manoj Kumar Panigrahi, Bhubaneswar
Beautiful bike. Comfortable riding maintenance nil i am riding this bike from last 9 years, 40000km running. Mileage 50 + change 1 spark plug, 2 clutch wire. I haven't change my battery. I use to change my bike every 5 year, but i don't want to change the impulse bike,
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- Used it for
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- Owned for
  > 1 yr
- Ridden for
  > 15000 kms
- Got mileage of
  50 kmpl
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