What Do You Think?
Tell us about your expectations from the upcoming Xpulse 421. This will help other users decide their purchase.
The Xpulse 421 appears to be inching closer to its production, with final-stage testing in Ladakh under camouflage. Although Hero is yet to announce an official launch timeline, we expect a debut at EICMA 2026, with an official launch in 2027.
6 Jul 2026
The spy pictures have revealed that the Hero Xpulse 421 will feature proper ADV styling, a large colour TFT display along with a GPS mount and full LED lighting, 21/18-inch wheels, and an all-new 421cc engine developed in-house.
16 Jun 2026
The upcoming Hero Xpulse 421 has been spotted testing after a long time. This test mule is seen parked at what looks like one of the high mountain passes in Ladakh, undergoing cold-weather runs.
15 Jun 2026
| Displacement | 400 cc |
The Hero XPulse 421 is possibly one of the most awaited motorcycles. The brand had showcased an early part prototype of the motorcycle a few years ago and that revealed quite a few details about that new platform.
Firstly, Hero MotoCorp will use trellis frame for this new platform. This will help the brand keep the overall kerb weight in check. The big XPulse prototype was also seen with a single-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, however, the displacement is rumoured to be between 350cc and 400cc. The power figures of this motor is likely to be around 35bhp-40bhp and a lot of focus would go on great low and mid-range torque.
In terms of equipment, the XPulse 421 could get upside-down forks at the front and mono shock at the back with preload adjustment. The bike will definitely get 21-inch wheel at the front, however, it will mostly get tubed-type tyre.
The XPulse 421 is likely to make its world debut sometime late next year but could go on sale in early 2024. It will go against the upcoming Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, KTM 390 Adventure and the BMW G310GS.
| Interested in buying | Yes |
| Expected price | High |
| Likes the looks | Yes |
| Interested in buying | Yes |
| Expected price | Reasonable |
| Likes the looks | Yes |
| Interested in buying | Yes |
| Expected price | Reasonable |
| Likes the looks | No |
| Interested in buying | Yes |
| Expected price | High |
| Likes the looks | Yes |
| Interested in buying | Yes |
| Expected price | High |
| Likes the looks | Somewhat |
| Interested in buying | Yes |
| Expected price | Reasonable |
| Likes the looks | No |