Honda CB200X vs Xpulse 200 : We have a winner : PowerDrift
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2021
- The Honda CB200X and the Hero Xpulse 200 may seem like different motorcycles and there's some truth to that. The CB200X is an upgraded commuter with upmarket bodywork, while the XPulse 200 is a beginner off-roading motorcycle that will open the door to a completely different world, quite literally. That said, both the motorcycles can handle the daily grind equally well. So which one should you pick? Shumi and Varun discuss over a glass of coffee.
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What if someone bought the rally kit and fixed it in his cb200x 🤔🤔🤔
@@porkoholic good question
Moral of the story xpulse just killed cb 200x and wait for xpulse 200 4v it will bury cb 200x
Casting couch, Jungle mein mangal, hilkae; is the potable water supply at Powerdrift being sabotaged and adulterated?
I think Pulsar ns200 is better bike for everything more power and awsome bike 😆🤟💖✨
Meanwhile in Honda's headquarters:
Sheessh that was "fun"..... So when are we launching the next Activa?
Hahahaha... Nailed it
Ha ha ha... Honda probably views India as a scooter market primarily...
Activa 7G
can't wait for reality to hit them hard when they suddenly lose 30-40% sales in 6 months after ola's have started delivering in huge numbers
Can't agree more! Activa 69G🤣
Honda's made the right bike but I think the roads are wrong 😂😂😂 Hero Xpulse 200 Proud owner here 😍
🤣😂🤣
@@dineshsinghkachave132 😁
@@TheNorthEastGuy31 daaaammmmm I'm now your new subscriber 🤣🤣🤣
@@dineshsinghkachave132 thanks a lot bro 😇😘
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8:55 The impulse did a cameo in this video
Yessir
Shumi mentioned impulse my heart filled with joy as a proud owner .....8years of companionship....70000kms together...blessed😊...8.55 orange impulse
Wowww....keep it up 🤟🏽
8:55 you can see a impulse
same with me too .9 years of Impulse ownership ,nearing 2lk kms.
@@achusivan5083 yeah you're eyes is Sharpe 😅
indeed
Wellll... Seeing "HeroHonda" together after decades of divorce.. 😂😂
Thanks to PowerDrift 🔥
Well it really hurts me , am a proud owner of hero honda
If Xpulse had the body work like CB200X it would be a dream bike for me. I love how the CB200X looks but prefer Xpulse's overall performance and what it offers.
True. Hero should put the new 200 4V enhine in the Xtreme 160r package, whatsay?
Atleast seat
True man...for now it's just the seat!! Would buy it in a heartbeat!
@@myytexp7493 maybe I'll buy the xpulse I'll love to ride itt ❤️❤️
Just check the new CRF 190l ..new bike just launched ..but honda ki ma k Achu ..nahi launch karenge
TVS XL100 can also perform good on good roads but the question is who delivers good ride quality on all types of road. It is Xpulse.
And it is going more refined with its upcoming 4V engine.
TVS XL is a true off-road bike. Just ask any villager and he will vouch for its rugged, reliable performance and very low cost of maintenance,😎😎
😂right
My native is Chennai and xpulse makes a lot of sense because of its upswept exhaust who’s is blessing in floods 😂 and that ground clearance and very low maintenance among the 200cc bikes ✌🏻
City mileage
8:55 a legend was spotted ❣️
nice observation
haaa re
What? Who?
@@rutwickgangurde3247 hero impulse
Xpulse 4V is enough than that fake 200x sticker
Well said
True
Agreed
@@manishshrestha4239Bro how many can buy expensive bike for common people like us every bike is gem and in this money also matters but this is for honda fan boy , value for money is definitely Xpulse comparing with this ADV look It's not about looks, it's about work😶
Cb 200x
Mileage better than xpulse
Seating comfort better than xpulse
Tubeless Tyres
No vibration in 100s
Good engine than xpulse 👍
Gotcha so shut your fake ass
Got the Xpulse 3monrhs back and was worried if the decision was wrong after seeing X but now I'm 3000% sure I'm on the right side
You absolutely are
Absolutely right. Honda India's products are more show than go! I owned an Aviator scooter once, hard suspension, brittle plastic panels that didn't fit together and were taped together for most of its life, rusting issues...But that's another story for another day.
How's the bike? How's the power? Is it good for highway rides? SO many people says its bad for highway.
This high up hornet is worst...you made the right choice
@@nandudurgadas for me the bike is excellent and more than I expected. While coming to power it's totally in the lower end and while coming to the highway cruise can do 💯 for hours. Overall an excellent package but the new 4v is dominant
4 valve version of xpulse will dominate more over other bikes 🔥
Honda seems a step below in everything nowadays. What they offer is already been notched up a level and offered by another manufacturer. Honda needs to step a little in performance and step down in price
There R&D Team only focusing on next gen Activa only🤣🤣
😊please ride cb 200 x one-time then say
"Commuter++". Nailed it Shumi! I love the fact that 200x has desirable ride ergonomics unlike other entries in the huge commuter segment. A 200cc adv from TVS would be a home run IMO.
TVS makes the best off road bike in India period! TVS XL.
On any given day, TVS XL bikes covers more off road distances than all other adventure bikes combined. An average TVS XL rider does more river crossing or dirt road riding in one month than riders on xPulse or Himalayan.
Everytime I go on dirt road in villages on my KTM and struggle on the narrow pathways, the local villagers look at me as a city fool who doesn't know how to ride!
To rub salt on my wound, they demonstrate the ease in which they ride on a TVS XL
Off road: Xpulse
Commuter: RTR2004v
SIMPLE 😄
Xpulse any day... During my touring days I have clocked over 400000 kms... With paved roads, off roads and no roads... Having a versatile bike makes sense...
Back pain after long drive??
@@srinivasbengalurumysuru yeah great suspension and a comfy seat is all you need to complete a saddle sore in comfort...
Looking at the current climatic conditions Xpulse will make more sense 🤣
Xpulse 200 😇
I even purchased it on 10th September
Completed 700kms on xpulse awesome enjoying motorcycle
Me on 16th sept. Completed 693 kms and I love it ❤
@@TheNorthEastGuy31 awesome 🎉
Its what the magic of this bike ...where everyone gets in love with this bike at first ride ❤️
Bro how is the seat height for a 5'8 guy with pillion
@@simplestain6409 you can reach the ground not flat footed though but you can reach it on both sides, i m 5.7
Hallo....which 1 will best pick from...Xpulse bs4 or bs6 4V...
And i will be better to use as commuter bike...
Please share your experience and view...
"Honda made a right bike but our roads are wrong" nailed it 🤣🤣🤣
I go off-roading in my honda shine and activa sp and sometimes tvs xl works well to me every time.
I'd pick the Xpulse 200 for the fact that it is a capable off-roader which can do decent if not amazing on-roading.
Honda CB200x is striked off the list because:
a. It is just pretentious about being an ADV
b. No where near as rugged as the Xpulse
c. Way too overpriced
d. Does not have a kick starter ( important for me).
Hero has a winner on their hands. Xpulse is a versatile bike. Touring, offroading, commuting... There's nothing it can't do. Proud to be an Xpulse owner
Where Shumi destroyed 200x 's entire career 12:57
Honda deserves it.
Launching shitty overpriced bike in India
true
I always wanted a bike that looks like ADV, providing upright posture, mileage and comfort. CB200x is designed for people like me. I bought a Himalayan, which I use most often for commuting in cities. If Honda CB200X was available 2 years ago, I would have bought it over Himalayan. Himalayan is an awesome bike on highways but the mileage and puncture anxiety is too stressful to handle.
I would blindly go with the Xpulse. It best suits our award winning roads.
What more can you expect from a company that focuses on selling more and more Activas every month and not think of bringing something like the cbr 150r which can easily take on the likes of the R15. Honda treats India as a scooter market only and tries to lure customers with these gimmicky products, while gems like the Xpulse (like the impulse) go unnoticed on the roads.
yes bro .. even if u visit on there instagram page on activa and fucking activa..🤮🤮🤢🤢🤢
A year ago, I bought the BS6 Xpulse after a long hard look at the Hornet 200 and frankly I didn't know that the 200X is coming. When the 200X came out looking so fabulous, I had begun to doubt my choice. But after your insights, I am glad to say that there is nothing I missed out on and I wouldn't have changed my decision even today. As a Xpulse 200 rider I know there are some sore points... The headlight could be better for one. And it isn't great for the pillion... Pillions can go for short distances only without complaint and the rear part of the seat is granite hard. So value for money Xpulse is great. The only alternative is the Himalayan which is much more expensive and very very heavy which was a put off for me. Also the Apache is great, but I chose to trade Horsepower and sharp handling for suspension travel. And it was a good trade off. On the Xpulse I literally had
have the confidence to put it through some nasty potholes just to feel it just filter them out totally.
Hero hands down killed off the Honda 200X with the XPulse 200 4V💯💯
This is what the XPulse should have been right from its launch.
Hopefully the power is bumped to 20ps
When Xpulse Was Launched I Thought It'll Be Another Flop Motorbike,But Once I Saw It's Modifications And Abilities Soon I Became Fan Of It.
The Hero Xpulse 200 it is.
As Shumi quipped, its an honest bike with the best intentions of what is claims to do. Those extra few CCs and BhPs help. Also, one thing that Shumi and Varun failed to highlight (in depth) is the Ground clearance, the Honda CB200X has a ground clearance lower than my Bajaj Avenger 220 Street!! How about a bike that looks like an ADV but has a ground clearance of a low slung cruiser? On the other side of the spectrum you have the Xpulse which has SUV like GC!
Also, some people on this forum are saying they like the looks (with the semi fairing et all) of the CB200X, well there is a reason why a semi-dirt bike doesnt have a fairing and bolt ons, coz these bikes are meant to take a fall or two and those fairings are gonna get loose or crack the moment the bike is on its sides.
Apart from the Himalayan, currently, there is no other bike which looks the way the XPulse does. It doesnt wear a Tuxedo coz its not going to a meeting, it wears the gear of a mountain climber coz thats what it is.
P.S. I dont own an Xpulse but probably will do once the 4 Valve launches and settles in.
On my XPulse on the rear I have a little wobbling as what Impulse had, but far better. Not sure if others feel this too. I got the XPulse. Also, I have booked a CB 200. Have to pay another 50+ take to take the bike. Left taking delivery and thinking of taking it in Jan2022, so the model is 22. After watching the video thinking if I did a wrong choice on the CB. Also, on BikeWale saw that Yamaha is shortly launching WR155 off-road dirt bike. So a bit mentally messed up. Can you guys throw some light on this?
I love this channel so much..Hats off for always being honest .Quality content👌🏻
rr310 had 180mm ground clearance. while cb200x calling itself adv 😳 tvs can make a better adv i guess.
XPulse will be remembered as legend after Karizma r !!
It would be interesting to pair up the Himalayan vs Expulse. Great episode as usual, happy new year in advance to Shumi, Varun and the entire team of Powerdrift.
I took the rtr 200 4v after test driving both rtr and hornet 2.0. I felt rtr to be more smoother than the hornet. Hornet started vibrating in the foot pegs and tank after 4.5k rpm while tvs was butter smooth in those ranges
Honestly, nothing is honest in that CB200X, for me is a glorified SP125
👍 Liked it.. honest review. New Xpulse with 4 valve is even better with 1 bhp and 1 nm more. Hero also has updated that the mid range and top end is improved with upgraded oil cooler, would run smoother and relaxed. Also with reworked seat contour, 21 percent bright headlight with just 5K price hike is even better and more value for money
It's always thrill watching PD reviewing any motor 👍
What is the best engine oil for xpulse 4v Other than hero xotic for not getting any company warranty related issue? A lot of xpulse riders facing heating issue. Please suggest a solution.
with the 4v coming
just modify seats for more comfort, it will kill cb200x in every term
Its already no near to the xpulse
In the same way A good suspension and higher ground clearance in cb 200x can kill xpulse ..
@@sharunps4356 not pocket friendly tho
@@thisisganeshyes .. bit overpriced but service cost are pocket friendly like every honda two wheelers
Yeah, Powerdrift 👍👌👌
Really enjoyed the video....👍😌
Just waiting for Xpulse 4Valve version 🤩🤩
PowerDrift, I really enjoy your content even though I don't live in India but nearby in Vietnam. I would choose the Hero Xpulse 200 hands down! The bike can have more functions (city, touring, adv, dirt) and has an upgrade path with the Rally Kit! I own a Honda CRF150L here in Vietnam and it does multiple roles. Hopefully, Xpulse w/Rally Kits will be available for rentals in India.
I am 5'3" 62kg guy owner of an Xpulse 200 BS6 2020 model.
The seats are too small even for me. They are next to worthless for highways, if you are choosing this seat over Honda, man it sounded too painful for Honda.
I did Spiti Road Trip in July 21, 1900km 10days, the seats started to give me pain from 100km onwards. I am thinking of installing Gel Seats. Please suggest.
Cornering was great, even with handle bar risers. It was cornering better than Dominar 400 & Himalayan (Might be because of exp. of riders).
Overall I am happy.
Just need a seat upgrade, suggest me the best.
Thanks & Regards,
Arghya Maity
8:54 u see an impulse in the video as well.... That bike did make an impact for sure.
Thank you PD for sending message to Honda that India expects more from them and they always succeed to disappoint. All they want to sell in India is Activa.
Waiting for xpulse 4v with some technical update like switchable abs, hazard switch& re designed power headlight
The hero x pulse is perfect adv and
Good adv bike in it's price segment
It's a dualsport bike ... Adv bike is himalayan ... It's more than 160 kg it's an adv if it's less than 160 kg it's a dualsport ... If it's less than 100 kg .then dirt bike
Honda made the right bike
But
Roads are wrong
- classic shumi 😂😂
1:52 Honda with its mighty 184.4 cc engine overtook a jogger 🤯
That's it, I've made my decision
Guys, can we upgrade the xpulse bs6 2V engine to this upcoming 4V by any chance?? Please answer if you know
Great explain.
It's like 2 friend sitting and discussting about buying bike in this 2 options.
But at the same time they explain everything about this 2 bikes pro's and cons.
Much love ❤️ PD to team 2 come up with great innovation of explanation
Xpulse all day everyday
Great comparison and loved the points that were discussed ❤️🔥🔥
which is best 200cc bike, for touring and for overall ride quality and features? 🙄
looking for 200 4v 🤔
Xpulse always any day. Does everything from daily commuting to weekend thrills. cheaper by 20k and the new 4 valve version will help it on the highway touring as well. So an overall better package and bang for the buck.
Realistic review 💙 looking forward for the launch of Xpulse 200 4V and it's first ride review by PD 🔥
I'm eagerly waiting for Xpulse 4V. Hope that it will improve the highway touring. Please compare it with Apache 200 4V l.
Awesome video as always...Please PD army make a video on things to keep in mind when you switch from a commuter bike (150cc) to beginner sports segment (250-300cc and beyond)
Was around the same spot back in March. And I was in for a commuter but not the buck standard ones(not an uncle bike). My primary requirement also was traditional looking bike so I considered the Java, the Honda cb350 even I didn't even have the Xpulse in my mind. But I saw one and took a test drive. When I saw it's price and what it offers, I booked immediately.
And I'm not regretting it one bit, commuting thru the Mumbai Thane roads is a breeze on this bike. Wanna climb up on a dividers and back to avoid traffic (we all do it 😁) it's damn easy on this. Economy is good enough too.
If you are 5'10+ this is such an easy bike to ride and live with this is actually a great commuter++ bike.
Xpulse definitely 💥 as always fabulous job guys. Hoping tosee some bike drags soon.
No doubt Xpulse is best 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
When is the xpluse 4v expected to launch and any idea about the price?
I think that has been the problem with Honda India since a very long time hasn't it...they kinda launch safe md outdated motorcycles here which will sell only bcoz of brand value but in terms of innovation when was the last time honda came up with sumthng that changed or atleast created some ripples in the motorcycling industry. Well its an easy choice outta these two...xpulse even if it was more expensive than the honda for me for the sheer fun it brings to u.
The awaited one video..
I have ridden xpulse 200 for long distance it is best when off-road but long distance tour the seat was bit uncomfortable...
I waiting to try out cb200x maybe it'll fit me..
I'll mostly use for short rides to college etc and a weekend long ride ✨..I liked the xpulse 🔥🔥.only problem felt was seat ❄️
Thank you shumi, varun for being honest and that's one of many reasons I love powerdrift content.
Hey guys, will the update of the 4v engine on xpulse reduce its mileage? what do you think?
I sat on the cb200x and the plastics/Fibre panels only made me think about how hard it would be to source those parts once honda drops this bike from its list or the bike gets too old in the market.. I own a cb dazzler which nobody remembers, but its a special bike to me.
Bikes made of metal are needed not these cost cutting panels
Proud xpulse owner with 74k kms in ODO.. Loves a lot🤩
I'd go for FZ25 instead of CB 200X for the same on road price 😆😆
Booked xpulse 4v , thanks for the Info guys!! It was really an eyeopener was going to go for cb200x , but now i've made the right choice, Weekend short rides and daily commute to office was on my mind.
I don't do off-roads & I don't like the looks of Xpulse. My purpose are city rides & long highway touring. I think i should go for CB 200X. What's your opinion @powerdrift @shumi @varun ?
Xpulse any day... Especially with the upcoming 4v head.
Xpulse is an honest motorcycle! Shumi's use of words is so precise
Finally a unbiased review Thank you pd for bringing this video ❤️👍🏾
Koi batao, kya xpulse ka suspension set up 200x pe lagwa sakta hai kya
J
I really want an affordable adventure tourer. Currently the cheapest one is The KTM Adv 250. But there's nothing cheaper out there. Xpulse doesn't count because it's an off-roader.
And I think KTM's 390 adv has the good electronics and stuff. 250 felt too much stripped when I read about it
Review of CB 200x from infobikes channel will come soon… stay tuned!!
@@sbibungkawnatm6463 Please, please be a objective review. I can't understand how these bike opinions(they sure ain't no journalists, more like propaganda) fail to get these are bikes in different segments. Honda products are often way more refined, and who do not love to not feel your hands because of all the vibrations, there is a reason the Activa are such that ALL scooters are called Activas by most women I know in India, including my sister in law.... lol
@@rekleif if I want to go on roads I will buy hornet, if off road then xpulse 200x is the awkward middle child
X pulse is an unbeatable legend of it's segment.
Can the suspension of xpulse be fitted to cbx?
First of All, I must say this is how a comparo should be... Bang On
At the end of a Comparo, you can either be diplomatic or you can be PD, I mean if you dont pick a winner in a comparo, then why did you do a comparo to begin with
Thanks a lot for this, this is how you do it... Loved every second of this video
Xpluse only 🔥
Waiting ahead for XPULSE 2004V 🖖
Feeling proud to be a rtr 200 owner. That bike brought smile on my face.
Watching for your comment. RTR all time fav.
Between the xpulse and the cb200x I'd certainly pick the xpulse. But I've got to say this because you brought up the TVS 200: now, that's a well-designed bike with a great frame and engine and poor or inconsistent build quality. So, two years after you get your TVS, it begins to fall apart. Mine rusted away...
Which is good bike for new rider as well official use.
Xpulse still 💪🔥Unbeatable 🖒
I feel the only question that comes to my mind is how much easy is The Xpulse on the basis of service network of Hero and maintanence cost of Xpulse. The Honda has an advantage over these points. Otherwise the Xpulse seems a better bike if these two points are improved.
The avg service cost of the xpulse is almost ₹900
Hero is present in every nook and corner of the country. The maintenance is cheap too. How does Honda have an advantage here? 😁
@@logicalidiot The quality of service that Honda gives is lot better than Hero at present. Generally the bikes sold by Hero are 100cc bikes.
Can we prefer Xpulse for daily commuting and occasional touring??
Wonderful comparison..right on point..thanks PD..need more such videos..
Aye, thanks a ton Anon!
@@powerdriftofficial xpulse led screen gets problem when u race it blank which gear to note do reply hero vs Honda led info ✌✌✌✌
Xpulse anyday 💥❤️
Which bike would u suggest if I'm to ride a distance of 100-300km everyday
First time watching your video..Perfect verdict on both motorcycles..!!
I want xpulse 200 4v
For 3 reason
1. Wanna be rough on tough roads
2. I don't wanted to be stressed when my bike falls
3. Mileage and light weight
Honda has such a massive inventory of bikes in its reserve - it could have easily brought in a genuine entry level ADV into India.
But why didn’t it do that? Because Honda still believes we Indians are foolish to simple lap up a rebadged Hornet at a whopping 30k extra. Simply for this reason we should simple stay away from this dishonest bike
Thoroughly enjoyed the crisp review... 👍
this could be the most honest comparison review ever with these two bikes so far. every nook and corner, every aspects are clear as water. proud xpulse owner anyways.
Enfield thump at 7:05 :D .. and btw, who is gonna remember CB200x in 10 years :P nice one guys .. Honda will always be remembered for Activa .. thts what they prefer to sell in India.
Tat was an awesome introductory comparison video guys. Well done ✅
Impulse at 8:55!
What are the odds that would happen!
Whether the xpulse is best for commuter purpose?