Kartikeya: Xpulse is the better bike here. Priyadarshan: I completely agree with you. But Himalayan is the better bike here. Kartikeya: I completely agree with you.
Finally!! The comparison most of us have been waiting for..And what a comparison guys!! XPulse was very underrated but now we know..A Big Thank you to Kartikeya and Priyadarshan for enlightening us. This video made me happy :)
If anyone is avoiding Himalayan it's because of maybe price ,bad service ..poor built quality...as compared to xpulse by considering this statement ....X pulse is better than Himalayan... NB : not a Himalayan hatter,the truth that all know is that royal Enfield provide bad service in so many areas...
Himalayan is good. But Xpulse is more practical. All terrain bike with relatively low maintenance, low ownership cost, updated features with robust build quality. Awesome review. Kudos to HERO. Thanks Zigwheels.
Best comparison video between two INDIAN manufacturers Time is changing Himalayan is good but Hero is surprise everyone with their R & D in positive way Waiting for next upgrade (big Cc) model for both Great video both of you best 👌👌
Why dont you ever talk about reliability, after sales services and overall quality of parts? It's obvious that a new rider's purchase decision revolves around all the topics you discussed, but what about seasoned riders who want hassle free experience throughout their ownership?
When there is something exceptional to highlight, we do. We need to build a more substantive understanding before giving it flack/praise. In this case quality aspect of Himalayan has been addressed in the past. Thanks!
@srikar lingampally . Well said brother . 90-95 is enough for indian roads . I’ve been touring on the impulse for 5 years at 80-90 , and i love the pace !
Incredible video! The xpulse wins it for me. (Ofcourse I'm looking at it as a secondary bike) And would have 300 twin as a tourer / primary motorcycle alongside. Himalayan neither does off-road as good as xpulse nor comes close to what even a CBR250R does on the highways which is also around the same price bracket.
@@shehinmohammed480 Ikr, should have compared it to a FZ25 instead. CBR 250R is too good to be compared with that crap xD PS - We are talking highway, why not?
The best made in India multipurpose all-in-one bike would be: 250cc XPulse (read better top highway speed) with dual-switchable ABS and 6 gears, better pillion seat. OR Himalayan with 650 twin and switchable ABS
The Perfect bike ? I think TVS might be able to do it,They can use the current 200cc O3C 4V Engine,Give it a 6 speed,Keep it carburetted (higher reliability),Use a scaled down version of the SHERCO Apache RTR FX's frame,suspension components.etc and price it slightly higher than the XPulse. Will they do it ? Nah.
Honda had a adventure bike based on same engine as Karizma ( CRF230F), but differently tuned. Had Hero built that bike 4 years ago, it could have killed Himalayan!
As management student... Factors of Indian Market Bike Buying. 1) Affordablility (Price) 2) Mileage 3) Fuel capacity 4) Features 5) Overall image... I think Xpulse wins...
@Navin Navee the only good pulsars were the good old 150, 180 & 220. 200 NS got success because it had a style & it shared a KTM engine. The newer Pulsars are shit. Look at 200 RS, the ugliest looking spots bike on the planet. I doubt that Bajaj can make success with Pulsars anymore. They've lost the track.
This is What Every... "Himalayan" &" X pulse" Fans wanted to know so long, before X Pulse going to launch... This is it. Hat's off u guys.... Wat a review... Its called a proper comparison Detail review...
@@SirKart if possible bother, kindly do a review on ninja 1000, versys 1000 and the tiger xr as they would cost below 12 on road. One simply wont invest that much blindly........ So hope you would listen to humaari khawaaish. And maybe cbr 650r and the versys 650 as well.
Best Comparison video of two wonderfull machines.....I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank u kartikeya and priyadarshan....U two nailed it Your love for 2 wheels is evident.
Kartik sir and Priyadarshan sir recreated the magic of mighty Hayabusa vs Kawasaki zx 14 r. Following both of you since you were a part of Autocar India
This was a truly beautiful comparision....👏 Take a bow guys..... There could not have been a better comparision between these two bikes... For the channel... For the presenters... Bravo guys... This was as close to perfection as possible...👍 And yes... Hitting all 3 buttons... Like, subscribe and notification right away. This comparision won me over.
Xpulse is lighter, so more suitable in such muddy road, which all dirt bikes excel at. But for long touring runs, bigger and heavier bike is preferable.
What a review! What an experience! The clarity of thought and the presentation.. Loved everything about the video ❤❤ thank you guys, my search for comparison between these two bikes ends here.
Initially I was all thinking about the idiot you hired for subtitles. But the final few moments changed it all. That perfect bike to take on all that INDIA has to offer!! It just changed the mood. Thanks guys
The Himalayan isn't that great on the highway. I have felt several times that the tires may have got punctured but it is because of the tyre profile that there a mild wobble which feels weird during rides especially on rough tar or concrete roads. The gearing is definitely tall for offroad and city which makes for a higher clutch usage. The bike could have been better with a shorter first(just like the low range on SUVs) and an additional sixth gear. However, the engine is very relaxed because of the low to mid range torque which helps maintain good speeds while touring. And the seating posture and suspension give a very comfortable ride. Where the himalayan really scores is the ability to go comfortably over a mix of different types of terrain, be it highways, forest roads, village broken roads,etc; making it a good tourer for long distances where one would encounter different road conditions. The bike isn't about going from point a to b quickly but rather to go comfortably from point a to b, and at the same time haul a decent amount of luggage for the journey as well! Haven't yet ridden the XPulse as a test ride bike is not available at the local dealer, but hope to ride it soon and maybe buy one too!
Finally it's not about the bike it's about the money. The more you spend, the better you get. Liked your video and subscribed. Good job, keep posting the great videos like this.
Such a killer comprehensive review. Just happy that i was not the one deciding (or waiting to know) which one among these wins. Such a difficult task to choose. The wait is still on, or maybe I have answer India is looking for. Maybe.
👌👌👌👍 😊 Intelligent comparison & Interestingly Presented 👌👌👌👍😊 Me:- Along with Brief Experience of few Foreign Motorcycles ( Aprilia 500, Yamaha RXZ 250 twin 2 stroke, BMW Funduro 650, Honda Goldwing, Honda XL 125, Honda MTX 125, Yamaha DT 200 WR etc.) I have a long history and lakhs of kilometers riding experience. 4 decades of Riding throughout BHARAT/INDIA started with RE Bullet 350, Enfield 200, Yedi 250, Enfield Fury 175, Rajadoot GTS 175 ( Bobby), Ind-Suzuki AX100, Bajaj SX Enduro, TVS-Suzuki Shogun, Yamaha, RX 135 - 5 Gear, Yamaha CRUX ( did the launching ride of 6000 kms.), TVS-Suzuki Foto 150, TVS Apache 150, TVS Apache 160, Hero Impulse and now customising TVS Apache 200 for my utility. I am still waiting for a Perfect Motorcycle....................... 1. 250 to 500 cc 2. SINGLE Cylinder 3. AIR Cool Engine 4. Enough Petrol Tank Capacity to travel at least 400 kms in one Top Up 5. If not Dual Sport Design at least Standard one with weighing not more than 150 kg. 6. Spokes Wheels with *pair of Tyre Catchers in each wheel* preferably 19" F & 17" R instead of 21" F. 6. Electric Starter along with "Kick Starter" 7. Round Head Light - why not 90/100 w along with a pair of company fitted auxiliary led lights 8. Speed showing may be smaller but TRIP & WATCH shall be visible for people of my age too without reading Spectacle/Glasses. 9. Carburettor Option too for Old School type, like me. 10. Petrol T - on/off/reserve with atleast 2 litre of reserve fuel. 11. Good Luggage Carrier 12. Thickest Off & On Road Tyre possible. Etc. Etc. Etc. 😊☺️😊
Simply loved this one. I keep waiting for PD and KS with their new videos. It's not just a review, i feel connected to you guys, the way u talk and communicate.
If you don't like both of them, buy a mojo ger a Scropion STR tyre a good bash plate and rynox gear will cost you 2.5L on road you get extra 5 ps and better brakes, engine, smooth engine (MotoGP derived) It will be cheaper than Himalayan which is 2.6L on road with all the gismo (Bangalore prices)
On a sunny day at hero motos design center- THE SMART ENGINEER: sir the chassis and suspension system for our new performance range is ready. I think we should use the 223cc engine we have. It's our most torquey motor and we can also add a 6th cog. It will be great sir! DESIGN CHIEF: beta..... You are working at the center for innovation and technology. There will be no innovation if we use the legacy of our old partner. Let me show you how it's done ( takes the 150cc honda mill and rebores it). See beta we've got an ALL NEW engine. Now this is what you call INNOVATION! MUNJAL: we will dominate the segment for sure.
Thanks for putting in the effort to articulate it to this extent, guys. Much better content and perspectives than the other comparison vids out there so far on the same subject. Mostly fair comparison too. Just wish you'd have ridden it over longer distances, more varied terrain, and more challenging offroad sections (loose rock surfaces, sand, water crossings, pockmarked roads, hilly trails etc) for a few days and come to your conclusions. I disagree with the bit about xpulse being at best a 2nd bike in the garage. Most people who'd buy an xpulse probably wouldn't give a shit about having a 2nd bike or 3rd bike. I mean, that's what a dual sport is for isn't it... to avoid the hassles of owning multiple specialized bikes? If I didn't own an Impulse, I'd still pick the Xpulse over the Himalayan even if it means a tad slower highway speeds because I wouldn't buy the bike just to ride the highway in the first place. And IMO, the xpulse is far ahead in terms of overall usability compared to the Himalayan simply because of the lower weight. But I do get the easy natured appeal of the Himalayan. Easy to ride on the road, easy to tractor off the road, just as long as things don't get tricky. And yeah, just the inclusion of a 6th gear and an easy 100-110 kmph cruising capability would have hit the value proposition out to space. It should have been a no brainer decision for Hero. I'm sure they could have cut costs elsewhere like the stupid looking luggage rack. I just don't understand manufacturers. My Suzuki 150 cc from 2010 has a 6th gear and does easy cruising at 90-100 kmph all day (It's overengineered for what it's supposed to be and takes a fair bit of offroad bashing too for being a roadbike).
A perfect comparison made to understand the bikes.. Your presentation in this video was touchy, you felt the soul of the bikes and i could witness it.. Saw many other videos on the comparo between these two bikes, but yours is a stand out and nothing can come close to yours.. even if the manufacturers make one! Great going guys!!
So Himalayan is good On the Road...😂🤣😂 Wrong name given. they should have named it NH-28 or something You guys forgot to take it in water ! See how Himalayan Does
Honda had a adventure bike based on same engine as Karizma ( CRF230F). Had Hero built that bike 4 years ago, it could have killed Himalayan! Another missed opportunity was Mahindra Mojo Adventure edition. Mahindra talked about an adventure bike and then dropped it.
What a wonderfull video, u have just explained d same tat i felt while riding both the bikes... review was just awesome. U have covered every bit f it.. 🔥..
Maybe RE is holding the 650 Himalayan just to rub chillies in Bajaj's eyes for KTM 390 Adventure. And maybe they are holding on to 390 Adventure just for 650 Himalayan, but that would make a joke itself.
Himalayan 32Nm torque and exhaust note cannot be compared to any but I personally feel the suspension of xpulse is better than Himalayan.And I have ridden both the bikes today.Zigwheels won my heart for their honesty.Dino n bulu are also great motorcyclist.
superb compression, these show there r many off-road enthusiast in India,.we need more off-road bikes with affordable price. pls Bajaj & tvs and other companies take interest in off-road sections.
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Kartikeya: Xpulse is the better bike here.
Priyadarshan: I completely agree with you. But Himalayan is the better bike here.
Kartikeya: I completely agree with you.
Lol, thats true.
Hahahahaahahaaa......
Gd is happening
N the viewers are idiot.
Kartikeya and Priyadarshan: Completely agree with u 🤣
I am your dad here
All completely agree that
Karthik bhai kahan the aap... I was waiting for a video from you... I still remember your Impulse vs the Thar video.
Bulu Patnaik I am waiting for ur xpulse tour video
Sir! Honour to have you here. 😀 So glad to know you have watched that too. Maybe next year we do it again with the new Thar! What say!?
@@SirKart arey Karthik bhai, I am an old follower, learnt so much from ur videos.
Absolutely bro one more Xpulse n Thar video will be great fun.
@@BuluBiker hahaha that was a full fluke video! Thank you for spending time here sir!
@@BuluBiker what happened to your upper mustang trip on Xpulse 200 ??
Hats off, The real comparison video should be like this.
I saw a xpulse and a Himalayan talking each other.
Oil cooling system, additional 6th gear ,+2hp, +2NM torque and a few mm longer seat will be a game changer for the Hero Xpulse 200...
bro really predicted the next models🙏🙏
If such a bike is launched then Xpulse can be the best bike available, even better than Himalayan.
Bro you are genius new model has all of these things 😮😮
Finally!! The comparison most of us have been waiting for..And what a comparison guys!! XPulse was very underrated but now we know..A Big Thank you to Kartikeya and Priyadarshan for enlightening us. This video made me happy :)
Hullo Sir! And thank you for sharing the happiness! Definitely makes us happy!
I had himalayan for few months, the thing which I loved in it is the seating comfort 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Amazing narration, Hero has made a fabulous motorcycle but you guys educate people about it and it's capabilities. Thank you!
If anyone is avoiding Himalayan it's because of maybe price ,bad service ..poor built quality...as compared to xpulse by considering this statement ....X pulse is better than Himalayan...
NB : not a Himalayan hatter,the truth that all know is that royal Enfield provide bad service in so many areas...
In your dreams
yes i can feel that i had a classic and boi it was ass in terms of service
Himalayan is good. But Xpulse is more practical. All terrain bike with relatively low maintenance, low ownership cost, updated features with robust build quality. Awesome review. Kudos to HERO. Thanks Zigwheels.
It’s the incompetence of the Himalayan rider. I own a Himalayan bs4. And believe me it’s a beast on and off road.
They both ride both bikes so xpulse is easier to ride
Shut up I too own a Himalayan, you know nothing about short gear motorcycles
A very comprehensive, well covered healthy comparison. U both won our heart and brain. 💓💓💓
🙏🙏 thank you for taking the time!
And kidney
Best comparison video between two INDIAN manufacturers
Time is changing
Himalayan is good but Hero is surprise everyone with their R & D in positive way
Waiting for next upgrade (big Cc) model for both
Great video
both of you best 👌👌
Thank you sir! And agree - huge achievement by Hero!
@@SirKart thanks brothers for reply 🤗
300cc Xpulse will smoke himalayan i guess.
Why dont you ever talk about reliability, after sales services and overall quality of parts? It's obvious that a new rider's purchase decision revolves around all the topics you discussed, but what about seasoned riders who want hassle free experience throughout their ownership?
When there is something exceptional to highlight, we do. We need to build a more substantive understanding before giving it flack/praise. In this case quality aspect of Himalayan has been addressed in the past. Thanks!
I believe after sale service of hero is miles ahead of RE. This is also a key aspect for bikers and hence xpulse has one up in that
@Srikar Lingampally well said. On point
@srikar lingampally . Well said brother . 90-95 is enough for indian roads . I’ve been touring on the impulse for 5 years at 80-90 , and i love the pace !
Jubin Varghese DONT TELL ME ASK KARIZMA ZMR 🤣
I was expecting the review by KARTIC .
Well explained.. but i am going to buy XPULSE 200..
Karick i am yr FAN
Thank you sir! Appreciate it!
@@SirKart again i am saying WORK ON YOUR OWN CHANNEL. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Explorer AKIB hahaha yes sir!
Cuz its cheper u poor guy
Incredible video!
The xpulse wins it for me. (Ofcourse I'm looking at it as a secondary bike)
And would have 300 twin as a tourer / primary motorcycle alongside.
Himalayan neither does off-road as good as xpulse nor comes close to what even a CBR250R does on the highways which is also around the same price bracket.
CBR 250r vs Himalayan..
Seriously??😂😂
@@shehinmohammed480
Ikr, should have compared it to a FZ25 instead. CBR 250R is too good to be compared with that crap xD
PS - We are talking highway, why not?
300 twin as tourer? and ANOTHER bike for off road? go with a Versys 300 instead.. or raise the bar for a Benelli 502 X
@@MotorDanko
Nah, need something light and cheap, could to be thrown at the trails and not to be worried about. Xpulse does it for me xD
@@Mototzigane Indian highways. Himalayan deserves more credit than you are giving.
The Best comprehensive review for xpulse in youtube. Also to tour in impluse one may alter the sprockets !!
The best made in India multipurpose all-in-one bike would be:
250cc XPulse (read better top highway speed) with dual-switchable ABS and 6 gears, better pillion seat.
OR
Himalayan with 650 twin and switchable ABS
parellel twin
Best comparison review ever. It just is excellently made video on the whole RUclips. Damn next level😮😮
That himalayan guy is a paid actor
:: change my mind 😏
Sry i changed my mind
Both of them are paid actors.
Of course they are paid (salary)
Pfft.... Even the bikes are paid. *\0/*
Even you are paid to work
@@TheFaheemrazak hahahaha 💕💕
@@SlicknTyred thanks much! ❤️
What a video... I just watch for couple of seconds and you people made me to watch entire video. Clean and fantastic explanation about two bikes 🙏🙏🙏
The Perfect bike ? I think TVS might be able to do it,They can use the current 200cc O3C 4V Engine,Give it a 6 speed,Keep it carburetted (higher reliability),Use a scaled down version of the SHERCO Apache RTR FX's frame,suspension components.etc and price it slightly higher than the XPulse.
Will they do it ? Nah.
Honda had a adventure bike based on same engine as Karizma ( CRF230F), but differently tuned. Had Hero built that bike 4 years ago, it could have killed Himalayan!
I have been thinking why would they not use Karizma's engine and tune it, also the chassis were not bad to make an adventure bike out of ig
@@bhaskardangat
Why would they want to keep paying more and more royalty for using Honda products
@Arun kottolli correct.....Honda has a rich history and one of a kind technology...unparalleled...
CbR250 is a legend came way ahead if it's time.....
No bike can kill a bullet. King is always king. Cheetah vs lion
Look who is reviewing the Indian made machine 😍😍😍😍😍 fanboy forever of you and your work 😎😍😍😍😍😍
As management student...
Factors of Indian Market Bike Buying.
1) Affordablility (Price)
2) Mileage
3) Fuel capacity
4) Features
5) Overall image...
I think Xpulse wins...
Xpulse should come in 250cc as well as 6th gear
300cc would be great
@@PassionateBiker 310 cc bike will arrive before 2022
@@asl3151 do you have any source fr that ?
@Navin Navee the only good pulsars were the good old 150, 180 & 220.
200 NS got success because it had a style & it shared a KTM engine.
The newer Pulsars are shit.
Look at 200 RS, the ugliest looking spots bike on the planet.
I doubt that Bajaj can make success with Pulsars anymore.
They've lost the track.
@@anitagarg3316 mam, they are developing a 310cc single...
This is What Every...
"Himalayan" &" X pulse" Fans wanted to know so long, before X Pulse going to launch... This is it. Hat's off u guys.... Wat a review... Its called a proper comparison Detail review...
U guys make me feel like bikes have souls in them.... RESPECT Zigwheels 😍
But they do! Sorry, we will try to do justice for other bikes. Thanks for watching!
@@SirKart if possible bother, kindly do a review on ninja 1000, versys 1000 and the tiger xr as they would cost below 12 on road. One simply wont invest that much blindly........ So hope you would listen to humaari khawaaish. And maybe cbr 650r and the versys 650 as well.
Best Comparison video of two wonderfull machines.....I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thank u kartikeya and priyadarshan....U two nailed it
Your love for 2 wheels is evident.
Thanks for sharing the love with us man! 🙏🙏
i am soooo happy for Hero, that finally they have managed to make something worth the money after these many years
This is what we call is a truly heart touching, smartly done reviews and comparison between two machines. Good job guys
Sir! We are thrilled to hear from you. Thank you. - KS.
Kartik sir and Priyadarshan sir recreated the magic of mighty Hayabusa vs Kawasaki zx 14 r. Following both of you since you were a part of Autocar India
Fantastic video. Super editing. Mind boggling reviewers. Finally nice videos. 💙💙💙💙
Well put together.... Hats off zigwheels team🙌 the end was fantastic.. 🌪️
Himalayan lovers hit me like👍👍👍
This was a truly beautiful comparision....👏
Take a bow guys.....
There could not have been a better comparision between these two bikes...
For the channel... For the presenters...
Bravo guys... This was as close to perfection as possible...👍
And yes... Hitting all 3 buttons... Like, subscribe and notification right away.
This comparision won me over.
Appreciate it sir. Thank you. 🙏
Great comparison video. I just wished this was made after 4v was launched. Loved watching this.
Xpulse is lighter, so more suitable in such muddy road, which all dirt bikes excel at. But for long touring runs, bigger and heavier bike is preferable.
Imagine offroading on the royal enfield, I can't find a stupider way to die.
Wonderful review guyz. I have been waiting for long. As an automobile enthusiast i can see that your growth....keep going guyz. 👍
12:32 blututh...
don't for some reason that made me laugh 😆😆😐
btw nice review 👌🔥
This is the best video of bike review I have seen. keep it coming 👍
Well if you're considering for a offroad bike hero splendor I've been ripping the bike forever. There's no roads that I've not tamed.
haha. The KING Splendor
😂🔥🔥🔥🔥
OMG the best comparison .
It was feels like i was watching Discovery channel. Perfectly professional blog. ❤❤❤❤💚💚💚
What a review! What an experience! The clarity of thought and the presentation.. Loved everything about the video ❤❤ thank you guys, my search for comparison between these two bikes ends here.
Initially I was all thinking about the idiot you hired for subtitles. But the final few moments changed it all. That perfect bike to take on all that INDIA has to offer!! It just changed the mood. Thanks guys
Absolute gem of a review guys! The content, presentation and i involvement.. Fab!✌️
the best video i have ever seen between two dirt machines and now i am your subscriber😊
The Himalayan isn't that great on the highway. I have felt several times that the tires may have got punctured but it is because of the tyre profile that there a mild wobble which feels weird during rides especially on rough tar or concrete roads.
The gearing is definitely tall for offroad and city which makes for a higher clutch usage.
The bike could have been better with a shorter first(just like the low range on SUVs) and an additional sixth gear.
However, the engine is very relaxed because of the low to mid range torque which helps maintain good speeds while touring. And the seating posture and suspension give a very comfortable ride.
Where the himalayan really scores is the ability to go comfortably over a mix of different types of terrain, be it highways, forest roads, village broken roads,etc; making it a good tourer for long distances where one would encounter different road conditions.
The bike isn't about going from point a to b quickly but rather to go comfortably from point a to b, and at the same time haul a decent amount of luggage for the journey as well!
Haven't yet ridden the XPulse as a test ride bike is not available at the local dealer, but hope to ride it soon and maybe buy one too!
Do let us know about your experience
This is the best comparison video of anything that i evr watched, well done guyz
Finally it's not about the bike it's about the money. The more you spend, the better you get. Liked your video and subscribed. Good job, keep posting the great videos like this.
20201 Himalayan 🔥🔥switched of ABS
Navigation.. 🔥
Such a killer comprehensive review. Just happy that i was not the one deciding (or waiting to know) which one among these wins. Such a difficult task to choose.
The wait is still on, or maybe I have answer India is looking for. Maybe.
👌👌👌👍 😊
Intelligent comparison
&
Interestingly Presented
👌👌👌👍😊
Me:- Along with Brief Experience of few Foreign Motorcycles ( Aprilia 500, Yamaha RXZ 250 twin 2 stroke, BMW Funduro 650, Honda Goldwing, Honda XL 125, Honda MTX 125, Yamaha DT 200 WR etc.)
I have a long history and lakhs of kilometers riding experience.
4 decades of Riding throughout BHARAT/INDIA started with RE Bullet 350, Enfield 200, Yedi 250, Enfield Fury 175, Rajadoot GTS 175 ( Bobby), Ind-Suzuki AX100, Bajaj SX Enduro, TVS-Suzuki Shogun, Yamaha, RX 135 - 5 Gear, Yamaha CRUX ( did the launching ride of 6000 kms.), TVS-Suzuki Foto 150, TVS Apache 150, TVS Apache 160, Hero Impulse and now customising TVS Apache 200 for my utility.
I am still waiting for a Perfect
Motorcycle.......................
1. 250 to 500 cc
2. SINGLE Cylinder
3. AIR Cool Engine
4. Enough Petrol Tank Capacity to travel at least 400 kms in one Top Up
5. If not Dual Sport Design at least Standard one with weighing not more than 150 kg.
6. Spokes Wheels with *pair of Tyre Catchers in each wheel* preferably
19" F & 17" R instead of 21" F.
6. Electric Starter along with "Kick Starter"
7. Round Head Light - why not 90/100 w along with a pair of company fitted auxiliary led lights
8. Speed showing may be smaller but TRIP & WATCH shall be visible for people of my age too without reading Spectacle/Glasses.
9. Carburettor Option too for Old School type, like me.
10. Petrol T - on/off/reserve with atleast 2 litre of reserve fuel.
11. Good Luggage Carrier
12. Thickest Off & On Road Tyre possible.
Etc. Etc. Etc. 😊☺️😊
Well done........probably, Best done review......thanks a lot!!!
Bro...i watched 20 to 25 review but this is the best Review i watch about xpulse & also a comparison.
Lovely Video , fantastic hard work. 😍
Wow, wonderfully covered the pros and cons of each bike.
Simply loved this one. I keep waiting for PD and KS with their new videos. It's not just a review, i feel connected to you guys, the way u talk and communicate.
by far best comparision. & yes i owe hero xpulse 200 t :)
well done zigwheels !! the best comparison between two bikes. clearly covered every aspect.. well done once again..!
Love you guys thanks for making great relatable contents
Always a pleasure to watch these two reviewing bike. They've got incomparable passion. Love that moment when the Himalayan stuck in the slush.
so ur expecting KTM 390 adventure...to fill that gap...to discover this amazing country.
Unless they do something with that engine . It’s not going to be worth it . Unreliable rattle snake . High rev, blowing gaskets , no thank you .
@@viju09 The Adventure's engine is hopefully, not going to have the same compression ratio as the duke, and would make a little less power
The only question is when! Ktm has been making us wait for over a year now.
I really loved the review ! I own an Interceptor 650 but now I will surely go for my second bike as XPulse 200 . Thank you guys
If you don't like both of them, buy a mojo ger a Scropion STR tyre a good bash plate and rynox gear will cost you 2.5L on road you get extra 5 ps and better brakes, engine, smooth engine (MotoGP derived)
It will be cheaper than Himalayan which is 2.6L on road with all the gismo
(Bangalore prices)
Amazing way of telling ....great stuff bro✌️✌️✌️
KTM 390 Adventure glitching in the end ! Wah wah wah !!!!
One of the best comparison video I have watched till date... I dint realized it's 15 min video...awesome guys...
Whew! Always relieved to hear that! 🙏 Thank you. - KS
Highway touring +offroad then himalayan
If only city commuting+offroading then xpulse
I choose himalayan
Really very informative and helpful comparo..... Love your efforts... Thank you very much
On a sunny day at hero motos design center-
THE SMART ENGINEER: sir the chassis and suspension system for our new performance range is ready. I think we should use the 223cc engine we have. It's our most torquey motor and we can also add a 6th cog. It will be great sir!
DESIGN CHIEF: beta..... You are working at the center for innovation and technology. There will be no innovation if we use the legacy of our old partner. Let me show you how it's done ( takes the 150cc honda mill and rebores it). See beta we've got an ALL NEW engine. Now this is what you call INNOVATION!
MUNJAL: we will dominate the segment for sure.
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Love this video! Greetings from Guatemala!
Xpulse❤️
Thanks for putting in the effort to articulate it to this extent, guys. Much better content and perspectives than the other comparison vids out there so far on the same subject. Mostly fair comparison too. Just wish you'd have ridden it over longer distances, more varied terrain, and more challenging offroad sections (loose rock surfaces, sand, water crossings, pockmarked roads, hilly trails etc) for a few days and come to your conclusions.
I disagree with the bit about xpulse being at best a 2nd bike in the garage. Most people who'd buy an xpulse probably wouldn't give a shit about having a 2nd bike or 3rd bike. I mean, that's what a dual sport is for isn't it... to avoid the hassles of owning multiple specialized bikes? If I didn't own an Impulse, I'd still pick the Xpulse over the Himalayan even if it means a tad slower highway speeds because I wouldn't buy the bike just to ride the highway in the first place. And IMO, the xpulse is far ahead in terms of overall usability compared to the Himalayan simply because of the lower weight. But I do get the easy natured appeal of the Himalayan. Easy to ride on the road, easy to tractor off the road, just as long as things don't get tricky.
And yeah, just the inclusion of a 6th gear and an easy 100-110 kmph cruising capability would have hit the value proposition out to space. It should have been a no brainer decision for Hero. I'm sure they could have cut costs elsewhere like the stupid looking luggage rack. I just don't understand manufacturers. My Suzuki 150 cc from 2010 has a 6th gear and does easy cruising at 90-100 kmph all day (It's overengineered for what it's supposed to be and takes a fair bit of offroad bashing too for being a roadbike).
where near pune did you go for off-roading ?? location please
This was at Kamshet. Shall we ride!? - KS
@@zigwheels thanks sir....👍🤘
Super... Review 😘
I seen fully and enjoyed in the reviews
You really know how to compare bikes ,i mean good presntation.enjoyed more than ever
If Xpulse had atleast 300cc plus engine it would've smoked Himalayan.
But it doesnt.
Xpulse might struggle with luggages and stuffs, it’s more like dual sport rather adventure
A perfect comparison made to understand the bikes.. Your presentation in this video was touchy, you felt the soul of the bikes and i could witness it.. Saw many other videos on the comparo between these two bikes, but yours is a stand out and nothing can come close to yours.. even if the manufacturers make one! Great going guys!!
So Himalayan is good On the Road...😂🤣😂 Wrong name given. they should have named it NH-28 or something
You guys forgot to take it in water ! See how Himalayan Does
Melvinson haha haha
Like video nice chemistry of both of u intresting video this time u really did a fabulous job pls continue for same platform
Xpulse without any doubt better bike. RE Himalayan is not reliable breaks frequently
one of the best comparison video i have ever seen ..!!! 😊😊
X pulse with a old karizma r engine with fuel injection making around 22 to 24 bhp could have killed the competitions
Honda had a adventure bike based on same engine as Karizma ( CRF230F). Had Hero built that bike 4 years ago, it could have killed Himalayan!
Another missed opportunity was Mahindra Mojo Adventure edition. Mahindra talked about an adventure bike and then dropped it.
What a wonderfull video, u have just explained d same tat i felt while riding both the bikes... review was just awesome. U have covered every bit f it.. 🔥..
Maybe RE is holding the 650 Himalayan just to rub chillies in Bajaj's eyes for KTM 390 Adventure.
And maybe they are holding on to 390 Adventure just for 650 Himalayan, but that would make a joke itself.
Deadlock.
@@lalitsingh4826 Mexican Standoff
This is one of the best comparison videos I have watched so far.
Liked, commented, subscribed AND hit the bell icon!
Amazing chemistry guys!
Appreciate it sir! 🙏 Thank you!
Himalayan reliability is doubtful till date, still it's a nightmare for some owner
You guys do the best comparison every time. Thank you always and advance
Thats why they say "Haathi mat paalo"🤣🤣😂😂
Himalayan 32Nm torque and exhaust note cannot be compared to any but I personally feel the suspension of xpulse is better than Himalayan.And I have ridden both the bikes today.Zigwheels won my heart for their honesty.Dino n bulu are also great motorcyclist.
Hati kuthasa bahatar hai 💪💪💪😜😂
Very good comparison
By the way your next comparison should be between xpulde v4 vs Honda XR 190L
7:42 I know exactly what he's talking about!!
One of the best compilation!! Shots are look like Flim, Keep Rocking Guys!!
Hope Xpulse doesn't brake it's chassis like the worthless Himalayan junk.
Solid! Best comparison vid. 👍👍👍👌👌
15:23 "The Perfect bike: 390 Adventure"
I’ve been waiting for this two bikes comparison 🤪
Xtreme 200 my next choice.
What a video yaar. The way you guys explained was touchy 😍
Himalayan sabka baap hai best ever👏🗽🤜🤛♠️♥️♥️😍😍
Best bike review I've seen so far on RUclips
my Himalayan gave me 26-30 depends on ride,
so i m surprised that your bike gave 38.5 , plz dont fool us.. 🙏🙏🙏
I used to ride my Himalayan and it gave about 25.. then I gave it to my dad and he manages 32-35 everyday.. seriously ..I was amazed.. 😂
superb compression, these show there r many off-road enthusiast in India,.we need more off-road bikes with affordable price. pls Bajaj & tvs and other companies take interest in off-road sections.