Hero MotoCorp has patented the design of a brand new dual-sport journey motorbike in India. Whereas the motorbike might initially be mistaken for a attainable revival of the Impulse title, the design and mechanical particulars recommend that it’s a completely different mannequin altogether.
The patent pictures point out that the motorbike might be based mostly on the Hero Hunk 150R, which is at present bought in markets resembling Bangladesh and Nepal. The engine casing design and the obvious cylinder dimensions bear similarities to the Hunk 150R’s powertrain. This means that the brand new motorbike might be supposed for rising markets the place smaller-capacity dual-sport bikes have larger demand, together with elements of South America and Africa.
Curiously, the motorbike seems to make use of a carburetted engine. The patent pictures present a kickstarter, a gasoline faucet positioned on the left aspect of the engine and a choke knob on the left handlebar. These are options usually related to a carburettor-equipped setup. This sort of setup is normally seen on bikes developed for rising markets the place emission norms aren’t as stringent as in another international locations.
The general silhouette of the motorbike resembles the now-discontinued Hero Impulse 150. The gasoline tank and tank shrouds notably resemble the Impulse 150, however a number of different elements seem like borrowed from Hero’s present vary.
The tail lamp resembles the unit used on the Xtreme 125R and XPulse 210, whereas the headlight seems just like the unit on the Xtreme 160R and the discontinued Ardour Professional 110 XTEC.
The motorbike will get a raised entrance mudguard, typical of a dual-sport design, together with a high-mounted exhaust. Suspension duties are dealt with by a telescopic fork on the entrance and a monoshock on the rear. Disc brakes are fitted at each ends.
Hero MotoCorp already sells the Xpulse 200 in India as its entry-level journey motorbike. Nevertheless, the Hunk 150R has been discontinued within the Indian market, making an India launch of this new motorbike unlikely. As an alternative, its mixture of a comparatively easy engine, standard {hardware} and dual-sport design means that it might be developed primarily for export markets.
