Hero, Vida to Unveil 4 Two-wheelers at EICMA 2024, Xpulse 210 on the Cards
The Hero Xpulse 210 adventure tourer is expected to get a more powerful 210cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine that powers the Karizma XMR.
By Kanika Sachdeva
The EICMA 2024 will kick off next week in Milan, Italy, with the press days scheduled for November 5-6. It will head to the conclusion on the 10th of the next month, the last public day of the exhibition. Hero MotoCorp and its Vida sub-brand will be attending the upcoming EICMA, and going by the latest teaser video on social media, Hero will unveil four two-wheelers including the new Vida electric scooter.
While the models in question are hiding in the shadows – which limits what we can see – one of them is believed to be the Hero Xpulse 210. Teased last week, the new Xpulse 210 ADV will likely replace the Xpulse 200 4V (Rs 1.47 lakh, ex-showroom) sold in India and will command a premium over the latter. While yet to be confirmed, the Xpulse 210 is expected to get a more powerful 210cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine, which might make a difference in its performance. The liquid-cooled engine, mated to a 6-speed gearbox, powers the Karizma XMR – 25bhp at 9,250rpm and 20.4Nm of peak torque at 7,250rpm, for your reference. Other expected bits on the new Xpulse include revised styling, new chassis, long-travel suspension, and dual-purpose tyres.
Also Read: Updated Hero Karizma XMR Design Patented in India, Likely to Get Bigger Engine
Speaking of the Karizma XMR, Hero recently filed a design patent for the updated version of the Karizma XMR. Likely to be called the Karizma XMR 250, the patent image reveals a revised fairing and fuel tank design, along with an upside-down front suspension setup. Hero's new 250cc liquid-cooled motor could be plonked into the upcoming Karizma. We expect Hero to display this more powerful Karizma XMR 250 at the motor show.
The Hero 2.5R Xtunt is also expected at the EICMA 2024. Per the most recent patent image, the 2.5R Xtunt will be the naked version of the Karizma XMR 250. The naked bike is expected to feature angular cowls, a low-slung headlight, and tubular handlebars, among other things. The engine could be the same as the updated Karizma.
The fourth model on the list might be an electric scooter from Vida. It could be either a new variant of the existing V1 scooter or a completely new EV. The brand currently offers the V1 in two variants – Pro and Plus. The V1 ranges from Rs 1.03 lakh to Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
Also Read: New Hero Xpulse 210 Teased Ahead of 2024 EICMA Debut
As far as the Indian market goes, the said models could make their way here sometime in 2025. But, we do not expect them before the launch of the new Destini 125. Unveiled last month, the updated Destini 125 has a new design language, larger wheels, a fatter rear tyre, and an increased wheelbase.
