Hero MotoCorp unveils Xpulse 450 at EICMA 2026
The new mid-capacity adventure motorcycle features a 421cc liquid-cooled engine and a large TFT instrument screen with smartphone connectivity.
Hero MotoCorp has unveiled the Xpulse 450 at EICMA 2026, according to a report by RushLane. The motorcycle enters the mid-capacity adventure segment and features a 421cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine.
The bike includes a 21-inch front wheel with wire-spoke wheels and block-pattern tyres. It is equipped with gold-finished upside-down front forks, a rear monoshock, and disc brakes at both ends with visible ABS tone rings.
A significant technology upgrade is the large landscape-oriented TFT instrument screen. The display offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay options, alongside riding-mode selections for Rain, Road, Trail, and Off Road.
The design includes a tall transparent windscreen, handguards, a wide handlebar, and a high-mounted exhaust with a metallic heat shield. Protection features include an engine bash plate, a radiator guard, and tubular bars around the front bodywork.
The Xpulse 450 enters a category that includes the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and KTM 390 Adventure. Hero MotoCorp has not yet announced pricing, launch timing, or delivery plans for the motorcycle.