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Hero Xpulse 210 vs Honda XR300L

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Hero Xpulse 210
Honda XR300L

Hero MotoCorp

Xpulse 210

From ₹1.67 Lakh

Full Xpulse 210 page Change

Honda

XR300L

From ₹1.83 Lakh

Full XR300L page Change
Hero Xpulse 210Xpulse 210 Base · ₹1.67 Lakh
Honda XR300LStandard · ₹1.83 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xpulse 210: ₹1.67 Lakh (ahead) XR300L: ₹1.83 Lakh Xpulse 210 ₹16,255 cheaper
Braking Xpulse 210: Dual-channel ABS XR300L: Not listed
Mileage Xpulse 210: 40 kmpl XR300L: Not published Claimed
Power Xpulse 210: 24.6 PS XR300L: Not published
Versions Xpulse 210: 2 (ahead) XR300L: 1

Pick the Xpulse 210 for the lower price and more versions.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.67 Lakh
₹1.83 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.9 Lakh
₹2.08 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹5,056 a month
₹5,530 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
24.6 PS
Not listed
Torque
20.7 Nm
Not listed
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
40 kmpl
Not published

Vehicle Details

Body Type
Not listed
Dual-sport motorcycle
Ex-showroom Price (Bengaluru)
Not listed
Rs 1,83,000
Booking Status
Not listed
Pre-booking open at Honda BigWing dealerships
Delivery Timeline
Not listed
Full specifications unlock in Q3 FY 2026-27, with deliveries commencing shortly after
Unveiled
Not listed
24 July 2026
Manufacturing
Not listed
Made in India
Positioning
Not listed
Honda's dual-purpose adventure motorcycle, sitting below the XR300 Rally

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
210 cc
293.5 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Single-cylinder, air-cooled with oil cooler
Bore x Stroke
73.0 mm x 50.0 mm
Not listed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not listed
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Not listed
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
Not listed
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Not listed
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Not listed
Fuel Type
Not listed
Petrol

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper
Not listed
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper
Not listed
ABS/CBS Type
Single Channel ABS (Base) / Dual Channel ABS with switchable Off-Road & Rally modes (Top)
Not listed
Wheel Type
Wire Spoke Wheels (21-inch Front / 18-inch Rear)
Wire-spoke
Front Tyre Size
90/90-21 Tube-Type / Tubeless
Not listed
Rear Tyre Size
120/80-18 Tube-Type / Tubeless
Not listed
Front Brake
Not listed
Disc
Rear Brake
Not listed
Disc
ABS
Not listed
2-channel, switchable
Front Wheel Size
Not listed
21 inch
Rear Wheel Size
Not listed
18 inch
Tyre Type
Not listed
Dual-purpose

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm Long-travel Telescopic Fork (210 mm travel; adjustable on Pro)
Telescopic fork
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with progressive linkage (205 mm travel)
Gas-charged Pro-link monoshock
Frame Type
Tubular Steel Trellis/Cradle Chassis
Not listed
Wheelbase
1435 mm
Not listed
Ground Clearance
220 mm
Not listed
Suspension Travel
Not listed
Long-travel at both ends

Dimensions

Length
2240 mm
Not listed
Width
860 mm
Not listed
Height
1320 mm
Not listed
Seat Height
835 mm
Not listed
Kerb Weight
165 kg
Not listed
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 L (Reserve 2.5 L)
7.8 L

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.2-inch Full-Colour TFT Display with Connectivity (Top) / LCD Display (Base)
Not listed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music, and notification support)
Not listed
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn & Map Navigation via Hero Connected App)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (Fast-charging USB-C port near cockpit)
Not listed
Type
Not listed
LCD

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 ABS Modes (Road, Off-Road, Rally)
Not listed
Traction Control
No
Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC)
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
No
Not listed
ABS
Not listed
2-channel, rear ABS can be switched off

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Twin Projector Headlamp with LED DRL
Not listed
Taillight
LED
Not listed
Turn Indicators
LED
Not listed

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
One-piece enduro/touring bench seat
Not listed
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (Rear luggage rack standard)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹1.67 Lakh – ₹1.76 Lakh
₹1.83 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
2 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Xpulse 210 Base₹1.67 Lakh Standard₹1.83 Lakh XR300L ₹16,255 more

On-road price by city

Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base against XR300L Standard

CityXpulse 210XR300LGap
Mumbai₹1.95 Lakh₹2.14 LakhXpulse 210 ₹18,319 less
Pune₹1.95 Lakh₹2.14 LakhXpulse 210 ₹18,319 less
New Delhi₹1.9 Lakh₹2.08 LakhXpulse 210 ₹17,831 less
Bengaluru₹2.07 Lakh₹2.26 LakhXpulse 210 ₹19,457 less
Chennai₹1.97 Lakh₹2.15 LakhXpulse 210 ₹18,482 less
Hyderabad₹2.02 Lakh₹2.21 LakhXpulse 210 ₹18,969 less
Ahmedabad₹1.87 Lakh₹2.04 LakhXpulse 210 ₹17,506 less
Kolkata₹1.94 Lakh₹2.12 LakhXpulse 210 ₹18,156 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Xpulse 210 or the XR300L?

The Xpulse 210, by ₹16,255 on the versions compared here: Xpulse 210 Xpulse 210 Base at ₹1.67 Lakh against XR300L Standard at ₹1.83 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.9 Lakh against ₹2.08 Lakh.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹5,056 a month for the Xpulse 210 and ₹5,530 for the XR300L, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

Compare the rivals

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