Q. Which would you advise between Suzuki Intruder Or Hero Xpulse 200t, considering reliability, low maintenance for touring across country with pillion? Power, mileage price,features & looks are secondary to me.

Selecting the right bike would depend on several factors such as your budget preference on the segment, features required, engine options, brand preference, etc. Suzuki Intruder is powered by a 155 cc engine. This Intruder engine generates a power of 13.6 PS @ 8000 rpm and a torque of 13.8 Nm @ 6000 rpm. Its design is inspired from the larger Intruder cruiser bikes. The bike’s design is dominated by the front cowl housing the big headlamp unit flanked by fuel tank extensions. The rear gets a large dual-barrel exhaust and bulky rear cowl. The Intruder 150 shares the Gixxer’s engine, frame, suspension, brakes, wheels and tyres, but it’s been slightly modified to accommodate the cruiser styling. The front forks and rear mono-shock have also been tweaked to suit the nature of the bike, and the swingarm is longer now. On the other hand, if we talk about Hero XPulse 200T it is equipped with a 199.6 cc engine. This XPulse 200T engine generates a power of 18.1 PS @ 8500 rpm and a torque of 16.15 Nm @ 6500 rpm. One of the essential features of the bike is its full-LED headlamp and tail lamp. It also comes with a fully digital instrument cluster that gets Bluetooth connectivity and shows call status, turn-by-turn navigation, gear position, and trip details, apart from the regular trove of information. The Bluetooth works via the Hero smartphone app. This motorcycle also gets a nifty tail rack to secure small luggage. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership.