Hero Xpulse 421 Teased Ahead Of EICMA Unveil

Published November 2, 2026
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It will be Hero's flagship adventure bike

Hero MotoCorp has teased the Xpulse 421 on its social media handles again. The upcoming Hero ADV is set to debut at EICMA 2026. Here's a closer look:

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What We Know So Far

The upcoming Xpulse 421 will be the brand's flagship adventure bike, built on a completely new 421cc platform. It was recently spied in Ladakh, giving us a first look at its design, which looks quite different from the brand's smaller Xpulse 210.

The Xpulse 421 gets an LED headlight with integrated LED DRLs, a muscular tank, a single-piece seat, and a tall windscreen for added wind protection. Unlike its smaller sibling, the Xpulse 210, the 421 gets a conventional front fender instead of a beak, which indicates more highway touring intentions rather than a proper off-roader. It also gets an inverted fork and a high-mounted exhaust. Overall, the bike looks more touring-oriented compared to its smaller sibling.

The Xpulse 421 is expected to be powered by a 421cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine paired with a 6-speed gearbox. While Hero has not revealed the specs yet, we expect it to produce around 40 PS and 40 Nm, which will make it quite capable for long-distance touring.

In terms of underpinnings, the bike will get an inverted fork and a monoshock, along with a 21 front and a 19-inch rear wheel setup. Braking duties will be handled by disc brakes at both ends, and the bike is expected to come with Metzeler Tourance dual-purpose tyres.

The Hero bike is also expected to be quite feature-loaded and should get a TFT console with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and call/SMS alerts. We could also expect multiple ride modes, a bidirectional quickshifter and traction control, along with cruise control, which will make it more touring-friendly.

ZigSays

The Hero Xpulse 421 will make its debut at the EICMA Motor Show in Milan, Italy. It will be Hero's flagship adventure bike, built on a brand-new platform, and will also be Hero's most powerful production bike yet. However, it will be a more touring-focused motorcycle compared to its smaller siblings.

We expect the bike to be priced between Rs 2.85 lakh and Rs 3 lakh (ex-showroom), and it is expected to rival the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure.

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