Hero Impulse
The Hero Impulse is a superb combination of style and technology. This bike is said to be an absolute representation of the racing bikes. The great styling and curves of this bike will surely be appealing for the race lovers. The tyres, which were being used in the Hero Impulse, are MRF zapper tyres. The curved seat and the front mudguard give this bike a whole new and race track look. The styling of the bike is pretty much gives a feminine appearance.
Hero Impulse Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement (cc) | 149.2 |
Engine Type | 4-Stroke, OHC Engine |
No. of Cylinders | Single |
Maximum Power | 13 BHP @ 7500 RPM |
Maximum Torque | 13.4 NM @ 5000 RPM |
Starter System | Self Start |
Fuel Delivery System | C.V with CCVI Carburetor controlled with variable |
Ignition | D.C- CDI with TCIS |
Cooling System | Air Cooled |
Gears | 5-Speed |
Clutch | Multiplate Wet |
Bore (mm) | 57.3 |
Stroke (mm) | 57.8 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
Chassis Type | Semi Double Cradle |
Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
Rear Suspension | Swing Arm with Mono Suspension with Nitrox |
BRAKES
Front Brake | Dia 240 mm Disc |
Rear Brake | Internal Expanding Shoe Type (110 mm) |
TYRES AND WHEELS
Front Tyre Size | 90 / 90 x 19 - 52 P |
Rear Tyre Size | 110 / 90 x 17 - 60 P |
Wheel Size (inches) | 19 |
Wheel Type | Spoke |
ELECTRICALS
Battery | 12 V - 4 Ah, MF Battery |
Tail Light | 12V - 0.5 W / 4.1 W LED Lamp |
Dashboard | Digital Analog |
Headlamp | 12 V - 35 W / 35 W - Halogen Bulb (Multi-Reflector Type) |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm) | 2100 |
Width (mm) | 820 |
Height (mm) | 1160 |
Weight (Kg) | 134 |
Ground Clearance (mm) | 245 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 1360 |
COLOR
Colors | Tar Black, Terra Rossa, Grassland Green, Deep Sea Blue, Canyon Orange |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 11.1 |
Reserve Fuel | 2.6 |
Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 50.00 |
Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 60.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Hero Impulse
What's Good
Hero Impulse is the first bike in India to wear a rugged outfit with a 4 stroke engine. Such products are made for a particularly targeted audience. Few of its good things are mentioned here.
- Motocross looks
- Mono shock rear suspension
- LED tail lamps
- High torque
- High Ground clearance
- Digital Console
What's Bad
Hero Impulse has got a great appeal which doesn’t suit to everyone’s taste. The non attractive appearance makes it hard to decide. Propelling points will make this clear.
- Small Gear lever
- Hard gear shifter
- Uncomfortable Motocross seats for city commute
- Low on power
Power to mileage
Hero Impulse is the only product here with the DNA of motocross. Mileage won’t be much of an issue but power and torque will play roles here. Following points will guide some more on the same.
- 149cc displacement
- 13.1 BHP power
- High torque
- 40 to 45KMPL actual mileage
- Smooth riding experience
Handling and riding
As this bike is meant for rough and cluttered road, which will be having a lot of bumps and inclines, asking for stability will be a crap. However, one can find smooth rides over plane roads and highways as well. High seating and high ground clearance make things go smoothly, while suspensions are tuned to perform their purported function.
Safety
Impulse is not a city commuter; rather it is built for a specific purpose. Safety issues are constraint under its construction and can be checked under following points.
- High mount silencer
- Raised front mudguard
- LED tail lamps
- Knobby tyres
- Disc brakes
Maintenance issues
Hero Impulse is more of a dirt bike than a commuter bike. It can be ridden on all kinds of surfaces which makes it a sort of allrounder. Rugged bikes when used for their actual purpose will definitely increase the maintenance cost, and hence Hero Motocorp has kept minimum faring and parts which can be easily ravaged. Still, if situation turn worse, spare parts won't put a hammer on the wallet.
Verdict
As the bikes of this category are built for some target audience, Company has placed a smooth and reliable engine in it to make out the best of its applications. It can be ridden by motocross fans as well as city commuters both. High ground clearance and tuned torque figures make the bike suitable for both scenarios. But if you are going to ride it in only city limits, it would be recommended to have a look on other contenders as well.