Bajaj's Hero Xpulse Rival Snapped Testing With More Balanced Tyre Sizes

What all of us have been waiting to happen is finally taking shape, it seems - a dual-sport motorcycle with the Bajaj badge. A recent picture of a camouflage motorcycle is circulating on the internet, being referred to as the upcoming Hero Xpulse rival from the house of Bajaj. Well, the brand has been tight-lipped about it, but there are certain giveaways that make us accept it as an upcoming Bajaj motorcycle. Firstly, the motorcycle was snapped alongside the Bajaj Pulsar N250.

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In the images, the motorcycle can be seen riding on a set of spoke wheels, typical of a dual-spot motorcycle. The rims on this test mule look 19-inch for the front and 17-inch for the rear. As for the suspension, it is sprung on upside-down forks on the front, while a monoshock is put to use at the rear end. For braking duties, there are disc brakes on both ends.

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Although it's wrapped under the camo, the overall silhouette is every bit dual-sport. A large off-road style muffler is visible on the front-end with raised handlebars. The tank also gets shrouds on either end. The bend pipe runs around the combustion chamber for a high-set muffler, much like the Xpulse.

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The smaller 19-17 inch wheel combination might not excite hardcore trail riders, but it is certainly the most-balanced combination for a dual-sport motorcycle. As of now, it is tough to comment about its engine displacement, but we are expecting that Bajaj could offer numerous; considering how it does with the Pulsar line-up.

The motorcycle is expected to be launched by either the end of this year or early next year. Once launched, it will be a key rival to the likes of the Hero Xpulse 210 and Kawasaki KLX 230. As for features, expect it to come with a TFT LCD instrument cluster, dual-channel ABS with multiple modes, and Bluetooth connectivity.