The teaser shows the LED headlamp encased in a protective frame with a beak-like mudguard positioned right below it. The number plate takes its spot above the headlamp and the motorbike features halogen bulbs for turn indicators. A fully camouflaged test mule was spotted earlier this year at Khardung La, Ladakh. The spy shots revealed a round LED headlamp with a bigger fuel tank and a small visor. This test mule was noticeably bigger than the existing XPulse 200 4V but kept the same purpose-built silhouette. 

The new XPulse is expected to carry over the same feature suite that is available with the current model and come with further upgrades. The feature set includes a digital instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity and smartphone integration alongside turn-by-turn navigation. Hero is expected to include new features such as dual-channel ABS that can be switchable on the rear wheel. Multiple riding modes and traction control are expected as well. 

While there are no details regarding the powertrain, the XPulse 210 could end up borrowing the motor from the new-gen Karizma XMR. The 210 cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder unit makes 25.15 bhp and 20.4 Nm of peak torque with the Karizma. This could be revised for better low to mid-range performance. Additionally, the more powerful 421 cc version from the Mavrick 440 could make it to the motorcycle. The oil-cooled motor develops 40 bhp and 36 Nm of peak torque on the Mavrick and could be further optimised on the XPulse 400.