Hero Impulse

jkdas · 18th October 2011, 14:37

Hero Motocorp launches the Impulse on-off road bike for Rs 66800

Impulse to cost 66800 INR .

suhaas307 · 21st October 2011, 19:19

You won't believe it, but the first time I even heard of this bike was when I saw it during the presentation ceremony during the 1st ODI between India and England! Or was it the 2nd?

Anyhoo, I saw Virat Kohli getting the keys to it, and the moment I laid my eyes on it, I was

For a second, I wondered. What in the world is that? I was under the impression KTM/Bajaj have pulled off something quite spectacular, and within seconds, i realized that it's a Hero!

To be honest, it looks like a great bike. This is the first time any company in india has moved away from giving us a superbike-ish fairing and gone the dirt-bike route. And it's a great move IMO. And honestly, it's a much much better alternative to the idiotic Hunk.

Motormania · 21st October 2011, 22:21

I was literally salivating at the pics of the bike. This should turn out to be a good motorcycle to go rally'ing in

. Just wish that it had the Karizma engine

deetjohn · 22nd October 2011, 08:37

As others have rightly pointed out, the Hero Impulse is heavily inspired by the Honda NXR 150 Bros.

Here is the Honda from Brazil.

How much long can Hero go on by depending on Honda? I am sure Hero has struck a good deal with Honda during the breakup to be 'inspired' for a couple more years. This may lead to short term gains, but they really need to find their feet with inhouse R&D for long term benefit. It is late already, but better late than never.

Picture courtesy: minhamoto.info

niks_devil666 · 30th October 2011, 14:05

Has anyone test ridden an impulse yet?

DesertKing · 29th November 2011, 12:06

Is there any more updates??? Did any body test drive this bike??? Which engine is this???

aadithsince1980 · 29th November 2011, 12:38

I've seen it in flesh (HH Showroom Banaswadi ORR) and just loved the design, like a mini BMW Fundro

I casually spoke to the service guy and he said it's gonna retail a 75 to 80k.
But then came the dissapointment, a 150cc mill just does not cut in.
If only it had the mill of the Karisma atleast, it would have been a great choice for one of those leh, ladakh trips

Ajaybiz · 29th November 2011, 13:58

I am doing one Big bore for new CBZ(which shares the same engine as Unicorn, Hunk etc) with BBR big bore kit, it includes 195 cc cylinder kit, high lift race cams, CDi with no rev limit and aggressive ignition curve.
Expecting 6-8 extra BHP, this solution will be sure going to make this bike a killer machine.

niks_devil666 · 29th November 2011, 14:39

Review by zigwheels

Hero Impulse - On/Off Road Test / Review - ZigWheels - YouTube

niks_devil666 · 29th November 2011, 17:43

Did anyone see the new impulse TV commercial ?

suhaas307 · 29th November 2011, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by niks_devil666

Did anyone see the new impulse TV commercial ?

I saw the advertisement today, while watching the India vs. WI ODI. Honestly, it could have been better. The advertisement, that is. It's no different from those Hero Bycycle ads.

The bike looks promising though. It would have been perfect if it had the 'Zma's motor. A nice bike to practice your tuning skills. Would be a hit around the Indian closed-racing circuits.

niks_devil666 · 2nd December 2011, 08:46

Hero Impulse Review Gallery Slide 1

niks_devil666 · 2nd December 2011, 15:58

overdrive review

Hero Impulse first ride - OVERDRIVE - YouTube

niks_devil666 · 2nd December 2011, 18:45

Hero impulse TV commercial

Hero Impulse Ad - YouTube

harishnayak · 5th December 2011, 12:53

Have been Eyeing this machine for a while and finally decided to go to the showroom to day to check out the bike in flesh.

I'm a Bullet guy and i consider all other 2 wheelers as bikes ( sorry this is just IMO - no offence to any other motorcycle owner ) however i was really impressed by the looks of this machine and could not stop myself from going and having a TD.

I went to Ess aay agencies Hero India ? Hero MotoCorp Ltd. | Find A Dealer

The welcome and handling was not too nice with very little manpower or maybe with the bosses not around. I'm actually a impulsive guy who can be easily nailed with a good presentation and scheme. Here are few things that i would like you guys to know -

NO TD bike available
On road in Delhi rs 75700
No brochure available
I personally think that it would look super cool w/o the leg guard and the saree guard

First impression ( + )

Very good
Black one doesnt look like a Indian bike at all
pretty impressive tyres

First Impression ( - )

Height - Pretty tall body ( one needs to be atleast 5'9 to keep the legs on ground - I'm 5'9 and perfect fit for this..little taller could have helped )
Gears - single gear lever ( I personally dont like it as i think it spoils the shoes )
Seating position - the difference between the seat and handle was little close
4 S and 150 cc - should have been more powerful

Here are a few pictures that i managed to click.

PS - I just came back from the showroom just now and writing this report

18th October 2011, 14:37	#31
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Re: Hero Impulse Hero Motocorp launches the Impulse on-off road bike for Rs 66800 Impulse to cost 66800 INR .
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21st October 2011, 19:19	#32
suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	Re: Hero Impulse You won't believe it, but the first time I even heard of this bike was when I saw it during the presentation ceremony during the 1st ODI between India and England! Or was it the 2nd? Anyhoo, I saw Virat Kohli getting the keys to it, and the moment I laid my eyes on it, I was For a second, I wondered. What in the world is that? I was under the impression KTM/Bajaj have pulled off something quite spectacular, and within seconds, i realized that it's a Hero! To be honest, it looks like a great bike. This is the first time any company in india has moved away from giving us a superbike-ish fairing and gone the dirt-bike route. And it's a great move IMO. And honestly, it's a much much better alternative to the idiotic Hunk.
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21st October 2011, 22:21	#33
Motormania BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Roaming! Posts: 234 Thanked: 126 Times	Re: Hero Impulse I was literally salivating at the pics of the bike. This should turn out to be a good motorcycle to go rally'ing in. Just wish that it had the Karizma engine
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22nd October 2011, 08:37	#34
deetjohn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kochi Posts: 4,530 Thanked: 10,583 Times View My Garage	Re: Hero Impulse As others have rightly pointed out, the Hero Impulse is heavily inspired by the Honda NXR 150 Bros. Here is the Honda from Brazil. How much long can Hero go on by depending on Honda? I am sure Hero has struck a good deal with Honda during the breakup to be 'inspired' for a couple more years. This may lead to short term gains, but they really need to find their feet with inhouse R&D for long term benefit. It is late already, but better late than never. Picture courtesy: minhamoto.info
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30th October 2011, 14:05	#35
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Re: Hero Impulse Has anyone test ridden an impulse yet?
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29th November 2011, 12:06	#36
DesertKing BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan Posts: 463 Thanked: 24 Times View My Garage	Re: Hero Impulse Is there any more updates??? Did any body test drive this bike??? Which engine is this???
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29th November 2011, 12:38	#37
aadithsince1980 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: bangalore Posts: 184 Thanked: 160 Times View My Garage	Re: Hero Impulse I've seen it in flesh (HH Showroom Banaswadi ORR) and just loved the design, like a mini BMW Fundro I casually spoke to the service guy and he said it's gonna retail a 75 to 80k. But then came the dissapointment, a 150cc mill just does not cut in. If only it had the mill of the Karisma atleast, it would have been a great choice for one of those leh, ladakh trips
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29th November 2011, 13:58	#38
Ajaybiz BANNED Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,440 Thanked: 320 Times View My Garage	Re: Hero Impulse I am doing one Big bore for new CBZ(which shares the same engine as Unicorn, Hunk etc) with BBR big bore kit, it includes 195 cc cylinder kit, high lift race cams, CDi with no rev limit and aggressive ignition curve. Expecting 6-8 extra BHP, this solution will be sure going to make this bike a killer machine.
	() Thanks

29th November 2011, 17:43	#40
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Re: Hero Impulse Did anyone see the new impulse TV commercial ?
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2nd December 2011, 08:46	#42
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Re: Hero Impulse Hero Impulse Review Gallery Slide 1
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5th December 2011, 12:53	#45
harishnayak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: DELHI Posts: 1,396 Thanked: 125 Times	Re: Hero Impulse Have been Eyeing this machine for a while and finally decided to go to the showroom to day to check out the bike in flesh. I'm a Bullet guy and i consider all other 2 wheelers as bikes ( sorry this is just IMO - no offence to any other motorcycle owner ) however i was really impressed by the looks of this machine and could not stop myself from going and having a TD. I went to Ess aay agencies Hero India ? Hero MotoCorp Ltd. \| Find A Dealer The welcome and handling was not too nice with very little manpower or maybe with the bosses not around. I'm actually a impulsive guy who can be easily nailed with a good presentation and scheme. Here are few things that i would like you guys to know - NO TD bike available On road in Delhi rs 75700 No brochure available I personally think that it would look super cool w/o the leg guard and the saree guard First impression ( + ) Very good Black one doesnt look like a Indian bike at all pretty impressive tyres First Impression ( - ) Height - Pretty tall body ( one needs to be atleast 5'9 to keep the legs on ground - I'm 5'9 and perfect fit for this..little taller could have helped ) Gears - single gear lever ( I personally dont like it as i think it spoils the shoes ) Seating position - the difference between the seat and handle was little close 4 S and 150 cc - should have been more powerful Here are a few pictures that i managed to click. PS - I just came back from the showroom just now and writing this report Attached Thumbnails
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