Hero MotoCorp teases new Xpulse 421 adventure bike ahead of EICMA 2026
Hero MotoCorp posted a teaser for its upcoming Xpulse 421, hinting at a launch at the EICMA 2026 show and outlining the bike's specifications and target competitors.
Hero MotoCorp posted a new teaser on its social media channels for the upcoming Xpulse 421 adventure motorcycle, using the caption “the wait is almost over” and an EICMA 2026 hashtag, suggesting the model may be unveiled at the Milan show.
The bike, which has been seen in testing trips in Ladakh with Hero Motorsports athletes believed to be Dakar riders Ross Branch and Nacho Cornejo, will be powered by a 421 cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine expected to deliver about 47 bhp and be paired with a six-speed gearbox.
Built on a steel trellis frame, the Xpulse 421 features long-travel suspension with an inverted front fork and a rear monoshock, and appears to use a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke-wheel setup with disc brakes on both wheels.
Industry observers anticipate the model will launch in early 2027 in India, where it will compete with the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure.