Booked an Xpulse 210 yesterday. Now I'm having second thoughts after reading about all the issues. Need honest owner feedback.
Hi everyone, I used chatgpt to write this post...
Yesterday I booked a Hero Xpulse 210 (Alpine Silver) by paying a ₹5,000 booking amount. The dealer told me the waiting period is around 45–60 days.
After booking, I started researching more and came across many posts and videos about issues in the early batches, such as:
Oil leakage
Head gasket failures
Handlebar leaning/misalignment
Engine cutting off while riding
Engine cutting off after reaching certain RPMs
Other quality control issues
I also read claims that Hero reduced production significantly after these issues were reported (I don't know how accurate this information is), and that the newer batches, especially around May 2026, supposedly have these problems fixed.
Now I'm honestly confused. I was very excited about the bike before booking, but after reading all these reports, I'm wondering if I should continue with the booking or cancel it.
I'd really appreciate feedback from:
Owners of the first batch – What issues did you face? Were they resolved under warranty?
Owners of the newer batches (especially May 2026 onwards) – Have the issues actually been fixed? How has your experience been?
Anyone who recently took delivery – Would you still recommend buying the Xpulse 210 today?
Please share your ownership experience instead of just YouTube opinions. I'm looking for real-world feedback before making a final decision.
Thanks in advance!