Hero has teased the upcoming Xpulse 421 via its social media channels. The teaser was shared with the caption that the wait is almost over, followed by an EICMA 2026 hashtag. This indicates that the bike could be unveiled at EICMA 2026.
Hero has been working on the Xpulse 421 for a while now, and we have seen the bike being tested multiple times in the past. Recently, it was spotted being tested in Ladakh, ridden by Hero Motorsports athletes, likely Dakar riders Ross Branch and Nacho Cornejo.
The upcoming ADV will be powered by a more powerful 421cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. The new motor should produce around 47bhp, and will likely be mated to a six-speed gearbox.
It is built on a steel trellis frame, and gets a long-travel suspension setup, comprising an inverted fork and a monoshock. The bike rolls on what appears to be a 21-inch front and 18-inch rear spoke-wheel setup, with disc brakes at both ends.
The bike is likely going to be launched in early 2027 in India, and it will go up against the Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 and the KTM 390 Adventure.
