It's a proper, conventional off-roader with all the cycle parts you need to venture into the rough. The front forks are 50mm longer, there's a monoshock at the rear, and it can take to hard off-road riding like no other bike in the Indian market can.
2. The Impulse is shod with 19" front and 17" rear knobbly tyres - essential in the dirt. This does come in the way of braking on tarmac/concrete bu
t that's something you can work around once you've accustomed yourself to the tyre behaviour. Off-road, the tyres grip well but could have been just a little bit better in terms of feedback.
3. The Impulse is narrow and tall, the sensation of speed is magnified (also adding to that is the minimal wind-deflection). The seat is a full-spec on/off-road number, beginning from well over the curvature of the tank ending in a comfy, if slightly narrow, pillion seat. The riding position takes little time to get used to and is perfect, both, on the road and off it.
4. Most importantly, the Impulse is the only one in its segment , it will stand out in a crowd. The general consensus is that the Impulse is 'cool' and there is a lot of room for various off-road/touring accessories too!
5. At Rs 66,800 (ex-showroom, Mumbai), the Impulse is sheer bang for the buck and if you're not all about knee-downs, you'll find this motorcycle very interesting.
6. Specification:
Engine type : Four stroke single cylinder OHC , Self start
Displacement
149.2cc
Max. Power
9.7 kW (13.2 Ps) @ 7500 rpm
Max. Torque
13.4 N-m @ 5000 rpm
Ingnition
D.C – CDI Ignition System
Transmission & Chassis
Gear box
5 Speed constant mesh
Suspension
Front
Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear
Swing Arm with Mono Suspension with Nitrox
Brakes
Front Brake
Dia 240 mm Disc
Rear Brake Drum
Internal expanding shoe type (110 mm)
Wheels & Tyres
Tyre Size Front
90 / 90 x 19 – 52 P
Tyre Size Rear
110 / 90 x 17 – 60 P
Electricals
Battery
12 V – 4 Ah, MF Battery
Head Light
12 V – 35 W / 35 W – Halogen Bulb (Multi -Reflector Type)
Tail Stop Lamp
12V – 0.5 W / 4.1 W LED Lamp
Turn Signal Lamp
12 V – 10 W (Amber Bulb) x 4 nos (Multi-Reflector-Clear Lens)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
1360mm
Ground Clearance
245 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 Litre (Min) – 2.6 Litre (Usable Reserve)
