The Hero XPulse 200 is a light adventure motorcycle from the Indian maker Hero MotoCorp, and this listing is for renting one to ride yourself around Sri Lanka. It sits on dual-purpose tyres with spoked wheels, a tall front fender, hand guards and a small windscreen, so it is as at home on a tarred coastal road as on the gravel lanes that lead to tea estates and village temples.
The engine is a 199.6 cc single-cylinder petrol unit driving through a 5-speed manual gearbox. The fuel tank holds 13 litres, and the bike has a digital instrument cluster and a phone charging port, which is handy for keeping a map running on longer days in the saddle.
Each rental comes with helmets and a raincoat jacket, a first-aid kit and 24/7 roadside assistance. Mileage is unlimited, and if the motorcycle breaks down or is involved in an accident, a replacement of a similar category is arranged around the clock. Fuel is not included, so you fill up as you go.
The motorcycle is insured under a vehicle rental fleet cover for the rider, passengers, the vehicle and third-party damage, and your own liability is limited to the refundable deposit taken at the start of the hire. The minimum rental period is seven days, which suits riders planning a proper tour of the island rather than a single afternoon.
