Positioned in Hero's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Hero Impulse relies on a 149.2 cc (9.1 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 13 HP (9.5 kW) at 7,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.4 Nm (9.9 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 87.1 HP per liter and a 2,200 rpm working window between peak torque (5,000 rpm) and peak power (7,200 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 11.1-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Hero archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2012 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
87.1 HP/L
Power Band Window
5,000–7,200 rpm
Engine
Displacement149.2 ccm (9.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power13.0 HP (9.5 kW)) @ 7200 RPM
Torque13.4 Nm (1.4 kgf-m or 9.9 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Cams (OHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear SuspensionSwing Arm with Mono Suspension with Nitrox
Wheelbase1360 mm (53.5 inches)
Ground Clearance245 mm (9.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-19
Rear Tyre110/90-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø110 mm (4.3 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Fuel Capacity11.10 litres (2.93 US gallons)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsBlack, red, orange, green, blue
Electrical12 V - 4 Ah, MF Battery
Light12 V - 35 W / 35 W - Halogen Bulb (Multi -Reflector Type)
Notes
Bike made in India. Brand previously called Hero Honda.
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Transmission
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