Hero MotoCorp has introduced the new Xtreme 160R 4V in the Indian market. The prices of the 2023 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V start at Rs 1.27 lakh, ex-showroom, and it gets a host of updates over its predecessor. Here we have explained the key differences between the new Xtreme 160R 4V and the outgoing model.
New Hero Xtreme 160R 4V vs Old model: Engine and gearbox
| Specification | New Xtreme 160R 4V | Old Xtreme 160R |
| Engine | 163.2cc, single-cylinder, air & oil-cooled, fuel-injected | 163cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected |
| Power | 16.6 bhp | 14.9 bhp |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm | 14 Nm |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
Hero MotoCorp has updated the powertrain of the Xtreme 160R. The motorcycle is now OBD2 & E20-compliant, gets a four-valve setup and is also more powerful than before. It features a 163.2cc, single-cylinder, air & oil-cooled fuel-injected engine that churns out 16.6 bhp and 14.6 Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Â
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New Hero Xtreme 160R 4V vs Old model: Hardware and features
In terms of hardware, the Xtreme 160R has got some significant updates. This streetfighter now features upside-down (USD) front forks instead of the conventional telescopic units we get to see on the outgoing model. Braking duties are performed by disc brake at the front and a disc/drum at the rear with a single-channel ABS. It gets an all-digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. Â
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New Hero Xtreme 160R 4V vs Old model: Price in India
| Make and model | Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| New Hero Xtreme 160R 4V | Rs 1.27 lakh – Rs 1.37 lakh |
| Old Hero Xtreme 160R | Rs 1.22 lakh – Rs 1.30 lakh |
The prices of the new 2023 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V range from Rs 1.27 lakh to Rs 1.37 lakh while the old Xtreme 160R used to retail from Rs 1.22 lakh to Rs 1.30 lakh, all prices ex-showroom Delhi. It’s also worth mentioning that the new Xtreme 160R 4V has got some cosmetic updates and is now heavier by almost 5 or 6 kg, depending on the variant.
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