Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R

Overview
Key Features
Variants
On Road Price

Based on the Xtreme 1.R concept that was showcased at the 2019 EICMA motorcycle show, the Xtreme 160R is a smart-looking naked motorcycle that goes up against the likes of TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Bajaj Pulsar NS 160 and Yamaha FZ V3. The bike draws power from a 160cc, air-cooled engine mated to a five-speed transmission. This engine is good for developing power and torque outputs of 15hp and 14Nm, respectively. Hero claims a rather impressive 0-60kmph acceleration time of 4.7 seconds. The bike is being is offered with a choice of disc or drum brake at the rear while a disc brake in the front and single-channel ABS are standard. Hero’s Xtreme 160R sells for a starting price of Rs 1.07 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes with auto sail technology along with a negative LCD instrument cluster and side-stand engine cut-off feature.

Engine
163cc

Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R Bike Key Features

Side-stand engine cut-off
Auto Sail Technology
Integrated pillion grab handles

Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R Braking and Safety

The base variant of Hero Xtreme 160R comes with a 276mm disc brake at the front and a 130mm drum brake at the rear along with single-channel ABS. There is a higher variant that gets a 220mm disc at the rear. The double-disc variant has better braking performance and inspires a little more confidence compared to the drum variant. There is also a side stand indicator on the instrument console and the engine ignition is cut-off if the bike is parked and the side stand is open.
Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R Mileage

In our testing, the Hero Xtreme 160R delivered a mileage of 48kmpl in the city and 53kmpl on the highway. One can expect a fuel economy of around 50kmpl in mixed usage. There is a 12-litre fuel tank on the bike and the bike can easily deliver a range of roughly 600km.