Hero Xtreme 160R review

This all new motorcycle features a sharp, compact bodywork and features like all LED lighting and a full-digital instrument console. It gets a new 160cc air-cooled and fuel-injected BS6-compliant motor. Hero has equipped the Xtreme 160R with all the bells and whistles to go head-to-head with the current 160cc heavyweights.

Design

The Hero Xtreme 160R has compact dimensions but gets a busy, muscular styling that makes it stand out from its competitors. The handlebar, powertrain, and alloy wheels get a blacked-out finish, while the rear grab rail has been integrated into the bodywork. The Xtreme 160R was showcased in a two-tone white and grey paint job. When launched, expect the motorcycle to be available in more colours.

Features

The Hero Xtreme 160R is the only motorcycle in its segment to get all-LED lighting i.e. LED headlamp, LED tail lamp, and LED turn indicators. Its full-digital instrument console features a speedometer, tachometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and clock. However, it misses out on a gear position indicator, which the Suzuki Gixxer gets. It also gets a hazard lamp, another segment first.

Performance

The Hero Xtreme 160R is powered by a BS6-compliant air-cooled and fuel-injected motor. It delivers 15.2PS and 14Nm. Despite being a 2-valve motor, it is one of the most powerful motorcycles in its segment, overshadowed only by the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V whose 4-valve motor delivers 16PS and 14.1Nm. The Xtreme 160R gets a 5-speed gearbox. The Hero Xtreme 160R gets a diamond-type frame with telescopic forks and a 7-step preload-adjustable monoshock. Braking is via a 276mm front disc and 130mm drum (optional 220mm disc) with single-channel ABS as standard. It gets MRF REVZ tyres with the rear being a 130-section radial unit.

Hero Xtreme 160R Price: The new Hero Xtreme 160R is expected to be priced between Rs 1.02- 1.05 lakh