Hero Xtreme 160R 2V Is Now More Affordable; Launched At Rs 1.11 Lakh
Hero MotoCorp has launched an updated Xtreme 160R 2V in the market at a price of Rs 1,11,111 which makes it more affordable than the previous model where much changes have not been made.. The latest version of the Xtreme 160R 2V is now available in a single variant.
Design and Features
It gets the same design and features as the outgoing model, with minor styling tweaks like revised H-shaped tail light, and a flatter single-piece seat which Hero claims to improve overall comfort for the pillion. Hero has also carried forward the drag race timer from the 160R 4V to this model.
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The Xtreme 160R 2V is available in a single Stealth Black paint scheme, complementing the all-black colour scheme with red accents on the headlamp bezels, underbelly sump guard, and wheel rims. Other features include a fully-digital instrument console, a USB charging port, Bluetooth connectivity, and LED headlights with position lamps.
Technical Mechanical specs
When it comes to cycle parts, suspension setup comprises 37mm telescopic front forks and a 7-step preload adjustable rear monoshock. Braking duties are carried out by a 276mm disc brake up front and drum brake at the rear, supported by a single-channel ABS. The naked streetfighter rides on 100/80-R17 front and 130/70 R17 rear tyres and gets a 12-litre fuel tank and weighs 139.5 kg.
The Hero Xtreme 160R 4V is powered by 163.2cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that pushes out 14.79 bhp and 14 Nm of peak torque. This motor is paired to a 5-speed gearbox. The engine comes with Hero’s patented XSens technology that offers start/stop technology. The Xtreme 160R 2V competes against TVS Apache RTR 160, Honda SP160, and Bajaj Pulsar N150.
The mid-range is most certainly better than on the old bike. There’s a stronger surge through the rev range, which makes the bike a lot nicer in heavier, slower-moving traffic. The gearing is quite short as well, which makes for a better drive within the city. The fuel tank gives it the look and feel of a bigger bike.
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In traffic sessions, the Xtreme is good fun, but when the highway roads arrive, it doesn’t feel that much quicker than what I recall of the old bike. It can just about hold 100kph, but it is straining quite high at that point and doesn’t leave you wanting to search for what lies in reserve above that. To be fair, this sort of performance is to be expected from the air-/oil-cooled, 160cc class of bikes. Nevertheless, it will be intriging to get the bike fully tested and see how the numbers compare against the Pulsar N160 and Apache RTR 160 4V. It’s something we’ll get to as soon as the rush of the anniversary issue is over.
