Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled

TusharK · 18th February 2020, 15:28

Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new 160cc bike called the Xtreme 160R.

The Xtreme 160R features an LED headlamp, LED tail light and LED turn indicators. It also has a digital instrument cluster. The bike comes with dual-tone bodywork and a stepped seat. It rides on black 17-inch alloy wheels and has a single side-mounted exhaust.

The Xtreme 160R is powered by a BS6 compliant 160cc, air-cooled engine that has fuel injection. It produces 15 BHP @ 8,500 rpm. The bike is claimed to accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 4.7 seconds.

The Xtreme 160R comes with a 37 mm telescopic fork suspension at the front and a 7-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. It features a 276 mm disc brake at the front and a 220 mm petal type disc brake at the rear. It is equipped with single-channel ABS.

Link to Team-BHP News

surjaonwheelz · 18th February 2020, 15:58

Xtreme styling, looks like a doctor's apron like body panels and a robo face! I've nothing else to write about the Hero Xtreme 160R, hope the folks buying it like what they pay for!

SoumenD · 18th February 2020, 16:23

Here's a walk around of the same courtesy ZigWheels. Those petal discs with red stripe along the circumference and white tank kinda reminds of Apache. Headlight looks similar to Honda xblade.

https://youtu.be/ZQEO94pBtHk

girishv · 18th February 2020, 17:42

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Originally Posted by surjaonwheelz

Xtreme styling, looks like a doctor's apron like body panels and a robo face! I've nothing else to write about the Hero Xtreme 160R, hope the folks buying it like what they pay for!

The red bikes in the background of the video posted by Soumen looks really good though. I am sure other colors will look equally good.
I just want to know whether this will be available in full black to remind me of my first gen CBZ with gold letters.

Bismaya · 18th February 2020, 20:31

Has an uncanny resemblance to both CB Hornet and xBlade. Just look at the beefy design and headlamp setup. The new chassis and a mono-shock, Hero literally realised what they lacked and stepped into the game way too late and at a time when FZ's and Apaches are selling like hot cakes.

robindsouza82 · 18th February 2020, 20:42

A bold new attempt by Hero. The claim the fastest time to 60 and the bike is supported to be lighter than competition as well.

But will it succeed in a overcrowded market with formidable competitors like Apache, Pulsar Na and Suzuki Gixxer , only time will tell.

Hero has not had a smash hit new launch for a long time now.

NiInJa · 19th February 2020, 10:28

For once, I like what Hero has come up with this time around. The design is a good departure from their conventional commuter bikes that they have been doling out for last 20 years. Even the Xtreme 200R looks boring compared to this.

Would have looked even better if they had given a circular headlamp like that of the Xpulse, no ?

Iyencar · 19th February 2020, 10:42

No comments on the bike, but why is this such a low key launch? The uncle in the picture looks like he was about to go Sunday shopping at Dmart and ended up at the launch instead. Create some hype Hero!

drt_rdr · 19th February 2020, 11:03

I guess it wasn't a launch, just a reveal.

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This is a nice design for a change, a far cry from the tackyness of the older generation xtremes. Looks very similar to the 1.R concept shown off at eicma or something last year.

darkLightning · 26th April 2020, 19:05

This bike looks like a living proof that Hero and Honda are like that couple who cannot get over their breakup.
On a serious note though I am actually quite intrigued about this one as it looks so different from your generic Hero product and if it really follows the Fill it, Shut it, Forget it Mantra of Hero coupled with good driving dynamics Hero may have a solid seller at it's hands. Can serve as a worthy upgrade to Splendor-Passion folks. Pricing is going to be VFM that is one area Hero rarely misses in.

JLS · 27th April 2020, 15:18

This is a nice looking bike, with good specs.
People would really want to buy this, due the brand reputation and perceived low cost maintenance image that Hero enjoys.

However, Hero dealers are really not very keen to push their new products, for e.g. Xpulse, and Xtreme 200 due. They seem content selling only their long running and popular products like Splendor.

I wish Hero dealers steps up their game and give competition to Bajaj, Yamaha and TVS in 150/160 CC segment.

Regards,

JLS

darkLightning · 3rd May 2020, 10:48

I read an interesting article by Motoroids on Xtreme 160R today.
Honestly I feel their point of view resonates with the mass commuter segment buyers to whom still Hero's fuss free bikes make a lot of sense.
If this bike is priced well which with Hero is almost a certainty then Hero does look like having a hot seller here.
And it may be a bold prediction but I daresay they have a potential successor to original CBZ here.

Link to Motoroids Article

The only big problem with Hero's latest 200 cc offerings was relative lack of power, keyword here is relative even though the bikes were extremely VFM a lot of prospective buyers got impacted by almost all reviews saying bikes are under powered relative to any other 200cc bike. If hero can and by specs it looks like they have managed to match this 160 cc engine specs with the competition I don't really see any major negative in this product.

18th February 2020, 15:28	#1
TusharK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Pune Posts: 7,426 Thanked: 65,771 Times	Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a new 160cc bike called the Xtreme 160R. The Xtreme 160R features an LED headlamp, LED tail light and LED turn indicators. It also has a digital instrument cluster. The bike comes with dual-tone bodywork and a stepped seat. It rides on black 17-inch alloy wheels and has a single side-mounted exhaust. The Xtreme 160R is powered by a BS6 compliant 160cc, air-cooled engine that has fuel injection. It produces 15 BHP @ 8,500 rpm. The bike is claimed to accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 4.7 seconds. The Xtreme 160R comes with a 37 mm telescopic fork suspension at the front and a 7-step adjustable monoshock at the rear. It features a 276 mm disc brake at the front and a 220 mm petal type disc brake at the rear. It is equipped with single-channel ABS. Link to Team-BHP News
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18th February 2020, 15:58	#2
surjaonwheelz BHPian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Pune Posts: 927 Thanked: 3,359 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled Xtreme styling, looks like a doctor's apron like body panels and a robo face! I've nothing else to write about the Hero Xtreme 160R, hope the folks buying it like what they pay for!
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18th February 2020, 20:31	#5
Bismaya BHPian Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: OD Posts: 246 Thanked: 404 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled Has an uncanny resemblance to both CB Hornet and xBlade. Just look at the beefy design and headlamp setup. The new chassis and a mono-shock, Hero literally realised what they lacked and stepped into the game way too late and at a time when FZ's and Apaches are selling like hot cakes.
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18th February 2020, 20:42	#6
robindsouza82 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 19 Thanked: 22 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled A bold new attempt by Hero. The claim the fastest time to 60 and the bike is supported to be lighter than competition as well. But will it succeed in a overcrowded market with formidable competitors like Apache, Pulsar Na and Suzuki Gixxer , only time will tell. Hero has not had a smash hit new launch for a long time now.
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19th February 2020, 10:28	#7
NiInJa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 1,188 Thanked: 4,630 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled For once, I like what Hero has come up with this time around. The design is a good departure from their conventional commuter bikes that they have been doling out for last 20 years. Even the Xtreme 200R looks boring compared to this. Would have looked even better if they had given a circular headlamp like that of the Xpulse, no ?
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19th February 2020, 10:42	#8
Iyencar BHPian Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Mumbai Posts: 483 Thanked: 2,396 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled No comments on the bike, but why is this such a low key launch? The uncle in the picture looks like he was about to go Sunday shopping at Dmart and ended up at the launch instead. Create some hype Hero!
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19th February 2020, 11:03	#9
drt_rdr BHPian Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: KA-xx Posts: 511 Thanked: 1,563 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled I guess it wasn't a launch, just a reveal. ..... This is a nice design for a change, a far cry from the tackyness of the older generation xtremes. Looks very similar to the 1.R concept shown off at eicma or something last year.
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26th April 2020, 19:05	#10
darkLightning BHPian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Bhopal Posts: 187 Thanked: 727 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled This bike looks like a living proof that Hero and Honda are like that couple who cannot get over their breakup. On a serious note though I am actually quite intrigued about this one as it looks so different from your generic Hero product and if it really follows the Fill it, Shut it, Forget it Mantra of Hero coupled with good driving dynamics Hero may have a solid seller at it's hands. Can serve as a worthy upgrade to Splendor-Passion folks. Pricing is going to be VFM that is one area Hero rarely misses in.
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27th April 2020, 15:18	#11
JLS BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 163 Thanked: 183 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled This is a nice looking bike, with good specs. People would really want to buy this, due the brand reputation and perceived low cost maintenance image that Hero enjoys. However, Hero dealers are really not very keen to push their new products, for e.g. Xpulse, and Xtreme 200 due. They seem content selling only their long running and popular products like Splendor. I wish Hero dealers steps up their game and give competition to Bajaj, Yamaha and TVS in 150/160 CC segment. Regards, JLS
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3rd May 2020, 10:48	#12
darkLightning BHPian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Bhopal Posts: 187 Thanked: 727 Times	Re: Hero Xtreme 160R unveiled I read an interesting article by Motoroids on Xtreme 160R today. Honestly I feel their point of view resonates with the mass commuter segment buyers to whom still Hero's fuss free bikes make a lot of sense. If this bike is priced well which with Hero is almost a certainty then Hero does look like having a hot seller here. And it may be a bold prediction but I daresay they have a potential successor to original CBZ here. Link to Motoroids Article The only big problem with Hero's latest 200 cc offerings was relative lack of power, keyword here is relative even though the bikes were extremely VFM a lot of prospective buyers got impacted by almost all reviews saying bikes are under powered relative to any other 200cc bike. If hero can and by specs it looks like they have managed to match this 160 cc engine specs with the competition I don't really see any major negative in this product.
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