Hero MotorCorp launched its much-anticipated and awaited Xtreme 160R motorcycle at a price point of Rs.99,950 for the front disc with single-channel ABS and Rs. 1,03,500 for the double-disc(Both are ex-showroom prices). The two variants come with a single-channel ABS. Hero has already started working on the dispatches. Hero believes that Xtreme 160R can beat its rivals like with Bajaj Pulsar 150, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Suzuki Gixxer etc. which have been successful hits.
Powerful Features
The bullish bike arrives
with a BS 6 compliant 160 cc air-cooled engine with the XSens and an advanced
Programmed-Fuel-Injection technology. Hero claims that the engine can deliver
15 PS of power at 8,500 pm. Another addition claim is its best power-to-weight
ratio in the segment with a low kerb-weight of 138.5 kg. The bike, however, has
a class-leading acceleration of 0 to 60 km/h in 4.7 seconds.
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The bike was unveiled at the Hero World 2020 event, which
was hosted at the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur last
February. It is inspired by the bold 1.R concept showcased at the EICMA 2019.
‘CAT-LIKE AGILITY’,
says Product Head
Malo Le Masson the Head of Global Product Planning, Hero
MotoCorp said on the occasion previously that, “The Hero Xtreme 160R is a real
Head-turner, cat-like agility with power to weight ratio of a street racer, and
tech-loaded with segment-first features like the all-LED package. This modern
street fighter is targeting to win the urban race. With this latest model, we
are now offering a compelling and competitive line-up of premium motorcycles,
from Street Naked to Sport with the Xtreme 200S, from Adventure with XPulse 200
to casual Touring with the XPulse 200T."
Hero had previously slated its
launch in the early 2020 but the launch was delayed due to the coronavirus
outbreak.
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