Hero MotoCorp: Hero MotoCorp is soon going to launch an updated version of its Xtreme 160R. In which USD forks will also be found. It will also get other updates including better styling and new color options. Along with this, some new features can also be found in it. Black colored alloy wheels and golden USD forks can be found in its new teaser. Hero has also teased the exhaust and the rumbling sound. While a sporty design will also be available in Hero Extreme. It feels like a commuter bike, albeit with more weight, which is usually associated with entry-level bikes from Hero. It will compete with Pulsar NS 160, Apache RTR 160 and Suzuki Gixxer.
Will compete with Pulsar NS 160
In March this year, Bajaj equipped the updated Pulsar NS160 and NS200 with USD front forks to provide more value to those looking for an entry-level performance bike. It gets USD forks and better handling with a more muscular and impressive profile.
Existing engine will remain intact
Hero MotoCorp wants to equip the Xtreme 160R with similar features. The teaser has revealed that it will get golden USD front forks. Along with this, some other big updates can also be found along with USD forks. After Bajaj Pulsar and Hero Xtreme, TVS and Suzuki can also give similar updates to their bikes. There will be no change in its engine and the existing engine will continue to be available in it. Its engine has already been upgraded as per the new BS6 Stage II emission norms.
powertrain
Hero Xtreme 160R gets a 163 cc, air-cooled engine, which generates power of 15 PS and peak torque of 14 Nm. It is mated to a 5-speed constant mesh gearbox. While the Pulsar NS160 gets a 160.3 cc, oil cooled, 4-valve engine that outputs 17.2 PS and 14.6 Nm. Dual-channel ABS can be given in the updated Hero Xtreme 160R. The current bike gets single-channel ABS with 276 mm front and 220 mm petal discs at the rear, while the Pulsar NS160 and NS200 already get dual-channel ABS.
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