Hero Xtreme 160R review, road test

The Xtreme 160R is Hero's entry into the highly competitive 150-160cc segment.

Published on Jul 29, 2020 12:00:00 PM

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The single-piece seat is well padded and spacious.

Hazard light is a useful addition. Switchgear quality is acceptable.

Smoked tail lamp lens looks mean.

The Hero Xtreme 160R is priced very competitively at Rs 99,950 (rear drum brake variant) and Rs 1.03 lakh (rear disc brake variant). It is the most affordable motorcycle in its segment and a full Rs 10,000 cheaper than the Suzuki Gixxer which is now the most expensive bike in the space. While the 160R is lacking when it comes to the top-end quotient of the engine, it makes up for it with attractive design, enjoyable handling, comfort and impressive fuel efficiency. That said, the finish in some areas could have been better, as could the feature list, but the latter would have driven the price up. To sum up, the Xtreme 160R is a good looking everyday motorcycle that’s brisk in the city, fun in the corners and light on the pocket. If you want the fastest bike for the money, you will have to look elsewhere.