Hero Xtreme 200R Launched Pan India- Know The VFM Price Tag!

Item: Xtreme 200R
Rating: 4.9
Author: Mohit Soni

By Mohit Soni

13/08/2018

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Hero Xtreme 200R is the comeback product for Hero MotoCorp in the performance segment for the masses

Hero, just like their erstwhile partner Honda hasn’t had a huge success in the performance department. Time and again with every model, the rival from Pune has taken their share by a huge margin and now it has 50% of the market share. Yes, we are talking about Bajaj who has dominated this segment from 200 to now, 400. Hero isn’t giving up. With the launch of TVS Apache RTR 200 and the endless popularity of the Pulsar 220, Hero wants a share of it too.

Now pitching directly could help them again them sales and popularity in the segment. Hero Extreme is already a popular name in the sports segment for Hero, using that name and 200 cc capacity engine under the tank can help them? We have some details to tell you what the Hero Xtreme 200R is like as it has been launched at Rs 89,000. These are numbers now that apply for Pan India.

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Xtreme 200R Design and Dimensions

The design and dimensions seem quite familiar that has been seen on the 150cc counterpart. However, there is a change and it is evolutionary and not revolutionary. The side panels are big and flow downwards, the tank is much sportier and chunkier in looks. Headlight cowl has been stripped of the existing motorcycle to give this bike a more naked appeal. Fatter rubber, a long exhaust and new design for alloy wheels are on offer.

Hero Xtreme 200R Launch and Price

Launched in July phase wise and officially in August, prices start at Rs 89,000 which is quite good for a that it offers and targets the 160’s from Bajaj/TVS and Honda.

Hero Xtreme 200R Chassis, suspension and brakes

What we can see in the pictures is similar equipment as before. However, everything has been tweaked. Concept bike had a sports bike inspired rear swingarm and subframe but, normal, production version has something more practical and usual stuff that we have seen before. Fatter front forks, tyres, bigger disc brakes and much more can be seen in the bike.

Chassis – Single Down Tube Frame

Front – 37 mm Telescopic Forks
Rear – Adjustable Monoshock

Front – 100/80/17
Rear – 130/70/17

Front – 260 mm Disc abs
Rear – 220 mm Drum non-abs

Hero Xtreme 200R Engine, Specification and Fuel Economy

Single Cylinder, Air-Cooled, 2-valve engine
Displacement 199cc
Maximum Power – 18.4 PS @ 8500 RPM
Maximum Torque – 17.1 NM @ 5500 RPM
Transmission – 5- Speed Gearbox
Fuel efficiency – 40-45 km/l
Kerb Weight – 137kgs dry
0-60 km/he in 4.6 seconds
Carburettor: CV type

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Xtreme 200R Top Rivals

Bajaj Pulsar 220, Pulsar 160NS, Hornet 160R, Apache RTR 160 and RTR 180.

Xtreme 200R Safety and Features

Single channel ABS is being offered as standard. Features list include Dual disc brakes, LED lamps at the rear and a cluster with digital speedometer and analogue tachometer.