Overall, the Hero Xtreme 160R’s motor impresses in the city but not so much on the highway. Predictably, the highway fuel-efficiency figure drops down to 47.38kmph.
Instead of revving it to the 9500rpm redline, shift earlier at 8000rpm for quicker acceleration. It feels the strongest between 4000rpm and 6500rpm after which power tapers off. The Xtreme 160R feels comfortable cruising at speeds of 80kmph but you have to plan overtakes beforehand. As a result, the Xtreme 160R struggles to get up to triple-digit speeds. Not that you will want to rev it that high very often because it lacks top-end performance. It remains vibe-free in low- to mid-rpms with just a slight buzz felt through the footpegs at around 8000rpm. Multiplying the usability of the motor is its refinement. Not having to shift gears too much is all the more enjoyable as the 5-speed gearbox has a notchy shift action. This, in turn, translates to a fantastic city fuel-efficiency. 3000rpm to 6000rpm, which is very helpful in the city where you can cruise at speeds as low as 25kmph in 5th gear. This two-valve motor, as intended, offers the most performance in low to mid-range revs i.e. At this price, you also have alternatives like the Bajaj Chetak, Bajaj Pulsar 150 Twin Disc, TVS Apache RTR 160 2V and the TVS iQube. The Hero Xtreme 160R is an aggressively priced, sporty-looking, feature-packed motorcycle in the 160cc streetfighter segment, which is currently dominated by the Bajaj Pulsar N160, TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, Suzuki Gixxer and Yamaha FZ-S Fi. In terms of heft, it weighs 138.5kg for the base variant and 139.5kg for the rear disc brake-equipped variant, making it one of the lightest bikes in the class. In any case, single-channel ABS is standard. For braking, the bike uses a 276mm front petal disc while at the rear, you can either opt for a 220mm petal disc or a 130mm drum. The 17-inch alloy wheels are shod with 100-section front and a 130-section rear radial rubber. The Hero Xtreme 160R is built on a tubular diamond frame linked to a 37mm telescopic front fork and a seven-step pre-load-adjustable rear monoshock. It works in tandem with a five-speed transmission. The Hero Xtreme 160R is powered by a 163cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected, air-cooled engine which produces 15.2PS at 8500rpm and 14Nm at 6500rpm. The Stealth Edition 2.0 also comes equipped with Hero Connect, allowing you to trace the live location of the motorcycle and even receive an alert once it crosses a preset speed limit. The Stealth Edition comes with a gear position indicator on the console, and a USB charging port under the handlebar. The naked also comes with a hazard lamp warning function.
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It also gets a fully digital instrument cluster with a side-stand indicator apart from regular trove of information though there’s no real time mileage indicator, which the more affordable Hero Passion Pro gets. The most notable feature on the Xtreme 160R is the segment-first all-LED lighting system. The bike is available in four colours: Pearl Silver White, Vibrant Blue, Sports Red and Matte Black (Stealth Edition). The Xtreme 160R Stealth Edition retails at Rs 1,23,806 and the Stealth Edition 2.0 comes at Rs 1,29,738 (all prices ex-showroom Delhi). The Hero Xtreme 160R costs Rs 1,18,616 for the single disc variant while the double disc variant carries a sticker price of Rs 1,21,966. Head here to read more about this variant of the 160cc sporty commuter. Hero launched the Stealth Edition 2.0 of the Xtreme 160R in September 2022.
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