HERO XTREME 160R 4V

Pocket rocket gets more ammo and packs in a bigger punch

- ABHAY VERMA

HERO XTREME 160R 4V 

Engine: 163.2cc air and oil-cooled single-cylinder petrol Power: 16.9PS @ 8,500rpm Torque: 14.6Nm @ 6,500rpm Weight: 145kg Gearbox: 5-speed manual Price: ₹ 1.27 lakh ex-showroom onwards

Keen on staying relevant in the performance end of the 160cc segment, Hero MotoCorp has given its star performer, the Xtreme 160R a comprehensive midlife update. The 160R has been my favourite right from the time it was launched – the engine’s strong bottom-end grunt and peppiness make it fun to ride and a hoot when it comes to wheelies. And Hero claims to have bettered the package, which made me curious enough to pull rank and attend the bike’s press ride myself!