Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
Power comes from a 163cc single producing 16.6 bhp and 14.6 Nm, paired with a 5 Speed. At 145 kg the power-to-weight figure is 114 bhp per tonne, which ranks 49 of 73 in its class here.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 163.2 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 16.6 bhp
- Torque
- 14.6 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 45 kmpl
- Cooling
- Oil-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 115 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 145 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 795 mm
- Ground clearance
- 165 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1333 mm
- Length
- 2029 mm
- Width
- 793 mm
- Height
- 1052 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- KYB Upside Down Forks, 37 mm DIA
- Rear suspension
- 7 Step Adjustable Monoshock
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 100/80-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-R17
Source: Hero MotoCorp official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Xtreme 160R 4V weighs 145 kg with fluids, has an 795 mm seat, 165 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1333 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 534 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 100/80-17 front and 130/70-R17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Pulsar N160 4V, Xtreme 160R and FZ S Hybrid
Against Pulsar N160 4V, Xtreme 160R or FZ S Hybrid, it gets dual-channel abs, usd front forks and projector headlamp that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: single-channel abs, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Xtreme 160R 4V has
- Dual-channel ABS
- USD front forks
- Projector headlamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Single-channel ABS
Colours
- Stealth Black
- Neon Shooting Star
- Kevlar Brown
- Matt Shadow Grey
- Matt Slate Black
Xtreme 160R 4V specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Xtreme 160R 4V?
- It uses a 163cc engine producing 16.6 bhp and 14.6 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Xtreme 160R 4V suitable for short riders?
- Mostly. Seat height is 795 mm, which suits riders from about 5'5". Shorter riders should sit on one at the showroom.
- Does the Xtreme 160R 4V have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS on at least one variant; check the variant table, as lower trims may get single-channel.
- What features does the Xtreme 160R 4V have?
- 18 items across 5 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Xtreme 160R 4V from
₹1.34 Lakh