Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 163cc air-cooled engine makes 14.79 bhp and 14 Nm through a 5 Speed. With a kerb weight of 139.5 kg that is 106 bhp per tonne, 54th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
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 Cooled, 2 Valves
- Power
- 14.8 bhp
- Torque
- 14 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 49.6 kmpl
- Cooling
- Air-cooled
- Transmission
- 5 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 107 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 139.5 kg
- Fuel tank
- 12 L
- Seat height
- 790 mm
- Ground clearance
- 167 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1327 mm
- Length
- 2029 mm
- Width
- 793 mm
- Height
- 1052 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Drum, 130 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Single Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush
- Rear suspension
- 7 step Rider-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 weighs 139.5 kg with fluids, has an 790 mm seat, 167 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1327 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 12 litres, good for about 558 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
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
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.
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.
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.
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 Xtreme 160R 4V, Pulsar N160 and CB 125 Hornet
Against Xtreme 160R 4V, Pulsar N160 or CB 125 Hornet, it gets hazard lamps that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: dual-channel abs, usd front forks, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Xtreme 160R has
- Hazard lamps
Rivals have, it lacks
- Dual-channel ABS
- USD front forks
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Matt Pearl White
- Stealth Black
- Matt Pearl White (Double Disc)
- Stealth Black (Double Disc)
Xtreme 160R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Xtreme 160R?
- It uses a 163cc engine producing 14.79 bhp and 14 Nm, with a 5 speed.
- Is the Xtreme 160R suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 790 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Xtreme 160R have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Xtreme 160R have?
- 13 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels and side-stand engine cut-off. Some are variant-specific.
Xtreme 160R from
₹1.1 Lakh