Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R vs Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R and Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 160R 4V are both sports bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. The Xtreme 160R undercuts the Xtreme 160R 4V by ₹24,667, a gap big enough to notice on the EMI but not to decide the argument on its own.
On our category count it is a draw at 3 each, which usually means the two are aimed at different riders rather than one being better.
Category by category
Price
Xtreme 160R
The Xtreme 160R starts ₹24,667 lower (₹1,09,802 against ₹1,34,469), about ₹780 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Xtreme 160R
Xtreme 160R claims 49.65 kmpl against 45 kmpl. That is roughly ₹858 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V has the better power-to-weight ratio: 114 against 106 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V adds dual-channel abs and rear disc brake that the Xtreme 160R does not have on any variant.
Features
Xtreme 160R 4V
Xtreme 160R 4V gets usd front forks, projector headlamp, bluetooth connectivity and turn-by-turn navigation.
City manners
Xtreme 160R
Xtreme 160R is 5.5 kg lighter and lower in the seat (790 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Xtreme 160R if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is budget-conscious 160cc buyers
Buy the Xtreme 160R 4V if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- dual-channel ABS is non-negotiable for you
- your priority is enthusiast commuters
- your priority is riders wanting usd forks on a budget
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Xtreme 160R | Xtreme 160R 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹1,09,802 | ₹1,34,469 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹1,29,000 | ₹1,56,100 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹95,410 | ₹99,700 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹30,000 | ₹30,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹6,192 | ₹7,492 |
| Five-year total | ₹2,60,602 | ₹2,93,292 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R | Hero MotoCorpXtreme 160R 4V |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹1,09,802 | ₹1,34,469 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹3,480 | ₹4,260 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 163.2 cc | 163.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air/Oil Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 14.8 bhp | 16.6 bhp |
| Torque | 14 Nm | 14.6 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 49.6 kmpl | 45 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Oil-cooled |
| Transmission | 5 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 107 km/h | 115 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 139.5 kg | 145 kg |
| Fuel tank | 12 L | 12 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance | 167 mm | 165 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1327 mm | 1333 mm |
| Length | 2029 mm | 2029 mm |
| Width | 793 mm | 793 mm |
| Height | 1052 mm | 1052 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 276 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Disc, 220 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Single Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic (37 mm Dia) with anti friction bush | KYB Upside Down Forks, 37 mm DIA |
| Rear suspension | 7 step Rider-adjustable Monoshock | 7 Step Adjustable Monoshock |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 100/80-17 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-R17 | 130/70-R17 |
Xtreme 160R vs Xtreme 160R 4V: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Xtreme 160R or the Xtreme 160R 4V?
- The Xtreme 160R is cheaper by ₹24,667 at the base variant (₹1,09,802 against ₹1,34,469 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Xtreme 160R or the Xtreme 160R 4V?
- The Xtreme 160R claims 49.65 kmpl against 45 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Xtreme 160R and Xtreme 160R 4V in Delhi?
- About ₹27,100: roughly ₹1,29,000 for the Xtreme 160R and ₹1,56,100 for the Xtreme 160R 4V, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹2,60,602 for the Xtreme 160R and ₹2,93,292 for the Xtreme 160R 4V, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Xtreme 160R comes out ₹32,690 ahead.
