Hero MotoCorp has unveiled the 200cc motorcycle Xtreme 200R, the bike was first showcased as a concept at the last Auto Expo 2016. It was then projected as Xtreme 200S and was based on the ongoing Xtreme series of motorbikes. Today at an event organized by the company in the capital city of the country the brand new Xtreme 200R has been officially unveiled.The Hero Xtreme 200R is powered by all new 199.6cc air cooled engine, the mill is capable of delivering 18.4 Ps of power at 8000 Rpm and 17.1 Nm of torque at 6500 Rpm. The fueling has been done through conventional CV type carburetor and company has incorporated inbuilt balancers to reduce undue vibrations. Company claims that the bike is capable of doing 0-60 kmph in 4.6 Sec and the top speed of the bike is 112 kmph. The new Xtreme 200R also returns claimed 39.9 kmpl of fuel economy.
The new Xtreme 200R is suspended on front regular telescopic suspension and rear monoshock absorber. The bike comes shod with 100/80- 17 Tubeless tyre at front and 130/70- R17 Tubeless tyre at the rear. Braking duty has been given to front 276mm disc brake whereas 220mm disc at the rear, ABS comes as optional feature at the bike.
The bike comes in five vibrant color options and we got to know the price of the bike when it will be launched later this year. The Hero Xtreme 200R will lock horns with the likes of TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar 200 NS. It is expected to be priced in the same bracket between Rs 85-95K when launched.
By: Farhan Kashif