Another 200-cc motorcycle from Hero MotoCorp has been introduced, this time with an improved engine head that can accommodate 4 valves. It’s the new Hero Xtreme 200S 4V, available in India for Rs. 1.41 lakh (ex-showroom).
The 199.6 cc single-cylinder, fuel-injected, air/oil-cooled BS6 engine that powers the Hero Xtreme 200S 4V It produces 19.1 horsepower at 8500 RPM and 17.35 Nm of torque at 6500 RPM with a 5-speed gearbox. The Hero Xtreme 200S 4V also complies with the OBD2 and E20 fuel requirements. It gets a single-channel anti-lock braking system with disc brakes at the front and rear. And has a 13-liter fuel tank capacity and 55 kmpl of mileage. The overall bike weighs around 158 kg.
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There are three dual-tone paint schemes, including Moon Yellow, Panther Black Metallic, and Matte Axis Grey Metallic, which enhance the motorcycle design. The 4V variant also includes a handlebar in clip-on form. It also comes with a saree guard, and the addition of a tire hugger at the rear, which helps in monsoons, is much appreciated. Coming to suspension, at the front there are 37mm Telescopic forks and a 7-step preload adjustable monoshock at the rear. Offers 165 mm of ground clearance.
Hero gave it a classy-looking Split LED headlight setup with DRLs and got an LCD display with Turn-by-turn navigation, Bluetooth, call and SMS notifications, a full-fairing, a tinted visor, a muscular fuel tank, a side-slung sporty exhaust, and 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres.
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Hero’s Xtreme 200S 4V is competing with the Bajaj Pulsar RS200, Suzuki Gixxer SF, and TVS Apache RTR 200 4V in India. Though it’s not a purely performance-oriented motorcycle, it sure does perform well on a city commute and a decently long highway tour. It is much appreciated by beginner riders looking for a good-looking, sporty-feeling, eye-catching, entry-level motorcycle with good mileage.
Hero motorcycles are simple and affordable, making them easy to purchase and maintain in the current Indian 2-wheeler market. Hero has the added advantage of having a strong sales and service network all over India.
