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Tyres provided enough grip for the track and compliment the motorcycle’s fun to ride nature
Verdict – Hero MotoCorp has been slightly late in the 200cc segment and the rivals have been ruling their individual domains very well. The Xtreme 200R is a very capable motorcycle and has the traits from its younger sibling and older Hero bikes. While it also features modern elements like the engine, suspension and ABS, the best part of this package is Hero MotoCorp’s service and sales network even in the rural part of the country. For urban users who have plenty of options in hand, the pricing could be the actual deal breaker for the Xtreme 200R.
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The Xtreme 200R has that typical commuter feel but is very involving to ride
What’s Cool
* Naked, simple and muscular design grabs some attention
* Sorted ergonomics and comfortable seating for riders of all sizes
* Ride and handling balance is spot-on for a sports-commuter
What’s Not So Cool
* Only a single-channel ABS on offer and that too as an option
* Engine misses out on the punch that one expects from a 200cc motorcycle
* The instrument cluster could have been designed better, does not look modern
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I hadn’t imagined myself riding a Hero bike at BIC, ever!
Hero Xtreme 200R Specifications
* Engine: 199.6cc, Air-Cooled, Single Cylinder
* Power: 18.4 PS @ 8,000 RPM
* Torque: 17.1 Nm @ 6,500 RPM
* Transmission: 5-speed
* Fuel Type: Petrol
* Frame: Diamond
* Suspension: 37 mm Telescopic Forks (Front), Monoshock (Rear)
* Tyres: 100/80/17 (Front), 130/70/17 (Rear), Tubeless
* Brakes: 276 mm Disc (Front), 220 mm Disc (Rear), Single-channel ABS (Optional)
Hero Xtreme 200R Dimensions
* Length x Width x Height: 2062 mm x 778 mm x 1072 mm
* Wheelbase: 1338 mm
* Ground Clearance: 165 mm
* Seat Height: 795 mm
* Fuel Tank Capacity: 12.5-litres
* Kerb weight: 147 kgs, 148 kgs (ABS)
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