Hero Xtreme Sports Double Disc Brake

What's good:

Hero Xtreme Sports is commuter-cum-sports motorcycle offering from Hero MotoCorp. The excellent body profile and features are the evidence of its sporty look. The motorcycle has received some cosmetic updates which include a new headlamp with LED position lights, new body stickers, sporty mudguard, updated visor and tail light. The motorcycle has an impressive instrument console that carries both digital and analog display. Some of its pros are given below:

• Excellent ergonomics
• Rear Disc brake
• Revised engine
• Smooth handling
• New headlight

Power and mileage:

The motorcycle powering with the refined 149.2cc air-cooled and four-stroke engine that has been tuned to extract the maximum power of 15.2 BHP at 8500 RPM and 13.5 Nm of torque at 7000 RPM. Furthermore, the compact engine makes Hero Xtreme Sports best in class performance motorcycle among the commuter motorcycle. The engine is mated to the same five-speed constant mesh gearbox, which endow smooth and needless shifting of the gear. Some of its power to mileage aspects is given here.

• 149.2cc engine displacement
• Maximum power 15.2 BHP at 8500 RPM
• Maximum torque 13.5 Nm at 7000 RPM
• Five speed transmission
• Expected fuel economy 45 KMPL

Handling and riding

The Xtreme Sports has a responsive handlebar which is nicely positioned to offer a smooth handling, whereas, the step-up seat provides sporty riding position to the riders. The fuel tank has sharp edges which provide excellent gripping to the legs of the rider.

Maintenance:

The motorcycle has a compact engine which provides excellent power output and performance at least care. The Hero MotorCorp has always served the best all rounder products among the other manufacturers in the country.  Being an in-house manufacturer, the spare parts of the product are easily available in the market within an affordable or low cost.

Safety:

Considering the safety aspects, the manufacturer has blessed the new version of Hero Xtreme with rear disc brake, whereas the front disc brake is remaining the same. The combination of front and rear disc brake will provide dynamic stopping efficiency. The motorcycle is featured with MRF Zapper typrs, which provide excellent gripping at any kind of roads. The Xtreme Sports is blessed with the revised suspension setup as the motorcycle has a front telescopic hydraulic forks and rear 5-step adjustable hydraulic coil springs. Some of its safety aspects are given below:

• Front and rear Disc brake
• MRF Zapper tyres
• Multi reflected headlight
• Front telescopic hydraulic forks
• Rear 5-step adjustable hydraulic coil springs

Verdict:

The Hero Xtreme Sports is a successor of Honda CBZ that has an impressive design and the class beating performance. With the rear disc brake and revised engine, the motorcycle will compete with the TVS Apache, Pulsar 150 and CBR 150. It is available in five beautiful colors which include Black/Red, Pyro Orange, Mercuric Silver, Panther Black and Fiery Red.