What's Good
The Xtreme has always been a killer package in its category since its birth. With a good number of updates, the bike has always fulfilled the demands of its fans. Following are its key plus points.
- Engine immobilizer
- Under seat charging point
- Broad rear tyres
- LED tail Lamps
- Digital Console
- GRS Suspension
What's Bad
The bike misses out some good features. Since, it has been a favourite among each age group, improvements concerning the current generation are required. Following are its few CONs.
- No Mono-Shock suspension
- Inconvenient mobile charging point
- Lagging pick up
Power to mileage
Hero Xtreme has always been an extreme performer, which delivers great power, making vehicle go super smooth and produces good mileage as well. Here are its concerning points.
- 149cc displacement
- Smooth performing Honda engine
- Engine Tuned for economy
- 45 to 48 KMPL actual mileage
- Stable on high speeds
Handling and riding
Xtreme is the successor of all time dear CBZ. Handling and riding have never been an issue on this bike, in fact, it has become more stable with the upgradations it has treated with. People usually discard this bike and blame it for quality issues, but those who are cutting the corners on the current version of the same know the real world scenario and always appreciate it.
Safety
Safety is treated as the rampart of the bike and its rider. This aspect has always been an issue in the Indian automotive industry because of bad roads and routes. Following are few of its safety good and bad.
- Diamond Frame
- Gas charged suspension
- Front Disc Brakes
- Wider rear tyre
- Engine immobilizer
Maintenance issues
Being and in-house manufacturer, the Hero Motocorp is always considered to be the best all rounder among other manufacturers in the country. The localized assembly and manufacturing of vehicles and spare parts makes things very congruent. Apart from the company's trained mechanics, these parts can be repaired at a local mechanic as well.
Verdict
Hero Xtreme is definitely a good buy. Even after getting disjuncted from Honda Motorcycles Pvt. Ltd, the quality standards and refinements have not been compromised. This bike is still running on a Honda sourced engine and it is a performance cum eco friendly one. Riding on highways and city streets is one of the greatest objectives.
