You also get a side stand indicator, which is quite useful."When this tool was provided, the cells began to increase their firing rate beyond the levels we have seen before, even with preset normal images to obtain the highest firing rates," explains co-first author Carlos Ponce. The quality of switch gears is top notch and is easily one of the best in the segment. So stalling the bike or stretching your arm all the time is the only two options to switch off the motorcycle. It gets equally difficult to switch off the bike, especially when the Xtreme Sports doesn’t get a kill switch. Firstly, it’s a tedious task to access the keyhole at night (and even in daylight). It is placed on the right side headlamp assembly and not below the instrument cluster, which is quite quirky. I would say the same for the ignition keyhole. It doesn’t indicate real-time fuel level, rather it updates the fuel level at every 1/4th occurrence, which I found to be a waste. If you are someone who likes perfection, then you won’t be pleased with the analog fuel indicator either.
However, one letdown could be the blue backlight which only hinders your vision rather than helping. The instrument cluster is nice with its big round tachometer and LCD display area. The overall styling of the bike is quite fresh for a Hero product but not enough to draw in the youth. Though this motorcycle is based on the Xtreme platform, it does not come across as a cheap makeover. All these aspects together make the Hero Xtreme Sports a decent commuter motorcycle. Even the braking of this bike is excellent as it has good bite and feedback. Seating comfort is one of the best in the segment, thanks to the brilliant cushioning. The riding position of the Xtreme Sports is good, but I somehow found the rider footpegs to be oddly placed. But try pushing the bike in the corners and the MRF Nylogrip Zapper tyres will disappoint you as it doesn’t offer good grip especially in wet conditions. You will feel comfortable behind the wide clip-on handlebar if you are riding straight or are in touring mode. The five-speed gearbox, however, behaves quite oddly and is not very smooth (say, like the Honda CB Unicorn 160). The low-end torque is quite impressive as the 147kg bike managed to travel well for long distances with a 100kg rider. The power figure on this bike has been bumped up to 15.6bhp, and it comes with linear power delivery. Vibrations could be felt on the handlebar, fuel tank and also foot pegs and foot brake. We usually expect vibrations at higher revs, but in case of the Xtreme Sports, it starts at idling and stays all the way till the 11,000rpm. The only thing that I found irksome was the vibrations from the upgraded 149cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. Even for long rides, it will support you well. The suspension setup is on the softer side and is perfect for the city dash. Our country’s roads have a notorious reputation for destroying many bikes, especially in the rural areas, but guess what? The Hero Xtreme Sports tackles all that effortlessly. The prices of the Hero Xtreme Sports starts at Rs 76,226 (ex-showroom Delhi). The Xtreme Sports is offered in five paint schemes – panther black, mercuric silver, fiery red, pyro orange and black/red.
Other mechanical upgrades include a new five-step adjustable rear suspension and the option of a rear disc brake, for improved stopping power. The engine is mated to the same five-speed constant mesh gearbox. While the Xtreme Sports will employ the same 149.2cc used in the standard motorcycle, the power has been bumped up from 14.2bhp to 15.2bhp while the torque has been increased from 12.8Nm to 13.5Nm.
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In true Hero fashion, the Xtreme Sports also gets a host of new colour options and decals.įor once, the changes are more than just skin deep. It also gets a wider rear tubeless tyre, a new handle bar, split seats and revised front and rear fenders. Hero has also included a revised headlamp unit and an instrument cluster as a part of the package. To visually differentiate it from the standard Xtreme, Hero MotoCorp has equipped the Xtreme Sports with a redesigned cowl near the fuel tank and one underneath the engine. While it is based on the standard Xtreme, the Xtreme Sports gets a slew of cosmetic and mechanical updates to help it rival the likes of Suzuki Gixxer, Honda CB Unicorn 160 and the Yamaha FZ Version 2.0. The Xtreme Sports is a premium 150cc commuter motorcycle, targeted at young customers looking for a stylish yet efficient motorcycle for their daily commute.
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