Hero Xtreme 200 S
Hero, the renowned motorcycle brand in India has extended the X line-up with the addition of Hero Xtreme 200 S – with full fairing. The X-family now comprises of XPluse 200, XPluse 200T, Xtreme 200 R and Xtreme 200 S. The Xtreme 200 S is brands first fully-faired motorcycle after a long time. The Xtreme 200 S can be considered as the brand's main bike in X-series as it comes with a powerful engine, new looks, and modern features.
Hero Xtreme 200 S: Appearance
The overall look of the Xtreme 200 R reminds the stance of the Karizma which is an old discontinued bike. The detailed observation easily shows off the differences. The Hero Xtreme 200 S features a skinny LED headlight and smoked windscreen which makes it look sportier. The fairing is not big enough to cover the entire powerhouse but it is in noticeable size. The exhaust muffler is seems lifted at the end giving it a sloppy shape. The seats and the taillights are brought from its sibling hero Xtreme 200 R. The side mirrors of on the Hero Xtreme 200 S would have looked better if were placed on the fairing.
Specifications: Hero Xtreme 200 S
The Hero Xtreme 200 S shares underpinnings with its family member and come with same single cylinder 199.6 CC carbureted air-cooled engine that produces maximum power of 18.1 bhp @ 8000 rpm and peak torque of 17.1 Nm @ 6500 rpm. The bike has 2 valves and can be started using a self-starting system or a Kick start mechanism. The compression of the engine is 10:1.
The engine of the Hero Xtreme 200 S comes coupled with a transmission system that contains a 5-speed gearbox and multi-plate wet clutch.
The wheel size is 17-inch and wheels are made out of alloy. At the front to prevent effects of jerks and shocks the bike has telescopic fork suspension system with anti-friction bush, while to do the same at the rear the bike has a 7-step rider adjustable mono-shock.
For braking the Hero Xtreme 200 S comes with Disc brakes at the front and rear wheels of 276 mm and 220 mm respectively. The braking in the bike is assisted by single-channel ABS. The Kerb weight of the bike is 149 kg and the ground clearance is 165 mm.
Features – Hero Xtreme 200 S
· Twin LED-headlamps
· Digital instrument console
· Radial Tyre
· ABS
· Smartphone connectivity via Bluetooth
· Turn by turn navigation
· Incoming call alerts
· 7-step adjustable monoshock at rear
Review – Hero Xtreme 200 S
Pros:
· Low price for offerings
· Great bike from a popular brand
· Better brakes
· Full faired bike
Cons:
· Low powered bike
· Poor plastic quality
· Side mirror deteriorates the looks as placed on the handlebar instead of Fairing.
Price of Hero Xtreme 200 S
The ex-showroom price of Hero Xtreme 200 S in India is Rs.98,500/- and the on-road price may range upto Rs.1.1 lakh
