Hero Xtreme 160r 4v

Here's how the newly introduced 2024 Hero Xtreme 160R 4V fares against its close competitor, the TVS Apache RTR 160 4V on a range of factors.

Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2024 version of the Xtreme 160R 4V in India for Rs 1.39 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hero commuter motorcycle retains the 163.2cc, single-cylinder, air/oil-cooled engine with 16.6bhp and 14.6Nm.

Hero MotoCorp has announced the arrival of the 2024 Xtreme 160R 4V on social media. The new version will come with feature upgrades such as dual-channel ABS, a drag race timer, and a panic brake alert.

The Hero Xtreme 160R 4V might be a small motorcycle, but it has all the tools to get you grinning from ear-to-ear. That is, when you want it to. At other times, it's a sensible everyday motorcycle that's easy to live.

Big bikes might be all fun and games but when it comes to doing the office commute everyday, small bikes are the ones that really check all the boxes. So, can the Xtreme 160R 4V do the daily grind and still be a fun motorcycle to ride?

The 2023 Xtreme 160R may fly under the radar, but it’s got everything in store to turn its segment on its head. The first Xtreme 160R from 2020 was a wonderful motorcycle, and we at autoX absolutely loved it – so much so that we ended up awarding it our ‘Best of 2020’ award.

Hero MotoCorp has revealed its sales figures for the past month. The automaker witnessed a significant decline in its overall sales. In the last month, the two-wheeler manufacturer also launched the new Hero Xtreme 160R 4V in India.

The Standard variant has a price tag of Rs 1.27 lakh, while the Connected and Pro variants cost Rs 1.33 lakh and Rs 1.36 lakh, respectively. All prices are ex-showroom. The bookings are set to commence on June 15, followed by the deliveries in the second week of July.

The new Hero Xtreme 160R 4V 2023 may come across as a nip-and-tuck job, but the changes on it are more than skin deep as it gets a brand-new 4-valve oil-cooled 163cc engine, upside-down front forks, a more aggressive design, and new features and equipment.

The new Hero Xtreme 160R 4V may come across as a nip-and-tuck job, but the changes on it are more than skin deep as it gets a brand-new 4-valve engine, USD front forks and more. So, how good is the updated version? We find out.