5 things we know about the Hero Xtreme 200S - IAB Picks

18/03/2016 - 18:38 Hero Xtreme, Hero Motocorp Ashwin Ram N P

Here are five things we know about the Hero Xtreme 200S.

1. Styling

The Hero Xtreme 200S concept unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016 is described by Hero MotoCorp as a 'showcase of directional guidance to future products in the premium category,' as it features new styling that the company wishes to implement on future products. It is characterised by a dual-tone body colour, and contrast colouring of the seat, mud guards and alloy wheels.

Hero Xtreme 200 S front quarter at the Auto Expo 2016 — The Hero Xtreme 200S would be launched in 2017 in two variants - ABS and non-ABS.

2. Features

The motorcycle is based on a diamond-frame chassis that is suspended by a conventional fork and a monoshock rear suspension. It has a disc brake at both ends with ABS, and alloy wheels. The other features are mono halogen headlamp with twin LED pilot lamps, bikini fairing, fuel tank shrouds with air intakes, engine cowl, single-seat, split grab handles, stubby silencer, LED tail lamp and an analog-digital meter console.

3. Engine & Gearbox

The Hero Xtreme 200S is powered by a 200 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 18.6 PS at 8,500 rpm and 17.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm, mated to a five-speed gearbox.

Hero Xtreme 200 S rear quarter at the Auto Expo 2016 — The Xtreme 200S concept was showcased with a new 200 cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine that produces 18.6 PS and 17.2 Nm.

4. Launch plan

Hero MotoCorp has stated that the Xtreme 200S will not be launched in the market before 2017. When it does come, it will have ABS and non-ABS versions priced at about INR 1 lakh and INR 90,000 (ex-showroom) respectively.

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