Production Hero Xtreme 200S to launch within 18 months - Report

21/07/2016 - 09:59 Hero Xtreme, Hero Motocorp Karthik H

Will rival the KTM Duke 200 when launched.

The country's largest motorcycle manufacturer, Hero Motocorp, is all set to enter the naked sports bike segment with an offering within the next 18 months, Overdrive reports. The product is likely to be based on the Hero Xtreme 200S concept showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo.

Hero Xtreme 200 S front quarter at the Auto Expo 2016 — The Hero Xtreme 200S will likely undergo some changes compared to the model showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo before its market launch.

Although the company presented what looked like a production-version of the bike at the 2016 Auto Expo, fitted with a 200 cc single cylinder air-cooled engine developing 18.6 PS at 8,500 rpm and 17.2 Nm at 6,000 rpm, the bike has taken its time in coming.

Now we know for certain that it will be launched within the next 18 months and definitely before the 2018 Auto Expo. Built on a diamond frame chassis, a conventional fork, and monoshock rear suspension, the model at the 2016 Auto Expo featured a five-speed gearbox. The bike also featured disc brakes at both ends and multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Hero Xtreme 200 S instrument console at the Auto Expo 2016 — The model also featured ABS, mono halogen headlamp and twin LED pilot lights.

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When launched, Hero's offering will go head to head with the popular KTM Duke 200. The Duke 200 retails at roughly Rs 1.41 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai).

[Source - Overdrive]