Hero Xtreme 160R 4V Long Term Review, October 2023 Report

I have been riding the Xtreme for a month now and I have always found it to be a willing companion in my everyday shenanigans. You want to cruise around at low speeds, blast through traffic, or even if you come to a stop at a red light - you end up appreciating the light-weight nature of this motorcycle. Nowhere does it catch you off-guard for even a minute.

I also like how you sit on the Xtreme. You are pretty upright for the most party, but, if you want, it invites you to tuck in slightly and that is when it transforms into an absolute pocket-rocket. The extra leverage that you get over the bars in this case along with the ability to shift your weight quickly from side-to-side really eggs you on to play fast and loose when you are riding the Xtreme. The engine and the transmission are an able companion and make it a cohesive riding experience. I love the fact the engine makes usable power, that is, the bottom- and mid-range offer enough to get a move on but if you want things to get a little frantic, you have to hit the red line.

Now before I round up this month’s long-term report, I do want to add that there are small bits that could have been better. The instrument cluster is a negatively-lit LCD unit and it’s almost invisible to the eye when the sun is overhead. Also, the fuel-tank and its lid aren’t connected, kind of Monza style, and that means you have an extra think to take care of while filling fuel. However, these are small inconveniences that you learn to live with.

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