Hero Xtreme
| Manufacturer | Hero MotoCorp Ltd. (Formerly Hero Honda Motors Ltd.) |
|---|---|
| Production | 2013 |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 149.2 cc |
| Transmission | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Suspension | Front Telescopic hydraulic type, and rear Rectangular swing arm with 5 step adjustable gas reservoir suspension |
| Brakes | Front Disc Dia 240 mm, and rear Disc Dia 220 mm |
| Tires | Front 80 / 100 x 18 – 47 P, and rear 100 / 90 x 18 - 56 P |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm |
| Dimensions | L: 2080 mm W: 765 mm H: 1145 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12.1 litre (Min) |
The Xtreme is a 150 cc motorcycle from Hero MotorCorp Ltd. The Xtreme comes as the successor of the Hero Honda CBZ. The bike was introduced in the year 2008. Except for a mild resemblance to the older CBZ's headlamp, the new model has little else in common.
Launch
The Hero Honda CBZ was a motorcycle launched in early 1999 by Hero Honda Motors, with an original Honda 156.8 cc engine. The CBZ was revolutionary in a sense when it created the sports biking segment in the Indian two wheeler market. When the models being produced were either 100cc commuters, or heavy Enfields, the CBZ came in to define a new space altogether.
Styling
The styling of the bike was a scaled version of the famous Honda CB series. The over-square engine, that met Euro1, was fed by a Keihin slide type carburetor with accelerator pump for better pick-up. It makes use of a larger spring operated nozzle to provide a richer fuel air mixture into the engine for better acceleration. An air injection system injects fresh air into the exhaust port, to meet the emission norms.
Variants
In 2004, a new variant called CBZ* (star) featuring new graphics was introduced. Though the bike did not feature any engine changes, its carburettor was changed from the Sliding Type carburettor to a conventional CV carburettor, which increased the fuel-efficiency. The bike was discontinued after 2005 September
Features
The CBZ was followed after a gap of two years by the CBZ-Xtreme which was a totally new product platform featuring a Honda 149 cc engine and five-speed gearbox. The introduction of TFPS was done through this bike. From a styling point of view, the turn indicators have been integrated into the headlamp housing and the tail lamp cluster features a segmented stop and brake light section with the turn indicators built into a single unit that wraps around the brake light’s bottom side. Also LEDs have been used replacing the conventional bulbs. The split hand grips for the pillion rider serves in providing a different look. The Xtreme has an asymmetric instrument panel with carbon matte finish. There are analogue gauges, including a tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge, in addition to high beam, turn and neutral indicators.
Upgrades
The Xtreme has an asymmetric instrument panel with carbon matte finish. There are analogue gauges, including a tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge, in addition to high beam, turn and neutral indicators. The bike has undergone a major visual makeover in late 2008 and is the more expensive 150 cc offering from Hero Honda compared to the Hunk, which features the same power train. The TFPS system was replaced by the ATFT system, which increased fuel efficiency. Hero has unveiled a new Xtreme as part of its 2014 range: featuring a new sporty look, styling changes and new colours.