Hero Xtreme Sports Revealed; Might Go On Sale Next Month

Hero MotoCorp that recently signed up the golf legend Tiger Woods as its global brand ambassador, has now shown the Xtreme Sports to him. The Xtreme Sports is basically the upgraded version of the existing model. Just so you know, Hero MotoCorp is the official sponsor of Hero World Challenge that was organized at Isleworth Golf & Country Club, between December 3 and 7, 2014.

Hero dealers have already started taking pre-orders for the new Xtreme Sport and is expected to be priced around Rs 70,000 for base variant with front disc brakes. Whereas the top-spec model will get rear disc brakes as well, making it pricier by Rs. 2000 to Rs. 3000.

The Hero Xtreme Sport is powered by the same 149.2cc air cooled engine that also powers the current model. This engine is tuned to offer slightly more power. It is capable of producing a top power output of 15.2bhp, an increase of 1bhp, and a peak torque of 12.8Nm. This engine is paired to a five-speed gearbox. The suspension system comprises of telescopic fork at the front and gas charged twin shock absorbers at the rear.

The updated Xtreme Sport gets several styling changes as well. It features new headlamp unit, instrument cluster, body graphics, new biking fairing, pilot lamps etc. The vehicle is expected to go on sale in January, 2015.