Hero MotoCorp launches new CBZ Xtreme in India

New Delhi: Hero MotoCorp has launched a refreshed version of the Hero Xtreme 150cc motorcycle in India, at Rs 66,516 (Ex-showroom Mumbai). The new Xtreme is mechanically identical to the outgoing model and comes powered with the same 150cc, single cylinder, air-cooled engine that produces 14.4PS of power at 8500 Rmp and 12.8 Nm of torque at about 6500 Rpm. The 150 cc bike is mated to a five speed manual transmission.Some interesting features in the new bike include digital-analogue instrument cluster, engine immobilizer and side stand warning light. The headlamps of the new bike has now been repositioned and the new redesigned taillights now come with LED tail lamps, dual finish exhaust muffler and an underseat mobile charger socket. Besides the rear tyre has also become slightly wider than the earlier version. The bike now comes in interesting shades of Blue, Red, Orange and White.In addition, the company also plans to announce Xtreme sports which shares a similar engine but generates about 15.2 Bhp, thus making it slightly more powerful than the Xtreme version. The top version of the Xtreme Sports may receive disc brakes for the front as well as rear wheels, whereas the lower version may get a front disc and a rear drum brake.The new facelift version will be available in two versions: the front disc equipped model at Rs 66,515 ex-showroom Mumbai and the front and rear disc version priced at Rs 69,530 (ex-showroom Mumbai).Technical Specifications:EngineTypeAir cooled, 4 – stroke single cylinder OHCDisplacement149.2 ccMax. Power10.6 KW (14.4 Ps) @ 8500 rpmMax. Torque12.80 Nm @ 6500 rpmBore x Stroke57.3 x 57.8 mmCarburettorCV with CCVI Carburetor Controlled with Variable IgnitionStartingSelf Start / Kick StartIgnitionAMI – Advanced Microprocessor Ignition SystemTransmission & FrameClutchMultiplate wetGear box5 Speed constant meshFrame TypeTubular, Diamond TypeSuspensionFrontTelescopic Hydraulic TypeRearRectangular Swing Arm with 5 step Adjustable Gas Reservoir SuspensionBrakesFront BrakeDisc (240 mm)Rear Brake DiscInternal Expanding shoe type (130 mm)Optional – Disc (220 mm)Wheels & TyresRim Size Front18 x 1.85, Alloy WheelsRim Size Rear18 x 2.15, Alloy WheelsTyre Size Front80 / 100 x 18 – 47 PTyre Size Rear110 / 90 x 18 – 61 PElectricalsBattery12 V – 4 Ah, MF batteryHead Lamp12 V -35 W / 35W – Halogen bulb – TrapezoidalTail/Stop Lamp12 V -0.5 WI 4.1W (LED lamps)Turn Signal Lamp10 W x 4nos. (Amber Bulb, Clear Lens, Multi Reflector Type)DimensionsLength2060mmWidth765mmHeight1145mmWheelbase1325 mmGround Clearance145 mmFuel Tank Capacity12.1 litre (Min)Reserve1.5 litre (Usable reserve)Kerb Weight145 kg (Rear Brakes – Drum)146 kg (Rear Brakes – Disc)