Hero MotoCorp to begin sale of Xtreme 200R model

New Delhi : Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp will commence sale of premium motorcycle -- Xtreme 200R, priced at Rs 89,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) -- from next week.

"Marking the company's re-entry into the premium motorcycle segment, Xtreme 200R is the first among the new range of Hero's premium motorcycles that are slated for launch this year," the company said in a statement on Monday.

According to the company, the new motorcycle will be sold at Hero MotoCorp dealerships in a phased manner.

"While providing the thrill of riding this bike, the Xtreme 200R keeps the focus on safety with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), thereby becoming the first motorcycle in its category to offer ABS as a standard safety feature," the statement said.

As per the statement, the new Xtreme 200R is powered by a BS-IV compliant 200cc engine.