Hero MotoCorp has unveiled the all-new Xtreme 250R at EICMA. The company enter the performance-oriented 250 cc segment and it showcases the typical muscular street fighter traits. The new Xtreme 250R is powered by a brand new 250 cc liquid-cooled engine. We take a closer look at the new Hero motorcycle and explain what to expect from it.
Hero Xtreme 250R: Design
Hero has gone all guns blazing with the design of the Xtreme 250R. The company has set aside its conservative and safe design school of thought and has switched to a modern and aggressive one. To date, there are no other Hero motorcycles that even come place to the Xtreme 250R’s road presence. The motorcycle seems to be regularly hitting the gym and pumping some serious weights as it has a brawny design. The burly fuel tank is the centrepiece and it gets additional arrowhead shaped-extensions. The motorcycle has an edgy angular architecture starting from the all-LED headlight to the tail section.Â
Hero Xtreme 250R: Hardware
The new Xtreme 250R is based on the trellis frame, which Hero claims improves the motorcycle’s handling capabilities. It is equipped with 43 mm upside-down front forks and 6-step adjustable mono-shock rear suspension. Hero has also revealed that the new motorcycle offers a 50-50 weight distribution. The Xtreme 250R rides on 17-inch rims, disc brakes for both the wheels and switchable ABS mode.
The motorcycles gets an all-digital instrument console with Bluetooth Connectivity and have a lap timer and drag timer. It gets all LED lights with LED DRLs.
Hero Xtreme 250R: Engine
The Xtreme 250R is power by a brand new 250 cc liquid-cooled DOHC engine with a 4-valve system. It is based on the 210 cc as the head remains the same while the stroke is 7 mm longer and gets a new crank case. The engine churns out 29.5 bhp and 25 Nm of torque. The Xtreme 250R is expected to make its India debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in January 2025. The new Hero motorcycle will compete against the KTM 250 Duke.
