New Hero Xtreme 250R — Five things to know

Hero launched an all-new motorcycle – the Xtreme 250R – marking its entry into the 250cc segment. Priced at Rs 1.80 lakh ex-showroom, the Xtreme 250R is an interesting motorcycle, and we have ridden it already, highlighting every detail. Now, let’s look at five things you need to know about the new Hero Xtreme 250R.

Five things to know about the Hero Xtreme 250R

Design

On the design front, the Xtreme 250R is a sharp-looking motorcycle. It features an angled headlight, a muscular tank, aggressive tank shrouds, and a minimalistic rear design. The split seat design and the number plate holder integrated with the tyre hugger give it a natural tail tidy, keeping the rear section clean.

Equipment

In terms of equipment and cycling parts, the new Hero Xtreme 250R gets USD forks either in black or gold – depending on the colour combination of the motorcycle – a monoshock at the rear, 17-inch alloy wheels wrapped in 110-section front and 150-section rear tyres, disc brakes at both ends and a flat handlebar.

Features

The new Hero Xtreme 250R gets an LCD instrument console with dual-channel ABS and two modes for them — Road and Track. The former keeps the ABS on at both ends while the latter turns off the rear nanny. The motorcycle also features phone connectivity and navigation, while all the lights are LED setups.

Engine

The engine is all-new. It is a 250cc liquid-cooled unit that makes 29.5bhp. The engine is mated to a sleek six-speed gearbox. There is no quickshifter on offer even as an accessory and an option to have it will be a great idea, adding to the sharp handling nature of the motorcycle.

Competition

Hero’s entry into the 250cc segment with the Xtreme is taking competition directly to the KTM 250 Duke. The Austrian motorcycle features similar engine specifications but costs considerably more while offering more features. That said, the Xtreme 250R also competes with the Bajaj Dominar 250 in the segment.