Hero Xtreme 250R is the fastest motorcycle in this segment.
Introduction: Hero MotoCorp Based on the success of the Xtreme 125R, which has already created its own identity in the 125cc segment with its powerful and dynamic design, Hero MotoCorp launched the Xtreme 250R at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo earlier this year.
Today we talk about an all-new 250cc motorcycle from Hero. This bike has been designed for both urban travelling and adventure riding. The company has made it a little better and has given it the sharp design language with a more capable engine for the youth. For the first time, Hero MotoCorp has entered the sporty and premium quarter litre motorcycle segment. There is a lot to talk about this, let's know about this amazing bike.
Design: Start with the design of the motorcycle. I feel this looks very fancy and flamboyant, and that's why Hero tried to create different designs with the Extreme 250R. Some people might like it; some might hate it. I personally like it because I feel this looks very aesthetic and aggressive, especially with this low-slung headlamp, this bulbous fuel tank, and layered panels all across the motorcycle, which make it look a little busy but quite interesting.
I also like the tail section design. A lot of people modify their motorcycles to have the tail-tidy look, but this one has that by default because the number plate license plate is sitting on the rear fender. Now I don't know how that will fare in the monsoon, whether it will splash a lot of dirt. on the right, but that's something we can only tell you when we ride the motorcycle in the monsoon, but on the whole, this motorcycle actually looks quite quintessential street fighter-like; I would say it reminds me of the Ducati Street Fighter.
Features: Talking about the features of the Hero Xtreme 250R, it has full LED lighting, Hero Connect 2.0 with 35+ connectivity features, and an LCD console, which is an E-SIM based connectivity system support. However, the unit is well designed, and it has a tachometer, speedometer, odometer, lap timer, ABS mode, fuel gauge, etc. It's easy to operate the display using the switch on the handlebar, which feels well-designed. The screen is bright enough to read at a glance, even in direct sunlight or on a cloud.
The Extreme 250R feels a bit lacking despite TFT screens becoming a norm now. Hero has made do with an LCD console on the Extreme 250, although it shows a host of information and offers Bluetooth connectivity, but it feels a bit out of place on a bike that costs 1.80 lakh rupees. I'm glad Hero incorporated two ABS modes with the facility to completely turn off the rear ABS; moreover, there's a USB charging port on the fuel tank, and the lighting setup is full LED. Modes are also given in the motorcycle, like it has dual-channel ABS along with road mode and race mode, and then there is rear wheel lift protection.
Ergonomics: Now the seat height of the Extremee 250R is quite accessible at 806 mm. Now once you're on the motorcycle, you'll have the feeling of being in the bike rather than on it, mainly because of this protruding fuel tank in front of you and the handlebar being quite wide, and this is within your easy reach. There is just a little crouch to reach it, but not too much. So overall, it's a comfortable motorcycle. I just felt that if it had the handlebar being angled a little away from the rider, the riding position would have been sportier and more involving, but in the end, this is a very nice, good mix of a sporty yet comfortable riding position.
Engine: The 250cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder DC engine of the Extreme 250R uses the Karizma's 210cc engine as the base, but obviously there are a host of changes that have been executed to achieve that bigger displacement and different characteristics. It produces 29.5 BHP of power and 25 newton meters of torque, which is very close to the KTM 250 Duke, but in terms of a curve weight at 167.7 kg, this is about 5 kg heavier than the 250 Duke. 11.5 liters of fuel tank, which again is smaller than the KTM 250 Duke, which has a 15-liter fuel tank.
Conclusion: this motorcycle delivers a similar experience to the KTM 250 Duke, well. the hero extreme 250R tech-loaded that motorcycle is, comes across as a sportier and more premium offering for sure, the Extreme 250R comes across as a very likable package. now moving on to the engine it has good midrange and decent top end is not that much but since it has a peacky nature it feels sporty and engaging the six speed gearbox it shifts very slickly and even the clutch is light and there arent much vibrations to speack off there is a littel buzz at 100 and 110 but comfort wise the motorcycle comes across as a reasonably comfortable. Slightly better than the Gixxer 250 and Pulsar N250, and very similar to the KTM 250 Duke.
