BREAKING: Hero Xtreme 250R Launched At The Auto Expo 2025

It shares its chassis and engine with the Karizma XMR 250

Quick News Highlights:

• Hero MotoCorp has launched the Xtreme 250R in India

• Gets a new 250cc engine that produces 30PS and 25Nm

• Has been priced at Rs 1,79,900 (ex-showroom)

Hero MotoCorp has launched the Xtreme 250R in India at the Bharat Mobility Expo 2025. The bike is priced at vRs 1,79,900 (ex-showroom), depending on the variant.

Design

The Hero Xtreme 250R has a sporty and aggressive look. It features sharp tank extensions, a sculpted fuel tank, an angular LED headlight, a split-seat design, and a high rear tail section. The gold-coloured inverted fork gives it a premium touch. The bike comes in a total of 3 colour options: Neon Shooting Star, Stealth Black and Firestorm Red.

Engine

The Xtreme 250R is powered by a new 250cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that produces 30PS and 25Nm, and a 6-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch.

Underpinnings

The 250R uses a chassis derived from the Karizma XMR 210. Suspension-wise, it gets an inverted fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock. The braking setup includes disc brakes at both ends, paired with dual-channel ABS. Both the alloy wheels are 17-inches in size. 

Features

The bike comes with a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth smartphone connectivity. It gets all LED lighting, X riding modes, turn-by-turn navigation, call and SMS alerts, traction control, and dual-channel ABS, with an option to turn off the rear ABS. The bike also gets a USB type-C port for charging your devices on the go.

Rivals

The Hero Xtreme 250R rivals bikes like the KTM Duke 250, Husqvarna Vitpilen 250, Honda CB300R, Suzuki Gixxer 250, and the Bajaj Dominar 250.