Hero MotoCorp
Hero MotoCorp Xtreme 250R specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 249cc liquid-cooled engine makes 29.5 bhp and 25 Nm through a 6 Speed. With a kerb weight of 167.7 kg that is 176 bhp per tonne, 22th best power-to-weight of the 73 bikes in this class we have reviewed.
Peak power is high relative to torque, so this engine rewards revs: it feels ordinary below the mid-range and comes alive above it.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 249.0 cc
- Engine type
- 1 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 29.5 bhp
- Torque
- 25 Nm
- Claimed mileage
- 36 kmpl
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Electric
- Top speed
- 130 km/h
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 167.7 kg
- Fuel tank
- 11.5 L
- Seat height
- 806 mm
- Ground clearance
- 167 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1357 mm
- Length
- 2023 mm
- Width
- 828 mm
- Height
- 1062 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 320 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Disc, 230 mm, 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Switchable ABS
- Front suspension
- Dia 43 mm, Upside Down Front Fork (120 mm stroke)
- Rear suspension
- Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Pre-load Adjustable
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 150/60-17
Source: Hero MotoCorp official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Xtreme 250R weighs 167.7 kg with fluids, has an 806 mm seat, 167 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1357 mm wheelbase. Clearance is average for the class.
The fuel tank holds 11.5 litres, good for about 403 km between fills in real-world riding.
Tyres are 110/70-17 front and 150/60-17 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
ABS on the front wheel only. Far better than none; the rear can still lock.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Rear disc brake
Adds feel and fade resistance at the back; matters more on heavier or faster bikes.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
USD front forks
Stiffer than conventional forks, so the front feels planted under hard braking.
Rear monoshock
One central shock instead of twin units; usually better damping on broken roads.
Slipper clutch
Stops the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts. Also makes the lever lighter.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
Projector headlamp
Sharper cut-off and a longer throw than a reflector unit.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Bluetooth connectivity
Call and message alerts on the console so the phone stays in your pocket.
Turn-by-turn navigation
Directions on the console via the phone app. Saves mounting a phone on the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Equipment against Bullet 350, Pulsar NS400Z and Gixxer 250
Against Bullet 350, Pulsar NS400Z or Gixxer 250, it gets single-channel abs, rear disc brake, usd front forks and slipper clutch that most rivals skip.
What it lacks: dual-channel abs, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
Only the Xtreme 250R has
- Single-channel ABS
- Rear disc brake
- USD front forks
- Slipper clutch
- LED headlamp
- Projector headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
Rivals have, it lacks
- Dual-channel ABS
Colours
- Firestorm Red
- Stealth Black
- Neon Shooting Star
Xtreme 250R specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Xtreme 250R?
- It uses a 249cc engine producing 29.5 bhp and 25 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Xtreme 250R suitable for short riders?
- It is on the tall side at 806 mm. Riders under 5'6" may be on tiptoe at stops and should try it before buying.
- Does the Xtreme 250R have ABS?
- Single-channel ABS on the front wheel. Dual-channel is not offered.
- What features does the Xtreme 250R have?
- 19 items across 5 groups, including single-channel abs, front disc brake, rear disc brake, tubeless tyres and alloy wheels. Some are variant-specific.
Xtreme 250R from
₹1.73 Lakh