Alongside the heavily revised Xtreme 160R 4V, Hero has also taken the wraps off an updated Xtreme 250R that brings a significant addition of electronics and rider aids.
- Gets a TFT display, bi-directional quickshifter, riding modes and traction control
- Adds segment-first Frequency Selective Damping (FSD) rear suspension
- 249cc liquid-cooled single makes 30hp and 25.3Nm
The engine and overall design remain largely unchanged
For starters, the Xtreme 250R now features a 4.2 inch TFT instrument cluster (from the Xpulse 210) that replaces the older LCD unit, enabling multiple features, including smartphone connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, and a lap timer. The addition of a ride-by-wire throttle system introduces four riding modes – Rain, Road, Sport and Track – along with traction control. Each mode gets its own traction control calibration. A bi-directional quickshifter is also new, as are cruise control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Other notable additions include a rear monoshock with Frequency Selective Damping (FSD). It uses a secondary valve system to automatically vary damping stiffness based on the frequency of road inputs, making the suspension firmer over high-frequency surface chatter and softer over low-frequency bumps. The 43mm USD fork at the front remains unchanged.
Not much has changed with regard to the powertrain, and the bike continues to be powered by a 249cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 30hp at 9,250rpm and 25.3Nm at 7,500rpm – the latter represents a 0.3Nm bump, delivered 250rpm higher in the rev band.
The new Xtreme 250R will be available in three new colour options – Carbon Red, Carbon Black and Carbon White. At Rs 1.98 lakh, the added features come at a substantial Rs 25,000 premium over the existing standard Xtreme 250R, bringing it much closer to rivals like the KTM 250 Duke, which is priced at Rs 2.28 lakh.
All prices ex-showroom, Delhi.
