EICMA 2024: Xtunt 2.5R Concept-based Hero Xtreme 250R streetfighter breaks cover

Hero MotoCorp has taken the wraps off the new Xtreme 250R, which is the company's latest and biggest streetfighter motorcycle yet. The new Hero Xtreme 250R has been revealed at EICMA 2024 alongside the new-gen XPulse 210, Karizma XMR 250, Vida Z and many more offerings from the brand. It traces its origins to EICMA and was originally revealed as the Hero Xtunt 2.5R concept at the same motorcycle show last year.

Hero Xtreme 250R: What Is It?

The Hero Xtunt 2.5R Concept loses the fancier lines for a more road-biased design in the near-production Xtreme 250R. It continues to have a striking design that mimics the concept in the best ways. Complimenting the fast looks is the newly developed 250 cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled engine that will also power the Karizma XMR 250, also showcased at EICMA 2024.

Hero Xtreme 250R Engine Specifications

The new 250 cc DOHC, four-valve motor is placed into the trellis frame and is tuned to produce 29.5 bhp and 25 Nm of peak torque, paire with a 6-speed gearbox. Hero says the engine and trellis frame have been optimised for “agile handling and exhilarating performance" promising one of the quickest Hero motorcycles to be made.

The new Hero Xtreme 250R will also feature USD front forks and a 6-step adjustable monoshock at the rear with radial tyres at either end. The bike has a 50:50 weight distribution along with other notable features including switchable ABS, auto-illumination Class-D LED projector headlamp with DRLs, a lap timer and drag timer. The new Xtreme 250R will come with a TFT digital console featuring Bluetooth connectivity with turn-by-turn navigation and music control.

Hero Xtreme 250R India Launch

Hero is yet to announce a timeline for the launch of the new Xtreme 250R. However, expect the motorcycle to hit the market sometime next year and the bike is likely to be sold via the brand’s new premium Premia dealership network. Given Hero’s cost competitiveness, expect aggressive pricing on the new Xtreme 250R that’ll compete against offerings like the KTM 250 Duke, Suzuki Gixxer 250, Bajaj Pulsar N250, Honda CB300F, and more.

Apart from the Xtreme 250R, Karizma XMR 250, and new-gen XPulse 210, Hero MotoCorp is planning to showcase a new adventure motorcycle concept at EICMA this week. The new concept is likely to preview the XPulse 420 currently in development.

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