2025 Hero Xtreme 250R Review: 6 Pros and 6 Cons

The Xtreme 250R is one of the better products in Hero's stable, something that should gain aspirational value as more people experience it. The Xtreme 250R has the performance and handling to back its streetfighter looks

Hero Xtreme 250R Pros 

• Bold design manages to grab attention on the road
• 249cc liquid-cooled engine puts out 29.5 BHP and 25 Nm. Performance is impressive with top-notch refinement
• Well priced. Undercuts the competitors that offer similar levels of performance
• Sorted ergonomics with a nice balance between sportiness and comfort. Spacious rider's seat offers good comfort over long distances
• Great handling characteristics thanks to a balanced chassis and firm suspension
• Feature list includes LED projector headlamp, LED taillamp, LCD colour display with phone connectivity, lap & drag race timer, turn-by-turn navigation, dual-channel ABS with 2 modes and USD forks

Hero Xtreme 250R Cons

• Fit and finish could've been better. Multiple uneven panel gaps affect the perceived quality of the product
• Brakes are average and don't offer confidence during hard braking
• Tyres tend to lose traction on hard acceleration and limit you from exploring the full dynamic capability of the motorcycle
• Ride quality can feel busy over poorly finished road surfaces 
• At 11.5 litres, the Xtreme 250R has one of the smallest fuel tanks in its segment
• Misses out on TFT display and the process to toggle between ABS modes is unnecessarily complicated

Read Team-BHP's detailed Hero Xtreme 250R Review here.