Hero Xtreme 125R Hits the Market - A New Contender in the 125cc Segment

The country's largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has recently introduced its latest model Hero Xtreme 125R in the Indian market. This Hero Xtreme 125R has been given a sharp, sporty and aggressive look with a hyper-stylish design, but its design looks like a big motorcycle. Let's know what is special in this bike!

Hero Xtreme 125R bike look and design

This bike has aggressive styling, in which, talking about the equipment available, hunkered-down LED headlamp, muscular fuel tank and sharp shrouds on both sides of the fuel tank have been given. Apart from this, the motorcycle has split grab rails, front disc brakes, stubby exhaust and rear tire hugger along with split seats for a sporty look. As soon as you sit on this bike, you will feel that you are not driving a 125cc bike but a more powerful bike than that. Due to the design, it has become the most stylish bike in its segment. But its design looks like a big motorcycle.

Hero Xtreme 125R also has great features

The Xtreme 125R includes projector lens headlamps with LED DRLs. To further enhance the premium appeal, it has been given LED indicators and taillight. The special thing is that the motorcycle has 17-inch wheels on both sides and a 120/80 section rear tire, which is the widest in its segment.

Ride quality of the bike

The Xtreme 125R is one of the most agile motorcycles in its segment. The Xtreme 125R is a bike with a lean profile and its curb weight is 133 kg. Talking about riding, it is quite agile and responsive. It is also very easy to turn it on cornering. Its refinement and NVH level are quite good.

Engine and performance

Hero has installed a completely new engine in the Xtreme 125R. This 125cc engine has been developed especially for this bike. It generates more power and torque than the company's other 125cc engines. If we look at the figures, this engine generates 11.55 bhp of power and 10.5 Nm of torque. The engine is equipped with a 5-speed gearbox. This engine gives excellent performance in both city ride and highway. This bike catches the speed of 0-60 kmph in just 5.9 seconds and Hero claims a fuel efficiency of 66 km per liter (certified).

Bike Price

Hero Xtreme 125R is available in two variants IBS and ABS, which are priced at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom) and Rs 99,500 (ex-showroom) respectively.

Our Point of View - Buy or Not

The Hero Xtreme 125R is a very good bike. According to our riding experience, we can say that this bike performs well on tight turns and narrow roads. And its riding is quite comfortable, according to our experience, we can also say that if you are looking for a stylish 125cc motorcycle in the market, then the Xtreme 125R can be a better option.

Will the new Hero Xtreme 125R be able to compete with the Bajaj Pulsar Ns 125?

Elements like monoshock at the rear, telescopic front forks, LED taillamps, alloy wheels, 5-speed gearbox and digital speedometer are the same in both the bikes. You can buy the Xtreme 125R in 3 color options and the Pulsar NS 125 in 4 color options.

Engine

• Hero Xtreme 125R - This bike has a 124.7 cc air-cooled engine, which generates power of 11.4 bhp. The company claims that it accelerates from 0-60 kmph in 5.9 seconds and its company-claimed fuel economy is 66 kmph.
• Pulsar NS 125 - The Pulsar NS 125 has a 124.45 cc air-cooled engine, which generates 11.8 bhp. It accelerates from 0-60 kmph in 6.6 seconds and its fuel economy is 56 km per liter (claimed by the company).

Design

• Hero Xtreme 125R - This bike has been given a bold, sporty and muscular look. It has projector LED headlamp, LED indicators and signature LED tail lamp.
• Pulsar NS 125 - This bike is built on a perimeter frame and features a muscular fuel tank with extensions, split-style seats, a pillar grab rail and an underbelly exhaust system.

Price

• Hero Xtreme 125R - Available in two variants IBS and ABS, priced at Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom) and Rs 99,500 (ex-showroom) respectively.
• Pulsar NS 125 - It is available in only one variant, priced at Rs 99,571 (ex-showroom).