Here’s a closer look at how the new Hero Xtreme 250R stacks up against its 250cc rivals. Which one would you pick?
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Hero Xtreme 250R
What you’ll like:
⢠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
What you won’t:
⢠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
KTM 250 Duke
Bajaj Pulsar N250
What you’ll like:
⢠Well-rounded, good-looking sporty commuter package packed with features and practicality
⢠Nicely priced. Undercuts most rivals in the segment
⢠Addresses almost all the weak points of its predecessor, while still retaining the solid fundamentals such as the engine and chassis characteristics
⢠Packed with features such as slip-and-assist clutch, upside-down fork suspension, digital instrument cluster, turn-by-turn navigation, LED projector headlight, switchable traction control, ABS modes, integrated USB charger, etc.
⢠Tractable engine with oodles of low-end torque coupled with good gearing and very light clutch makes riding effortless and adaptable to varied usage
⢠Refined engine with NVH levels rivaling Japanese 250cc commuters
⢠Deep and bassy exhaust note
⢠Mature suspension behaviour offers a nice balance between ride quality and handling
What you won’t:
⢠Front brake feels wooden and lacks progressive feedback. Rear brakes are devoid of any bite
⢠Some quirks in the ergonomics department, including placement of rear view mirrors, handlebar & side-stand lever
⢠Windblast and buffeting even at moderate speeds
⢠Sporty only within urban confines. Not very composed at highway speeds or during fast cornering
⢠2-valve engine runs out of breath with climbing revs. Lack of sixth gear reduces the fun factor on highway rides
⢠Quality of plastics and decals, although better than before, has room for improvement
⢠Bajaj bikes are not known to age very well and it remains to be seen how long-lasting the refinement levels and plastic quality will prove to be over a few years of usage
Bajaj dominate 250
Suzuki Gixxer 250
Husqvarna Vitpilen 250
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