A closer look at one of the sportiest 125cc bikes, from all angles
The Hero Xtreme 125R is a sporty bike in the 125cc segment, priced from Rs 89,300 (ex-showroom, Delhi).
It focuses heavily on design, features and performance, unlike a typical commuter motorcycle. Here's a closer look at the bike
Looks - Aggressive & Sharp
The Hero Xtreme 125R features a sharp and aggressive design with sporty styling elements. It gets a sleek LED headlamp setup with DRLs, a muscular fuel tank with sharp extensions. The tail-section is compact, has a step-up seat, and a slim LED tail light, making it stand out from regular commuter bikes.
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Aggressive design and sharp extensions give the bike a proper streetfighter appeal
Alloy wheel, split seat setup and short exhaust with a heat shield enhance its sporty character
The headlamp setup with sculpted cowl looks quite aggressive
It's edgy styling should be more appealing to younger riders.
Colours - Vibrant & Youthful
The Xtreme 125R comes in several colours across the variants:
Variants | Colours |
IBS | Firestorm Red, Stallion Black, Cobalt Blue |
Single Channel ABS | Black Moon Yellow, Black Cocktail Blue, Black Leaf Green, Abbax Orange, Stallion Black, Cobalt Blue, Firestorm Red |
Single Channel ABS, Single Seat | Abbax Orange, Stallion Black, Cobalt Blue, Firestorm Red |
Dual Channel ABS | Black Pearl Red, Black Mattshadow Grey, Black Leaf Green |
Here's our detailed colour explainer, for you to have a closer look at all the shades.
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Each colour option gets sporty graphics that complement the aggressive design
The paint schemes add a youthful and energetic appeal
The Cobalt Blue shade looks subtle and stands out among brighter options
Engine - Peppy & Efficient
The Hero Xtreme 125R is powered by a 124.7cc air-cooled engine producing 11.4PS and 10.5Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. It offers a good balance between performance and mileage.
In our tests, the bike delivered a combined mileage of 63.5kmpl, making it a great choice for buyers looking for a sporty yet fuel efficient motorcycle.
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Offers good low-speed tractability
Smooth power delivery makes it ideal for city commutes and short weekend rides
Features - Several Segment First Ones
The sporty 125cc bike gets lots of segment leading features that includes: a 4.2-inch LCD console featuring speedometer, odometer, trip meters, gear position indicator, riding modes (Eco, Road, and Power). It also gets Bluetooth connectivity for call & SMS alerts, and turn-by-turn navigation.
In terms of safety, the Xtreme 125R features dual-channel ABS, front disc brake, hazard light switch, and side-stand engine cut off.
Here's our detailed feature explainer, to give you a more in-depth explanation of everything the Xtreme 125R gets.
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The feature highlights are cruise control and 3 riding modes
The console has an easy-to-read layout
Underpinnings & Other Specifications
The Hero Xtreme 125R gets a seat height of 794mm, making it accessible for shorter riders. It is equipped with a telescopic front fork and a monoshock. The bike rides on 17-inch alloy wheels with 90-section front and 120-section rear tubeless tyres, with a front disc and rear drum brake setup.
It has a kerb weight of 136kg, making it easy to manoeuvre in city traffic. The 180mm ground clearance should be sufficient for bad roads. The 10-litre fuel tank, combined with its good mileage, ensures decent range.
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The low kerb weight makes moving in tight spaces easy
Suspension setup offers a good balance between comfort and handling
If you are planning to buy one, check out ourdetailed booking guideto know all the essential details.