Automobile Desk: New Delhi. The country's leading two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has officially launched its new performance bike Xtreme 250R Carbon in the Indian automobile market. The company has introduced this new streetfighter motorcycle at a starting price of Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom). With special focus on daily usability, rider assistance and advanced connectivity, this new edition has been equipped with many hi-tech and premium features.
Hero first introduced this 250cc liquid-cooled engine platform during the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Built on the same strong foundation, this new Carbon avatar now comes with more advanced technologies. The bike has ride-by-wire throttle technology, cruise control, bi-directional quickshifter for changing gears without pressing the clutch and rear monoshock suspension with frequency selective damping (FSD) for better ride handling.
New TFT display and connected features
The most prominent attraction of this motorcycle is the new 4.2-inch multi-color TFT instrument cluster. This display comes with a new interface, which provides access to more than 60 smart features through turn-by-turn navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. Along with this, keeping safety and convenience in mind, it also includes real-time tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and cruise control to make long distance traveling easier.
Riding Modes and Powerful Engine
In the Extreme 250R Carbon, the rider gets 4 riding modes to suit different conditions – Rain, Road, Sport and Track. The traction control system given in the bike adjusts itself according to these modes. It features a 6-speed gearbox with assist and slipper clutch and bi-directional quickshifter.
Talking about performance, it has a 250cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine, which generates maximum power of 30PS at 9,250 rpm and peak torque of 25.3Nm at 7,500 rpm. The company claims that this bike accelerates from 0 to 60 km per hour in just 3.2 seconds, while it takes only 8.5 seconds to reach the speed of 0 to 100 km per hour. For fuel capacity, it has been given a tank of 11.5 liters.
CHASSIS, BRAKES AND SUSPENSION
For road grip and stability, the bike has a trellis frame with USD (upside-down) forks at the front and FSD monoshock suspension at the rear. Braking duties are handled by a 320mm disc brake at the front and 230mm disc brake at the rear with switchable dual-channel ABS. It has been provided with 17-inch alloy wheels, which are fitted with wide tubeless tires of 110/70 section at the front and 150/60 section at the rear. The seat height of the bike has been kept at 806mm and ground clearance at 167mm.
Sharp design and color options
In terms of look and style, the bike has been given a very aggressive and muscular design. It has a split seat setup, muscular fuel tank, angular panels and upswept exhaust. Customers can buy it in three attractive colors – Carbon Red, Carbon Black and Carbon White. Lighting is provided by Class-D LED projector headlights with DRLs, signature H-shaped LED taillamps and LED indicators with hazard light function.