Hero Xtreme 125R: A Sporty, Commuter Motorcycle with Style and Efficiency Hero MotoCorp, a company synonymous with the leader in the commuter motorcycle segment now has something new and sprightly to offer,
with the Hero Xtreme 125R that fits right between plain-Jane commuters and the peppy entry-level sport Bikes that are aimed squarely at that young in the city customers looking to enjoy the best of both worlds — mileage and style.
Featuring aggressive styling, performance and class-leading features, the 125R sets the standard within the 125cc category in today’s market.
Back To You: Strong Design, Strong Presence
The Hero Xtreme 125R looks striking right away with its sharp, sporty design language.
It’s a muscular looking bike and the fuel tank, which itself is muscular, combines well with the aggressive tank shrouds, angular LED headlamp and the split-style grab rails to give it a mean-looking streetfighter look.
The riding position is low and tight, giving it a distinctly sporty feel, but without sacrificing urban utility.
LEDs both front and rear ad a premium appearance to the bike.
Hero has also taken some care over the details, and the underbelly exhaust, sporty graphics and stubby tail section give it the appearance of a 150cc bike rather than a standard commuter.
A great feel that is comfortable and easy to use ergonomics
Now that’s where the Xtreme 125R doesn’t disappoint despite its sporty pretensions. Sitting a bit forward but still upright for daily city commuting.
That seat is plump and broad enough for rider and passenger and the footrest position is a good halfway house between control and comfort.
It is somewhere about roughly 136 kg kerb weight of the bike and is very easy to maneuver in the heavy traffic.
And with a seat height of 794mm it’s suitable for a broad range of riders and is a good choice for new as well as experienced riders.
Engine and Performance
The Xtreme 125R draws power from a new 124.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine churning out 11.4 PS of power and 10.5 Nm of torque.
It comes paired to a 5-speed transmission and sports Hero’s i3S (Idle Stop-Start System) for a better mileage by turning off the engine while idle.
The engine is very smooth and power delivery is linear. It’s sprightly around town, with adequate highway travel.
It might not please adventure-seekers in search of rapid bursts of velocity, but it does what counts — getting commuters where they need to go.
It has been announced that the bike will return a fuel economy of over 60 km/l and that will make it one of the most frugal bikes in the segment.
Ride Quality and Handling
The Xtreme 125R is based on a diamond frame and gets a telescopic front fork and monoshock rear suspension.
The setup is designed to provide a cushioned city ride that’s firm enough for some confident cornering. It rides over potholes and uneven pavement with ease.
The bike feels planted and stable with 17-inch alloy wheels and a low center of gravity.
The front is equipped with disc brake (optional drum in base version) along with drum brake at the rear with combined braking system (CBS) as standard feature for better stability while braking.
Features and Technology
Hero’s throws in some modern tech for the segment on the Xtreme 125R.
Full digital LCD meter displays speedometer, fuel level, clock, gear position indicator, dual trip meter and average fuel consumption as well as a fuel mileage indicator.
Convenient and efficient features of the i3S system and LED lighting package.
It lacks Bluetooth connectivity, navigation or smartphone pairing — present in some competitors — but the Xtreme 125R sticks to the basics and offers a lower price point.
Pros of Hero Xtreme 125R
Stylish Appearance: Styled with sharp lines, it looks aggressive and modern.
Slick Engine: Puts power down to tarmac brilliantly for in town fun.
Smooth Ride: Perfectly balanced suspension for city ride.
Digital Console + i3S: Handy features that make work easier.
Excellent Fuel Efficiency: Over 60 km/l fuel efficiency in place of high running expenses.
Cons of Hero Xtreme 125R
Does Not Have Wireless Capabilities: No Bluetooth and inbuilt navigation.
Not for Performance Riding: Built for commuters, not adrenaline junkies.
Highway Performace is a bit Limited: Feels a bit under powered on the highway.
Stock Rear Brake: Drums are less than adaquate for many applications, you might need some extra stopping power.
Hero Xtreme 125R: Conclusion
Introducing the Hero Xtreme 125R – a head-turner in a market cluttered with run-of-the-mill two-wheelers.
It’s for riders who are in search of a stylish, fuel-efficient and fun second bike that isn’t boring.
It doesn’t employ any gimmicks or digital wizardry, but it manages to get the fundamentals right, with attention to detail and value.
For college goers, to young working professionals or anyone else looking for a cost effective urban motorcycle that offers sporty style with sharp performance,
The Xtreme 125R is good and sensible choice with an edge.