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Hero Xtreme 250R And 160R 4V Lineup Launched In India

Hero MotoCorp launched the updated Xtreme 160R 4V and refreshed Xtreme 250R in India, featuring new pricing, updated technology, and performance enhancements across multiple variants. Bookings opened on October 17, 2026, with deliveries scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026, through dealership networks nationwide.

Pricing and Variant Lineup for the New Motorcycles

The updated lineup introduces competitive introductory ex-showroom pricing in Delhi across different performance tiers. The redesigned Xtreme 160R 4V starts at Rs 1.27 lakh for the Standard variant, moves to Rs 1.37 lakh for the Pro, and reaches Rs 1.41 lakh for the Carbon variant, as reported by Indiatimes. Availability for this model spans both standard Hero MotoCorp showrooms and specialized Hero Premia dealerships.

Meanwhile, the refreshed Xtreme 250R carries an ex-showroom Delhi price of Rs 1.98 lakh for its initial offering, though regional and variant-specific pricing structures also list higher tiers for the Standard variant and for the Carbon variant with comprehensive feature additions according to Abplive. The 250R is sold exclusively through Hero Premia outlets.

Xtreme Engines Deliver Varied Power and Torque

Beneath the revised bodywork, the Xtreme 160R 4V packs a 163cc, four-valve, oil-cooled engine that pumps out 17.1 PS at 8,750 rpm and 14.6 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm. Hero claims a 0 to 60 km/h sprint in 4.4 seconds. Regional reporting noted a slight variation in output figures, listing the power at 16.9 horsepower alongside the identical 14.6 Nm torque rating. Service intervals for the 160cc model are extended, requiring no oil change or tappet setting until the 6,000 km mark.

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Stepping up in displacement, the Xtreme 250R utilizes a 250cc liquid-cooled, four-valve DOHC engine delivering 30 PS at 9,250 rpm and 25.3 Nm of torque at 7,500 rpm, achieving a 0 to 60 km/h acceleration time of 3.2 seconds. The motorcycle features a 6-speed transmission paired with an assist and slipper clutch, and a single fuel tank refill yields a claimed range of up to 414 kilometers based on its 36 km/l efficiency.

Ride-By-Wire Throttles and Safety Systems Enhance Control

Both motorcycles integrate modern electronic rider aids, including ride-by-wire throttles and cruise control systems. The Xtreme 160R 4V introduces segment-first cruise control and a Panic Brake Alert system designed to warn surrounding traffic during hard braking.

Hero Xtreme 250R And 160R 4V Lineup Launched In India
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The Xtreme 250R steps up its hardware package with a sensorless bi-directional quickshifter allowing clutchless upshifts and downshifts without closing the throttle. It also incorporates a tyre pressure monitoring system with real-time temperature and pressure alerts, switchable ABS, and Frequency Selective Damping on the rear suspension to adapt to varying road surfaces.

Connectivity and Instrument Displays

Rider interfaces feature full-color TFT instrument consoles across the models, supplying real-time mileage, gear position, shift advisory, and distance-to-empty readouts. Bluetooth pairing enables turn-by-turn navigation, call and message alerts, and phone battery status tracking. Additional cabin and handlebar amenities include Type-C fast charging, illuminated soft-touch switchgear, hazard lights, and adjustable brake and clutch levers.