Hero Xtreme 125R, No doubt it’s a fantastic motorcycle in its segment. This line may sound a little biased to you but i assure you, we own this motorcycle, we have ridden it for more than 3000 KM and we will share everything about this motorcycle Negatives as well.
There aren’t going to be any specification based points, We are gonna talk about practicality and handling of this motorcycle, real life usage and our personal experience.
With that point.
Before buying any motorcycle keep these 3 things in your mind.
- Purpose
- Priority
- Budget
My purpose was very clear: I needed a motorcycle for me and my team to ride in cities with good mileage, safety and no compromise on looks of the motorcycle. My priority was simple. I needed a motorcycle with ABS at least and there aren’t many options available in the Indian market which offer good looks, ABS and mileage in this price range.
Xtreme 125R will perform exceptional in daily day to day city to office rides or just in city traffic, because this s a 125cc people may think this won’t do good in terms of speed then let me clear that point out as well, we have ridden this motorcycle on 113 KMPH and this motorcycle handles such speed easily.
Not just this we also did a 312 KM long ride on Xtreme 125 R and seriously this motorcycle performed amazingly, the turns, twists and breaking was decent. We of course cannot compare this with other motorcycles for long rides as this is a commuter motorcycle but highway performance was no less than beautiful.
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Mileage
The most interesting part of any commuter motorcycle review. The Xtreme 125R excels in fuel efficiency, 66 KMPL is what we are getting as of now. And it totally depends on your riding style, maintenance of your motorcycle and many more, we’ll talk about that in some other article.
Hero MotoCorp prioritizes comfort with a well-padded seat and ergonomically positioned handlebars. Featuring Showa rear monoshock suspension, renowned for superior damping, the Xtreme 125R offers excellent stability and ride comfort.
Instrument cluster is good but hard to see in harsh direct sunlight. Even after turning the brightness all the way to 100%.
Cons to Consider:
Although much can be said in favor of the Hero Xtreme 125R, it is not free from some flaws.
False Neutral – The biggest problem with this motorcycle is false neutral, happened with me multiple times and have talked with the hero team about this but still the same problem.
Auto Engine Off – Even when the bike is running, the motorcycle engine automatically cuts the power and no it’s not because of any loose wire or battery, i posted a video addressing this and got to know majority hero motorcycle owners face this problem not just talking about Xtreme 12R but majority motorcycle facing this problem.
The seating position can turn a bit aggressive for long rides and may be discomforting for some riders also. Though the engine is good enough for city use, it appears somewhat underpowered on highways.
Pillion comfort won’t be that good if a healthy person is your pillion. The grab rails are not useful in that case.
Conclusion
The Hero Xtreme 125R is a standout in the 125cc motorcycle segment. With its blend of style, performance, and technology, it is one of the best bikes for modern riders. Whether for daily commuting or weekend adventures, the Xtreme 125R will definitely give you the best ride experience. This motorcycle offers a lot breaking that stereotype on commuter motorcycles with amazing looks and design factor so youngsters who are more attracted towards big bikes just because they want a motorcycle to show off, the Xtreme 125R sets a new standard for 125cc motorcycles breaking that stereotype among youngsters.
In terms of rating we give this motorcycle 5/5.
