BREAKING: 2025 Hero Xtreme 125R Dual Channel ABS Launched
Also gets cruise control, just like the one on the Hero Glamour X 125
Quick News Highlights
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Costs Rs 15,500 more than the base variant
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Also comes with riding modes, and a colour-LCD screen with connectivity
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Available in three colour schemes
Hero MotoCorp has launched a new top-end variant of the Xtreme 125R called ‘Dual Channel ABS’. It is priced at Rs 1,04,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and now is the only bike in the 125cc sporty commuter segment to get dual-channel ABS as standard. Here’s a variant-wise price breakup:
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Hero Xtreme 125R Variant |
Ex-showroom Delhi Price |
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Dual Channel ABS (new) |
Rs 1,04,500 |
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ABS Single Seat |
Rs 92,500 |
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ABS Split Seat |
Rs 92,500 |
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IBS |
Rs 89,000 |
The hero xtreme 125r’s Dual Channel ABS variant is available in three colour schemes: Black Pearl Red, Black Matshdow Grey, and Black Leaf Green. While the design is unchanged, the graphics layout has been slightly revised.
The bike is still powered by the same 124.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine as before (the new Hero Glamour X 125 also gets the same motor). It produces 11.4PS and 10.5Nm, paired with a 5-speed gearbox. The claimed mileage of the Hero Xtreme 125R is 66kmpl.
Just like the Glamour, the bike now also gets a 4.2-inch colour LCD instrument console with smartphone connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation, along with call and SMS alerts.
The bike also gets a bunch of riding aids, including a cruise control system, three riding modes and an electronic throttle (ride-by-wire) too. While cruise control is a nice, fancy feature to have, it isn’t really all that practical on a 125cc bike - especially on Indian highways that are often packed with traffic, forcing you to modulate speed frequently. The underpinnings of the bike have remained the same as before: a telescopic fork and a monoshock, disc brakes at both ends with dual-channel ABS as standard.
The updated Xtreme 125R rivals the TVS Raider 125, Bajaj Pulsar NS125 and the Honda CB125 Hornet. Interestingly, the NS125 also recently got an updated top-variant, with segment-first ABS modes.
Coming back to the Xtreme 125R, it was also one of the best-selling 125cc bikes in the country in September 2025 with over 21,184 units. With the festive rush and the launch of this new variant, expect the sales to go up even further in the following months. The updates also make the Xtreme 125R one of the most well-rounded, feature-packed 125cc bikes in India. If you’re someone who is looking for a bike that not only offers good mileage but also looks cool, packs convenient features while also not compromising on safety, the Xtreme 125R Dual-channel ABS variant should be a great choice.
In a related development, Hero MotoCorp unveiled a whole range of concept EVs at EICMA 2025 this week. Here’s a quick summary of all the new Hero bikes and scooters unveiled at the event. The company had something interesting for off-road fans too, as the Xpulse 210 Dakar Edition was unveiled.
Hero Xtreme 125R User Reviews
For daily city riding the engine is smooth and responsive. It’s particularly good for overtaking and quick acceleration compared with many conventional 125cc commuters bikes. A practical expectation 50/60 km/l. Brakes and safety. Higher variant get single ABS Channel. Bike have the full safety features that any bike may hardly have. Read More
Offers strong, low end torque and a tractable 5th gear that pulls smoothly from low speeds in traffic, maintaining great fuel economy around 50 - 55 kmpl, mileage of 66 kmpl while real world user and expert reviews report an average efficiency of 50 kmpl to 63.5 kmpl depending on riding conditions.Read More
Looks-wise, the best bike in the 125cc segment, and the mileage is very good at 50 kmpl. Riding comfort is good for daily city usage, and the servicing cost is very low. It is a low-maintenance bike with good looks. I have done very long trips of about 250–300 km in one stretch, and the performance was very good, that too in mountain areas.Read More
This is all ok with comfort, did not face any problem and the engine of 125cc is the best, enjoy the fast speed and give the feel of super bike. This is the best bike in terms of performance at the highways and best for the off roading. I did't face any problem in my entire 2 years of experience. I love hero Xtreme 125R.Read More
Bhai mere ko isko liye abhi just 2 month hua hai, me 09/07/2026 me purchase kiya hu aur mera jo experience raha badiya hai lekin me abhi heavy riding nhi karta hu, daily purpose ke usage ke liye best hai, thoda sa problem gear shifting me aata hai aur second service me kick ka problem hai. Baki bike mast hai, chalane me bahot maza aata hai.Read More