Hero Xtreme 125R Review: TVS Raider, Beware!
The Xtreme 125R turned out to be a really fun little bike on Hero’s test track
Ever since it came out, the TVS Raider has been our favourite 125cc bike and it’s for obvious reasons. It’s properly sporty and really changed our perspective about 125cc bikes. So when news about the Hero Xtreme 125R being in the pipeline surfaced online, the Xtreme definitely had to do some things really nicely to win this battle against the Raider.
And now a couple of days ago, we finally got a chance to briefly ride the Xtreme 125R at Hero’s test track in Jaipur and honestly…we were pleasantly surprised!
Looks Aggressive!
In terms of design, the bike has definitely done justice to the Xtreme tag. With the Xtreme 160R, Hero showed that it can make some really aggressive looking bikes and the 125R is no different. The sharp and angular lines, angry-looking headlight, DRLs and the chiselled fuel tank are some of the elements that make the Xtreme look like a much bigger bike. Heck, remove the badge and the Xtreme 125R can come off as a 200-250cc bike. All of this without anything being too ‘in your face’.
It Goes Nicely
The Xtreme 125R’s 125cc engine makes 11.55PS and 10.5Nm. Forget what the spec sheet says as to where this engine ranks in its class, because once you hop onto the bike, you will genuinely like the engine. It has decent grunt at the bottom end but the mid-range is where it shines. It feels punchy and quite tractable too, meaning I could take almost every corner in a gear higher and the engine would have the drive to come out of the corner nicely. And what really impressed me was its smoothness. There are no vibrations to be felt throughout the revs and it’s only at the very top that you feel a slight tingle, especially at the handlebars.
In my opinion, Hero doesn’t get enough credit for the chassis’ it has been making, especially over the past couple of years. The Xtreme 160R, XPulse 200 4V and the Karizma XMR are all examples of the same and the Xtreme 125R now joins this list. It feels very agile and flicking it from one side to the other is effortless. And once you start trusting its front end once leaned over, the bike doesn’t disappoint even when ridden hard. Riding it at Hero’s track was definitely fun.
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The big 276mm front disc has a good initial bite and given that the Xtreme 125R is the only bike in its segment to get ABS, I was braking with a lot more confidence. Even its tyres held up nicely during our short track stint.
And Most Importantly, It’s Priced Nicely Too
Rs 95,000 is what Hero is asking for the Xtreme 125R’s base variant. If you want ABS, you’ll have to pay Rs 4,500 extra, a premium that we think is very reasonable. So if you were thinking about the variant, we’d definitely recommend you to make the stretch and get the ABS trim for Rs 99,500 (both prices ex-showroom Delhi). In typical Hero fashion, the pricing is super competitive and our price predictions were bang on.
Should You Buy The Hero Xtreme 125R?
If a sporty 125cc bike is what you’re looking for, the Xtreme 125R would definitely make for a great choice. It ticks all the boxes a beginner would want from his/her first bike and as you can see, there aren’t a lot of negatives about it. How it exactly fares against the Raider is something we’ll only be able to verify through a road test, but what we can say with surety is that beginners can hop onto the Xtreme 125R and have a lot of fun on it.
Hero Xtreme 125R User Reviews
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
Looking good in design and very nice sporty look, mileage also very good and stability is very good, comfortable in long drive, breaking system are very nice and very good in cost, easy to buying for every class man. Very nice and comfortable in long rides, mileage is also very good and good in features as well, mileage is good, no vibrations on high speeds, I am very happy to drive and buy this bike, cost of bike is really good. I recommend this bike due value for money, every class men can buy this bike and looking very good in design, it sporty look is very nice, mileage is very good and very comfortable to ride for long route.Read More
I have had a very good overall experience with my bike its sport design, its performance of engine, riding comfort is really good, maintenance also come very less so overall a very good experience. The looks are very nice. I have travelled for both very less and far distance also but in both way its works awesome, also services from Hero is also awesome. Good to go.Read More
I chose the hero xtreme 125cc because it fits in my budget, Offers great mileage, looks sporty, and is comfortable for daily uses, i'm happy and satisfied with it, performance and low running cost, i use the bike all about 3 months. The ride has been smooth and enjoyable. The bike is comfortable for daily commuting, delivers good mileage, handles well in traffic, and the engine feels refined. overall, I'm very satisfied sooo far. Yes, i would recommended the Hero xtreme 125cc to anyone looking for a budget-friendly, stylish and fuel-efficient bike. Its offer good performance, comfortable and excellent value for money bike, really i m soo happy with this bike.Read More