Hero’s Prepping Rivals For Both The TVS Raider & Apache RTR 200 4V
For the first time, two different Hero bikes have been spied together
Not even a month after it was first spied, Hero’s new 125cc sporty commuter has been spied once again. It gets pretty aggressive styling and the overall design is a bit similar to the Hero Xtreme 160R 4V, though with a few tweaks. That said, the tank design looks massive and frankly a bit weird, so we hope the final design is more cohesive.
The likelihood of it being a 125cc bike is further reinforced by the presence of a telescopic fork and rear drum brake. The previous spy shot showed that the console could be a fully digital LCD one, potentially offering smartphone connectivity as well, to help it rival the feature-packed TVS Raider better. As for its engine, Hero could plonk in the Glamour’s 125cc engine making 10.87PS and 10.6Nm.
With the TVS Raider in the crosshairs, Hero could price the around the Rs 95,000 (ex-showroom) mark.
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Alongside this was another naked bike, one that we think might be called the Xtreme 200R 4V. Hero had filed for a design patent of the same earlier this year and only a quick glance is enough to tell you that the design patent is very similar to the way the test mule looks. The design is sporty, but nothing that’ll help it really stand out.
Now while online reports suggest it’ll get the Xtreme 200S’ engine, we think it’ll get the updated 199.5cc 4-valve air-cooled engine with an oil cooler that we’ve seen on the XPulse 200 4V and the XPulse 200T 4V. It only makes sense for Hero to use the more modern and more powerful engine in such a sporty-looking bike. Hero might even rely on a touch of nostalgia to increase the bike's appeal by giving it a more memorable name, like maybe the Hunk 200.
We expect Hero to price this one at around Rs 1.35 lakh (ex-showroom). Hero will then have something to go up against the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V, Honda Hornet 2.0, Bajaj Pulsar N250 and the Yamaha FZ 25. We expect both the bikes to be launched towards the end of this year.
Hero Xtreme 125R User Reviews
- Well maintained with no any dent t is present.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 More3 2
- Bike performanceOffers 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 More4 7
- About bikeLooks-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 More4 5
- High quality safety bikeThis 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 More6 7
- riding experience and maintenanceBhai 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 More2 1