The Hero Xtreme 250R uses a 149.7cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled engine putting out 30hp at 9,250rpm, a peak torque of 25Nm at 7,250rpm, and is paired with a six speed gearbox.
Hero Xtreme 250R real-world fuel efficiency
The Hero Xtreme 250R managed 32.84kpl in the city and 39.21kpl out on the highway
For this test, we ran the Xtreme 250R on the highway for 49.8km, after which the bike needed 1.27 litres of fuel to fill up the tank again. Therefore, we arrived at a highway fuel economy number of 39.21kpl.
Once that was done, we rode the Xtreme 250R through the busy streets of Mumbai for 47.3km, after which the fuel tank needed 1.44 litres. Thereby, we achieved a city fuel efficiency figure of 32.84kpl. On an average, this translates to a mileage of 36.02kpl.
Hero Xtreme 250R fuel economy analysis
The Hero Xtreme 250R is a sporty naked bike that offers really potent performance for daily commuting as well as highway riding. For our city fuel efficiency run, we were cruising with traffic, keeping a steady pace, and not unnecessarily accelerating or overtaking. Meanwhile, out on the highway, we kept a speed of between 70kph to 80kph for most of the time. Overall, the mileage figures are good for the levels of performance, but keep in mind that if you are riding more aggressively, mileage figures will vary.
Autocar India’s fuel-efficiency testing
Our fuel-efficiency testing routine starts by first brimming the tank and ensuring the bike is running the manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures. The bike is then ridden on fixed city and highway routes, where we maintain average speeds that best mimic real-world scenarios, as well as keeping speed limits in mind. The payload on the bikes is kept constant by balancing rider weights and ballast, ensuring consistency across different vehicles and riders. At the end of the test cycle, the fuel tank is once again filled to the brim, giving us an accurate figure of how much fuel has been consumed against the trip meter reading.