Hero HX250R will sell alongside the Karizma R and ZMR and will compete with soon to be launched Pulsar 200SS.
Hero MotoCorp first unveiled the HX250R 250cc motorcycle at the 2014 Auto Expo. Now the company has stated that the HX250R will be available in showrooms across India around the festive season later this year.
The Hero HX 250R sports bike is powered by a 249cc, 4 stroke single-cylinder DOHC, liquid cooled engine that has a power output of 31ps. The engine is mated to a six speed manual gearbox. Hero HX 250R can accelerate from 0-60 km/h in 2.7 seconds.
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The visual appeal of HX250R is undeniable with its sporty ‘lightning bolt’ design theme. The bike features a large fly-screen, a tank that extends as part of the front fairing and a panel hiding the fuel-filler lid. There is also a split seat for the pillion rider. An LED tail light brings up the rear, which also houses a sleek under the seat exhaust system.
The bike boasts of a 300mm, triple piston caliper disc brake at front and a 220mm linked disc unit at the rear. ABS is optional. The bike also has a telescopic fork in front and a mono-shock at the rear, bolted to a trellis swing arm.
The Hero HX250R is expected to cost between 1.3 and 1.5 lakhs, and will put the bike in direct competition against soon to be launched Pulsar 200SS. HX250R will sell alongside the Karizma R and ZMR.
Hero HX250R
- Type: 4 – stroke single cylinder DOHC, Liquid cooled, engine
- Gear box: 6 Speed constant mesh
- Bore x Stroke: 81.0 x 48.5 mm
- Displacement: 249 cc
- Suspension Front: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock AbsorbersRear Single shock, 5 Step adjustable Pre-load, Shim Valve Damping
- Brakes Front: 300 mm Disc, three piston caliper, Combined braking with optional ABS Rear 220 mm Disc, linked. Combined braking with optional ABS
- Head Lamp: Twin 12V – 35W / 35W – Halogen Bulb, DC – Multi-Reflector Type
- Ground clearance: 145 mm
- Kerb weight: 139 kgs.
- Fuel tank capacity: 12.9 Ltrs
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