Hero Xtreme 250R vs Jawa 42

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Hero MotoCorp

Xtreme 250R

From ₹1.73 Lakh

Xtreme 250R version

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Jawa

42

From ₹1.85 Lakh

42 version

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Hero Xtreme 250RXtreme 250R · ₹1.73 Lakh

Only differences

Jawa 42Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory · ₹1.85 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xtreme 250R: ₹1.73 Lakh (ahead) 42: ₹1.85 Lakh Xtreme 250R ₹12,418 cheaper

Braking Xtreme 250R: Dual-channel ABS 42: Dual-channel ABS

Mileage Xtreme 250R: 37 kmpl (ahead) 42: 33 kmpl Claimed

Power Xtreme 250R: 30 PS (ahead) 42: 27.3 PS Torque 25 vs 26.84 Nm

Weight Xtreme 250R: 155 kg 42: 172 kg Seat height 800 vs 765 mm

Versions Xtreme 250R: 1 42: 6 (ahead)

Pick the Xtreme 250R for the lower price, better claimed mileage and more power.

Pick the 42 for more versions.

Spec by spec

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Price

Ex-showroom

₹1.73 Lakh

₹1.85 Lakh

On-road in

₹1.97 Lakh

₹2.1 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹3,304 a month

₹3,532 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

30 PS

27.3 PS

Torque

25 Nm

26.84 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Mileage

37 kmpl

33 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement

250 cc

294.72 cc

Engine Type

Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI

Bore x Stroke

78.0 mm x 52.3 mm

76.0 mm x 65.0 mm

Compression Ratio

12.0:1

11.0:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)

Clutch

Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch

Drive Type

Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre radial 4-piston caliper

Disc, 280 mm, ByBre 2-piston caliper

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper

Disc, 240 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper (Drum on base)

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS (with Switchable ABS Modes)

Dual Channel ABS (280 mm front and 240 mm rear discs)

Wheel Type

17-inch Lightweight Alloy Wheels

Alloy wheels

Front Tyre Size

110/70-R17 Radial Tubeless

90/90-18 Tubeless

Rear Tyre Size

150/60-R17 Radial Tubeless

120/80-17 Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

43 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (120 mm travel)

35 mm Telescopic Hydraulic Fork (135 mm travel)

Rear Suspension

Monoshock with progressive linkage (6-step preload adjustable)

Twin gas-canister hydraulic shock absorbers (5-step preload adjustable)

Frame Type

Steel Trellis Frame with aluminium swingarm

Double Cradle Tubular Steel Frame

Wheelbase

1360 mm

1369 mm

Ground Clearance

165 mm

Dimensions

Length

2040 mm

2090 mm

Width

795 mm

785 mm

Height

1060 mm

1100 mm

Seat Height

800 mm

765 mm

Kerb Weight

155 kg

172 kg (Single Channel) / 182 kg (Dual Channel)

Fuel Tank Capacity

12.5 L (Reserve 2.0 L)

13.2 L (Reserve 2.5 L)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

LCD / TFT Digital Display with Bluetooth Connectivity

Offset Asymmetric Analogue Speedometer with LCD Digital Inset

Bluetooth Connectivity

Yes (Hero Connect Telematics with Turn-by-Turn navigation)

Navigation

Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Connected app)

USB Charging

Yes (Fast-charging USB-C port)

Yes (USB charging port on 2024 update)

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes

3 ABS / Throttle Modes

None

Traction Control

Quickshifter

Cruise Control

Lights

Headlight

Full LED Projector Headlamp with sharp aggressive LED DRL eyebrows

Halogen Multi-reflector with Matte Black mask (LED available on 2.1)

Taillight

LED H-signature

LED

Turn Indicators

Full LED

Bulb / Matte Black bullet style

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split Stepped Sport Seat

Single-piece tuck-and-roll flat seat with bar-end mirrors

Under-Seat Storage

Minimal tool kit only

Choice

Versions

1 version

6 versions

Price range

₹1.73 Lakh

₹1.85 Lakh – ₹1.9 Lakh

Colours

3 colours

5 colours

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Xtreme 250R₹1.73 Lakh Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory₹1.85 Lakh 42 ₹12,418 more

On-road price by city

Xtreme 250R Xtreme 250R against 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory

City	Xtreme 250R	42	Gap
Mumbai	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.16 Lakh	Xtreme 250R ₹13,995 less
Pune	₹2.02 Lakh	₹2.16 Lakh	Xtreme 250R ₹13,995 less
New Delhi	₹1.97 Lakh	₹2.1 Lakh	Xtreme 250R ₹13,622 less
Bengaluru	₹2.14 Lakh	₹2.29 Lakh	Xtreme 250R ₹14,865 less
Chennai	₹2.04 Lakh	₹2.18 Lakh	Xtreme 250R ₹14,119 less
Hyderabad	₹2.09 Lakh	₹2.23 Lakh	Xtreme 250R ₹14,491 less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Xtreme 250R or the 42?

The Xtreme 250R, by ₹12,418 on the versions compared here: Xtreme 250R Xtreme 250R at ₹1.73 Lakh against 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory at ₹1.85 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.97 Lakh against ₹2.1 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Xtreme 250R claims 37 kmpl against 33 kmpl on the versions compared here. These are official test figures, not road measurements.

Which is more powerful?

The Xtreme 250R Xtreme 250R makes 30 PS and 25 Nm and the 42 Jawa 42 All Stars Ivory makes 27.3 PS and 26.84 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,304 a month for the Xtreme 250R and ₹3,532 for the 42, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.