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Hero Xtreme 250R vs Keeway SR250

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

Hero Xtreme 250R
Keeway SR250

Hero MotoCorp

Xtreme 250R

From ₹1.73 Lakh

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Keeway

SR250

From ₹1.59 Lakh

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Hero Xtreme 250RXtreme 250R · ₹1.73 Lakh
Keeway SR250Standard · ₹1.59 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Xtreme 250R: ₹1.73 Lakh SR250: ₹1.59 Lakh (ahead) SR250 ₹13,524 cheaper
Braking Xtreme 250R: Dual-channel ABS SR250: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Xtreme 250R: 37 kmpl (ahead) SR250: 35.5–40 kmpl Claimed
Power Xtreme 250R: 30 PS (ahead) SR250: 16.8 bhp Torque 25 vs 16 Nm
Weight Xtreme 250R: 155 kg SR250: 120 kg Seat height 800 vs 780 mm

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

Pick the SR250 for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹1.73 Lakh
₹1.59 Lakh
On-road in
₹1.97 Lakh
₹1.82 Lakh
EMI, 5 years, 20% down
₹3,304 a month
₹3,054 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
30 PS
16.8 bhp
Torque
25 Nm
16 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
5-Speed Manual
Mileage
37 kmpl
35.5–40 kmpl

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
250 cc
223 cc
Engine Type
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 4-Valve, DOHC, Liquid-Cooled, FI
Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 2-Valve, SOHC
Bore x Stroke
78.0 mm x 52.3 mm
Data not published on BikeWale/ZigWheels
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Data not published on BikeWale
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled (BikeWale) / Oil Cooled (BikeDekho/ZigWheels)
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
5 Speed Manual (1D 4U)
Clutch
Wet Multiplate with Assist and Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 300 mm, ByBre radial 4-piston caliper
Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 230 mm, ByBre 1-piston caliper
Disc, 210 mm, 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Dual Channel ABS (with Switchable ABS Modes)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
17-inch Lightweight Alloy Wheels
Spoke (Wire Spoke)
Front Tyre Size
110/70-R17 Radial Tubeless
110/70-17 Tubeless/Tube
Rear Tyre Size
150/60-R17 Radial Tubeless
130/70-17 Tubeless/Tube

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
43 mm USD Inverted Telescopic Fork (120 mm travel)
Telescopic Forks (128 mm Travel)
Rear Suspension
Monoshock with progressive linkage (6-step preload adjustable)
Dual Shock Absorbers (Preload Adjustable)
Frame Type
Steel Trellis Frame with aluminium swingarm
Single Downtube Frame
Wheelbase
1360 mm
1285 mm
Ground Clearance
165 mm
160 mm

Dimensions

Length
2040 mm
1890 mm
Width
795 mm
790 mm
Height
1060 mm
1050 mm
Seat Height
800 mm
780 mm
Kerb Weight
155 kg
120 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.5 L (Reserve 2.0 L)
14.2 L (BikeWale) / 14.5 L (BikeDekho)

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
LCD / TFT Digital Display with Bluetooth Connectivity
Single-pod Digital LCD
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Hero Connect Telematics with Turn-by-Turn navigation)
No
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via Connected app)
No
USB Charging
Yes (Fast-charging USB-C port)
No

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
3 ABS / Throttle Modes
No
Traction Control
No
No
Quickshifter
No
No
Cruise Control
No
No

Lights

Headlight
Full LED Projector Headlamp with sharp aggressive LED DRL eyebrows
Halogen with LED DRL
Taillight
LED H-signature
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Bulb / Halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Split Stepped Sport Seat
Single-piece Ribbed Bench Seat
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only
None

Choice

Versions
1 version
1 version
Price range
₹1.73 Lakh
₹1.59 Lakh
Colours
3 colours
3 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 Standard₹1.59 Lakh SR250 ₹13,524 less

On-road price in six cities

Xtreme 250R Xtreme 250R against SR250 Standard

CityXtreme 250RSR250Gap
Mumbai₹2.02 Lakh₹1.87 LakhSR250 ₹15,242 less
Pune₹2.02 Lakh₹1.87 LakhSR250 ₹15,242 less
New Delhi₹1.97 Lakh₹1.82 LakhSR250 ₹14,836 less
Bengaluru₹2.14 Lakh₹1.98 LakhSR250 ₹16,188 less
Chennai₹2.04 Lakh₹1.88 LakhSR250 ₹15,377 less
Hyderabad₹2.09 Lakh₹1.93 LakhSR250 ₹15,783 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 SR250?

The SR250, by ₹13,524 on the versions compared here: Xtreme 250R Xtreme 250R at ₹1.73 Lakh against SR250 Standard at ₹1.59 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹1.97 Lakh against ₹1.82 Lakh.

Which gives better mileage?

The Xtreme 250R claims 37 kmpl against 35.5–40 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 SR250 Standard makes 16.8 bhp and 16 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹3,304 a month for the Xtreme 250R and ₹3,054 for the SR250, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.

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