Hero's 250cc HX250R Might Come By Mid 2015

If there is one bike segment that has grown tremendously in last 2-3 years is the entry level sports bike. We have seen some really capable products like Kawasaki Z250, KTM Duke 200/RC 200, Honda CBR250, Bajaj Pulsar 220 launched in our market, and all of these are doing good business for their respective makers. Seeing the growing popularity of this segment, Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest two wheeler maker, is now planning to launch a 250cc bike. To be called the Hero HX250R, the bike was unveiled at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo.

The company will develop this bike with the help of Erik Buell Racing (EBR). Powering the bike will be a 249cc, single-cylinder, 4-valve engine, that mated to a six-speed transmission, good for 31bhp and 26Nm. Upon its unveiling, the company had claimed that the bike will be able to do 0-100kmph in less than 8 seconds with a top-speed of 160Km/h.

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The bike will have telescopic forks at the front and a 5-step adjustable monoshock with shim valve damping at the rear. The front tyre features three piston caliper with 300mm disc, while the rear has 200mm disc brakes. To ensure safety while braking, the company will also offer ABS as an optional feature.

Talking about its dimensions, the Hero HX250R is 2085mm long, 1145 tall, 735mm wide and has a wheelbase of 1370mm. The bike will also offer a decent 145mm of ground clearance. Other key features to be offered with the bike are 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lights at both front and rear, etc.