Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Xtreme 250R

Last Updated: August 22, 2026

Hero Xtreme 250R price starts at Rs. 1.73 Lakh, which is Rs. 14,184 cheaper than the base variant of Bajaj Dominar 250, priced at Rs. 1.87 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Dominar 250 offers a claimed 35.03 kmpl, while the Xtreme 250R delivers 37 kmpl. On the performance front, the Dominar 250 uses a 248.77cc engine producing 27 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Xtreme 250R a 249.03cc engine producing 30 PS @ 9250 rpm. If you're deciding between the Dominar 250 and Xtreme 250R, the Xtreme 250R is the better pick for affordability and mileage.

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Dominar 250 vs Xtreme 250R Comparison Summary

Specification Bajaj Dominar 250Hero Xtreme 250R
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 1.87 LakhRs. 1.73 Lakh
Mileage 35.03 kmpl37 kmpl
Engine 248.77 cc249.03 cc
Max power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm30 PS @ 9250 rpm
Kerb weight 180 Kg167.7 Kg

Dominar 250 vs Xtreme 250R Key Highlights

Basic Info Bajaj Dominar 250 STDHero Xtreme 250R STD
Rating
6 reviews
7 reviews
Brand Name Bajaj Hero
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 1.87 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.73 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC 4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Max Power 27 PS @ 8500 rpm 30 PS @ 9250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Bajaj Dominar 250 Colors
Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Digital
EMI
Rs. 5,584 @ 11.99% (36 months)
Rs. 4,974 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 11,832 Dominar 250 Insurance Rs. 11,593 Xtreme 250R Insurance
Brochure
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
132 kmph
130 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Flex Fuel Blend
E20
E20
Engine Type
4 stroke, Liquid cooled, Single Cylinder, DOHC
4 Stroke, 4 Valve, Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled DOHC
Engine Displacement
248.77 cc
249.03 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
27 PS @ 8500 rpm
30 PS @ 9250 rpm
Max Torque
23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm
25 Nm @ 7250 rpm
Bore
72 mm
73 mm
Stroke
72 mm
59.5 mm
Number Of Cylinders
1
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Compression Ratio
11.9:1
12:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
35.03 kmpl
37 kmpl
Braking 100-0 km/h
43m
Not Available
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic, 37 mm USD Fork, Travel 135 mm
Dia 43 mm, Upside Down Front Fork
Suspension-Rear
Multi-step adjustable Monoshocks with Nitrox, Wheel stroke of 110 mm
Gas Charged Mono Shock, 6 Step Preload Adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
25 psi
Not Available
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
25 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
28 psi
Not Available
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
Not Available
Tyre Size
Front :-100/80-17,Rear :-130/70-17
Front :-110/70-17, Rear :-150/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Not Available
Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
800 mm
806 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.6 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2156*836*1112 mm3
2023*828*1062 mm3
Wheelbase
1453 mm
1357 mm
Length
2156 mm
2023 mm
Ground Clearance
157 mm
167 mm
Height
1112 mm
1062 mm
Width
836 mm
828 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13 L
11.5 L
Kerb Weight
180 Kg
167.7 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Size
230 mm
230 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Yes
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 8AH
12V / 8AH
Projector head light
Not Available
Yes

Frame Type
Beam Type Perimeter Frame
Steel Trellis Frame
Digital Display Type
LCD
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Trip Meter
Digital
Not Available
Vehicle Location Tracking
Yes
Not Available
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Yes
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Yes
Navigation assist
Yes
Yes
Riding Modes
Rain,Road,Off-Road,Sports
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Kill Switch
Yes
Not Available
Low battery alert
Yes
Not Available
Brightness Control
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Not Available
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Yes
Exhaust Heat Shield
Not Available
Yes
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Sports Bikes
Body Graphics
Not Available
Yes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Yes
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Not Available
Switchable ABS
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Not Available
Shift Light
Yes
Not Available
Hazard Light Switch
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
500-750 Km / 30-45 Days
Not Available
2nd Service
4500-5000 Km / 8 Months
Not Available
3rd Service
9500-10000 Km / 1 Year
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
5 Years or 75,000 Km
Not Available
Standard Warranty (Years)
5
Not Available
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
75000
Not Available

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Hero Xtreme 250R
  • Great performance across the rev range
  • Quick and easy handling around corners
  • Most affordable 250cc bike in India
  • Looks really aggressive and unique
Hero Xtreme 250R
  • Tall and wide fuel tank can make flat-footing the bike difficult for shorter riders
  • Brakes could do with sharper initial bite
  • The LCD console feels cluttered and dated

Is Hero Xtreme 250R Better Than Bajaj Dominar 250?

67% users have chosen Hero Xtreme 250R over Bajaj Dominar 250 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 25 users have also rated Hero Xtreme 250R and Bajaj Dominar 250 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Hero Xtreme 250R is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for maintenance and features in your bike. But Bajaj Dominar 250 is better on the grounds of mileage, comfort and safety. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Dominar 250 Xtreme 250R
Mileage 4.1 4.8
Performance 5.0 5.0
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 4.8 4.0
Safety 1.6 2.5
Features 3.1 2.5
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Which bike is best between Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R?
As per the users experiences Bajaj Dominar 250 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, comfort and safety in your bike. But Hero Xtreme 250R is better on the grounds of maintenance and features. On the basis of performance user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R?
The Hero Xtreme 250R is cheaper than Bajaj Dominar 250 by ₹14,184.
Which bike offers better performance Bajaj Dominar 250 vs Hero Moto Corp Xtreme 250R?
For the STD version, 248.77 cc Petrol engine of Dominar 250 produces 27 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 23.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 249.03 cc Petrol engine of Xtreme 250R produces 30 PS @ 9250 rpm of power and 25 Nm @ 7250 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences in terms of performance both are same.

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