Hero MotoCorp has launched three new two wheelers just before the beginning of the grand Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi India. The three new launched includes two bikes (motorcycles) and one gearless scooter. The two bikes are Hero Passion X Pro and Hero Ignitor which is a new bike with 125 CC Engine. The Hero Maestro is a gearless scooter which was first unveiled at the rebranding ceremony of Hero MotoCorp in London. The Maestro comes with a 109 CC Engine which seems to be the same fitted in the Honda Activa gearless scooter.
image(L to R) – Hero Passion X Pro, Hero Ignitor, Hero Maestro (
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Hero Passion X Pro Specifications Features and Price In India
Hero Passion X Pro is powered by the same 110 CC engine with 8.6 BHP of peak power. The engine is a single cylinder air cooled carbureted engine with APDV technology and its mounted vertically on the bike. The instrument cluster is a combination of digital and analogue console with an indicator for service reminder. Other improvements include tubeless tyres for hassle free and comfortable ride comfort. It comes with sporty looking 5 spoke alloy wheels coated in black. The battery is also a sealed VLRA battery which does not require any maintenance. The fuel tank shrouds have improved and there is disk brake at front for improved braking performance. The Passion X Pro will be available in 6 colour options compared to the existing 5 colour options. The official price has not been revealed as yet, we expect it to be priced at Rs. 52,000 on-road Delhi.
Hero Ignitor Specifications Features and Price In India
Hero Ignitor seems is a modem looking bike which somewhat resembles the Honda CB Twister quite a lot. The engine cowls and faring resemble the Hero Honda Karizma and the overall appearance is very dynamic. The bike is powered by a 125 CC ATFT single cylinder air cooled Engine with peak power of 10.85 BHP and is fitted with modern CV Carburettor. The instrument cluster on the Ignitor consists of a digital and analogue meter. To make it more sporty, there is a split seat for rider and pillion passenger. The engine is all black coated which merges very well with the faring of the bike. The rear View mirror are also dual-tone with body-colour and black colour in sharp pointed hexagon design. Just like the Karizma, the front headlamp is mounted in a fixed manner at the front of the petrol tank and it does not turn with the handle. It features sporty 5 spoke alloys to merge well with the overall sporty tone of the bike. Ignitor also gets tubeless tyres and a maintained free VRLA battery for better reliability. There is also an option of disk brakes at front. The Hero Ignitor is expected to be priced around Rs. 60,000 on-road Delhi.
Hero Maestro Specifications Features and Price In India
Just like the Ignitor seems to be based on the Twister, the Maestro seems to be a re-badged Activa. The Maestro comes with 109 CC engine with 8.1 BHP of peak power and Variometric (CVT) automatic transmission gearless system. It also features the combi-brake technology which we find in the Activa Deluxe which combines the front and rear brake application in one brake lever. It also has the same magnetic shutter covering the keyhole for added security which is also found on many gearless scooters these days. There is a digital and analogue instrument cluster with service sue indicator which probably first on a gearless scooter in India. The Maestro comes with a toughed up tube just like Activa which makes it puncture resistant and the battery is also maintenance free. The Hero Maestro comes in 6 colour Option. Hero Maestro is expected to be priced at Rs.50,000 on-road Delhi.
