Hero MotoCorp has launched the BS-VI
compliant Glamour at INR 68,900 for the drum brake variant and INR 72,400 for
the front disc brake variant (both prices, ex-showroom, Delhi). BS-VI version
of the 125 cc executive commuter is available only with fuel injection and
produces 19% more power than the outgoing BS-IV version of the motorcycle.
The BS-VI Hero Glamour uses a new diamond
frame chassis. Hero MotoCorp says that it has increased the ground clearance of
the Glamour by 20% to 180 mm. Besides that, the front and rear suspension offer
14% and 10% increased travel respectively. These changes will allow the rider
to take on with ease the lunar crater ridden Indian roads.
Keeping visible changes to a minimum, the
BS-VI Hero Glamour gets a smoke finished pilot lamps and new side and rear
panels. The fuel tank has been re-chiselled, while the decals to have been
given a makeover. The BS-VI Hero Glamour is retailed in four colour options,
which include Radiant Red, Techno Blue, Tornado Grey and Sports Red. The
semi-digital instrument cluster of the motorcycle now comes with a real-time
fuel efficiency indicator.
Powering the BS-VI Hero Glamour is a 125
cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine. Coupled to the engine is
now a 5-speed gearbox, replacing the 4-speed unit of the outgoing motorcycle.
The engine produces 10.88 PS of power and 10.6 nm of torque (down from 11 Nm in
the BS-IV version).
The new 125 cc bike will be retailed in
two variants, one with a drum brake, and the other with a 240 mm front disc
brake. Also new in the BS-VI Hero Glamour is the company’s patented i3S
technology which switches off the engine during a prolonged stoppage. This
further helps in increasing the mileage of the new Glamour.
The Hero Glamour's
headlamp continues to be a halogen bulb and an LED headlamp is not available
even as an option. The motorcycle competes with the Honda CB Shine and Honda SP
125.
