Gaadiwaadi.com reports that the 2018 Hero Passion
XPro has been launched in the country.
The 2018 Hero Passion XPro has gone under the knife
and now looks more in line with the design language of the Splendor iSmart
range. The motorcycle features a new headlight design with positioning lamps
and clear lens indicators. The rear design is similar to the older generation
motorcycle, but is now sleeker, and comes with a tyre hugger as well.
The 2018 Hero Passion XPro draws power from the
indigenously developed 110 cc TOD (Torque On Demand) engine. It is the same
engine that does duty on the Splendor iSmart 110. The mill makes 9.5 PS of
power at 7,500 rpm, and 9 Nm of torque at 5,500 rpm. The engine works in tandem
with a 4-speed gearbox. The engine comes with the iSmart feature, which helps
in reducing fuel consumption by switching the engine off while idling in
traffic. The powerplant comes back to life on pulling the clutch lever.
The double cradle frame is the same unit that the
previous generation bike used. The front end comes with telescopic fork, and
the rear gets twin shock absorbers, like the older bike. For braking, the
motorcycle employs disc at the front and drum at the rear. A front drum brake
variant is also available. While there is no official word on the pricing, the
website reports that the bike is likely to cost around INR 57,000, ex-showroom.
