Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2018 Hero HF Dawn in
the state of Orissa. The bike costs INR 37,400 ex-showroom, Bhubaneshwar.
Expect state-wise launch soon.
The company has now relaunched the bike with new engine, AHO and other cosmetic
updates. The 2018 Hero HF Dawn comes in two colour choices- Black and Red. The
tail section, suspension, powertrain, and headlight nacelle are all black. The
rims, engine guard, chain cover and the drum brakes are in black as well. The
stickers on the tank and side boxes are minimalistic.
Powering the 2018 Hero HF Dawn is a 97.2 cc OHC
engine. It generates 8.36 PS of power at 8,000 rpm, and 8.05 Nm of torque at
5,000 rpm. The engine mates with a 4-speed transmission; and the powertrain
sits inside a tubular double cradle frame.
The front end features telescopic fork, while the
rear gets twin hydraulic shock absorbers with two-step adjustability. Brakes
include 130 mm front and 110 mm rear drum units. The fuel tank is a 9.5-litre
unit, and the bike weighs 105 kg, kerb.