Hero MotoCorp has launched the CBS equipped HF
Deluxe in India. Hero MotoCorp has christened its CBS tech as Integrated
Braking System (iBS) and the safety feature will be seen on all products below
125cc displacement from the company. The motorcycle is listed in three variants
on Hero MotoCorp’s website (ex-showroom prices):
- Kick Start Drum Brake Alloy Wheel - INR 40,400
- Kick Start Drum Brake Spoke Wheel - INR 39,400
- Self Start Drum Brake Alloy Wheel - INR 48,100
Apart from the addition of IBS tech and larger drum
brakes, there are no changes to the HF Deluxe i3S. The motorcycle deploys the
97.2cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that puts out 8.24 bhp of maximum
power at 8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. The engine is
paired with a four-speed transmission. With the i3S start/stop system, it is
claimed to deliver a fuel economy of 88.24 km/l.
Stopping power comes from 130mm drum brakes that
replace the 110mm units and the new setup is claimed to reduce the braking
distance. Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers at the front perform suspension
tasks while at the rear is a two-step adjustable hydraulic unit.
The instrument console features two dials – one for
the speedometer and second for the fuel gauge and telltale indicator that also
includes a side stand warning. The motorcycle can be purchased in five colour
options that include a new paint - Heavy Grey with Black, Candy Blazing Red,
Black with Red, Black with Purple and Heavy Grey with Green (New).
In more updates, the company hopes to boost sales in
the scooter segment with two new launches this year. The Destini 125 has
already arrived while the Maestro Edge 125 will follow in a few weeks. Hero
MotoCorp also aims to enhance its sales in the premium motorcycle space. The
company has launched the Xtreme 200R at competitive prices in the Indian market
and will shortly introduce the Xpulse 200 duo.
