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Hero Duet Side
Hero Duet Side
Hero Duet Underseat Storage
Hero Duet Tail lamp
Hero Duet Exhaust
Hero Duet Headlamp
Hero Duet Rear Three-Quarter
discontinued
Variant
LX
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₹ 49,972
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Hero has discontinued the Duet and the bike is out of production.

Duet Key Highlights

Engine Capacity110.9 cc
Mileage - ARAI
45 kmpl
Kerb Weight115 kg
Seat Height770 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity5.5 litres
Max Power8.31 bhp

Hero Duet Summary

The Hero Duet is a unisex 110cc scooter positioned between the Pleasure and the Maestro Edge. It is one of the first new products developed independently by Hero MotoCorp since its split with long-time joint venture partner – Honda.

The Duet is being promoted as a family scooter. The metal body is beautifully moulded into a very modern and dynamic shape, which makes it one of the best-looking scooters in the segment. At the front, the headlamp and the turn signals have been integrated into a single unit on the handlebar, while the V-shaped chrome strip on the front apron adds a modest amount of bling. The black floorboard, seat and the grab rail contrasts beautifully with the funky paint schemes.

The Hero Duet is based on a new platform and is powered by a new 111cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine. This engine delivers 8bhp and 8Nm of torque through a CVT transmission. It gets telescopic suspension at the front and a spring-loaded hydraulic damper in the rear. The Duet rides on 10-inch metal wheels and 90/100 profile tubeless tyres. It comes with the innovative combi brakes, with drum brakes at both ends.

The Duet is available in six funky paint schemes – red, silver white, grey, matte grey, green and black. It competes with other 110cc scooters like the Suzuki Let’s, Mahindra Gusto, TVS Jupiter and the Honda Activa-i. The LX base variant of the Duet is priced at Rs 49,565 (ex-showroom).

Hero Duet Review

  • Good Things

    • The 110cc engine is smooth and refined
    • The external fuel filler is of great use
    • Gets under seat charging port
  • Could be Better

    • The acceleration is not exciting
    • Doesn't get alloy wheels

BikeWale's Take

The Hero Duet is an entry-level 110cc scooter designed for a family. It offers decent level of comfort, along with some practicality. The scooter should have at least got alloy wheels as an option.

Hero Duet Expert Opinion

The Hero Duet is India’s largest two-wheeler maker’s attempt at taking its scooter sales to the next level. And like the Maestro Edge, the Duet too has shrugged off Honda's technology and is a completely home grown Hero MotoCorp offering. So, it was back to the drawing board and out came a completely new platform and powertrain. Positioned between the masculine Maestro and the effeminate Pleasure, the Hero Duet is a brand new unisex family scooter, charged with the responsibility of boosting Hero' sales in the burgeoning scooter segment.

What is it?

The Hero Duet is India’s largest two-wheeler maker’s attempt at taking its scooter sales to the next level. And like the Maestro Edge, the Duet too has shrugged off Honda's technology and is a completely home grown Hero MotoCorp offering. So, it was back to the drawing board and out came a completely new platform and powertrain. Positioned between the masculine Maestro and the effeminate Pleasure, the Hero Duet is a brand new unisex family scooter, charged with the responsibility of boosting Hero' sales in the burgeoning scooter segment.

How does it ride?

The top-end Hero Duet VX offers a stable and composed ride at city speeds thanks to the telescopic front suspension. The well-padded seat and the suspension insulate you from all the bumps and undulations without breaking a sweat. The 10-inch tubeless TVS tyres offer good grip, though their small size means the ride tends to get bumpy once the needle crosses the 50kmph mark. Also, the vibrations on the floorboard set in at 50kmph, and keep getting annoying as the speed increases. It is worth noting that the base Duet LX gets a conventional bottom-linked spring-loaded hydraulic damper, which might not be as up to the mark.

The sturdy metal body of the Hero Duet, which adds six kilograms to its weight over the Maestro Edge, ensures stability even on crosswind-ridden highways. The Duet comes kitted with Hero's proprietary Integrated Braking System which automatically activates the front brakes whenever the rear brakes are pulled, thereby improving the braking performance. It eliminates your reliance on the front brakes and is especially useful for novices.

At the heart of the Hero Duet is a newly developed 110.9cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine, which produces 8bhp and 8.3Nm of torque through a CVT gearbox. Despite its heavy kerb weight of 116 kilograms, the Duet feels pretty quick off the mark. Even the 50kmph to 60kmph roll on acceleration is impressive, which comes handy while overtaking. However, the engine is tuned keeping fuel efficiency in mind, and this becomes evident as soon you cross 60kmph. The rubberband effect of the CVT transmission raises its ugly head once you head past 60kmph, making the Duet feel slow. Keep pushing and the engine will keep on going till an indicated 85kmph before it starts to stutter. But to be honest, all of this seems like a reasonable trade-off when you consider that the Duet returns a staggering 63.8kmpl in city conditions as tested by us on our designated fuel run route.?

 

Anything else I should know?

The Hero Duet is a very smartly engineered scooter. It comes with abundant storage space, especially on this top of the line VX version. It gets two storage hooks, one glovebox and a decently sized underseat storage. While the underseat storage cannot fit in a full face helmet, it should be able to swallow a half-face helmet quite comfortably. It also gets a USB 3.0 charging point and a boot light to illuminate the bay. The floorboard is slightly inclined and offers a very good grip.

The key slot gets a couple of other functionalities apart from the ignition and the handle lock. It gives you remote access to open the external fuel filler (located above the tail lamp assembly) as well as the under seat storage. It might be inconvenient initially but you will get used to in some time.  

 

The contemporary-looking instrument cluster in the Duet VX contains an analogue speedometer and fuel level indicator along with a digital readout for the odometer, twin trip meters and the service due indicator. The base Duet VX, however, misses out on the electronic display.

Buyers will have to make do with steel wheels, as alloy wheels aren't offered even as optional extras. The switchgear and plastic quality is pretty basic, nothing to write home about. The high beam/low beam switch doubles up as a pass switch, while the accelerator is perfectly weighed for city usage. The brake lock clamp on the rear brake is a useful feature, but quite frustratingly requires you to use both your hands to engage it.

 

The Duet's curvy and proportionate design is neither captivating, nor offensive. It gets few chrome strips on the sides and the front apron and a massive tail lamp assembly. The 3D logo on the sides give it a premium feel, while dual-tone mirrors complement the scooter's paint scheme. Going with the overall look of the scooter, the Duet's palette comes with seven trendy paint schemes. I, however, have an affinity towards its matte vernier grey.

 

Why should I buy one?

Easy to use and fuel-efficient. Its compact dimensions, easy-going power delivery and the integrated braking system make it ideal for beginners as well as women, while the smart features should appeal to college students and the youth. The Duet satisfactorily fulfills its role as a city scooter and comes with the assurance of Hero's widespread service network and the unbeatable five year/70,000km warranty.

Where does it fit in?

After dabbling in specifically targeted scooter segments (with the Maestro and the Pleasure) for some time, the Duet represents Hero's first shot at the unisex family scooter segment. As such, the Hero Duet bears comparison with the likes of the Suzuki Let's, Mahindra Gusto and the Honda Activa-i. However, at Rs 62,058 (on-road, Mumbai), the Duet is the most expensive of the lot. For this money, you get a relatively modern and feature-loaded scooter which will meet all your mundane requirements without breaking a sweat.

 
Photography by Kapil Angane

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Hero Duet mileage

Hero Duet mileage

The ARAI mileage of Hero Duet is 45 kmpl. The average of the Duet is 46 kmpl, as per the owners of the bike.

Duet mileage details

Duet Specifications & Features

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  • Specifications
  • Features
  • Specifications
  • Features

      Specifications

      • Power & Performance

        • Displacement
          110.9 cc
        • Max Power
          8.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm
        • Max Torque
          8.3 Nm @ 6500 rpm
        • Mileage - ARAI
          45 kmpl
        • Mileage - Owner Reported
          46 kmpl
        • Riding Range
          253 Km
        • Top Speed
          85 Kmph
        • Riding Modes
          -
        • Transmission
          Automatic
        • Transmission Type
          V-Matic
        • Gear Shifting Pattern
          -
        • Cylinders
          1
        • Bore
          50 mm
        • Stroke
          56 mm
        • Valves Per Cylinder
          -
        • Compression Ratio
          -
        • Ignition
          -
        • Spark Plugs
          1 Per Cylinder
        • Cooling System
          Air Cooled
        • Clutch
          -
        • Fuel Delivery System
          -
        • Fuel Tank Capacity
          5.5 litres
        • Reserve Fuel Capacity
          1.8 litres
        • Emission Standard
          BS4
        • Fuel Type
          Petrol
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      • Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

        • Front Suspension
          Telescopic, Hydraulic Shock Absorber
        • Rear Suspension
          Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper
        • Braking System
          IBS
        • Front Brake Type
          Drum
        • Front Brake Size
          130 mm
        • Rear Brake Type
          Drum
        • Rear Brake Size
          130 mm
        • Calliper Type
          No
        • Wheel Type
          Alloy
        • Front Wheel Size
          10 inch
        • Rear Wheel Size
          10 inch
        • Front Tyre Size
          90/100-10-53 J
        • Rear Tyre Size
          90/100-10-53 J
        • Tyre Type
          Tubeless
        • Radial Tyres
          No
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
          -
        • Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
        • Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
          -
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      • Dimensions & Chassis

        • Kerb Weight
          115 kg
        • Seat Height
          770 mm
        • Ground Clearance
          155 mm
        • Overall Length
          1830 mm
        • Overall Width
          726 mm
        • Overall Height
          1139 mm
        • Wheelbase
          1245 mm
        • Chassis Type
          High Rigidity Under Bone Type
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      • Manufacturer Warranty

        • Standard Warranty
          -
        • Standard Warranty
          -

      Features

        • Touch Screen Display
          -
        • Instrument Console
          -
        • Odometer
          Digital
        • Speedometer
          Analogue
        • Fuel Guage
          Yes
        • Digital Fuel Guage
          No
        • Hazard Warning Indicator
          -
        • Average Speed Indicator
          -
        • OTA Updates
          -
        • Call/SMS Alerts
          -
        • Geo Fencing
          -
        • Distance to Empty Indicator
          -
        • Tachometer
          Digital
        • Stand Alarm
          Yes
        • No. of Tripmeters
          2
        • Tripmeter Type
          Digital
        • Gear Indicator
          -
        • Low Fuel Indicator
          -
        • Low Oil Indicator
          -
        • Low Battery Indicator
          -
        • Clock
          Yes
        • Service Reminder Indicator
          -
        • Battery
          12V - 4Ah (MF Battery)
        • Front Storage Box
          -
        • Under Seat Storage
          -
        • Mobile App Connectivity
          -
        • DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
          -
        • AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
          -
        • Shift Light
          No
        • Headlight Type
          -
        • Brake/Tail Light
          -
        • Turn Signal
          -
        • Pass Light
          Yes
        • GPS & Navigation
          -
        • USB Charging Port
          -
        • Riding Modes Switch
          -
        • Traction Control
          -
        • Cruise Control
          -
        • Hazard Warning Switch
          -
        • Start Type
          Electric Start
        • Killswitch
          No
        • Stepped Seat
          No
        • Pillion Backrest
          No
        • Pillion Grabrail
          Yes
        • Pillion Seat
          Yes
        • Pillion Footrest
          Yes
        • Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
          -
        • Additional Features
          -
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      Hero Duet User Reviews

      4.0/5

      (506 Ratings) 194 Reviews

      3

      Visual Appeal


      3

      Reliability


      3

      Comfort


      3

      Service Experience


      3

      Value for Money

      Honda duet

      11 weeks ago


      Dev

      Good condition, good battery health, Good tire condition all documents. I go with it 50 km in 30 min. Good mileage, Good performance, No maintenance, Very good style. Hero duet is my first choice it is very comfortable while driving and sitting There is also enough space for a second passenger so I like it most.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      4

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      5

      Comfort


      4

      Service Experience


      4

      Value for Money

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      10000-15000 kms

      Got mileage of

      50 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      Choke is the best feature while winters for starting the engine here...

      Was this review helpful?

      4


      1


      Hero Duet

      14 weeks ago


      K Zakeer Hussain

      Very soft moving, no noise, and stylish. Immediately starts, very comfortable for family and loading luggage at legs, the seat is very big metal body very strong, stand indicator is good, indicators sound is high easy to ride, shock absorber is very good, battery life minimum 4 years, servicing for every six months.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      5

      Reliability


      5

      Comfort


      5

      Service Experience


      5

      Value for Money

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      > 15000 kms

      Got mileage of

      45 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      Changing oil after 2500 kms one time tyre changed

      Was this review helpful?

      0


      0


      Review of hero duet

      25 weeks ago


      Sarthak Mathur

      I bought my hero duet in 2017. Overall good scooter no big issues have come in till now. The riding experience of the scooter is good on bumpy roads. The suspension is good. I do service every year for smooth performance. Good mileage and is stable at high speeds. The under-seat charging port is convenient. The look of the vehicle is good.
      The downside is that pickup is a bit slow compared to other vehicles. There are no alloy wheels. Vibration came in 50-speed

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      3

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      3

      Comfort


      3

      Service Experience


      5

      Value for Money

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Daily Commute

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      > 15000 kms

      Got mileage of

      35 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      Change oil after 1500 km for smooth performance Use castrol activ scooter 10w 30 4-at Also change gear oil after 6000km Use castrol 80w 90

      Was this review helpful?

      4


      0

      Very poor experience

      37 weeks ago


      Bharat

      Very poor experience. Very bad performance, servicing and maintenance.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      1

      Visual Appeal


      1

      Reliability


      1

      Comfort


      1

      Service Experience


      1

      Value for Money

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Occasional Commute

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

      Got mileage of

      25 kmpl

      Was this review helpful?

      2


      2

      Comfortable ride for family

      1 year ago


      Nileshkumar Bachubhai Rathod

      We bought duet in 2016. My family is happy with the ride. Duet is very comfortable for women and all of us, enjoy riding any other trip. It's heavy but no other bike to compare with a duet. We have used every day to work from home to the office. My wife and I also use it for the market, leave and received children to school. So thanks, am enjoying it.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      4

      Visual Appeal


      4

      Reliability


      4

      Comfort


      4

      Service Experience


      4

      Value for Money

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Daily Commute

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      5000-10000 kms

      Got mileage of

      54 kmpl

      Was this review helpful?

      5


      5

      My first scooter....

      1 year ago


      Shailendra

      The duet became my family in 2016 Aug, in the beginning, the daily commute was around 50 km, the mileage was 62 and the top speed I got is 90 to 95kmph, everything went well, the only problem is with the fuel tank lock, it started getting stuck, rest the bike is awesome, even after 6 years, I can drive it for 100km in the single stretch with the continue speed of 55 to 60kmph without even stopping for 5 minutes, total km run is now 45000 and counting and on top of that, I got a food processor with the bike. What else I can expect with a 110cc bike? I loved it. Please do some upgrades with the mobile charging point in the dashboard....Rest is all awesome.

      Rating Parameters

      (out of 5)

      5

      Visual Appeal


      5

      Reliability


      4

      Comfort


      3

      Service Experience


      5

      Value for Money

      About the Reviewer

      Used it for

      Everything

      Owned for

      > 1 yr

      Ridden for

      > 15000 kms

      Got mileage of

      57 kmpl

      Tips for other riders

      The rear tyre air pressure needs to be checked regularly...oil change to be done once u ride for 3000km.....air filter also needs to be checked regularly for better mileage.

      Was this review helpful?

      5


      4

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