Expert Reviews on Hero Bikes

Hero is late to the 125cc scooter party, but has it brought the best wine to offer?

The Xtreme 200R, Hero’s second attempt in the premium motorcycle segment, although with a very modest price tag. In fact, it also holds the title of being the most affordable 200cc motorcycle with an ABS system as standard. 

We did have a short spin on the track a while ago but that seemed to be a blurry territory for the Xtreme 200R. Does it feel more at home in the real world then? Let’s find out.

What we have here are two near-200cc, single cylinder, motorcycles that offer ease of riding, fuel efficiency, and low cost of ownership over hard-core, enthusiast-pleasing performance. 

Hero takes its first bite of the premium 125cc scooter cookie.

Cap-toe Oxfords

The Super Splendor has always been a no non-sense motorcycle for Hero MotoCorp. There are a lot of rural customers who demand a powerful motorcycle that is reliable and built for a purpose. That’s where the Super Splendor comes into the picture. Hero recently unveiled its 2018 avatar so that the rural market can get a fresh product without any major change in the design. 

The Passion XPro is an extension of the known Passion Pro brand. But Hero MotoCorp has positioned this brand as an entry-level bike for the youth of the country. This is why the styling on it is sharper and appealing than the Passion Pro. Unfortunately, the bike was discontinued from the market a year ago due to no demand. But Hero is optimistic about the Passion XPro in its 2018 avatar.

The Passion brand was supposed to replace the Splendor when it was launched many years ago. But the Indian market liked this entry-level bike so much that it went on to become the second highest selling bike brand for Hero MotoCorp. Over the last few years, many manufacturers have tried to dethrone the Passion range but were unsuccessful. Hero MotoCorp found out that the Indian buyers were upgrading themselves to a higher displacement and that’s when it decided to give the Passion Pro a new 110cc heart. 

Does a brand new Glamour give the Hero brand more, well, glamour?

The 2017 Glamour Fi is Hero MotoCorp’s third all-new motorcycle after the Splendor iSmart 110 and the Achiever. It is also the company’s money machine, thanks to the consistent sales in the country.