The Destini 125 marks Hero's entry into the premium 125cc scooter segment.
It borrows styling cues from its younger sibling, the Duet 110 with its masculine bodywork along with sharp lines throughout.
Hero is offering the scooter in two variants; LX and VX. While the LX rides on steel rims, the VX gets 5-spoke alloy wheels. Furthermore, it also gets chrome garnishes on the front and side panels which the LX variant substitues with silver finished components. Additionally, the VX is also equipped with a USB charging port, boot light and dual-tone seat as standard.
The Destini 125 gets a handlebar mounted headlamp and turn indicators positioned on its front apron; both with conventional lighting. Both variants also get an external fuel filler cap and the i3S system which helps in conserving fuel. It gets an analogue speedometer with a small digital unit that displays trip meter, odometer, and fuel level as standard.
The Destini 125 is powered by a 124cc engine that puts out 8.7bhp and 10.2Nm of torque. This unit is mated to a CVT gearbox. Braking is handled by drum brakes on both ends with a combined braking system (CBS) as standard. Meanwhile, suspension duties are taken care of by telescopic front forks and a linked monoshock at the rear.
Hero is offering the Destini 125 in three colour schemes- white, red and black with an additional maroon colour for the VX variant. The scooter faces direct competition from the Suzuki Access 125 and Activa 125 in the country.
The 2018 Discover 125 is a cosmetic refresh of the existing Discover 125, unlike the full refresh that the Discover 110 is. It gets new graphics, LED DRLs, a new tail lamp and a new seat. It also get a part-digital instrument cluster that sports an analogue tachometer. Among the information displayed in the orange-backlit digital section is speed, fuel level, odo reading and trip distance. The 124cc single cylinder generates 10.8bhp and 11Nm. The Discover 125 is available in black, red or blue. It competes with the likes of the Hero Glamour, Honda CB Shine and Bajaj V12.
The 2018 Passion XPro is something to take note of, because unlike before, it doesn't have an engine sourced from Honda. The 110cc, 9.3bhp/9Nm engine is an all-new Hero unit that debuted on the Splendor 110. The company claims it offer 12 per cent more power and torque compared to the previous Passion XPro. Instrumentation is where the XPro is completely different to the standard Passion; it gets a part-digital cluster. A disc brake is an option on the XPro. The XPro is the premium Passion, competing with the Honda Livo, TVS Victor and Bajaj Discover 125.
The Saluto 125 is Yamahas premium commuter motorcycle positioned in the 125cc segment. It comes with Yamahas 'Blue Core' technology that is offered in the brands other models. The Saluto looks more or less similar to the Yamaha SZ-R and gets all the basic features of a commuter bike. It features a front cowl with windscreen, 7.6-litre fuel tank, large horn and an electric starter. The Saluto 125 comes with telescopic forks up front and dual shocks at the rear. Braking is performed by drum brakes with an option of disc setup for the front. For the 2018 update, the motorcycle features Yamahas Unified Braking System (UBS) which partially applies the front brake simultaneously during complete application of the rear brake. The Yamaha Saluto is powered by a 125cc, four-stroke, single-cylinder, carburetted mill that produces 8.2bhp of power and 9.8Nm of torque. This motor comes mated to a four-speed gearbox. The motorcycle weighs 112kg and the Japanese maker says that with the new 'Blue Core' technology, the Saluto 125 is capable of delivering good fuel economy. The motorcycle is offered in four colour shades with new graphics. The Yamaha Saluto competes with the Bajaj Discover 125, Hero Super Splendor and Honda CB Shine in India
The TVS Ntorq 125 is the firms first upmarket offering in the scooter segment. It pulls out all the stops to ensure that an Ntorq customer has the maximum bragging rights of them all. It gets a features list that rivals the Honda Grazia besides the obvious ones, it also comes with a clock, average speed, top speed recorder, lap timer, and service and helmet reminders. The scooter is now available in two variants - drum and disc. The former features a 130mm drum brake at the front while the latter sports a 220mm disc brake. Both systems are equipped with SBS (Synchronised Braking System). It also gets a charging socket in the boot and a boot lamp, and an engine kill switch. The engine oil temperature is also on display, and there is an app-enabled parking locator as well as Bluetooth technology that helps it pair with Android phones. This is also the only scooter to get an engine with a three-valve head. It generates 9.3bhp and 10.5Nm and has a claimed top speed of 95kph. The Ntorq 125 is available in only matte colours right now yellow, green, red and white with the exception of a metallic red that joined the line-up recently. It competes with the Honda Grazia, Suzuki Burgman Street and Hero Maestro Edge 125.
