The Hero HF Deluxe is the second most affordable product from Hero MotoCorp. The Hero CD Deluxe was re-branded to Hero HF Deluxe after Hero ended its joint venture with Honda in 2010. Despite it being affordable, it offers electric start and alloy wheels as options. The Hero HF Deluxe is powered by an air-cooled 97.2 cc four-stroke single-cylinder OHC engine that produces 8.2bhp of power at 8000rpm and 8.05Nm of torque at 5.00rpm. It now has an i3s start/stop system as an option as well. This motor is mated to a four-speed gearbox. The company claims that the bike gives a fuel efficiency of 82kmpl. The bike competes with the Bajaj CT100, TVS Sport and Honda CD 110 Dream.
The Hero HF Deluxe is the second most affordable product from Hero MotoCorp. The Hero CD Deluxe was re-branded to Hero HF Deluxe after Hero ended its joint venture with Honda in 2010. Despite it being affordable, it offers electric start and alloy wheels as options. The Hero HF Deluxe is powered by an air-cooled 97.2 cc four-stroke single-cylinder OHC engine that produces 8.2bhp of power at 8000rpm and 8.05Nm of torque at 5.00rpm. This motor is mated to a four-speed gearbox. The company claims that the bike gives a fuel efficiency of 82kmpl. The bike competes with the Bajaj CT100, TVS Sport and Honda CD 110 Dream.
The CD 100 Dream DX is the most affordable motorcycle in Hondas portfolio in India. It belonging to the companys Dream series of motorcycles that also include the Dream Yuga and the Dream Neo models. The entry-level commuter motorcycle features a bikini fearing for the headlamp assembly, graphics on the tank and side panels, five-spoke alloy wheels and a blacked out exhaust system with a chrome heat shield. Other features include a long seat, electric self-start, lockable utility box and tubeless tyres. The rear carrier are offered as an option. The motorcycle is powered by a 110cc single-cylinder motor with Hondas HET technology that registers 8.3bhp and 9.1Nm. The motor comes mated to a four-speed gearbox. Catering to the commuter segment in India, the CD 110 Dream DX is claimed by the manufacturer to returns a fuel efficiency of 74kmpl. Suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks up front and dual shock absorber at the back. For braking, the bike features 130mm drum brakes at both ends with CBS for the front. The motorcycle is available in four colour options Geny Grey Metallic, Athletic Blue Metallic, Black with Cabin Gold and Imperial Red Metallic. In its segment, the CD 110 Dream DX competes with other commuter motorcycles such as Bajaj Platina 110, Hero Splendor Plus, TVS Star City+ and the Hero HF Deluxe i3s.
The Passion Pro i3S is a commuter motorcycle that shares mechanical bits with the Splendor, but looks a whole lot better. It is targeted at those who want a basic and hassle-free motorcycle with a dash of style. For 2018, Hero has updated the Passion Pro with new paint schemes and decals to give it a fresh look. The instrumentation gets an analogue speedometer paired with a digital display for the odometer and trip meter. Powering the Passion Pro is the same tried-and-tested 97cc engine. This air-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers 8.2bhp and 8Nm of torque and is mated to a four-speed transmission. While this is already a very frugal engine, the Passion Pro further gets an i3S Start/Stop system to make it more fuel efficient. The Passion Pro rides on a conventional suspension setup that comprises of telescopic forks in the front and dual springs at the rear. The base variant gets spoke wheels and drum brakes, although the top-of-the-line variant can be specified with alloy wheels and a front disc brake. The Passion Pro is available in eight paint schemes, four of which are dual tone. It competes against the Bajaj Platina, TVS Star City Plus, Honda Dream Yuga and the Yamaha Saluto RX.
The 2017 iteration of the Glamour is the first motorcycle to be developed from scratch by Hero MotoCorp after the Honda split. It retains all the features and specs from its previous avatar. It gets the same muscular styling with funky decals. The instrument cluster on the motorcycle too is still part digital and part analogue. It also continues to get 'i3s' technology, which is Hero's patented start/stop tech to maximise fuel economy. The Hero Glamour SV is powered by a 125cc single cylinder petrol engine producing 11.5bhp of power and 11Nm of torque. This mill comes mated to a four-speed gearbox. While the FI (electronic fuel-injection) equipped Glamour is a different model, the Glamour i3s has only carburettion. Its company-claimed fuel efficiency is rated at 60kmpl. Hero offers the Glamour i3s in four colour combinations - black with blue, black with red, red and black with grey. It can also be had as a drum brake variant or as a disc brake model. The motorcycle competes against the Bajaj V15, Honda CB Shine, TVS Phoenix and the Yamaha Saluto.
The Splendor was launched back in 1994 and is the spiritual successor to the CD 100. It continues to clock over a million units a year. The Splendor is available in many different avatars, one of which is the Splendor Plus i3s. Despite being long in the tooth, it has a decent number of standard features. What distinguishes it from the competition is the addition of the i3s technology, which is a start/stop system that contributes to even more fuel saving. The bike is powered by the tried and tested 97cc air-cooled four-stroke single cylinder engine, which is also found in a host of other Hero bikes. This engine produces 7.4bhp 7.95Nm of torque. With emphasis on squeezing out maximum efficiency, the engine allows the Splendor Plus to offer decent performance and drivability. Unlike the Splendor Pro, the Plus does not offer adjustable preload for the rear suspension. The Splendor Plus i3s is available in six colour schemes, red, blue, silver, maroon, black with silver, and black with purple. The Hero Splendor Plus competes against the Bajaj CT 100 and the TVS Sport in the hotly contested commuter segment.
The Hero HF Dawn is the most affordable Hero product on sale. It has nothing that is not essential to a motorcycle. It is currently available with a kick start and spoke rims only, but a variant with electric start and alloy wheels is expected later. There are a lot of blacked out parts like the frame and engine that distinguish it from the previous Dawn. At the time of its launch it was available only in Odisha, but more states will be added to the sales footprint presently. It competes with the Bajaj CT100B and TVS Sport.
The Radeon is TVSs answer to the Hero Splendor. It offers quite a few features in an effort to deliver more value to the customer. Alloy wheels and an electric start are standard, but no front disc brake is available, even as an option. The Radeons engine displaces nearly 110cc. This air-cooled single cylinder unit generates 8.3bhp and 8.7Nm. The company claims 69.3kpl under the World Motorcycle Test Cycle. The brakes are drums only but it does have TVSs Combined Braking System. Features of this include a side stand indicator with a beeper, a USB charging port and LED DRLs. It also offers rubber tank grips like the Royal Enfield Classic does. The tank holds a maximum of 10 litres. TVS offers a 5-year warranty on the Radeon. The 110cc commuter motorcycle is available with the choice of six colour options comprising of Pearl White, Metal Black, Golden Beige, Royal Purple and the recently introduced Volcano Red and Titanium Grey. The Radeon faces competition from the Hero Splendor iSmart 110, Honda Livo, and Bajaj Discover 110 in terms of specs. However, on considering its pricing, it also competes against the Hero HF Deluxe Eco and Hero Splendor Plus.
The TVS Sport was a sportier version of the TVS Star City when it was launched. It remains the same as the previous-gen Star City in terms of underpinnings and engine. The TVS Sport is available in three main variants spoked rims, spoked rims with electric start, and alloy wheels with electric start. Three other variants are now present, which have linked brakes. Eight colour options are present. Standard features include a two-pod instrument cluster and drum brakes for both the front and rear, although as mentioned before, linked brakes are now an option. The TVS Sport is powered by a 109cc single cylinder petrol engine that produces 7.4bhp and 7.5Nm of torque. The engine has been mated to a four-speed gearbox. It is underpinned by a single cradle tubular frame with telescopic forks in front and five-step adjustable hydraulic rear shocks. The TVS Sport competes with the Bajaj CT100, and Hero HF Deluxe.
The Platina by Bajaj Auto is a commuter offering that sits above the entry-level CT 100. The motorcycle is a basic, no-frills machine that is available in two variants, Kick Start and Electric Start. The motorcycle is targeted at consumers who are looking for a hassle-free commuter motorcycle. The company had also updated the motorcycle with Comfortec technology for a more comfortable ride. The highlight of the Platina is its extremely frugal engine, a 102cc DTS-i unit which produces 8.1bhp and 8.63Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a four-speed manual gearbox with an all-down pattern. Bajaj claims an efficiency of 96.9kmpl for this motorcycle which makes it one of most fuel-efficient motorcycles in the country. As a part of the Comfortec update, the front forks have 28 per cent more travel while the rear springs have 22 per cent additional travel compared to the previous suspension setup. It also gets a softer seat cushion, rubber footpads and directional tyres to further improve comfort levels. The frame, exhaust and the grab rails are painted in black, while the engine crankcase and wheels are finished in silver. The rest of the design is pretty basic and Bajaj has maintained a very conventional look. The Platina is available in two colours red and black. In its segment, the Platina competes against the Honda Dream Neo, TVS Star City Plus and Hero MotoCorp HF Deluxe.
