Hero Passion Xpro

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 Hero Passion Pro is an upgrade to the Splendor range of commuter motorcycles. What you get for a little extra money is the same dead-reliable drivetrain and cycle parts, but with stylish bodywork, a host of funky paint schemes and modern features. At the heart of things is the familiar 97cc single cylinder air-cooled engine, which drives the entire commuter range of Hero motorcycles with the same displacement. This engine has been worked upon to deliver a little more power and torque compared to before: the current figures stand at 9.3bhp and 9Nm of torque. The ever-present four-speed gearbox with an all-up pattern does transmission duties.

The TVS Star City Plus was first showcased at the 2014 Delhi Auto Expo. Its an updated version of TVS popular commuter motorcycle, Star City. The model has several added features as well as cosmetic changes and is available with the option of an electric starter. The design upgrades on the Star City Plus have been inspired by the TVS Phoenix, with whom it shares the platform. The motorcycle is powered by a revised 'Ecothrust' 110cc DLI engine which produces 8.3bhp and 8.7Nm of torque. Mated to a four-speed gearbox, the engine is capable of returning a fuel efficiency of 86kmpl as claimed by the company. As for the features, the Star City Plus gets alloy wheels as standard, coloured five step adjustable rear shock absorbers, and clear lens indicators. The instrument cluster has an analogue speedometer and a digital information display. Linked brakes are now an option for each of the variants except for the base kick start version, for approximately Rs 1000 more. These will become standard fitment by April. TVS offers the bike in eleven colour combinations. It competes against other bikes in the commuter segment like the Hero Passion XPro, Honda Dream Yuga, and Bajaj Platina and Discover 110.

TVS revived the Victor brand after a gap of more than eight years, positioning the motorcycle between the Star City Plus and the Phoenix in their line-up. The new Victor features a host of cosmetic and technological updates. The front of the motorcycle gets a curvy headlamp and small visor to cover the instrument cluster. The seating position has been optimised for comfort and the soft single-piece seat also helps this cause over a short distance. The instrument cluster gets a neat analogue tachometer and a digital display, which integrates the speedometer, fuel gauge and the odometer. The motorcycle features minimalistic graphics which will likely appeal to people of all age groups. Powering the Victor is an 110cc single-cylinder engine, which delivers 9bhp and 9Nm of torque through a four-speed transmission. The Victor returns a fuel efficiency figure of 59.8kmpl in average city conditions. The bike rides on telescopic forks at the front and adjustable dual springs in the rear. The TVS Victor is available in six paint schemes blue, red, silver, grey, black/red and black/grey. The Victor is available in two variants front disc and front drum. It competes with the Honda Dream series, Hero Passion XPro, Mahindra Centuro and the Yamaha Crux.

The Suzuki Hayate EP is a 110cc commuter motorcycle targeted at office-goers and middle-aged buyers. Complete with a host of cosmetic and technological upgrades, this new motorcycle is a successor to the Hayate. In terms of looks and styling, the Suzuki Hayate EP is a pretty basic motorcycle. Cosmetically, there arent many changes apart from addition of new decals and paint schemes. The wheelbase has been extended to improve the ride comfort. It also gets a longer seat, new preload adjustable rear springs, tubeless tyres and a maintenance free battery. The instrument cluster gets a basic rider interface with an analogue speedometer and black and white dials. The Hayate EP is underpinned by a revised version of the diamond frame, with a longer wheelbase. The 112cc single-cylinder engine has also been updated to improve efficiency. It is also marginally more powerful, producing 8.7bhp and 9.3Nm of torque. The Hayate EP is available in five colour options metallic oort grey, pearl mira red and glass sparkle black. It competes with the Honda Dream Neo and the Hero Passion XPro.

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The Livo is Hondas premium 100/110cc motorcycle. It is an aggressively designed motorcycle for the segment, with the tank extensions serving the purpose of making the bike appear larger than it actually is. The Livo offers tubeless tyres and six-spoke alloy wheels as standard while a front disc brake is offered as an optional extra. CBS is also an option both with the front drum as well as the front disc brake. CBS will soon become standard fitment. The Livo is built around a diamond frame borrowed from the CB Twister. Powering the Livo is the tried and tested 110cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine that puts out 8.2bhp and 8.63Nm of torque through a four-speed transmission, and returns a company-claimed fuel efficiency of 74kmpl. The Livo rides on conventional telescopic front forks and spring loaded hydraulic rear suspension. The Livo is available in five paint schemes blue, black, grey, brown and red. Available in five variants, self-drum-alloy and self-disc-alloy with the option of CBS on each, the Livo competes with other 110cc commuter bikes like the Hero Passion X Pro, and TVS Victor.