Hero Glamour is one of the best sought-after commuter bikes; it claims to have excellent reliability and performance with daily riders. It packs a 124.7 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder, 4-stroke engine making 10.53 PS at 7500 rpm and 10.4 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm. The bicycle is offered in two variants and price range from ₹93,434 to ₹97,886. It offers a perfect avenue for urban commuters with just the right mix of affordability as well as practicality. Here are some basic features and specifications as well as other details about the Hero Glamour.
Engine and Performance
Hero Glamour rides on an engine power of 124.7 cc. It provides very refined performance. It does 10.53 PS of power at 7500 rpm and 10.4 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm, giving this bike a very smooth and smooth ride. It has a 5-gearbox which would perfectly complement its commuter-friendly nature.
This makes it ideal for city traffic as well as occasional highway runs. A wet multiplate slipper clutch ensures smoother gear shifts and reduces wheel lock during sudden deceleration.
Safety Features
As far as security and safety measures are concerned, the Hero Glamour boasts of a number of core features. These comprise Hazard Warning Switch, Automatic Headlight On (AHO), and Hazard Warning Indicator. The backlight in both the turn indicators employs halogen bulbs. Furthermore, the safety features on the motorcycle feature a pass light and a pillion grab rail, which tend to make the rider and the pillion safer in low visibility conditions or when there is sudden braking .
Dimensions and Weight
Hero Glamour is designed more for comfort and handling. Its seat height stands at 790 mm; hence it is suitable to average-sized riders with tall heights. Its kerb weight is 121.3 kg, so the handle is not going to be a problem in getting out of traffic. At a length of 2042 mm, width of 720 mm, and height of 1090 mm, its wheelbase extends up to 1267 mm. It offers a reasonable ground clearance of 170 mm that provides adequate play for Indian road conditions. The bike has a sufficiently large fuel tank capacity of 10 liters, which gives good range in case of longer commutes as well.
Comfort and Convenience
Hero Glamour is equipped with several comfort features for the rider. It is equipped with a digital console that gives a view of critical details like speed, fuel level, and service reminders. It has kick-start and electric-start options, making it convenient at any given time. There is also a USB charger port so riders can keep their devices charged on the move. Its single-seat design gives enough room to the rider and pillion, and this together with the footrest for the pillion enhances the comfort aspect of the passenger.
Suspension and Handling
This is the suspension system of the bicycle, and it does ensure the riders get a ride quite silky and stable. This includes telescopic forks at front capable of giving a traveling of 120 mm. They allow excellent shock absorption on often bumpy roads. The rear suspension is a 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber, which can be tuned to suit different riding conditions. In addition, the Glamour is also equipped with 80/100-18 front tyres and 100/80-18 rear tyres for good road grip and stability.
Competitors and Alternatives
Hero Glamour has competition from several other models in the 125 cc portfolio. The closest in the list include Honda SP 125, Honda Shine, TVS Raider 125, Hero Super Splendor, Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon, Hero Glamour Xtec, Honda Unicorn, Hero Splendor Plus, Hero Passion XTEC and the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Single Disc.
All the bikes are unique by themselves. But at the price, performance and all the features, Hero Glamour is an option for those looking for such aspects.
Pricing and Variants
The two Hero Glamour variants are the New Drum and New Disc. While the New Drum variant is priced at ₹ 93,434, the New Disc variant is priced at ₹ 97,886. Of course, it would be a pretty good value-for-money proposition to be considered given the features it provides.