Hero HF Deluxe

Overview:

The HF Deluxe is one of the most affordable offerings from Hero MotorCorp and design wise the bike does look quite good and even more modern when compared to other more expensive offerings like the Hero Splendor Plus. Let’s take a look at the HF Deluxe and how good the bike is overall and if you should buy it.

Design:

The HF Deluxe features a simple commuter design and has halogen headlights and turn indicators/ There’s nothing that stands out in particular and the design overall is a practical one that meets commuter needs without much hassle. 

Engine, Performance & Mileage:

The HF Deluxe has a 97.2cc engine that produces 8.02PS at 8,000rpm and 8.05Nm at 6,000rpm and is paired to a 4-speed gearbox. Which is decent performance and can meet daily commuting needs, but for anything beyond that the bike will feel underpowered. 

Handling & Ride Quality:

The HF Deluxe uses a double cradle frame which makes weight distribution more even and the bike is easier to handle, with a kerb weight that reaches 110 kg on the kick-start version and 112 kg for the self-start model, The bike isn’t that heavy and can be easily flicked through city traffic.

When it comes to ride quality, the telescopic front fork and two-step preload adjustable twin rear shock absorbers can easily handle most potholes and bumps. The adjustability that the rear shocks offer will come in handy if the rider feels that the stock settings are not good enough. 

The bike has a seat height of 805 mm which is higher than most models.

Comfort:

When it comes to comfort the bike gets a single-piece long seat that is well cushioned and provides both the rider and pillion with adequate level of comfort and the single-piece grab rail is good enough for the pillion to hold on. 

Features:

Features wise, the HF Deluxe gets an analogue instrument cluster that has a speedometer, odometer and fuel gauge Then there’s the optional USB charging port that can be installed and a toe guard.

The top-end variant of the HF Deluxe gets an idle Stop Start System which shuts off the engine when it is idling in traffic; the rider can restart the engine by pulling the clutch. The feature can be turned off using a switch on the right handlebar.

Should You Buy The Hero HF Deluxe?

The HF Deluxe is a good choice if you’re looking for a commuter that does pack a few features while being affordable, but overall the bike isn’t anything impressive and doesn’t offer any major upgrades over the competition like the Bajaj Platina 100 and Honda Shine 100.