Hero Passion XTEC

Price: The Hero Passion Xtec comes in two variants. The base drum variant costs Rs 81,538. On the other hand, the disc version costs Rs 85,938 (both ex-showroom Delhi).

Design: The Hero Passion Xtec comes with youthful colours that go well with the sporty bodywork. The headlight cowl is complemented by the beefy tank extensions. The side panels and tail section, meanwhile, look neat and elegant.

Features: The Hero Passion Xtec comes with a projector LED headlight (segment first). Additionally, it also gets a full LCD instrument console with Bluetooth connectivity. The console shows the mileage, missed call alert along with caller ID, SMS alert, fuel level, along with other tell-tale lights. There’s no turn-by-turn navigation but Hero offers a USB charging port as standard.

Engine: Powering the Hero Passion Xtec is a 113.2cc air-cooled fuel-injected BS6.2-compliant single-cylinder engine making 9.15PS and 9.79Nm. The engine is paired to a 4-speed gearbox.

Suspension, Brakes & Other Details: Underpinnings include a 30mm telescopic fork and a pair of preload-adjustable rear shock absorbers. The bike comes to a halt using a 240mm disc up front and a 130mm drum at the rear. However, the drum brake-equipped variant comes with a 130mm drum up front as well. At 10 litres, the fuel tank capacity is pretty decent, and the bike gets a 799mm tall seat. The 180mm ground clearance is generous too. It rolls on 18-inch alloys wrapped with tubeless 80/100-section tyres at both ends.

Rivals: Rivals of the Hero Passion Pro include the Honda Livo, Bajaj Platina 110, and the TVS Star City Plus. Other alternatives in the same price bracket include the Hero Super Splendor, Bajaj CT 125X and the Honda Activa 6G.

Variants: The Hero Passion Pro comes in two variants, which are quite similar in terms of looks and mechanicals, except for one aspect: the brakes. As the name suggests, the drum brake variant comes with a 130mm front drum whereas the disc variant gets a 240mm disc up front. Both bikes use a 130mm drum at the rear.

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The Hero Passion Xtec is a premium 110cc commuter bike and the more feature-loaded version of the Passion Plus and has sportier looks. It comes with an LED projector headlamp and a fully digital console with Bluetooth connectivity.