Hero Duet and Maestro Edge scooter launch on September 29th

Hero MotoCorp is set to expand its scooter portfolio and will launch two new scooter offerings on September 29th. Hero will ride in the new Duet and Maestro Edge scooters for the Indian market. Both he scooters will be important products for Hero as it had seen a number of new scooters but sadly none have been launched till now. With the scooter segment showcasing tremendous growth, Hero will be banking on the new Duet and Maestro Edge to improve its sales figure with the festive season approaching. 

The Hero Maestro Edge has undergone both cosmetic and mechanical changes. The front fascia has been completely redesigned to give it a more rakish and sporty design language. The creases on the mudguard and front fascia look premium.  The instrument cluster is a redesigned part-digital while it features a LED tail lamp unit. Another new addition is the stubby exhaust muffler, alloy wheels and 3D badge on the rear panel. It was expected that Hero will debut the new 125cc motor in the Maestro Edge but that isn’t to be and it will feature a new 110cc scooter. The new motor has been developed by AVL for Hero and the air-cooled unit churns out 8.4PS and 8.3Nm of peak torque while power output is marginally higher than the older Honda unit torque figure is lower.

Fuel efficiency numbers haven’t been announced but expect it to be in the range of 55-60kmpl (claimed figure). Another notable addition is the telescopic front forks which should help the Hero Maestro Edge deliver good ride quality. Braking is done by drum brakes at both the ends while Integrate Braking System will be standard. Talking about features, the Hero Maestro Edge gets tubeless tyres, 12-inch alloy wheels, engine immobilizer and optional mobile charging unit and under seat lamp. The Hero Maestro Edge is expected to carry a sticker price of around Rs 53,000 (ex-showroom). 

As the name suggests the new Hero Duet will be a unisex offering. The styling of the Hero Duet isn’t radical and has been kept sober to appeal to the masses. It does get a part-digital-part-analogue instrument console to help it set apart from its rivals. The Hero Duet will most likely be its new entry-level scooter for the Indian market. It will be loaded with features like external fuel filler, mobile charger and tubeless tyres. Talking about powerplant, it will be powered by the same 111cc motor as seen on the new Maestro Edge. Braking will be done by drum brake at both the ends. The Hero Duet features telescopic front forks as opposed to the trailing link unit as seen on the Honda Activa 3G. The Hero Duet is expected to be priced around Rs 50,000 (ex-showroom). ZigWheels will be present at the launch event and will also be riding both the scooters. Watch this space for updates and review report.