New Hero Maestro Edge 125cc scooter launching soon

India’s leading two-wheelers manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, is gearing up to launch its first 125cc scooter in the country later this year. It is said that the new gearless scooter will be a more premium version of the existing Hero Maestro scooter with a larger capacity engine and will be sold as the Hero Maestro Edge.

Powering the new Hero Maestro Edge will be a new 125cc air-cooled four-stroke engine, expected to produce about 9PS and 10Nm, which is about 1PS and 2Nm more than the existing Hero Maestro 110cc. Though, the increase in power is not substantial, the Hero Maestro Edge will be more peppy and efficient than its smaller sibling.

Recently, a mysterious new Hero scooter was spied which was surprisingly different to the Hero Dare and Zir scooters showcased by Hero MotoCorp during 2014 Auto Expo, but had an uncanny resemblance to the Hero Maestro. It will not be surprising that this is what the new Hero Maestro Edge will look like in the flesh. (Also read: First image of new Hero scooter)

The Hero Maestro Edge will be equipped with telescopic front forks, alloy wheels and will feature the Combi Brake System (CBS). It will get a large and comfortable seat like the Hero Maestro 110cc and similar pillion grab rail. The Maestro Edge is expected to get more chrome, 3D emblem and well carved rear panel design.

With the added features and a larger engine, the new Hero Maestro Edge should be priced around Rs 56,000, which is about Rs 7,000 over the regular Maestro which currently retails at Rs 49,800 (ex-showroom Mumbai).

Source: MotorOctane