Hero Motocorp Launches New Bikes in Auto Expo 2012

Hero Maestro
First to be unveiled was the 110cc Maestro scooter that was previously shown at the company’s brand unveiling held in London. The Maestro is powered by a 109cc air-cooled single cylinder engine that

pumps out 8.2PS of power at 7,500rpm. Targeted at the youth looking for a stylish and funky scooter, the Maestro does boast of sportier design and appeal. The Maestro also gets Integrated Braking

System, similar to the Combined-braking system found on the Honda Activa, where both brakes operate simultaneously for better stopping power. There is impressive storage space on the Maestro with

central compartment as well as sizeably large under-seat storage space. The instrument console too is a combination of analog-digital meters. The Maestro will soon be out in the market and it will be priced competitively against the existing competition.

Passion X Pro

Adding another product to its illustrious portfolio of commuter motorcycles, Hero MotoCorp unveiled the Passion X Pro 110cc motorcycle alongside the Maestro scooter. Once again with new sticker job and somewhat revised styling, the new Passion X Pro employs a frugal 109cc engine that produces 8.7PS of power at @7,500rpm. The stylish and sportier X Pro also gets tubeless tyres and MF battery for low maintenance and improved convenience and it is available in with an option for a front disc brake for the interested buyers.

Ignitor

The other significant model shown by Hero MotoCorp was the ‘Ignitor’ – a 125cc sporty offering that builds on the rising craze for polished and exciting 125cc motorcycles. Styling is identical to the Honda

CB Stunner 125 albeit with the front quarter-fairing furthermore revised presenting the Ignitor with much more aggressive and athletic stance than the CB Stunner 125. Its 124cc engine gives 11PS of power at 8,000rpm and is fed by a CV carburettor for instant response.

The models were only unveiled to the media and the company did not make any announcements on the pricing or the expected launch date. However, expect the launches to happen soon with some more new variants to be added to these models as the year progresses