Hero MotoCorp has also
reiterated its focus on the scooter segment by foraying into the fast-growing
125cc segment with two new products – Maestro Edge 125 & Duet 125.
All products have been
designed and developed by Hero MotoCorp’s in-house R&D team, based at the
Hero Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur. The new scooter range
– Maestro Edge 125 & Duet 125 – will be introduced in the market by the
second quarter of FY ’19, while the on/off road bike XPulse will be launched
ahead of the festive season to delight the thrill- seekers in India.
The XPulse new 200cc Fuel
Injection Engine delivers 18.4 PS Power and 17.1 Nm Torque for a real-world
performance. First-in-class ‘Turn-by-Turn Navigation’, Full-LED Headlamps,
protective wind-shield, Luggage rack, Knuckle Guards, enable limitless journey,
while ABS tuned for on/off road usage offers added control and safety in all
conditions.
The High Tensile Steel Diamond
Frame offers greater strength and agility. The Aluminium skid plate, 21"
Front wheel and 18" Rear wheel with dual purpose tyres, 220 mm ground
clearance, Mono shock with 10 Step adjustable Gas Charged rear Suspension (170
mm Wheel Travel) and Telescopic Front suspension (190 mm Stroke) provides strength
to take on any terrain. The Up-swept Exhaust offers impressive water wading
capacity.
The new Maestro Edge 125 draws
its power from a new 125cc Energy Boost Engine, producing power output of 8.7
bhp @6750 and maximum torque of 10.2 Nm @5000 rpm. The scooter also brings
Hero’s intuitive i3S (Idle-stop-start system) to the scooter segment, a first,
for enhanced efficiency. The scooter offers superior road safety with
Integrated Braking System and Front Disk Brake (optional feature).
The boldly styled scooter
comes packed with a host of design elements including Diamond-cut cast wheels,
sharp Front Cover & Apron, sleek Rear Cowl, signature LED tail-lamp and
Frost winkers.
The new Duet 125 is a perfect
family commuter with added emphasis on premium styling, power and technology.
The metal body Scooter comes
packed with a host of modern and bold features, such as Side Stand Indicator,
Service Reminder, Pass Switch, External Fuel Filling, Boot Lamp and Mobile
Charge etc. The new premium Chrome Chest, Signature Tail Lamp & Winkers, new
bold chrome strips, new body color mirrors and dual tone seat cover add to the
enhanced styling of the scooter.
The Duet 125 draws its power
from a new 125cc Energy Boost Engine, producing power output of 8.7 bhp @ 6750
and maximum torque of 10.2 Nm @5000 rpm. The scooter also brings Hero’s
intuitive i3S (Idle-stop-start system) to the scooter segment for enhanced
efficiency. The scooter offers superior road safety with Integrated Braking
System.