Hero MotoCorp has launched its true blue commuter motorcycles, the Passion PRO and Passion XPRO at Rs 53,189 and Rs 54,189 (ex-showroom, Delhi) with substantial design and mechanical upgrades. With the launch of the motorcycles, Hero aims to take its market share from 50 to 70 per cent in the 100-110cc commuter bike segment in the country.
Both the bikes are powered by the same 109.15cc engine that puts out 9.4bhp and 9Nm of peak twist which is mated to a 4-speed gearbox. Updates on the Passion PRO include sharper fuel tank design, side stand indicator and new tail lamp design while the Passion XPRO gets newly designed fuel tank, rear cowl, dual tone mirrors and LED tail lights.
The Passion PRO and XPRO get features like digital analogue meter, AHO (all time headlamp on) and i3S (stop-start system). The bikes are available in five colour schemes and come with both drum and disc variants. Click here to know about our first ride impressions on the motorcycles.
On the launch of the new Passion PRO and Passion XPRO, Ashok Bhasin, head – sales and customer care, Hero MotoCorp, said, “Hero MotoCorp is the clear market leader with over 50 per cent market share in the domestic motorcycle market in India, and also leads the 100-110cc segment with over 75 per cent market share. Passion is the second largest selling motorcycle brand in the country, behind Hero’s Splendor brand. The Passion 100cc has been currently growing at around 20 per cent. We are confident that the launch of these two new generation Passion 110cc motorcycles will further consolidate our leadership in the domestic motorcycle market.”
Prices:
City | Price, ex-showroom | |
Passion PRO | Passion XPRO | |
Delhi | Rs 53,189 | Rs 54,189 |
Mumbai | Rs 53,460 | Rs 54,460 |
Kolkata | Rs 54,040 | Rs 55,040 |
Chennai | Rs 54,245 | Rs 55,245 |
Bangalore | Rs 53,770 | Rs 54,770 |
Hyderabad | Rs 54,121 | Rs 55,121 |
Pune | Rs 53,460 | Rs 54,460 |
Ahmedabad | Rs 53,710 | Rs 54,710 |
Lucknow | Rs 53,775 | Rs 54,775 |
Kanpur | Rs 53,775 | Rs, 54775 |
Patna | Rs 54,165 | Rs 55,165 |
Chandigarh | Rs 53,141 | Rs 54,141 |
Jaipur | Rs 53,687 | Rs 54,687 |
Bhubaneshwar | Rs 53,784 | Rs 54,784 |
Guwahati | Rs 54,330 | Rs 55,330 |
Jamshedpur | Rs 53,868 | Rs 54,868 |