Hero Glamour BS6

Hero Glamour BS6 Expert Verdict

Hero Glamour BS6 Detailed Review

• Glamour BS6 Looks and Colour Options

  The Hero Glamour has always been a stylish motorbike, and things just got better with the BS6 update. The motorcycle receives a small blacked-out visor, a halogen headlamp with twin pilot lighting, and other upgrades. It also has body-colored rearview mirrors and a 3D Hero MotoCorp symbol on the visor. When viewed from the side, it is clear that the new Hero Glamour 125 features a dual-tone paint job with eye-catching designs on the body panels. The bike even has lengthy, single-piece seats that are quite comfy and dual-tone mudguards.

  The Hero Glamour comes in a regular and one feature-loaded XTEC variant. An all-LED headlamp with a distinctive H-shaped LED DRL is included with the freshly released Honda Hero Glamour Xtec. The motorcycle also receives new colour schemes with understated body decorations and a new H-shaped tail lamp at the back. There are four different colour options for the Hero Glamour 125. Midnight Black, Radiant Red, Techno Blue, and Sports Red are their names. There are two colour options for the new Xtec variant: Matte Axis Grey and Glossy Black. Additionally, it comes in Blaze Edition and the 100 Million Limited Edition.

  Summary

  The new Hero Glamour 125 is a stylish 125cc premium commuter motorcycle. It is available in several colour variants and its new Xtec variant gets an LED headlamp and DRL too. The motorcycle is currently also available in some limited edition variants.

• Glamour BS6 Dimensions and Capacity

  The brand-new Hero Glamour 125 is 2051 mm long and 1074 mm tall. The motorcycle has a width of 743 mm for the disc brake type and 720 mm for the drum brake model. The motorbike has a 1273 mm wheelbase and a 793 mm seat height, making it suitable for both short and tall riders. The Hero Glamour 125 has a significant ground clearance of 180 mm, allowing it to overcome all kinds of speed bumps and making it a popular option in rural areas as well. Ten litres can be stored in the motorcycle's gasoline tank. The Hero Glamour 125's disc brake version weighs about 123 kg, while the drum brake version weighs 122 kg. It has 100/80-18 rear tyres and 80/100-18 front tyres.

  Summary

  While the overall dimensions of the Glamour 125 are good, the small fuel tank rated at 10 litres is a bit of a sore point. The 180 mm ground clearance gives it the edge over its competitors in terms of tackling poor roads

• Glamour BS6 Engine Performance and Mileage

  The Hero Glamour 125 is propelled by a 124.7cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine that complies with BS6. 10.6 bhp of maximum power and 10.6 Nm of maximum torque are produced by this BS6 motor at 7500 RPM and 6000 RPM, respectively. In contrast to the BS4 variant, which had a 4-speed manual gearbox, the engine is paired with a 5-speed gearbox. Hero's XSens fuel-injection technology, which aids in delivering the best performance and fuel efficiency, is also included with the new BS6 Glamour. The Glamour 125 has a respectable performance and, thanks to its strong acceleration and excellent pick-up, is a suitable commuter motorbike for city runabouts.

  The Glamour 125's BS6 variant features smooth gear shifts that make riding in city traffic very simple. The Glamour 125 is equipped with an idle start/stop system known as i3s that helps to improve the motorcycle's fuel efficiency, just like the majority of other Hero MotoCorp motorcycles. In terms of fuel economy, the motorcycle achieves a range of 55 to 60 km per litre under normal driving circumstances. As a result, the new Hero Glamour 125 BS6 is a motorcycle that uses relatively little petrol.

  Summary

  The Hero Glamour 125 gets a peppy engine that also provides good fuel efficiency thereby making it a very good bike for city runabouts.

• Glamour BS6 Tyres, Brakes and Features

  Based on a new diamond-type frame, the new Hero Glamour 125 BS6 is lighter than the previous model. The ancient BS4 Glamour was built on a frame with two tubular cradles. The motorcycle's redesigned diamond frame helps with its handling characteristics. The Glamour 125 has 5-step adjustable spring-loaded dual shock-absorbers at the back and telescopic forks with 120 mm of travel performing suspension duties at the front. the fresh A 130 mm drum at the back of the new Hero Glamour 125 handles braking responsibilities. The front, however, offers the option of a 240 mm disc unit or a 130 mm drum.

  Like all sub-150cc Hero MotoCorp motorcycles, the motorcycle even includes an Integrated Braking System (IBS) as an additional safety measure. The 18-inch tubeless tyres on the new Glamour 125 motorcycle. The motorcycle's rear tyre is a 100/80 section 18-inch unit, while the front tyre is an 80/100-18 size. The Glamour 125's standard models come with a cluster of semi-analog, semi-digital instruments. The new Hero Glamour 125 Xtec, on the other hand, has an all-digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, turn-by-turn navigation, access to Google Maps, etc. Additionally, it has a tachometer, Eco mode, a gear position indicator, a real-time mileage indicator, and a segment-first side-stand engine cut-off feature.

  Summary

  The Hero Glamour 125 is a high-end, 125cc commuter motorcycle with solid hardware and a smooth ride. The motorcycle has a tonne of amenities, and its latest Xtec version even has some firsts for the segment.