Hero HF Deluxe

The Hero HF Deluxe is an entry-level 100cc commuter motorcycle and so it doesn’t have any fancy design elements but it gets the job done pretty well. The HF Deluxe has an old-school design language but it gets attractive graphics on the body panels. At the front, the motorcycle gets an angular headlight cowl with clear lens turn indicators and Hero’s 3D emblem on the visor. The rear-view mirrors of the motorcycle are mounted on the handlebars and they are finished in black shade and not in body colour. From the side, one can see that the updated new HF Deluxe BS6 gets triple-tone graphics on the body panels, a single-piece long comfortable seat, etc. The motorcycle also gets five-spoke alloy wheels finished in silver colour.

The updated Hero HF Deluxe BS6 is currently available in India in five colour variants. They are Techno Blue, Heavy Grey with Green, Heavy Grey with Black, Black with Purple and Black with Red. The new base variant which is called the Hero HF 100 gets a single Black with Red colour shade only. It also gets blacked-out alloy wheels and a metallic grab rail at the rear. At the rear, this motorcycle gets a halogen tail lamp and the company hasn’t used LEDs at all. All in all, the Hero HF Deluxe is a good choice for someone who wants an entry-level affordable motorcycle.

The new Hero HF Deluxe BS6 measures 1965 mm in length, 720 mm in width and it has a height of 1045 mm. The motorcycle gets a wheelbase of 1235 mm and the saddle height is rated at 805 mm. The seat height of the motorcycle seems quite high on paper but in reality, it is very comfortable for both short as well as tall riders. The HF Deluxe gets a 165 mm ground clearance which is decent enough to tackle speed breakers and rough patches of roads. This motorcycle’s fuel tank capacity is rated at 9.5-litres. The new Hero HF Deluxe BS6 weighs 109 kgs for the kick variant while the self-start variant of the motorcycle weighs around 112 kgs.

The new Hero HF Deluxe is powered by a BS6 compliant 97.2cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled engine and it gets Hero’s XSens programmed electronic fuel injection with advanced sensor technology too. This BS6 motor churns out 8.02 PS of maximum power at 8000 RPM and 8.05 Nm of peak torque at 6000 RPM. The engine comes mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. The Hero HF Deluxe offers good pick-up and decent performance. It is an ideal city bike, thanks to its decent proportions and easy to ride manner which help to filter the traffic easily.

The updated new Hero HF Deluxe, just like almost all other Hero MotoCorp motorcycles, is also equipped with the company's patented i3S or idle stop/start system. This i3S system helps in boosting the fuel economy of the motorcycle and the HF Deluxe is quite fuel-efficient too. The new Hero delivers around 65-70 kmpl of mileage in real-world conditions, which is excellent for a motorcycle of this class. In a nutshell, the HF Deluxe is a good choice for common people.

The new Hero HF Deluxe is based on a tubular double-cradle frame. The suspension duties on the motorcycle are performed by telescopic forks at the front and it gets two-step adjustable hydraulic dual shock-absorbers at the rear. The HF Deluxe offers a good soft ride quality and it glides smoothly even on rough surfaces. This is further complemented by its big tyres. The motorcycle runs on big 18-inch tyres, which sadly aren't tubeless. Both the tyres of the HF Deluxe are of the same dimension and they measure 80/100-18.

The braking duties on the motorcycle are performed by a 130 mm drum unit at both ends. The HF Deluxe also gets an IBS or integrated braking system as an additional safety aid. It offers decent braking performance and what this IBS does is that it automatically engages the front brake too every time you apply the rear brake. The Hero HF Deluxe gets analogue dials for the instrument cluster that displays the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, telltale lights, etc. Hero's XTEC features are expected on this bike soon