Hero Passion Plus

Pros & Cons of Hero Passion Plus

• What we admire in this bike

  • Simple design still attract buyers
  • Efficient & refined engine performance
  • Easy to maintain & fix
  • Fuel-efficient engine
  • i3S engine start/stop technology helps in saving fuel

• What could have been better

  • Design is outdated & boring
  • Heaviest bike in its segment
  • Lack of a disc brake option
  • Rivals offer more features at a similar price

Hero Passion Plus Detailed Review

Looks And Design 7

Hero Passion Plus has been one of the most popular commuter bikes in India. However, its looks & design has now started to feel outdated. The front of the bike has a rectangular halogen headlight with a cowl and a small windscreen. It gets alloy wheels in a matte black contrast and telescopic front suspension. Also, the overall design has not changed from the previous model. Hero is only offering new colours and new body graphics to make it look enticing. The overall quality of the bike is good and it feels it can last for years if taken care of. The wide single seat offers decent cushioning to the rider & pillion. Hero also equips it with a standard engine crash guard. Majority of the mechanicals are matter black.

Summary

Hero Passion Plus looks smart but now its design has started to feel outdated.

Passion Plus body specifications:

Seat Height	790 mm
Weight	115 kg
Wheel Size	18 inch
Fuel Tank Capacity	11 liters

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Dimensions 8

The dimensions of the Passion Plus are relatively slim and nimble for city riding. The slim fuel tank design and the short wheelbase offers a decent riding experience inside the city. Also, the turning radius of it is small hence it offers good maneuverability in the tight traffic areas. The length of Passion Plus is 1,982mm, width is 770mm, & height is 1,087mm. Also, the 790mm of seat height offers easy control for the short riders. The 168mm of ground clearance makes it easy to use the Passion Plus over the undulated roads or even on rough trails where there is no available tarmac.

Summary

The dimensions of Passion Plus are nimble yet easy for city riding.

Passion Plus body specifications:

Seat Height	790 mm
Weight	115 kg
Wheel Size	18 inch
Fuel Tank Capacity	11 liters

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Engine, performance & Mileage 8.5

The engine of Passion Plus has been its USP since day one. The bulletproof 97.2cc single-cylinder ‘Sloper’ engine is an air-cooled unit. This 4-stroke unit generates a peak power of 8 bhp & 8.05 Nm of peak torque. It also comes with FI technology and now the engine is OBD2 compliant which means it is BS6 Phase 2 emission norms compliant. This power is mated to the rear wheel via a 4-speed transmission. The performance of Passion Plus is decent enough for the city use. It is mainly made for city commute riding and the short gear ratios will never let you feel that it is out of torque or power. However, once you cross the 60 kmph mark, the engine does feel strained. The Passion Plus can easily go upwards of 80 kmph as well. The ARAI figures for it are not revealed yet but we suspect that it can easily deliver upwards of 55-60 kmpl of fuel efficiency.

Summary

The engine of Passion Plus is very efficient & reliable but it lacks outright performance on open roads.

Passion Plus engine specifications:

Mileage	60 kmpl
Engine Displacement	97.2 cc
Top Speed	85 kmph
Power	7.91 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Torque	8.05 Nm @ 6000 rpm

Tyres, Brakes & Features 7

The tyres on the Passion Plus use 18-inch alloy rims and tubeless rubber. The size of both the tyres is 80/100 which helps in attaining easy balance for the rider. Also, the large wheel means plush ride quality over the potholes and undulated tarmac. Hero also offers rim tape on both wheels to make the bike look smart on the road. The braking department, however, is a little weaker on it. Why so? Because Hero doesn’t offer a front disc brake on it. Hence, the drum brakes offer a decent braking but due to no ABS it feels a little scary to ride it above 50 kmph. Also, the features on the latest iteration are respectable. It gets a semi-digital instrument cluster that displays info like tripmeter, odometer, etc. Hero also offers a USB phone charging option on the switchgear while on the right side underneath the fuel tank is a utility box as well.

Summary

The tyres are big on Passion Plus but it doesn’t get disc brake at the front even as an option. The features are also decent on it.

Passion Plus features:

GPS & Navigation	No
USB charging port	Yes
Touch Screen	No
Instrument Console	Semi-Digital

Hero Passion Plus Bike Owner Reviews

• AC

  Anil Choudhary

  30 Days ago
  4.6
  Good average and maintenance cost good family bike Good in city light weight bike Good look satisfied experience pollution free no sound I like this bike very much one word excellent.
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  Ajit Kumar

  1 Month ago
  4.2
  Very nice bike I used from last 17 years It overall a good bike in good condition red sports color good and nice to ride in every road condition good.
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  Anish

  3 Month ago
  4.6
  Great fuel economy and best sporty design with big tyres gives a sporty look best for terrain rides and daily commute easy handling with comfort on rough roads with potholes.
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  Shashank Mishra

  4 Month ago
  3.8
  Good experience. It's been 10 years i am using it. Mileage wise very good bike. Comfortable, requires maintenance occasionally. Overall a very satisfied experience of using it around for a decade .
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  Pankaj Choudhary

  1 Year ago
  5.0
  Very good bike for more then driving for 100 plus kilo meter and a good long seating system is ok . This byke height is so good. Suspension height is ok and single stand is so good. That's Colour is very good. Comfortable And good looking So my choice in this bike.
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  Anonymous

  1 Year ago
  5.0
  Very good color and very stylish bike.
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  RK channel

  1 Year ago
  4.2
  Very good bike for small family. Suitable on Indian road conditions.
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  Swamy 05

  1 Year ago
  5.0
  Performance is good, mileage is excellent and very comfortable
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  K Janardhan

  1 Year ago
  5.0
  Old model passion pro was very good design nice pic hero
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  TEJAVATH ANIL

  1 Year ago
  2.6
  good seat and comfortable to ride
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