One of the highest sellers in the 125 cc motorcycle segment, the Hero Glamour is also one of the best selling bikes in the companys line-up. With the Bharat Stage 6 emission norms being brought into action in the country, Hero not just updated the bike with a BS6 compliant engine, but launched a completely new product with a new engine, updated chassis and a much more impressive design language. With prices starting at Rs 68,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), how good is this new model? Well, lets take a look at our 2020 Hero Glamour BS6 Review.
What's new?
The 2020 Glamour has received a number of updates. Talking about the styling first, the bike now gets smoked-finish pilot lamps and refreshed side and rear panels. The bike will be available in four colour options Radiant Red, Techno Blue, Tornado Grey, and Sports Red. Apart from this, the bike now uses updated hardware and a new chassis. The suspension is also said to have been worked upon and there is an increase in terms of ground clearance as well. The talking point of the bike is the addition of the fuel injection system which will be also come with an anti-stall feature.
Looks
Even though the bike more or less remains largely similar to the outgoing model, there are a number of noticeable changes. The smoked-finish pilot lamps look aggressive and sporty while the dual graphics make it look attractive. At the rear, the H-Shaped LED tail lamp and the new grab rails give the bike a distinctive look. Other changes include the addition of a new split alloy wheel design which looks elegant. The new semi-digital instrument cluster and all the other changes make this bike looker fresher and give it a new appeal.
Engine, Gearbox and Fuel Economy
This is the most important part of our 2020 Hero Glamour BS6 Review. A new 125cc BS6 engine powers the bike for 2020. This single cylinder petrol engine comes with Heros XSens Programmed Fuel Injection. The power output from this engine stands at 10.73 bhp @ 7,500 RPM and a peak torque of 10.6 Nm @ 6,000 RPM. A new 5-speed gearbox replaces the older 4-Speed gearbox. The new gearbox is not just smooth and easy to operate but also aids in maximising the fuel economy. This engine makes about 19 per cent more power as compared to the older BS4 engine which churned out 8.9 bhp @ 7000 and a peak torque of 10.35 @ 4000 RPM. In addition to all this, the bike also gets Idle Stop-Start System (i3S) and an Auto Sail Technology. Fuel economy of this bike stands around 55-60kmpl as reported by the owners.
Frame and Suspension
The 2020 Hero Glamour BS6 is built on the all-new rigid diamond frame which gives the bike a better ride and handling balance. The bike gets 180 mm ground clearance which is 20 per cent more than the outgoing model. The suspension too has been worked upon by the company and now the bike gets 14 per cent more front suspension travel and 10 per cent more rear suspension travel.
Price and Variants
Two variants of the 2020 Hero Glamour BS6 are currently on offer. While the lower, self-start, with front drum brake and allow wheels variant is priced at Rs 68,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the other, self-start, with 240 mm front disc brake and alloy wheels variant is priced at Rs 72,400 (ex-showroom, Delhi). Both the variants are available with four colour options.
Rivals
The 2020 Hero Glamour Rivals against the bikes such as TVS Star City Plus, Bajaj Pulsar 125, Honda Shine and a number of other highly competent bikes. Each of these bikes come with a number of USPs and advanced features but the Hero Glamour strongly holds its ground with the number of features and supreme mechanicals it has to offer.
