Hero HF Deluxe Eco
Hero has presented its one of the most popular bikes HF Delux in a new avatar. The HF Delux Eco makes a lot of sense in the era of high fuel prices. The HF Delux Eco is a smarter way to save fuel while retaining the style. It comes with the same reliable engine and a maintenance free battery which keeps the ride on with the advanced electric start system.
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Launch Date : 06 May 2015
Hero HF Deluxe Eco Full Specifications
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
| Displacement (cc) | 97.2 |
| Engine Type | 4 - Stroke OHC |
| No. of Cylinders | Single |
| Maximum Power | 8.36 Ps @ 8000 RPM |
| Maximum Torque | 8.05 NM @ 5000 RPM |
| Starter System | Self Start/Kick Start |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled |
| Gears | 4 |
| Clutch | Multi Plate Wet |
| Bore (mm) | 50 |
| Stroke (mm) | 49.5 |
CHASSIS AND SUSPENSION
| Chassis Type | Tubular Double Cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm with 2 step adjustable hydraulic shock absorber |
BRAKES
| Front Brake | 130 mm Drum |
| Rear Brake | 110 mm Drum |
TYRES AND WHEELS
| Front Tyre Size | 2.75 X 18 - 42 P / 4 PR |
| Rear Tyre Size | 2.75 X 18 - 48 P / 6 PR |
| Wheel Size (inches) | 18 |
| Tyres Types | Tube Type |
| Wheel Type | Alloy |
ELECTRICALS
| Battery | 12 V -3 Ah (MF Battery) |
| Tail Light | 12 V - 5 / 21 W - MFR |
| Dashboard | Analogue |
| Headlamp | 12 V - 35W / 35W |
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
| Length (mm) | 1965 |
| Width (mm) | 720 |
| Height (mm) | 1045 |
| Weight (Kg) | 112 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 165 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1235 |
COLOR
| Colors | Leaf Green |
FUEL ECONOMY AND CAPACITY
| Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) | 10.5 |
| Reserve Fuel | 1.8 |
| Fuel Consumption City (kmpl) | 60.00 |
| Fuel Consumption Highway (kmpl) | 70.00 |
SAGMart Reviews on Hero HF Deluxe Eco
1.8 ltrsWhat's Good
Hero HF Deluxe Eco is the twin sibling of HF Deluxe standard variant, and it has some new cues and add-ons, which differentiates both these bikes. Its plus points are mentioned here.
- Low rolling resistance tyres
- Fuel efficient
- Light weight
- Low on maintenance
What's Bad
This bike didn’t receive anything much on the name of ECO. The new things are just visual and seem not be solving any purpose against older version. Following points will describe it better.
- No Disc Brake
- Looks not so great
- Lack of colors
Power to mileage
HF Deluxe ECO is blessed with reliable engine which generates enough power to roam in the city. The mileage of this bike makes it a good choice among commuter finders. Here are its power to mileage points.
- 97.2 cc engine
- Good maneuverability
- 7.8 PS of power
- Delivers 65-70 KMPL mileage
Handling and riding
Handling and riding are good in this bike, but they blow out this thing only under city’s shed. On highway, the bike may shiver a bit and won’t endow confidence. Daily commuter will feel blessed with this bike as it is good in doing so. Seat offer good sitting space to pillion and rider, but this also won’t stand for long. Basically, it is a good bike to roam in the daily routine.
Safety
Being a standard bike, HF Deluxe ECO is equipped with basic safety features necessary for its respective purpose, which are listed in the below range.
- Front and Rear Drum Brakes
- Telescopic front and spring rear suspension
- Leg guard
- Tyres with low rolling resistance
Maintenance issues
The word maintenance doesn’t exist in the record sheet of HF Deluxe ECO. Low maintenance and high mileage are the key features of this bike which make it favourable for everyday commute. Rider needs to keep the bike serviced timely. This little care will keep the bike moving,
Verdict
Hero HF Deluxe ECO is a definitely good buy, however, the lack of colors and no special fixings make it just an option against the standard version of this bike. One will choose this bike for the efficiency and practicality it delivers. The trusted name of Hero Motocorp will do the rest.
