Hero Passion Pro i3s Disc

What's Good:

Hero MotoCorp, an Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer, has launched Hero passion pro i3s. The bike is updated now with a new engine to meet BS-IV emission norms, i3s system, and new start-stop features. The engine is compatible with the riding modes; in neutral it switches off and when we pull the clutch with force, it automatically starts. The Pro i3s is available in 8 colors. The bike has the same engine of 97.2cc mono-cylinder carburetted and air-cooled engine. The automatic headlight-on feature is available in both variants of the bike. The two variants of the bike include drum brake with alloy wheel and disc brake with alloy wheel; both the variants are priced differently and the second costs just INR 1900 more than the first one. Some of the attractions are:

• i3s System
• Start-Stop Features
• Automatic Headlight
• Two variants
• BS-IV Emission Regulation Engine

Power And Mileage

The passion pro i3s disc has the same carbureted, air-cooled, four-stroke, mono-cylinder 97.2cc engine as the previous model. The bake has 4-speed transmission and able to exert 8.36 Ps power at 8000 RPM and 8.05 Nm maximum torque at 5000 RPM. There are not much of changes to Hero Passion Pro i3s except the BS-IV emission regulated engine. Some of the attractions are:

• 97.2cc engine
• 8.36 Ps at 8000 RPM power
• 8.05 Nm maximum torque at 5000 RPM
• 4-speed transmission

Handling And Riding

Passion Pro i3s has telescopic hydraulic shock absorber at front suspension and swing arm with 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers at rear suspension to insulate the bike on trails. Apart from this, for better handling, it has 240mm front disc brake and 130mm rear drum brake incorporating with 42 P front and 52 P rear tubeless tyre size. The bike can be switched on to a 4-speed transmission.

Maintenance

Hero Motocorp is the reliable brand in India with 2100 dealers and services center across the country. For the consistent performance and trouble-free riding, maintenance plays a crucial role. Hero takes care about customer satisfaction and offers free services for stipulated time or covered Km range; whichever is earlier. After the completion of free services, the customer can enjoy paid services at Hero MotoCorp service centers.

Safety

Hero Passion Pro i3s disc is a perfect blend of mileage, power, pricing, and styling. It gives coverage of safety by its 240mm disc and 130mm rear brake. It has a four-speed transmission and company asks for regular servicing for keeping better performance. The company prefers to use 4-T plus engine oil and recommended air pressure to ride hurdle-free.

Verdict

With a pricing of INR 54,044(ex-showroom price), passion pro i3s disc is a good bike for daily use purposes. For medium class family in India, the bike is perfectly suited as it gives good mileage about 80km/lit, speed, and power with attractive looks.