Hero launches its upgraded version of the Passion Pro i3S with BS-IV in India priced at Rs 54,005 ex-showroom, Delhi and the on-road comes to Rs 62,000 in Delhi. The new i3S technology employed in this bike which functions auto start/stop, if the vehicle is in idle for some time then the engine goes off and turns on if you engage the clutch to move on and thus helps in fuel economy of the bike as well. Along with i3S, it gets AHO (Automatic Headlamp On). Apart from these two new additions, body coloured rear view mirrors, a digital/analog instrument cluster, i3S badging and new body graphics design are the addition lists.
Specifications:
ENGINE
| Type | Air Cooled, 4 – stroke single cylinder OHC |
| Displacement | 97.2 cc |
| Max. Power | 6.15kW (8.36 Ps) @8000 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 0.82kg – m (8.05 N-m) @5000 rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 50.0 mm x 49.5 mm |
| Carburettor | Side Draft, Variable Venturi Type with TCIS |
| Ignition | DC – Digital CDI |
TRANSMISSION & CHASSIS
| Gear box | 4-Speed constant mesh |
| Frame | Tubular double cradle frame |
SUSPENSION
| Front | Telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear | Swing arm with 5-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers |
BRAKES
| Front Brake Disc | Disc Brake – Dia 240 mm |
| Front Brake Drum | Internal expanding shoe type (130 mm) |
| Rear Brake Drum | Internal expanding shoe type (130 mm) |
WHEELS & TYRES
| Tyre Size Front | 2.75 x 18 – 4 PR / 42 P |
| Tyre Size Rear | 3.00 x 18 – 6 PR / 52 P |
ELECTRICALS
| Battery | 12V – 3 Ah (MF Battery) |
| Head Lamp | 12V – 35W / 35W – Halogen Bulb, Trapezoidal, MFR |
| Tail/Stop Lamp | 12V – 5 / 21 W, MFR |
| Turn Signal Lamp | 12V – 10W (Amber Bulb) x 4 nos MFR, Clear lens |
DIMENSIONS
| Length | 1980 mm |
| Width | 765 mm |
| Height | 1075 mm |
| Saddle Height | 795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1235 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5 Litre, 1 Litre (Usable Reserve) |
| Kerb Weight | 112 kg (Drum – Kick) / 115 kg (Drum – Self) / 116 kg (Disc Self) |
Source: Hero Moto Corp
