Hero Pleasure 2017
Price in Bangladesh

As we all know before 2009 Indian motorcycle manufacturer Hero and Japanese manufacture Honda was combined and at joint venture they produced lots of two wheelers in their banner. At the two wheelers category they made commuter, sports commuter and scooters. Different category of two wheelers is scooter and this company was able to establish this category with their quality product at the local market and the product name is Hero pleasure. At the year 2005 Hero-Honda first brought out this scooter targeting woman riders. 'Why should boys have all the fun' was the tagline of this scooter. After Hero got separated from Honda, they started to manufacture these scooters with trendy new shades and color combination, attractive features and with lots of improvement though it still resembles the earlier model. This year Hero has launched the latest model of Hero pleasure along with AHO, new paint shades and new features. So let us check out all the new feature and upgrades which are made with this new model.





2017 Hero Pleasure Key Features:
-Electric Start
- New body graphics
- New dual tone colors
- Mobile charging socket
- Integrated braking
- Tubeless tyres
- Side stand indicator
- Light in under seat storage compartment
- AHO (Auto headlamp on)

Engine:
For new Hero pleasure Hero Motocorp has placed 102cc Air-cooled, 4-stroke Single Cylinder OHC engine. This type of engine will deliver max power of 5.15 kW (6.9 BHP) @ 7000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM) and max torque will be 8.1 Nm @ 5000 Revolutions per Minute (RPM). Compression ratio will be 9.9: 1. This scooter has an automatic continuously variable gear transmission, which makes it easy to ride. Hero states this type of engine will give superior performance which had never being found with this scooter.






Design, dimension and capacity:
For better riding capability and comfort dimensions of this latest model is changed from before. The Hero Pleasure provides a step-thru body style design, which simplifies getting with a leg on each side of the seat and ride it. The ergonomics offered is that of a typical scooter, with a feet-forward upright riding seating posture.New dimension of this scooters are 1750 mm length, 705 mm width, and 1115 mm height. Wheelbase and ground clearance of this scooter are 1240 mm and 125 mm. Fuel tank capacity of pleasure is 5 liters and kerb weight is 101 KG. According to the manufacturers this scooter can take enough weight on it and it also contains large under-seat storage and tool box.










Suspension and brakes:
The Hero Pleasure uses a Bottom Link with Spring-loaded Hydraulic Damper at the front end and Unit Swing with Spring-loaded Hydraulic Damper at the rear. A unique feature of Bottom Link with Spring-loaded Hydraulic Damper is its anti-dive characteristics. When the front brake is applied, the front end doesn’t jump, which improves stability and control. At the braking new pleasure is fitted with Internal Expanding Shoe Type (130 mm) at the front and Internal Expanding Shoe Type (130 mm) Integrated Braking System (IBS) at the rear side. The most significant update is the Integrated Braking (IBS). The combined braking mechanism engages both - the front and the rear brakes when the left brake lever is pulled, thus, providing better braking in emergency situations too.







Mileage and speed:
Talking about the mileage and speed this scooter offers both in great numbers. At the mileage this scooter provides 65 KM/L approx mileage at the high ways and 57-60 KM/L mileage at the city roads as a 100cc scooter its really pleasant for the riders. Not only will the mileage the speed also satisfy the user because it can give 77 KM/H top speed. Depending on the the riders ability it can raise more.






Electrical and meter console:
At the electrical side 12 V - 4 Ah, MF Type (Maintenance Free) battery, with AHO (Automatic headlamp on) system 12 V - 35W / 35W - Halogen Bulb (Multi-Reflector Type) headlight, 12 V - 5 W x 2 Nos. position lamps and powerful pass light is placed. Stunning Meter Console is also found at this scooter where speedometer, fuel gauge, low fuel indicator etc are located.

Colors:
The new Pleasure is offered in no less than nine paint combined colors and they are- bold black, beautiful blue, playful red and white, gorgeous green, outgoing orange, ravishing red, spectacular silver, perky purple and witty white.

Verdict:
Finally it can be said that the overall look of the new Pleasure is more or less similar to the previous model. But the tremendous changes at the features AHO (Auto Headlamp On) system, mobile charging socket, tubeless tyres, integrated braking system, side stand indicator and boot light in luggage box made the difference between this model and the rest.