There is nothing to say special about India’s one of the largest two wheeler manufacturer company Hero Motocorp. With the flow of time there two wheeler products gets fame and gradually upgraded. They not only upgrade the design but also the inner condition of the engine. Many of their previous popular motorcycles are newly launching with new shades, design and features. Among them one of the popular Hero motorcycle was Hero Glamour and now hero has launched this bike with FI (Fuel Injection) system, new graphics, and features which can attract the users easily.
The new edition Hero Glamour Programmed Fi is a fuel-injected mid-segment commuter motorcycle from Hero MotoCorp. There are lots of improvement which are added to this bike, include a better throttle response, dependable mileage and style with great comfort. Alongside that this bike comes with a lot of standard features. So let us see the interesting features which are added to this new bike and made this bike extraordinary in 125cc segment.
Design and riding comfort
The Hero Glamour Fi provides a fashionable design that would attract the young age riders as a commuter, along with its targeted group the commuter lovers. Stylish new front kits, extra ordinary mixing graphics and the three new colors with great combination can offer better style than before. For better riding changes are also made at the dimensions. Wheelbase is shortened and the ground clearance has been enlarged for better riding and cornering. This bike is now larger in every side than the previous model. New dimensions are 2023 mm length, 766 mm width and 1091 mm height. Not only the new style and dimensions of this bike, Hero also offers the rider a classic commuter-style upright riding position, which minimizes stress applied on the lower back and wrists of a rider, for this reason enhanced comfort while riding for long durations is expected from this bike. The step up pillion seat is comfortable as well as ergonomic for its segment. The fuel tank capacity is reduced but the Kerb weight of this bike is improved for better controlling at good speed.
Engine
New Hero Glamour programmed -FI is powered by an air-cooled single cylinder 124.7cc engine which can give a maximum power output of 11.5 bhp @ 7000 rpm and max torque of11 Nm torque @ 6000 rpm. This bike contains 4-speed gearbox. This part of the engine almost remains the same as the previous models accept little upgrades at the power and torque. But the engine is now equipped with Electronic Fuel Injection (programmed-Fi) instead of a carburetor for fuel delivery. Advantages of a fuel-injection system include accurate fuel delivery, better throttle response, and a more reliable mileage, while get rid of the hassle of operating a regulator valve as in carbureted bikes. The Glamour Fi also includes Advanced Swirl Flow Induction System (ASFS) technology which aids in more efficient combustion of fuel, so improving mileage can be get without losing the power.
Suspensions and Brakes
Brakes and the suspensions remains the same at the both models of Glamour. At the front suspension this bike has Telescopic forks and for the rear side pair of hydraulic shock absorbers is placed.
Hero is hopping for the best that these suspensions will provide better comfort. The rear shock absorbers can be adjusted to balance for the load applied on the bike. at the braking this bike It has a 240 mm Dia, Pad - Non-asbestos type disc brake at the front, and a internal expanding shoe type - 130 mm liners - non-asbestos type drum brake at the rear wheel. These brakes can give better performance from than the previous glamour.
Electrical and meter console
At the electrical side this bike is build with 12 V - 3 Ah (MF4) battery, 12 V - 35W/35W - Halogen Bulb, (MFR) head lamp, LED Tail lamp, 12 V - 10Wx4 (Amber Bulb) with Clear Lens (MFR) Turn lights and Pass Lights. Without them at the console panel this bike adds, a digital/analogue Speedo meter with a real-time mileage indicator, Digital Trip meter, Fuel Gauge and many other
New added Key features of Glamour Fi
Programmed Fi: One of biggest change of this bike is FI system. The programmed FI system insert the right quantity of fuel into the cylinder, calculated by the data received throughout hi-tech sensors. The all-new Glamour Fi, offers excellent drivability, best fuel efficiency, lower emission and instant start for this system.
Real Time Mileage Indicator: With Real Time Mileage Indicator, riders have the power to control mileage by displaying the fuel consumption in real-time. This feature is very helpful at the critical situations when the bike will be out of fuel and need to ride on.
Bank Angle Sensor: With the help of Bank Angle sensor this bike cuts fuel supply to the engine if the bike exceeds a certain lean angle. Because whenever bike gets into those position accidents can take place and if somehow the fuel leakage occurred then big explosion can come about. Without that fuel supply also being compromised at that type of position and regular flow of fuel is hassled. That’s why the sensor stop the fuel supply to the engine and the engine turned off.
Mileage and speed
Extracting the mileage is the core work of FI technology and at this bike that technology works properly. The mileage of this bike has been improved so much after placing the FI system and now it can easily provide 70 KM/L + mileage instead of 50 KM/L mileage like the previous model. Top sped remains almost similar but sometimes new version is better says the users. Top speed of this bike is approx 100-105 KM/H.
So after watching the new inserted features we can say this bike has a lot to offer in terms of modification and fuel efficiency and loaded with a powerful 125cc engine and stunning graphics and this masterpiece of Hero is ready to run at the roads.