Hero MotoCorp has launched the Flex Fuel variant of the HF Deluxe in India at ₹72,792 (ex-showroom). The commuter motorcycle’s flex fuel variant has been launched at a time when the Indian government is focusing on increasing the ethanol content in petrol to 85% and eventually introduce 100% ethanol. The Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel comes with several technology upgrades to become compatible with E85 fuel, which is a mix of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, likely to be available across India in the near future, as per the government’s strategy.
If you are planning to buy the all-new Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel, here is a quick and comprehensive look at the top five facts about this motorcycle.
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel: Same engine with future-proof technology
The Hero HF Deluxe continues to be powered by the same 97.2 cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that is capable of churning out 8.4 bhp peak power and 8.3 Nm of maximum torque. However, the powertrain comes with a revised ECU and upgraded fuel-system components that enable the engine to be compatible with E85 fuel. For reference, the current E20-compliant Hero HF Deluxe generates 7.9 bhp power and 8.05 Nm torque, which means the new variant gets a slight power bump.
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel: New technology comes at a premium
The Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel comes priced at ₹72,792 (ex-showroom). This makes the Flex Fuel variant ₹13,315 more expensive than the base variant of Hero HF Deluxe and ₹172 pricier than the HF Deluxe Pro.
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel: Sales start from July
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel variant will go on sale in India from July 2026. Initially, it will enter sales in Delhi and Maharashtra. The two-wheeler manufacturer will gradually make it available in the rest of the country later.
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel: No mechanical change
The Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel version remains mechanically unchanged. It is equipped with a telescopic front fork and twin rear shock absorbers for suspension duty. The motorcycle rolls on 18-inch alloy wheels at the front and back, wrapped with tubeless tyres. The braking setup consists of drum units at both ends.
Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel: Visual and feature updates
In order to make the new bike stand out from the other variants in the HF Deluxe lineup, Hero MotoCorp has added a special Black colour scheme with Lime Yellow graphics to the new model. It also comes with a new dual-pod semi-digital instrument cluster, with an analogue speedometer in one pod, and a digital fuel gauge on the other. It also comes with a side-stand cut-off feature as standard.
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