Hero Passion Plus Disc Variant: Hero launches new disc variant of Passion Plus, many high-tech features will be available with Bluetooth digital console.

If you are planning to buy a great, reliable and high-mileage bike for your daily commute this festive season or in a mid-range budget, then the country’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has brought a great gift for you. The company has officially launched a new top-spec disc variant (Hero Passion Plus Disc Variant) of one of its very popular and best-selling motorcycles ‘Passion Plus’ in the market. This new flagship variant has been priced at ₹84,128 (ex-showroom), making it the most advanced, feature-loaded and premium Passion Plus model yet. Keeping in mind the safety and modern needs of the customers, the company has given major upgrades like front disc brake and full digital console equipped with Bluetooth connectivity. However, at the mechanical and engine level, this bike is as reliable as its standard drum version. Let us know in detail what special features you are going to get in this new model. Hero Passion Plus Disc: Is there anything new and special added? The biggest and important change in this new top model is the inclusion of front disc brake in its front wheel. This is the first time in the history of Passion Plus that the company has given the option of disc brakes in it, because till now this bike came only with traditional drum brakes. This upgrade will prove to be a boon for the riders who travel daily in heavy city traffic, congested roads or sometimes on the highways, as with the introduction of disc brakes, the stopping power and braking performance of the bike has become safer and more precise than ever before. Apart from braking, the company has changed the old look of the bike by giving it a Bluetooth-enabled fully digital instrument console. With the help of this modern feature, riders can connect their smartphone to the bike even while traveling, so that they will see notifications of live calls and SMS alerts on the display itself. Along with this, this smart display will also keep the rider updated with many important information in real-time, such as: real-time fuel efficiency (how much mileage the vehicle is giving while moving), service due alert (to remind the bike when it is time to service it), accurate digital fuel level indicator and trip meter. Powerful combination of engine, gearbox and mileage As mentioned earlier, no mechanical changes have been made to the engine room of the bike to maintain its performance. It has the same reliable and tested 97.2cc single-cylinder, air-cooled engine. This small but powerful engine is fully capable of generating maximum power of 8hp and peak torque of 8.05Nm. It is paired with a 4-speed gearbox for smooth riding. The company claims that due to its engine setup, this bike gives a bumper mileage of 71 km per liter (71km/l), which places it at the top in the list of most economical and value for money motorcycles in the entry-level commuter segment. For a comfortable ride, it has telescopic forks at the front and twin shock absorber suspension setup at the rear. Complete mathematics of variants and price: How much has the budget increased? Hero MotoCorp has kept the prices of the Passion Plus lineup extremely competitive. With the arrival of the new disc variant, you will now have three great options on showrooms: Passion Plus Variants Ex-showroom price (Price in ₹) Key Features Standard drum variant ₹80,328 Traditional drum brake and basic features Passion Plus 125 Million Edition ₹80,574 Special cosmetic graphics and badging New top-spec disc variant ₹84,128 Front disc brake and Bluetooth digital display Buying advice: If you If you are willing to spend only ₹3,800 more than its older variant, then you will not only get the best and safe braking experience in this new flagship model, but will also get high-tech features like smartphone connectivity which has become a necessity these days.