Hero Honda Passion Plus Pro gets a new look

Bike maker Hero Honda has unveiled a spruced up version of its immensely popular Passion Plus Pro model. Hero Honda is believed to have gone for the new launch in a bid to boast of a stronger product line in the Indian two-wheeler market.

The additions and changes are many in the new version, besides the new improved looks. The new Hero Honda Passion Plus pro comes with a new black kick start lever and a roller mechanism of the engine is further tuned for reducing friction and vibrations.

Hero Honda Passion Plus Pro has been rolled out with an integrated electric starter motor to start the Passion plus with a push of button. The bike has as standard electric start or self start options. The new looks have been made flashier with new stickers and graphics on the body panel. The shock absorbers have been pained red to give the bike a sporty look. The newly added silencer guard further adds to the modern look of the bike, said a review report.

This isn’t the first time the Hero Honda company is launching spruced up versions of its earlier models. Hero Honda had earlier launched an updated range of its products — the self-start version of Passion named as Passion Pro Power Start and Hero Honda Splendor NXG. These versions have been attracting commendable customer base since launch.

Hero Honda Motors has now become the undisputed leader in the two-wheeler industry with more than 55 per cent share in domestic motorcycles market. The company’s festive season initiatives, which saw the launch of four new models such as the all-new Passion Pro Power Start, a selfstart version of Splendor NXG, and two spruced up versions of earlier models. It has been reported that with the launch of all-new Passion Pro Power Start, Splendor NXG Power Start and the three refreshes – new CBZ Xtreme, and the refreshed Pleasure Hero Honda has further augmented its portfolio of models across segments.

Basic specifications: Hero Honda Passion Plus Pro

Displacement:    97.50 ccm (5.95 cubic inches)
Engine type:    Single cylinder
Stroke:    4
Power:    7.37 HP (5.4 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque:    7.95 Nm (0.8 kgf-m or 5.9 ft.lbs)