New Delhi: Country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Friday launched the new Passion ‘XTec’ motorcycle with price starting at INR 74,590 (ex-showroom Delhi). It has two variants Drum Priced at INR 74,590, and Disc priced at INR 78,990, the company said in a release.

The motorcycle is powered by a 110cc engine with a power output of 9 BHP at 7500 rpm and torque on demand of 9.79 NM at 5000 rpm. It comes with the patented i3S technology for better fuel efficiency, Hero said.

The model comes with a 5-year warranty. Some of its features include projector LED Headlamp, Full-Digital Instrument Cluster with Bluetooth Connectivity, SMS and Call Alerts, Real-Time Mileage Indicator, Low-Fuel Indicator, Side-Stand Engine Cut-Off and Service Reminder.

Malo Le Masson, Head of Strategy and Global Product Planning, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Passion XTec with its new features and a smart design is a compelling product that will excite the country’s youth. Our range of ‘XTec’ products such as the Splendor+ XTec, Glamour 125 XTec, Pleasure+ 110 XTec and Destini 125 XTec have received an overwhelming response from customers and we expect the Passion XTec to continue this trend.”

Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Hero Passion is an iconic brand and enjoys massive customer trust for over a decade. With its new style and new attitude, the Passion XTec will appeal to the new age riders and with the latest technology features, it will set the benchmark for the segment. We are certain that the Passion XTec will enable us to further consolidate our leadership in the country’s motorcycle segment.”

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The company further said, “The price revision has been necessitated to partially offset the steadily growing overall cost inflation, including commodity prices”.