Hero Glamour 2017 Edition

The 2017 Hero Motocorp Glamour has been completely overhauled. Not just in terms of design, but also in the technology department. All at the same time, the 2017 HeroMotoCorp Glamour is familiar, sharp and modern. Does the experience in the saddle match up and justify the hefty price tag?

The Hero Glamour always had a flair of sportiness in the otherwise mundane 125cc space. The 2017 model further changes the game altogether with sharper looks and a fuel injection system. But the FI variant commands a hefty price tag, so we decided to find out if the asking price of Rs 69,177 (ex-showroom, Pune) can be justified. What did we learn? Let’s find out. Glamorous Enough? When you first set your eyes on the Glamour, it's hard to make out that it’s only a 125. The big front mask, the voluptuous tank, the cool graphics, the generously stepped seat and the stylized side panels show that more love has been showered on the Glamour than what is usually reserved for commuters. Complementing the big bike feel further is the good paint finish, the split-spoke alloys and the checkered graphics that add a whizz of sportiness and break the mass of the bike.But the rear section of the motorcycle looks a bit cluttered. In certain colours, like the one we had, there is too much red and black contrast, with the long exhaust, tyre hugger and the mudguard making the design look too busy. The saving grace here is the LED taillight which immediately...read more »

The new Hero Glamour gets cosmetic updates and an all-new engine. The fuel injected version retails for Rs 70,280 while the base carburettor carries a price tag of Rs 59,430 (prices are ex-showroom Delhi)

Hero MotoCorp has launched the new Glamour Fi at Rs 70,280 (ex-showroom Delhi). The carburetted version of the Hero Glamour has been priced at Rs 59,430 for the drum variant while the disc brake variant retails for Rs 61,430 (both prices are ex-showroom, Delhi). The Hero Glamour has been among the most successful motorcycles for the country’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer. The 2017 Hero Glamour has received both cosmetic and mechanical updates. It has been designed and engineered indigenously at Hero’s Centre for Innovation and Technology in Jaipur. It also holds the distinction of being the first Hero MotoCorp motorcycle to make its debut outside India as it was officially unveiled in Argentina earlier this year. Also Read - 2017 Hero Glamour Review Hero bikes aren’t renowned for their styling, but with the new Glamour, it has taken a step in the right direction. It looks sleeker and sportier than its predecessor and the design highlight has to be the sharper-looking headlamp unit. The fuel tank features muscular contours and the chunky side and tail panels endows the bike with visual mass. The bike features a semi-digital instrument... read more »