Two-wheeler is another thriving sector of the Indian auto industry. The best thing about the two-wheelers are- in a jam-packed road you can easily move with it, it is easy to park for its small size and comes in different price range meaning, there is something for everyone. Currently,700,000 bikes are sold per month in India. Honda, which started its joint venture with Hero group India in 1984, became the market leader in India and one of the top two-wheeler manufacturers of the world. Bajaj Auto, Hero Honda and TVS Motor are the top three two-wheeler producers of the country and they will also attend the 10th Indian Auto Expo.
Though Indian economy felt the tremors of the economic recession, it successfully came out of it. Thanks to government’s stimulus package, reduction in “excise duty on small cars,” the growing appetite for cars among people did not die out. Rural India also played a big role. Many people in villages bought cars and motorcycles and the Indian automakers took full advantage of this opportunity. However, there was a bump when drought hit Northern India. In 20009, passenger cars lead the sales with a staggering 1,33,687 units in November. This is a 61% increase compared to the 83,121 sales of 2008. In 2009, Maruti, the top passenger car maker of India produced 75,000 cars per month followed by Hyundai with more than 40,000 units.
Hero Honda is the top two-wheeler maker of India. Over the years, the company produced some of India’s top selling motor bikes. In October 2008 Diwali Season, Hero Honda launched a slew of upgraded version of its 100cc and 125cc motorcycles. They are - Splendour, Passion, Splendour NXG, Pleasure, Super Splendour, CD Deluxe, CD Dawn, Super Splendour and Glamour. The Hero Honda Passion Pro Power Start is the upgraded version Hero Honda Passion Plus.
Features:
The new Hero Honda Passion Pro Power Start comes with some major upgrades including its design. It has red rear cushion spring. The black tinted windscreen and clear lens indicator adds up to the motorcycle’s overall style. The rear grip and rear view mirrors are available with body colors.
Dimension, weight & color:
Length: 1980.00 mm
Width: 725.00 mm
Height: 1075.00 mm
Kerb weight (Self start): 119 kg
Kerb weight (Kick start):116 kg
Color: Vibrant blue, black with sports red, leaf green metallic, force silver, black with frost blue, sports red.
Other specifications:
Ground clearance: 165.00 mm
Fuel Tank: 12.80 ltrs
Reserve: 1 liter
Wheelbase: 1235.00 mm
Headlamp: 35W by 35W halogen headlamp with trapezoidal multi reflector
Alternator: 120 W
Battery (kick start):12V- 2.5 Ah
Battery (self start):12V-5 Ah
Engine:
Type: air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder, OHC
Displacement: 97.2cc
Maximum power: 5.74 kw @7500 rpm
Maximum torque: 8.04 Nm@ 4500 rpm
Bore: 50 mm
Stroke: 49.5 mm
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Starting: Self start and kick start
Ignition: Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition System and Throttle controlled Ignition system
Engine oil grade: SAE 10 W 30 SJ grade
Transmission:
Clutch:Multiplate wet
Gearbox: 4 speed constant mesh
Chassis: Tubular Double cradle
Front suspension: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Rear suspension: Swing Arm With Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Brake type: Internal expanding shoe type.
Front brakes: 240 mm
Rear brakes: 130 mm
Wheel:
Wheel type: Alloys
Front tyre size: 2.75x18 mm
Rear tyre size: 3.00x18 mm
Front rim size: 18x1.60 mm
Rear rim size: Do
Price:
The Hero Honda Passion Pro Power Starts costs Rs.49,400. You will also get 2 years warranty upto 30,000 kilometers.
