Hero Honda Passion Plus Overview

Hero Honda Passion Plus Review

Appearance

Hero Honda Passion Plus is an improved version of Passion. So the company also proved it with a number of changes in the new version. Tubular double cradle frame, strongly contoured fuel tanks, 9 new two-tone body colours, great new graphics. Black painted engine and chain case & front forks. two tone front fender. heat protector on the muffler. body colored mirrors white dial instrument cluster. Aluminium die cast rear grip.

The headlight is also eye-catching. This is multi-reflector headlight and winkers. You are provided with optional 5 spoke black alloy wheels. The Passion has the same engine as that of the other 100cc counter parts from Hero Honda. There is nothing much to talk about the performance because its just a new wine in an old bottle. The tank is little bigger and better suited for people who feel Splendor is small for them. The dash board features the speedometer with a yellow backdrop as seen in the new Karizma R. The price can be reduced if alloy wheels are not opted.

Engine

The Hero Honda Passion Plus bike gives maximum speed of 85kph. Apart from this four-stroke, air-cooled, single cylinder engine that generates a piston displacement of 97.2cc engine is consistent in performance and reliable. Passion Plus develops 7.5KW of peak power at 8000 rpm and generates a torque of 7.55Nm@6000rpm. Optional front disc brake for improved braking.

The company has equipped it from broad rear tyre. Overall, for stable riding and easy handling it may be called. Smooth and easy gearbox is the thing that a rider want in a good bike. On the break side, it has internal expanding shoes type 130mm/ Hydraulic Disc Type (Optional) and rear internal expanding shoes type 130 mm. Its wider wheel base provides proper safety to the biker. Safety of riding is further taken care by the arrangement of several lighting fitting like position lamp, side reflector, headlight with halogen lamp, multi reflector winker etc. The overall height, length and width of Passion Plus are 1060mm, 1980mm, 720mm respectively.

It has a wheel base of 1235mm and kerb weight is 116kgs. It has a ground clearance of 160mm. The bike is started by kick start. It has 4-speed constant mesh type transmission. The design of the bike provides easy posture without back strains. Telescopic hydraulic forks at the front and swing arm with adjustable hydraulic dampers at the rear gives smooth ride on any kind of road. For the pillion there is a adjustable rear cushion and wider pillion grip, lockable seat and helmet holder as well. Luggage space with locking facility is the other facility which give marks to the bike

Acceleration

One can reach 0-60kmph (sec) 12.2 and acceleration of 0-400m (sec) can easily be achieved 26.1. the top speed (kmph) is 82.1 while braking 60 kmph (meters) 29.3.

Fuel Efficiency

This Hero Honda Passion Plus bike has the fuel tank capacity of 12.8 liters and reserve 1.1 liters . There is an around 10kms difference in city and on highways mileage. Like in city you can have an average of 50 - 55 Km/liter and 60-65 Km/liter on highways. However, the company claimed 70 kmpl mileage.

Colours

Brakes

Suspension

Wheels and Tyres

Wheel Base and Controlling

Comfortness

Pros

Low maintenance bike, high resale value.

Cons

The bike is lacking of tachometer, electric start, digital speedometer, odometer, mileage indicator.