Hero HF Deluxe

The Hero HF Deluxe is a commuter motorcycle. The bike features the same engine as the Hero Splendor Plus and also shares many underpinnings with it. The bike retains all the virtues of the Splendor Plus, but offers them with a slightly different design.

• The Hero HF Deluxe, with its neutral design, looks quite good and appeals to a large number of buyers with varying need
  
• The bike has a sculpted fuel tank that is very easy to grab onto when riding the bike

• The graphics on the body panels add quite a modern touch to the bike

• The bike is offered in 5 colour schemes and we think the all black variant looks quite good

• The bike’s tail lamp is curved and fits nicely without any major parts sticking out.

• The bike’s mirrors are large enough and provide enough view of the road for a safer ride

• The bike gets an analogue instrument console that is easy to read and displays enough information

• The bike also gets a side-stand cutoff and an engine immobilizer that cuts off the engine after a fall or a crash,  for more safet

• The bike also has an idle stop-start system for better mileage that cuts off the engine has stopped  and starts it again at the pull of a clutch

• The bike also comes with a CBS (Combined Braking System)

• The bike has an accessible seat height of 805mm and will allow most of the Indian riders to put down their feet comfortably

• The bike’s seat is 735mm long and can comfortably accommodate a wide range of riders

• The riding position is quite neutral with centre-set footpegs, raised handlebars and enough room for your knees

• The seat cushion is quite firm and feels comfortable in the city

• When ridden for longer distances, the seat does feel quite inadequate as it is sleek and can’t support your weight fully
  

• The pillion seat too, is comfortable enough and can handle city commutes with ease but lacks the comfort necessary for highway rides

• The Hero HF Deluxe’s engine is quite tractable and has enough low end torque for city commutes

• The bike is easy to ride around in the city, even in a gear higher and won’t stall easily

• The engine is quite refined and you will feel the vibrations only when riding hard or at highway speeds above 70kmph

• The bike can cruise all-day at 70kmph quite comfortably while returning a decent mileage of 70kmpl

• That said, the bike is capable of reaching speeds above 80kmph, but the engine starts to feel strained and the experience is not pleasant.

• The bike does city commuting quite easily

• With the low kerb weight, the bike is very agile and easy to ride around in the city and doesn’t pose a challenge, even to newer riders.

• The bike’s suspension setup, which is tuned for the Indian road conditions, performs exceptionally well and absorbs most bumps with ease.

• Even with added weight or a pillion, the suspension becomes even more pliant.

• The 130mm drum brake units at both the ends have enough bite to stop the bike in city commutes

• That said, even a disc brake with single channel ABS, would be a great addition.

• If you are looking to buy a no-nonsense commuter motorcycle that’s reliable, cheap to maintain and offers good mileage, you can not go wrong with the HF Deluxe.

• The Hero HF Deluxe, ticks all the boxes of a good commuter motorcycle and also comes at an affordable price tag.

• The bike, for its price offers enormous value for your money and with Hero MotoCorp’s extensive service network, it comes with immense peace of mind.