Passion Plus Specifications

The Hero Passion Plus is powered by a 97.2cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder OHC engine with fuel injection and Hero's i3S (Idle Stop-Start System). It produces 8.02 PS at 8000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of torque at 6000 rpm - numbers that look modest on paper but are perfectly tuned for city riding where smoothness and efficiency matter far more than outright power. The 4-speed manual gearbox shifts cleanly and suits the engine's character well.

Fuel injection replaces the carburettor used on older commuters in this price bracket. The practical advantages are real: crisper throttle response, easier cold starts, better fuel atomisation across altitude and temperature variations, and compliance with stricter BS6 Phase 2B emission norms. If you've ridden older 100cc bikes with carburettors, the FI unit feels noticeably more refined.

The i3S system is Hero's idle stop-start technology - the engine cuts automatically when stationary for a few seconds (at traffic lights, for example) and restarts the moment you open the throttle. In cities where you spend 20-30% of ride time stationary, this makes a measurable difference to fuel consumption. ARAI certifies the result at 60 kmpl; real-world city owners consistently report 40-63 kmpl.

At 115 kg kerb weight, the Passion Plus is easy to handle in traffic and manageable for shorter or lighter riders. The 11-litre fuel tank gives a theoretical range of around 660 km on a full tank - practically, expect 440-650 km depending on riding conditions. Ground clearance sits at 165 mm, adequate for most Indian road conditions though the suspension calibration limits how fast you can take large potholes.

Braking is via 130mm drum brakes front and rear with IBS (Integrated Braking System), which distributes proportional braking force to both wheels when either lever is applied. There is no disc brake option on the Passion Plus. Suspension uses conventional telescopic forks at the front and dual hydraulic rear shock absorbers.

The feature set includes an LED headlamp (a genuine advantage at night over halogen-equipped competitors), a semi-digital instrument console (analogue speedometer with a small digital display for odometer, trip meter, and fuel gauge), a USB charging port under the console, alloy wheels with tubeless tyres, and a side-stand engine cut-off switch.