Passion Xtec Specifications

The Hero Passion Xtec is powered by a 113.2cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, BS6 Phase 2 engine that produces 9.15 PS at 7,500 rpm and 9.79 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. The 4-speed constant mesh gearbox is paired with both kick and self-start options - useful if the battery dies in the middle of nowhere. The claimed ARAI mileage is 64 kmpl, though real-world city riding typically lands between 55-60 kmpl depending on traffic and riding style.

On the chassis side, the Xtec runs conventional telescopic forks up front and twin shock absorbers at the rear - standard setup for this class. The drum variant uses a 130mm drum at both ends, while the disc variant upgrades the front to a 240mm disc. Both share an 80/100-18 tyre at the front and 100/90-18 at the rear on alloy wheels, with tubeless rubber. Kerb weight is 117 kg (drum) and 118 kg (disc), with a fuel tank of 10 litres.

Dimensions are commuter-practical: 799mm seat height, 1,952mm length. The seat height is reasonable for riders around 5'4" and above, though some shorter riders have noted it sits a touch tall. The 10-litre tank gives roughly 580-640 km of range on a full fill, which covers a full working week without a stop at the pump.

Where the Xtec earns its name is the feature set. The 'Xtec' badging signals the Xtra-Technology trim: full-LED projector headlamp (noticeably better night visibility than bulb rivals), a fully digital instrument console with Bluetooth, call and SMS alerts synced to your phone, a built-in USB Type-A charger (500mA - enough for trickle charging), real-time mileage display, service due reminder, and a side-stand engine cut-off sensor. For Rs 81,038-85,438, that is a feature list that the Honda SP 125 and TVS Radeon do not match.