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First Rides Validate Hero Glamour X 125’s Segment-First Tech After India Launch

The launch pushes premium electronics into a sub-₹1 lakh commuter price point.

Overview

  • Hero has priced the Glamour X 125 at ₹89,999 for the Drum variant and ₹99,999 for the Disc variant (ex-showroom, Delhi), with bookings open online and at authorised dealerships.
  • The bike debuts cruise control in the 125cc class, adds ride-by-wire with Eco, Road and Power modes, and introduces AERA-enabled low-battery kick-start claimed as a world-first for a 125cc motorcycle.
  • A 124.7cc single-cylinder engine delivers about 11.4 hp and 10.5 Nm via a 5-speed gearbox, with revised cam profile, silent cam chain and a balancer shaft for refinement.
  • The feature set includes a multi-colour LCD cluster with Bluetooth and turn-by-turn navigation, panic brake alert, USB-C charging, an enclosed under-seat utility box and five colour options.
  • First-ride reviews report cruise control and ride modes functioning as advertised, with notes on app connectivity hiccups, rear braking bite at higher speeds, high-speed refinement, and the absence of ABS.