Hero Passion

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HERO PASSION
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Manufacturer Hero Honda 2001 - 2011, Hero 2011 - Present
Production2001–present
AssemblyIndia
PredecessorHero Honda Sleek
Class Standard
Engine 100 cc (6.1 cu in) OHC, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single
Power 5.9 Kw or 7.9 ps
Torque 8.05 Nm
Transmission 4-speed constant mesh manual
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: swingarm
Brakes Front: drum
Rear: drum
Tires Front: 2.75 × 18-42P/4PR
Rear: 3.00 × 18-48P/6PR
Wheelbase 1,235 mm (48.6 in)
DimensionsL: 1,980 mm (78 in)
W: 720 mm (28 in)
H: 1,060 mm (42 in)
Fuel capacity12.8 L (2.8 imp gal; 3.4 US gal)
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The Hero Passion is a motorcycle made in India by Hero Motocorp. [1]

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Its graphics and colours were first refreshed in 2003 and it was rechristened Passion Plus. Its graphics were again updated in 2007 with black alloy wheels and an all-black engine. In 2008 Hero Honda passion plus was rechristened as Passion Pro with new graphics and new colors with self-start features. In 2010 Passion got changed with the taillight and instrument consol. In 2012, the Passion X Pro was launched with new alloy wheels and front disc brakes. At 2023, Hero Motocorp relaunched the Passion Plus as the Passion+ with the logo of Hero and resembles the 2015s rear design.

It has a 97.2 cc (5.93 cu in) air-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder engine. The chassis is a tubular double cradle type. Although it is under 100 cc (6.1 cu in), it is marketed as an executive class bike due to its styling and price. A Passion Pro and X Pro 110 were launched in 2018 with 110 cc (6.7 cu in) engine. [2]

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References

  1. "Passion Pro 110cc Bike, Hero Passion Pro 100cc Motorcycle Mileage, Price, Colour, Images, Specification - Heromotocorp". www.heromotocorp.com. Retrieved 2019-01-16.
  2. "2018 Hero Passion Pro And Passion XPro Launched; Prices Start At Rs. 53,189 - NDTV CarAndBike". CarAndBike. Retrieved 2019-01-16.