The Hero Passion Pro is a commuter motorcycle from Hero MotoCorp. It has been discontinued (production ended around 2020). Mechiee still services it at your doorstep. Commuter bikes are built for everyday riding: economical, easy to handle and inexpensive to run and maintain. With a 97.2 cc engine it sits in the entry-level 100–110 cc commuter class.
Power comes from a 97.2 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that makes 8.24 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. Peak torque arrives low in the rev range, at 5,000 rpm, which makes it relaxed to ride in traffic. Divide power by kerb weight and it has about 72 PS per tonne; by that measure, there is enough go for confident city riding and relaxed highway cruising. The claimed top speed is 87 km/h. It has both electric and kick start.
It has a 4-speed manual gearbox, and a chain carries drive to the rear wheel. It uses a wet multi-plate clutch.
It is built around a tubular double cradle frame. Suspension is by telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers at the front and swing arm with 5 step adjustable hydraulic sh at the rear. Braking is by a 130 mm drum at the front and a 130 mm drum at the rear, with a combined braking system. Using the rear brake lever also applies some front brake, which shortens stops for riders who lean on the rear brake. It rides on 18-inch alloy wheels — 2.75 - 18 at the front and 3.00 - 18 at the rear.
The seat is 795 mm off the ground, which is about average and suits most riders. It weighs 116 kg ready to ride, light enough to push around and park easily. Ground clearance is 165 mm — enough for most speed breakers. It is 1,980 mm long, with 1,235 mm between the axles. Its 12.5 L fuel tank and claimed mileage of 84 Kmpl work out to roughly 1,050 km per tankful on paper; real-world range is usually lower.
Equipment includes an analogue instrument console, a halogen headlamp, USB charging port and daytime running lamps. Safety equipment includes low fuel indicator.
The manufacturer's warranty is 1 year or 40,000 km. For the Hero Passion Pro, Mechiee offers a fixed ₹899 doorstep service.
It is best suited to daily commuting and riders who put running costs first. Its gentle performance makes it a forgiving choice for a first bike.
Its chain drive needs regular cleaning, lubrication and slack adjustment.