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    2024 Hero Vida V1 Plus Launched At Rs. 1.15 Lakh – 30K Less Than V1 Pro

    Hero Vida V1When compared to top-spec V1 Pro, Hero Vida V1 Plus launched costs Rs. 30,000 less and packs almost similar specs and performanceIn a strategic move, Hero MotoCorp has re-launched Vida V1 Plus in India for an attractive price of Rs. 1.15 lakh (including subsidy and portable charger) in most states. This makes Vida V1 Plus a tempting proposition to rival the likes of Ather 450S, Ola S1 Air and S1 X+ along with TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Simple Dot One.2024 Hero Vida V1 Plus Launched At Rs. 1.15 LakhIndian 2W electric industry has been reaching new heights thanks to more buyers gravitating towards greener mobility solutions. However, 2W juggernaut, Hero MotoCorp, had to navigate through multiple hurdles to launch their EV under a separate Vida sub-brand.Hero Vida V1 Plus Launched – InstrumentationThe launch did happen and faced crushing criticism for being priced above expectations. Earlier last year, Hero revised its pricing strategy and launched Vida V1 Pro at a reasonable Rs. 1.4 lakh effective price (including central subsidy). Various state governments offer added subsidy, bringing the effective price even lower.Vida V1 Plus was discontinued, making top-spec V1 Pro the sole offering under Vida brand. Fast-forwarding to 2024, Hero MotoCorp has re-launched Vida V1 Plus at Rs. 1.15 lakh effective price (including FAME II central subsidy and portable charger).Hero Vida V1 Plus Launched – StoragePound to pound, 2024 Vida V1 Plus is Rs. 30,000 less expensive than top-spec Vida V1 Pro. This is a tempting proposition for buyers as the entry point to Vida lineup is now a lot more affordable than what was quoted at launch.Many States & UT Governments offer further subsidies to EVs. For example, Delhi residents can get Vida V1 Plus at an effective price of under Rs. 1 lakh. Rs. 97,800, to be precise. Other than Delhi, a few other States and UTs offer state-level subsidies as well, to take some burden off buyers for a faster adoption of electric mobility.Differences between V1 Plus and V1 ProThere are not a lot of differences between Hero Vida V1 Plus launched and top-spec Vida V1 Pro. Both share similar styling cues along with seating ergonomics and other componentry. V1 Plus and V1 Pro also share their technology and feature a 7-inch touchscreen dashboard. Top speed is the same at 80 km/h with both scooters as well.Differences lie around a few attributes to justify added price increment for top-spec Vida V1 Pro over Vida V1 Plus. For starters, V1 Pro packs a larger 3.94 kWh battery pack promising 110 km of range from a single charge. Whereas, V1 Plus has a smaller 3.44 kWh battery promising 100 km range. Despite having the same 6 kW electric motor, V1 Pro is 0.2 seconds quicker. More

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    Hero Sales Breakup Jan 2024 – Splendor, Deluxe, Passion, Glamour, Destini, Karizma

    New SplendorHero MotoCorp continued to post strong numbers both in domestic and global markets in January 2024 with most models showing off higher YoY salesHero MotoCorp has reported a total growth of 17 percent in terms of sales (domestic + exports) in January 2024. Total sales stood at 4,30,192 units in the past month, up from 3,56,679 units sold in January 2023.Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales January 2024Hero MotoCorp has seen its sales grow by 19.49 percent in domestic markets to 4,17,534 units in January 2024 from 3,49,426 units sold in January 2023. It was also a MoM growth from 3,75,625 units sold in December 2023. Exports on the other hand saw an even higher percent growth of 74.52 percent to 12,658 units in January 2024. This was over just 7,253 units shipped in January 2023. MoM exports suffered a setback from 16,110 units shipped in December 2023.Hero Sales Breakup Jan 2024Taking into account domestic sales, Hero sold a total of 4,17,534 units in January 2024, up 19.49 percent over 3,49,426 units sold in January 2023. The best-selling model both in the company lineup and in the country was the Hero Splendor which featured at No. 1 on the list of top 10 two wheelers in January 2024 with 2,55,082 units sold. It was a YoY growth of 2.58 percent over 2,61,833 units sold in January 2023 to command a 61.09 percent share on the company’s domestic list.Sales of the HF Deluxe too improved by 64.56 percent YoY to 78,767 units in January 2024 from 47,840 units sold in January 2023 while sales of the Passion improved remarkably by 734.27 percent from just 3,601 units sold in January 2023. Hero Glamour too saw increased sales last month to 15,494 units, up 58.65 percent from 9,766 units sold in January 2023 while Destini 125 sales were up 31.74 percent to 14,458 units, as against 10,975 units sold in January 2023.Hero Sales Breakup Jan 2024 vs Jan 2023 – YoY performanceDestini scooter also found mention at No. 9 on the top 10 scooter list of January 2024 beating the Bajaj Chetak by a few units. YoY sales growth was also reported for the Hero Pleasure by 45.51 percent to 10,701 units in January 2024. Xoom 110 also saw sales growth to 3,527 units in the past month while the company gears up to launch the Xoom 160 in March 2024. It will take on the Yamaha Aerox 155 and the Aprilia SXR160. The new Xoom 160 is Hero’s first scooter to receive a liquid-cooled engine.Hero Xtreme 160/200 sales were up 242.67 percent to 3,389 units in January 2024 from 989 units sold in January 2023 while sales of the Xpulse 200 dipped YoY by 4.74 percent to 2,312 units in the past month. Outstanding growth was seen for the Hero Vida to 2,120 units sold last month from 450 units sold in January 2023 while there were also 1,266 units of Karizma 210 sold last month along with 376 units of the Maestro.Hero Sales Breakup Jan 2024 vs Dec 2023 – MoM performanceHero Exports Post 74.52% Growth in January 2024With 12,658 units shipped last month, the company has recorded a 74.52 percent YoY growth in exports over 7,253 units sold in January 2023. It was the HF Deluxe that saw most global demand rising by a near 90 percent to 4,638 units in January 2024 from 2,448 units sold in January 2023. The HF Deluxe currently commands a 36.64 percent share on this export list.Hunk exports were up by 116.13 percent to 3,551 units last month, however Splendor exports slipped by 13.64 percent to 1,672 units from 1,936 units exported in January 2023. Hero Glamour sales went up by 140.18 percent to 1,614 units while Xpulse 200 also saw higher demand by 55.72 percent to 735 units in January 2024. The export list for January 2024 also had the Maestro (260 units), Pleasure (96 units), Passion (90 units) and Karizma (2 units).Recent Launch – There is the new Hero Mavrick 440 that has been recently added to the company portfolio jointly developed by Hero and Harley. It is positioned in the premium segment and priced between Rs 2 lakh and Rs. 2.24 lakh (ex-showroom). It will take on much competition in its segment from the likes of Triumph Speed 400, Honda CB300R, Bajaj Dominar 400, KTM 390 Duke, Apache RTR 310, BMW G 310 R as well as the Harley-Davidson X440. More

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    Hero Mavrick 440 Vs Rivals – HD440, Triumph 400, KTM 390, Apache 310, Dominar

    Hero Mavrick 440 Vs RivalsAt 187kg (alloy wheel variant), Hero Mavrick 440 is lighter than Dominar 400, Yezdi Roadster and Harley-Davidson X440World’s best-selling commuter motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, is taking larger strides in premium motorcycle segment. The company launched its biggest, most powerful and most expensive product yet, the Mavrick 440, priced between Rs. 2 lakh and Rs. 2.24 lakh (ex-sh). Is it the best deal one can ask for, at Rs. 2 lakh? Or is there better proposition? Let’s take a look.Hero Mavrick 440 Vs RivalsWith a roadster design, Hero Mavrick competes with a lot of motorcycles from a similar genre and pricing. To keep the comparison apples to apples, we didn’t include Honda CB350 and Royal Enfield 350cc bikes as they don’t bring similar hardware and equipment. Shortlisted for this mega comparison are Triumph Speed 400, Honda CB300R, Bajaj Dominar 400, KTM 390 Duke, Apache RTR 310, BMW G 310 R, Yezdi Roadster and its alliance cousin Harley-Davidson X440.Hero Mavrick vs Rivals – Part 1Hero has launched this motorcycle in three trims – Base, Mid and Top (kudos to Hero for keeping trim names simple). At Rs. 2 lakh (ex-sh) starting price, Mavrick 440 undercuts all its rivals. It is Rs. 40,000 lower than X440 in base trims, which is laudable. Even the top-spec trim costing Rs. 2.24 lakh (ex-sh) undercuts every other vehicle except for Yezdi Roadster.Only the Hero-Harley duo have SOHC setup and 2V head, while others offer DOHC and 4V. Where performance is concerned, KTM 390 Duke takes the cake easily, and is the most expensive of this bunch too. BMW G 310 R comes off as overpriced, especially when compared to Apache RTR 310 with a plethora of electronics and equipment. Owing to its power cruiser positioning, Dominar 400 has the biggest wheelbase at 1,453 mm.Hero Mavrick vs Rivals – Part 2Duke has the highest ground clearance along with highest seat height. Honda CB300R shines brightly with its low 146 kg kerb weight and is easily the best city commuter among this bunch. Dominar and Yezdi come off as the heaviest. Only the Hero-Harley duo offer a spoke wheel with base trims, while others have made alloy wheels as standard. Only the Harley and Yezdi offer front 18-inch wheels. Even Hero offers 17-inch units at both ends.Specs, components and featuresOnly Mavrick 440 and Yezdi Roadster come with RSU telescopic front forks, whereas other contenders pack USD telescopic front forks. Rear suspension setup is twin-shock setup with Yezdi, Hero and Harley, while others offer sporty mono-shocks. All contenders offer all-LED lighting too and do not cheap out with halogens, which is a nice touch. Where fancy gizmos are concerned, only the 390 Duke, Apache RTR 310 and X440 offer colour TFT screens.Hero could have offered the same unit as we saw with Karizma XMR. But there have to be logical differences from its Harley-Davidson counterpart to establish hierarchy. However, Mavrick’s unit supports Bluetooth, navigation, and telematics with e-Sim integration and other notable attributes. Yezdi Roadster, BMW G 310 R, Bajaj Dominar 400, Honda CB300R and Triumph Speed 400 lack smartphone connectivity completely and associated features.In conclusion, Dominar 400 emerges as the best touring proposition with many touring-ready accessories as standard, while CB300R is easily the best city proposition. Apache RTR 310 is the most feature-packed, whereas 390 Duke is the most performant and Speed 400 is the most aesthetically pleasing. Hero Mavrick 440 shines with its pricing, undercutting X440 by up to Rs. 56,000 (ex-sh). More

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    Hero Mavrick 440 Launch Price Rs 1.99 Lakh to Rs 2.24 Lakh – Bookings Open

    Hero Mavrick 440 LaunchHero MotoCorp launches Mavrick 440: A Power-Packed Marvel on Two WheelsHero MotoCorp has officially launched its most powerful and expensive motorcycle to date – the Mavrick 440. This flagship model marks Hero’s bold entry into the upper premium segment, promising a thrilling riding experience and cutting-edge technology.Booking Open Nationwide – Three Variants, Attractive Price PointsStarting from today, Hero MotoCorp is opening bookings for the Mavrick 440, creating a wave of excitement among motorcycle enthusiasts across the country. Interested customers can reserve their Mavrick 440 either by visiting specified Hero MotoCorp outlets or digitally through the official website. The deliveries are scheduled to commence from April onwards, creating anticipation among eager riders.New Hero Mavrick 440Hero Mavrick 440 will be available in three enticing variants – Base, Mid, and Top. The price points are set at Rs 199,000/- (Base), Rs 214,000/- (Mid), and Rs 224,000/- (Top), making it an attractive proposition in the upper premium motorcycle segment. These prices are ex-showroom pan-India, reflecting Hero MotoCorp’s commitment to delivering value for money.To add to the excitement, Hero MotoCorp is launching the ‘Welcome to Mavrick Club Offer.’ Customers who book their Mavrick 440 before 15th March will receive a customised Mavrick Kit of Accessories & Merchandise worth Rs.10,000. This limited-time offer enhances the appeal for early adopters of this power-packed motorcycle.Hero Mavrick 440 LaunchThe Mavrick 440: A Marvel of Design and PerformanceUnveiled at the Hero World 2024 in Jaipur on January 23, the Mavrick 440 is poised to redefine the middle-weight motorcycle segment. It combines performance, style, and cutting-edge technology to deliver an unparalleled riding experience. The design of the Mavrick 440 is a head-turner, boasting a distinctive and assertive look with a blend of roadster aesthetics and robust styling.Hero Mavrick 440 LaunchUnder the hood, the Mavrick 440 features an Air-cooled with oil cooler 2V single-cylinder 440cc ‘TorqX’ engine with electronic fuel injection. This powerful engine produces 27 bhp @ 6000 rpm and a torque of 36 Nm @ 4000 rpm. With a 6-speed transmission, slip-and-assist clutch, and specially crafted 0° steel radial pattern tyres, the Mavrick 440 promises a smooth and stress-free ride.Comfort, Control, and ConnectivityDesigned with rider comfort in mind, the Mavrick 440 boasts roadster ergonomics, an upright riding position, spacious seat, ample legroom, and optimized grab-rails. Equipped with advanced telematics features, including smartphone integration, turn-by-turn navigation, and real-time information through eSIM-based connectivity, the Mavrick 440 offers a truly connected riding experience. Hero Mavrick 440 is available in five captivating color options spread across the three variants. The base version comes in Arctic White, the mid variant in Celestial Blue and Fearless Red, and the top variant in Phantom Black and Enigma Black.Hero Mavrick 440 LaunchMr. Niranjan Gupta, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Hero MotoCorp, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Our premium journey continues full throttle with the Mavrick 440. This unique proposition of a Muscular & Youthful Modern Roadster builds on the momentum of our journey to win in the premium segment, catering to the diverse preferences of our discerning customers.” More

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    Hero MotoCorp Jan 2024 Sales At 4.2 L – Continues Growth Momentum

    2023 Hero Splendor 125cc XTECOf a total of 4,33,598 units sold in January 2024, domestic sales stood at 420,934 units, while 12,664 units were exportedHero MotoCorp, a leader in the two wheeler segment, saw outstanding sales in January 2024. The company has reported sales of 4,33,598 units in the past month. This was a 21.56 percent YoY growth over 3,56,690 units sold in January 2023. This was a volume growth of 76,908 units. MoM sales also improved by 10.06 percent from 3,93,952 units sold in December 2023 relating to volume growth of 39,646 units.Hero MotoCorp YoY Sales January 2024On a YoY basis, Hero MotoCorp has seen growth both across its motorcycle and scooter segments. Motorcycle sales grew by 20.51 percent with 4,02,056 units sold last month, up from 3,33,638 units sold in January 2023 with motorcycles commanding a 92.73 percent share. Scooter sales saw growth by 7.27 percent to 31,542 units in January 2024 from 23,052 units sold in January 2023.Hero MotoCorp sales Jan 2024This took total domestic sales to 4,20,934 units in January 2024 up 20.46 percent over 3,49,437 units sold in January 2023 relating to a 71,497 unit volume growth. Domestic sales command a 97.08 percent share while exports make up the balance of 2.92 percent. Exports in the past month saw a 74.60 percent YoY growth to 12,664 units, up from just 7,253 units sold in January 2023.In terms of MoM sales, even as Hero MotoCorp reported a 10.06 percent growth, the company has witnessed lower scooter sales while exports too ended in the red. Motorcycle sales grew by 13.36 percent MoM to 4,02,056 units from 3,54,658 units sold in December 2023 relating to a 47,398 unit volume growth and while motorcycles had held a 90.03 percent share.Hero MotoCorp sales FY23 YTDScooter sales on the other hand dipped by 19.73 percent from 39,294 units sold in December 2023. This took total sales up 11.40 percent MoM from 3,77,842 units sold in December 2023. Exports suffered a setback with a 21.39 percent MoM de-growth over 16,110 units sold in December 2023.Hero MotoCorp YTD Sales April-January 2024On a Year-to-Date (YTD) basis, Hero MotoCorp has seen growth more specifically in the scooter segment. Motorcycle sales improved by 4.77 percent to 42,97,019 units in the 2023-24 percent over 41,01,406 units sold in the same period last year. However, scooter sales were up 16.68 percent to 3,65,611 units in the April-January 2024 period from 3,13,338 units sold in the period of April-January 2023. This was a 52,273 unit volume growth.This took total domestic sales up 5.74 percent YTD to 45,16,018 units, from 42,70,746 units sold in April-January 2023 relating to a 2,45,272 unit volume growth. Domestic sales commanded a 96.86 percent share while export share stood at 3.14 percent with 1,46,612 units sold in April-January 2024 over 1,43,998 units sold in the same period last year.In recent news, the new Hero Mavrick 440 made its global debut. While bookings are set to start from February, deliveries are expected to commence from April 2024. It is positioned on the same platform as the Harley Davidson X440 and prices are yet to be announced. More

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    Hero Sales Breakup December 2023 – Splendor, Pleasure, Xtreme, Xpulse

    Hero Splendor Black EditionAnalysing Hero sales breakup December 2023, it is clear that company’s premium products need a significant push to boost salesIndia’s largest 2W manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, closed its accounts for the year 2023 with a total of 3,91,735 units (domestic + exports) sold in December 2023. When compared to the numbers of November 2023, there was a significant decline. However, the company is poised to rack up numbers in 2024 with a slew of new products.Hero Sales Breakup December 2023 – Domestic MarketAt this point, Splendor topping 2W sales with a huge lead has become quite a routine. That stayed true in December 2023 as well. With 2,27,748 units sold, Splendor accounted for 60.63% of Hero’s domestic sales. Splendor saw 1.02% YoY growth with 2,305 units volume gain YoY. For some reason, popularity of HF Deluxe seems to have dropped drastically.Numbers almost halved YoY at 43.34% YoY decline as Hero sold 61,056 HF Deluxe over 1,07,755 units sold in December 2022. Despite that, HF Deluxe accounted for 16.25% of Hero’s domestic sales. In 3rd place, we have Passion with 33,551 units sold and a staggering 1,273.47% YoY growth, gaining 31,274 units in volume YoY.4th position was secured by Pleasure which is Hero’s best-selling scooter in domestic market. Hero sold 24,862 Pleasures over 23,814 units sold last year and saw 4.4% YoY growth. Glamour secured 5th spot with 11,382 units. Compared to 8,163 units sold last year, Glamour gained 39.43% in sales YoY and 3,219 units in volume growth.Hero Sales Breakup December 2023 – DomesticDestini 125 is Hero’s second highest-selling scooter in India and contributed 10,191 units with 11.71% YoY growth. Relatively newer scooter, Xoom 110, saw just 2,102 units sold last month. Hero is poised to launch Xoom 125 and Xoom 160 in the coming months, which will be a boost for Hero’s new scooter design language.Karizma XMR 210 clocked 1,747 units, while Vida managed 1,120 units with 833.33% YoY growth. Hero’s Xpulse 200 ADV sold 1,105 units which is 23.33% YoY growth. Xtreme 160R 4V and Xtreme 200S 4V combined, clocked 736 units, which is a 47.43% YoY decline. In total, Hero’s total domestic sales stood at 3,75,625 units with a 1.50% YoY decline as opposed to 3,81,334 units sold a year ago.Exports (International Business)While Splendor topped domestic sales charts, it is Hero Hunk topped export charts. Hunk clocked 4,084 units and accounts for 25.35% of Hero’s total exports and saw 65.14% YoY growth. Hunk is different for different markets ranging from OG Hunk sold in India to Xtreme 160R rebadged as Hunk.Hero Sales Breakup December 2023 – ExportsHero shipped 3,874 units of HF Deluxe and it saw a 35.54% YoY decline and managed to capture 24.05% of Hero’s total exports. Xpulse 200 faired better abroad than it did in India by shipping 2,687 units and almost quadrupled its numbers at 196.58% YoY growth. Glamour and Splendor also quadrupled their numbers with 2,356 and 2,024 units sold respectively and registering 203.61% and 228.04% YoY growth respectively.Maestro’s shipments numbered 910, while Pleasure managed to ship 84 units and Karizma just 1. Hero’s total exports stood at 16,110 units. This is a 25.72% YoY growth over 12,814 units shipped in December 2022. Volume gain stood at 3,296 units. More

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    Hero Vida Sway Electric Scooter – Two Front Wheels, Independent Suspension

    Hero Vida Sway Electric Scooter. Image – PowerDriftWith the Vida Sway scooter concept, Hero is probably looking at 4-5 years down the line when there’s greater acceptability for such productsAt the Hero World 2024, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has unveiled a range of new products and concepts. The list includes Xoom 125, Xoom 160, Mavrick 440, Vida V1 Coupe, EV concepts Lynx and Acro, Concept 2.5R XTunt and Surge S32 convertible vehicle. Also featured was a new electric trike concept, a first for the company.Hero Vida Sway trike concept detailsHero Vida Sway scooter concept has largely the same design as the standard Vida V1 electric scooter. It has the same front fascia, headlamp cowl and compact windscreen, 7-inch TFT touch display, all-LED lights with projector headlamp and flat floorboard area. The difference comes with the two wheels at the front. Both of these get independent suspension to allow improved stability and control when negotiating corners. Both wheels have disc brakes that are likely to work in tandem.Hero Vida Sway Electric ScooterAt the rear, Hero Vida Sway trike concept has a dedicated cargo carrier. Only the rider seat is available. Even this format does not require any changes to the frame, as the standard Vida scooter comes with customizable seating options. The pillion seat can be easily detached to increase storage space. Or even the rear storage section can be removed to achieve a compact, sportier profile for the scooter.Hero Vida Sway trike concept specs, rangeWhile Hero has not revealed any technical details about the Sway trike concept, it is likely to be the same as the standard Vida scooter. Addition of a wheel and linked suspension and brake parts could increase the weight of the trike by around 10-15 kgs. Range will be impacted, but that may not be a concern for most users. Vida offers a real-world range of 110 km and loss of a few kilometres shouldn’t create any major hassles. Hero may even offer long-range variants of the Sway trike.[embedded content]Standard Vida electric scooter has two 1.97 kWh removable batteries. The electric motor generates 6 kW (8.15 PS) of peak power and 25 Nm of max torque. Three modes of Eco, Ride and Sport are available. There’s a Custom mode as well with 100+ combinations.Hero Vida Sway Electric Scooter – launch possibilitiesWhile trikes are quite popular across international markets, they are not very common in India. Pricing could be a factor, as trikes are usually more expensive than the standard two-wheelers. But trikes can be quite useful for folks who need the enhanced stability and convenience associated with a 3-wheeled vehicle. Trikes are also preferred by individuals who may not have the physical strength to handle a standard two-wheeler.Hero has not provided any timelines for the launch of the Vida Sway trike concept. But with its low-cost manufacturing prowess, Hero can certainly make the Vida Sway trike more accessible to a wider segment of users. The company can even launch ICE-based trikes, which could be even cheaper than the electric versions. More

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    Hero Xtreme 125R VS Rivals Compared – Raider 125, Pulsar NS125

    Hero Xtreme 125R Vs RivalsDespite its age, Pulsar NS125 holds up to Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125 with its large and imposing looks and ergonomicsWithin the premium 125cc motorcycle segment, TVS used to have an absolute monopoly with Raider 125. Rightfully so as it is a tech-loaded motorcycle with a no-nonsense approach. Hero MotoCorp has entered the chat with its newly launched Xtreme 125R. So, a natural comparison was evident. That’s exactly what we are doing.Hero Xtreme 125R VS Rivals ComparedBut this comparison wouldn’t make sense without the OG premium 125cc motorcycle, which is Pulsar NS125. Before starting, we must acknowledge how well Pulsar NS125 has established relevancy even today with just a few sticker changes since inception. NS160 is like a sexy grandpa. Anil Kapoor, if we may.However, all eyes are currently on the newest kid on the block, Hero Xtreme 125R. It is easily the sportiest motorcycle in this comparo. The new design is edgy and has a muscular and characterful appeal that will appeal to younger riders. This way, Xtreme 125R offers more street presence than the other two.Where powertrains are concerned, all of them have a single-cylinder engine that displace close to 125cc. TVS Raider is the only one to get a 3V head and is oil-cooled with a clever implementation that doesn’t need an active cooling system. Pulsar NS125 has a 4V head too. Power and torque figures are almost the same and all contenders get a 5-speed gearbox.Hero Xtreme 125R Vs Rivals – ComparisonHowever, Bajaj Pulsar NS125 weighs 144 kg, which is 21 kg more than Raider’s 123 kg and 8 kg more than Xtreme’s 136 kg. It is the biggest of the bunch too and has tallest seat height along with biggest fuel tank at 12L. Fuel efficiency is highest with Raider at 67 km/l and Xtreme isn’t far off at 66 km/l. What is far off, is Pulsar NS125 with 56.4 km/l claimed efficiency.Hero did the right choice of going with fatter rubber with Xtreme 125R and this contributes to the bike’s overall macho appeal. For context, both Raider and NS125 get 80/100-17 front and 100/90-17 rear tyres, while Xtreme packs 90/90-17 front and 120/80-17 rear tyres. The concept of rear disc brakes and USD front forks hasn’t entered this price bracket in motorcycles yet.Raider proves to be most feature-loadedHero is the only one to offer single-channel ABS, which is a commendable move by Hero. All three motorcycles in this comparo get a rear mono-shock suspension setup. Hero offers LED lighting all around including turn indicators. Raider offers halogen indicators, while NS125 offers halogen headlights and indicators.Hero Xtreme 125RWhere features are concerned, only Pulsar lacks USB charging port and a fully digital instrument cluster. Speaking of, Hero offers an LCD unit that supports Bluetooth connectivity for call and SMS alerts. But TVS Raider 125 is in a league of its own as it offers a 5-inch TFT screen with Bluetooth features like navigation, call management, notifications, weather and sports updates, voice assist along with 99 connected features.ConclusionWhile a single variant of Pulsar NS125 costs the highest at Rs. 1,04,896 (ex-sh), pricing of Hero Xtreme 125R and TVR Raider 125 are pretty much neck and neck. Because I work in automotive media and get to attend media drives, one of my cousins asked me how Hero Xtreme 125R was, as he was planning to buy one.Hero Xtreme 125R Side ProfileAs Raider 125 is more bang for the buck, along with features to make riding in big cities convenient, I asked him to look at it once before buying. He replied that he wouldn’t consider Raider as it split opinions on headlight design. I think that sums up this comparison. The new design that Hero is bringing, is likely to leave its mark on buyers and seems to be hard to shake off, even with a much fatter brochure. More