HERO GLAMOUR X 125

Hero MotoCorp's most popular offering in the 125cc commuter segment gets a thorough overhaul

- WORDS ABHAY VERMA PHOTOGRAPHY SAIDATTA NAIK

It's exactly 20 years now since the Hero Glamour was launched as a stylish 125cc commuter motorcycle.

Of course, we have seen it evolve significantly over the past two decades, in keeping with buyer demands, but the Glamour X 125 here is the motorcycle in its most premium avatar yet. What's also worth noting is that while Hero launched the Xtreme 125R just over a year ago, positioned as a sportier 125, the manufacturer firmly believes there still exists a strong demand for a 125cc commuter motorcycle, but with a more youthful vibe to it, which is why, an all-new Glamour. Also, interestingly, the Glamour X 125 is powered by the Xtreme 125R's peppy little motor and gets a bunch of segment-first features to add more zing to it. So, priced from ₹90,000 ex-showroom onwards, is this still a workhorse?

The design is sportier now as you would expect, and a set of larger and sharper tank extensions help in adding more visual mass at the front. The headlamp gets H-shaped DRLs like some of the other Hero motorcycles, helping the front end look more stylish, while the windscreen is now a taller unit. So, most of the motorcycle's mass is concentrated towards the front, while the rear half is a lot slimmer. The bike also has a taller and more athletic stance than its predecessor, partly courtesy its 18-inch wheels and partly thanks to its sharper lines. There's also a more premium feel thanks to the new decals, the chrome garnish on the side panels and the fact that the Glamour X uses LED lighting all round. Fit-finish levels are decent, though quality of switchgear could be slightly better, and the switches could also offer a more tactile feel.