During the past decade and a half, Hero MotoCorp has become synonymous with commuter motorcycles in India. One of its most popular with the masses, the Hero Passion Plus, has now made a comeback for 2015 with some cosmetic changes. The Hero Passion Plus 2025 is meant to target the consumer who wants an affordable yet stylish bike with good mileage, easy to ride and with minimal periodic maintenance.
So, let’s find out what makes the 2025 Passion Plus, one of the best commuter motorcycles in the country.
Stylish Yet Practical Design
Hero 2025 Passion Plus: styling The 2025 Hero Passion Plus has a design that will be instantly recognisable to Indian riders, but with a modern twist, suitable for today’s commuters who want style and substance. It has kept its smooth body panels, graphics and fuel tank; however, it displays a sportier appearance than before. The headlamps come with a slight redesign and are now get indicators with a clear lens and a more aggressive cowl.
Hero had to offer a fresh paint scheme and refreshed graphics to make the bike show its presence on the street. It continues with its same convenient, small, and fun to ride status in traffic while adding some cutting edge features for daily riding.
Power and Efficiency of the Engine
Hero Passion Plus 2025 is equipped with dependable 97. 2.2cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine placed inside that is a proven one from the popular stable of the Hero. It makes 7.9 bhp at 8,000 rpm and 8.05 Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm and comes mated to a slick shifting 4-speed gearbox.
What sets this engine apart is Hero’s i3S (Idle Start-Stop System) that cuts off the engine when you are at a standstill at a traffic light and then fires it back up when you press the clutch. This technology saves fuel, particularly in stop and go traffic. And did I tell you that it gives an astonishing mileage of 70 – 75 kmpl, nope, because I have saved it for the last, one of the most mileage efficient bikes in the 100cc segment.
Smooth Ride and Handling
The 2025 Passion Plus rides on a strong double cradle frame and features telescopic front forks and box-section swing arm with 5-step adjustable twin rear shocks that soak most of the ordinary road bumps and provides a fairly clean ride even over pot holes and rough patches.
The upright stance, the straight seat and the reachable front handlebar makes it very comfortable for the rider and the pillion. The seatheight and low kerb weight of circa 115 kgs also makes it a beginner’sbike and is good for daily commuting.
Features and Utility
Passion Plus 2025 is an entry-level commuter budget bike, and Hero is not cut off anything in terms of crucial features:
- Analog dash: Speed, fuel, and indicator lights
- i3S to deliver high fuel savings
- Engine shut off when on side stand for added safety
- Easy to self-start and to kick-start options
- Tubeless tires for increased safety on the road
It doesn’t have fancy touchscreens or smartphone integrations, but it nails all the basics and is dead simple to use.
Pricing and Variants
The Hero Passion Plus 2025 is offered in only one version with self-start and alloy wheels. The ex-showroom cost is about ₹77,000, which is a sweet price point for a 100 cc in India.
The bike is available from Hero in appealing colours:
- Black with blue graphics
- Black with red graphics
- Sports red
Its affordable price, great mileage and low maintenance cost make it a sensible option for those on a shoestring budget.
Final Verdict
Hero Passion Plus 2025 Price and Competition The Hero Passion Plus 2025 is an ideal two-wheeler for consumers seeking a fuel efficient, stylish and trustworthy commuter. It comes equipped with everything a rider needs in price: good looks, undeniable Hero reliability, low maintenance and great fuel economy.
For college-goers, delivery boys, office commuters and for the elderly as well, who are in search of a light weight bike, Passion Plus makes a practical and enduring choice to date. With Hero’s extensive service network and durable engineering, this motorcycle is poised to continue being a sweetheart in Indian homes.
If you’re in the market for a commuter motorcycle in 2025, then the Hero Passion Plus definitely should make your list.
