Hero Glamour Programmed FI Review

Hero Glamour Programmed Fi Review

The Hero MotoCorp company has recently launched its new better performance oriented bike known as Glamour Programmed Fi. The Hero Glamour Programmed Fi price starts at the range of Rs.58,700-Rs.62,750 and it would be a tough competitor to its similar other bikes such as Bajaj Discover 125, Honda CB Shine and Suzuki Sling Shot Plus. The company has offered the bike with awesome latest features, advanced engine, good braking and suspension assures better performance.

Hero Glamour Programmed Fi Variants

The Hero Glamour Programmed Fi is available in two variants namely

1) Hero Glamour Programmed Fi – Rs.58,700
2) Hero Glamour Programmed Fi (Drum) – Rs.62,750

Hero Glamour Programmed Fi Colors

The colors available for Hero Glamour Programmed Fi involves

1) Candy Blazing Red
2) Black with Sports Red
3) Shield Gold Metallic

Hero Glamour Programmed Fi Dimensions

The dimensions of Hero Glamour Programmed Fi in terms of length, width and height are really good which enhances the shape of the vehicle.

1) Length – 2005 mm
2) Width – 735 mm
3) Height – 1070 mm
4) Wheelbase – 1265 mm
5) Ground Clearance – 150 mm

Design and Style

The Hero Glamour Programmed Fi bike is considered to be one of the excellent daily commuter bike with stunning looks and style which would surely impress the young bike enthusiasts. The front appearance of the Glamour Programmed Fi comes with an effective halogen headlamp of multi reflector type of 12V 35W/35W providing better visibility during the night time riding. It has a stylish rear view mirror helps to see the rear happenings of the road. The handlebar is also very smooth and easy to handle the bike. At the center of the bike, it has an attractive new digital analog combo meter console with background lighting which makes easy to read the measurements. It comes with an exciting new graphics which is quite outstanding and it is well fitted with a powerful engine ensuring better performance in terms of fuel efficiency. The Glamour Programmed Fi engine offers high power and high torque. The bike has been designed with a decent dashboard comprising fuel gauge, trip meter and speedometer in analogue pattern along with neutral indicator and high beam indicator. It has an advanced technology of bank angle sensor which switches off engine automatically with much safety.

Along with other basic instruments, it also has side stand indicator which is really useful for the rider to check whether the bike is on side stand. The bike comes with a real time mileage indicator displaying the actual average mileage for preceding 10 seconds. The engine of Glamour Programmed Fi is incorporated with a programmed fi enhancing the engine responses and it reduces knocking and frequent gear change. The fuel tank is very wide and aggressive with the fuel tank capacity of 12 litres with reserve of 1.5 litre. The new decals are placed at the fuel tank giving an elegant appearance to the bike. Moving to the seats, the bike is bestowed with luxurious and comfortable seats with chrome filler lid. The side panels of the Hero Glamour Programmed Fi looks so neat with the matt-finished silencer with chrome plated heat shield which is user-friendly. The bike is incorporated with 18 inch alloy wheels adding more beauty to the bike. The rear of the Glamour Programmed Fi is attractive with the tail lamp of 12V-5W/21W of multi reflector type. Overall, the Hero Glamour Programmed Fi is considered to be one of the best commuter bike with good mileage, control and stylish with new features.

Hero Glamour Programmed Fi Engine

The Hero Glamour Programmed Fi comes with a powerful engine of 4 stroke, single cylinder OHC, air cooled engine with the displacement very close to 124.8cc mated to the 4 speed wet multi plate clutch type transmission. The bore and stroke of the vehicle is measured as 52.4 mm and 57.9 mm along with the compression ratio of 9.2:1. The powerful engine of the bike churns out the maximum power output of 6.72 KW at 7000 RPM in coupling with the maximum torque of 10.35 NM at 4000 RPM. It is well fitted with an an electronic fuel injection with DC-FTi-D.C Fully Transistorised Ignition which enhances the performance of the bike. The vehicle has two options such as kick start and self start which makes easy to start the vehicle according to the riders wish.

Hero Glamour Programmed Fi Fuel Efficiency

The Hero Glamour Programmed Fi is well known for its durability, reliability and fuel efficiency. The vehicle delivers an impressive healthy mileage of around 81 kmpl which is quite outstanding. The Glamour Programmed Fi can be able to accelerate from 0-60 kmph in just 7.3 seconds along with the maximum speed of 97 kmph. It can deaccelerae from 60-0 kmph with 18.7 seconds which is really appreciable. The fuel efficiency of the vehicle is good with the fuel tank capacity of 14 litres along with the reserve fuel capacity of 1 liter respectively.

Brakes and Suspensions

The brakes and suspensions are really excellent which makes the rider to handle the bike very easily even travelling at higher level of speed. The front brakes may be available in both disc and drum brakes in which the disc brake is about 240 mm of non asbestos type and the drum brake is of internal expanding shoe type with a diameter of 130 mm. Likewise, the rear is of drum brake with an internal expanding shoe type with a dimeter of 130 mm of non asbestos shoe type.

On the other hand, the front suspension of the bike comes with a telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers and rear suspension is of swing arm with adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers which is easy to handle the bike at type of road condition. Both front and rear wheels are well fitted with a 18” Spoke/Cast wheel offering better road gripness. In order to enhance the safety, the bike has a maintenance free battery of 12V 3Ah, bright halogen headlamp of 12V-35W/35W and tail lamp of 12V 5W/21W. All these feature altogether gives more safety and security to the rider and pillion.

Verdict

The new Hero Glamour Programmed Fi offers excellent mileage and performance in terms of high power, torque. And the vehicle ensures more comfort and convenience to both rider and pillion. But one of the main drawback is its price. Overall, the Hero Glamour Programmed Fi is true to its name fetching more style and poise with its curvy design.