Hero MotoCorp Bets Big on Glamour X 125, but is it enough?

Hero MotoCorp has rolled out the all-new Glamour X 125, a model packed with features that push the boundaries of what a 125cc commuter motorcycle typically offers. Packed with segment-first features (technologies) such as ride-by-wire, cruise control, multiple riding modes, and even a panic brake alert system, Hero is positioning the Glamour X as the most advanced commuter bike in its class.

The Glamour X 125 marks Hero’s bid to blend commuter practicality with premium tech, a balance that could redefine its segment.
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The commuter space, however, is where Hero’s bread is still buttered. The company sells motorcycles in massive volumes here, with the Splendor and Glamour forming the backbone of its sales. The Glamour X 125 is clearly an attempt to inject some dynamism into a segment often defined by fuel efficiency and basic utility. The (real) question is whether commuters, who value affordability and low running costs above all, will pay extra for features like cruise control and ride modes — they are novelties in this class but not necessarily essentials.

Styling-wise, the Glamour X 125 gets sharper lines, a muscular profile, and an all-LED lighting package. (A) Its new LCD instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, and a gear position indicator adds to its modern appeal. Underneath, the Sprint-EBT engine delivers 11.4 bhp at 8,250 rpm, with Hero emphasizing smooth power delivery and reduced vibrations through a balancer shaft and optimized gear ratios.

Hero brings segment-first features like ride-by-wire, cruise control and multiple ride modes to the 125cc commuter space.
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Perhaps the most unusual addition is the world’s first low-battery kick-start function, part of Hero’s new AERA Tech platform. While clever, it also underlines a tendency to chase “segment-first” tags instead of solving real-world issues that matter most to daily riders — like consistent build quality, ride comfort over long years of use, and competitive refinement compared to rivals.

Practical touches, such as (including) a wide handlebar, a larger pillion seat, under-seat storage, and a USB Type-C charger, do address everyday commuter needs more directly. Prices are set at ₹89,999 for the drum variant and ₹99,999 for the disc brake version, which pushes the Glamour X into premium commuter territory.

The Glamour X 125 is powered by Hero’s Sprint-EBT engine, delivering 11.4 bhp with smoother power delivery and reduced vibrations for everyday riding.
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Hero MotoCorp deserves credit for trying to lift the commuter category beyond barebones functionality, but the effort still feels only half complete. (halfway. )While the Glamour X 125 stands out on paper, the true test will be whether these tech-led features translate into genuine value for riders — or if they end up as gimmicks in a segment that remains stubbornly practical at its core.

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