If the latest report by Autocar Professional are to be believed, Hero MotoCorp will extend its product portfolio with the launch of a new 125cc scooter before the end of second quarter of FY2017-18. While the report does not specify a particular product, the new scooter is most likely to be the Hero Dare which made its debut at the 2014 Auto Expo in Delhi.
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The scooter which was showcased in the 2014 edition of the motoring event featured a 124.6cc force air cooled engine with 9.38bhp of peak power at 7500 rpm and 9.8 Nm of torque @ 6500 rpm and those numbers are not likely to change on the final product. The scooter has a 6 liter fuel tank with a reserve of 1.8 liters. Among the notable features of the stylish new scooter are – dual tone wheel design, full digital console, body painted brake calipers and full LED tail lights.
The new scooter would compete against the likes of Honda Activa 125 and the Suzuki Access 125 and is likely to be priced in the same range, if not marginally lower than its rivals. We’d keep you posted about the latest updates about the upcoming 125cc scooter from Hero MotoCorp. Meanwhile, you can check out the complete technical specifications of the Hero Dare 125 below. Do share your views about the scooter through the comment section below.
Technical Specifications:
| Type | Forced Air Cooled, 4-Stroke Cylinder OHC Engine |
| Displacement | 124.6 cc |
| Max Power | 7 kW @ 7500RPM |
| Max Torque | 9.8 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers Dia 30, Stroke 70mmRear: Single Hydraulic Shock Absorber |
| Wheel and Tyres | Cast Wheel90/90 – 12(Front) tubelessCast wheel 100/90 – 10 (Rear) tubeless |
| Brakes | Front: Hydraulic Disk Brake 200 mm Dia, 2-pistons caliperRear: Internal Expanding Shoe Type (130 mm) Drum Brake |
| Battery | 12 V – 5 Ah (MF Battery0029) |
| Fuel capacity | 6 Litre, Usable Reserve 1.8 litres |
| Length | 1820 mm |
| Width | 975 mm |
| Height | 1180 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 114 Kg (Self) |