Ride & Handling
The Passion X Pro features telescopic forks up front and a set of conventional twin shock absorbers at the rear.
As expected by us, the X Pro is no track-tool and certainly not the ideal bike when you are in a mood to play. As we said earlier, the rider sits upright on the bike and the posture doesn’t instil enough confidence to push the bike through the corners. However, what it does allow is a very nimble ride in the crowded traffic. The bike allows quick lane changing manoeuvres and can easily cut through the slow moving vehicles.
Our test bike was shod with TVS rubber and we feel that a more sticky set of tyres can surely increase the confidence that the bike inspires when changing directions.
Hero commuters always manage to boast of good ride quality and the X Pro is no different. In city speeds, the bike has a comfortable ride which is further aided by the supportive and comfy seat. The X Pro soaks in most of the average sized craters with aplomb and it is only when tackling the biggest of the potholes, at high speeds, that the ride gets unsettled.
Motoroids Rating- 8/10. Great ride and good handling characteristics for a commuter bike. Keep your expectations in check though
Go to Page 5 for report on Hero Passion X Pro’s Braking