Hero MotoCorp is all set to launch the all-new Hero Maestro 125 and the 2019 Hero Pleasure in India today, and we'll be bringing you all the live updates here. The new Maestro Edge 125 was first showcased alongside the already on sale Hero Destini 125 at the Auto Expo 2018, and new 125 cc is finally going on sale in India today. The new Hero Maestro Edge 125 and Hero Pleasure 2019 are the fourth and fifth products to be launched by the leading two-wheeler manufacturer in India this year, with the former set to become the company's flagship 125 cc scooter. We have already told you our expectations with regards to the pricing for both the scooters, and shared everything that we know about them, so, all the remains for us is to wait for the big announcement.
The new Hero Maestro Edge 125 and Hero Pleasure are the fourth and fifth products to be launched by Hero this year: The Hero Maestro Edge 125 shares its underpinnings with the Destini 125, but it is a little bit sportier and feature-packed. The scooter is powered by the same 125 cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that is tuned to churn out 8.7 bhp at 6,750 rpm and 10.2 Nm of peak torque at 5,000 rpm. The Maestro Edge 125 also comes with nicer alloy wheels, USB charging and Hero MotoCorp's i3S start-stop technology to achieve higher efficiency, among other offerings.
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The Hero Pleasure, on the other hand, is likely to get the same 102 cc single-cylinder engine which puts out 6.9 bhp and 8.1 Nm of peak torque. The figures could see some improvement, while the efficiency is also likely to be better on the new model. The updated model will get IBS (Integrated Braking System) as standard, meeting the future norms. We are also likely to see some visual changes like new colours and graphics along with a few styling additions. Hero Pleasure makes 16 per cent more power and a 7 per cent more torque. The Hero Pleasure comes with a new design and a host of new features. New Hero Maestro Edge 125 Varients and Colours
The Hero Maestro Edge comes in two key variants and 6 colour options. The FI trim gets 2 colour options and 4 colour options for the Carb variant. The new Hero Maestro Edge 125 comes with a host of new features that include new split taillamps, addition of a FI engine, external fuel cap, Digi-Analouge instrument console, multi-functional key, mobile charging port, i3S tech, telescopic forks, alloy wheels with disc brakes. The new Hero Maestro Edge 125 With Fuel Injection gets a 125 cc engine that makes 14 per cent more power, 17 per cent more torque and offers 20 per cent more acceleration compared to the 110 cc model. The new Hero Maestro Edge 125 With Carburettor gets a 125 cc engine that makes 9 per cent more power, 17 per cent more torque and offers 16 per cent more acceleration compared to the 110 cc model. Hero's Destini 125, which was launched last year, has become a successful product for the company. Currently, the scooter holds 20 per cent market share in the 125cc segment in just 6 months and has witnessed 30+ per cent month on month growth.
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