2015 Hero MotoCorp Xtreme Sports and Passion Pro launched in Hyderabad

Back in March, Hero MotoCorp signed Allu Arjun, the Tollywood superstar, as its first regional brand ambassador and today, in his presence, the company launched the all new Xtreme Sports and Passion Pro in Hyderabad.

Unveiling the two bikes, Allu Arjun said: “Hero has been an iconic brand for years and has always connected with the youth through its range of stylish, technologically superior products."

"I recently went biking on these motorcycles and it was a thoroughly enjoyable ride. Hero has come up with two more winning bikes and I am sure customers across the state will enjoy riding these motorcycles,” he added.

Priced at Rs. Rs. 71,729 (ex-showroom price Hyderabad), Hero MotoCorp Xtreme Sports is loaded with a mighty 149.2cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine. The motor is mated to a 5-speed transmission and is developed to churn out a maximum power of 15.6bhp at 8,500rpm along with a peak torque of 13.5Nm at 7,000rpm. The machines look fancier, sportier and more powerful than the standard Xtreme. The colors in which it is available are Fiery Red, Panther Black, Pyro Orange, Mercuric Silver and Black with Red.

On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp Passion Pro sports a price tag of Rs. 49,450 (ex-showroom Hyderabad) and comes in Sports Red, Mystic White, Force Silver, Bronze Yellow, Black with Heavy Grey, Black with Frost Blue, Black with Sports Red and Matte Brown. The bike is propelled by a 97.2cc, air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder, OHC engine that is mated to a 4-speed constant mesh gearbox. The engine generates an ultimate power of 8.2bhp and a topmost torque of 8.05Nm.