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Hero HF Dawn (CD Dawn)

After the joint venture between the Hero Group and Honda ended, Hero Motogroup has been rebranding the bikes that were household names in earlier times. Last week, the company announced that the much popular Hero Honda CD Dawn shall henceforth be called the Hero HF Dawn. The specifications stay the same though – the bike comes with a 97.2cc displacement 4 stroke engine that delivers a max power of 7.8 PS and torque of 8.04 Nm. The Hero HF Dawn is priced at a very affordable Rs. 34,500 ex-showroom in Delhi.

Hero HF Dawn Mileage Claims

Coming with a 97.2 cc engine, the HF Dawn is as entry-level as it can get. We have discussed a few other entry level bikes over the past week or two. Most of them are in the 100-110cc range; none lower than this. As with every entry level bike, mileage is of paramount importance with the HF Dawn as well. According to Hero Motocorp, the HF Dawn, or CD Dawn as people should still know it, can deliver 82.91 kmpl under standard test conditions.

In comparison, the officially claimed mileages of Yamaha Crux is 91 kmpl while that of TVS Jive is 82 kmpl. Both these bikes are entry-level as well.

Customer Fuel Economy Reviews

According to customers reviewing the HF Dawn on IndiaGarage, you may expect a mileage between 55-60 kmpl. On Wheelmela, the reports are more positive. According to the website, you may expect close to 75 kmpl on the Dawn. This mileage could be a combination of city and highway conditions although I am not very sure about this.

Reviewing the CD Dawn, InfiBeam reports that customers may expect an improvement in mileage after first servicing. They note that the initial mileage is 65 kmpl on city conditions and this increases to 75 kmpl after the servicing. AutomobileIndia reports a similar mileage of 75 kmpl in its fuel efficiency review.

To dig deep, let’s look at the reviews on MouthShut. There are 18 reviews for the bike on the site and the reviewers together rate the bike 4/5 for fuel efficiency. The mileage reported is on an average between 55-60 kmpl although customers have also reported higher mileages of up to 70 kmpl. But the point to note here is that there is hardly anyone complaining about a mileage lower than 50 kmpl.

On Olx, the mileages as expected are higher than those reported on MouthShut. Customers selling their bikes have consistently reported mileage between 60-70 kmpl which is pretty impressive.

Mileage Review Summary
Source	Average Mileage (in kmpl)
Official	82.91
IndiaGarage	55-60
WheelMela	75
InfiBeam	65 (75 after first servicing)
AutomobileIndia	75
MouthShut	55-60
Olx	60-70

So should go for this bike? The HF Dawn has a few cons, the primary one being the older looking design given the fact that there have been a number of newer sleeker bikes in recent times. But when it comes to fuel efficiency, the Hero HF Dawn is right there on top. There is no question about this. We would give this a thumbs up!

Hero Passion X Pro

Hero Motocorp announced the Passion X Pro early into the new year in 2012. This 109cc motorbike which was showcased alongside the Ignitor 125cc and Maestro during the Auto Expo 2012 was just recently launched ahead of Diwali. Hero Passion XPro comes with a 109.1cc single cylinder 4 stroke engine that delivers a maximum power of 6.4 kw and a torque of 9.36 Nm. Other features on the bike include a combo console of digital and analong meter, a front disc brake, an option to go with tubeless tyres and a trapezoidal multi focal headlamp. Hero Motocorp has made the Passion X Pro available at a starting price of Rs. 46,800 (ex-showroom Delhi).

Hero Passion X Pro Mileage

The Hero Passion X Pro is positioned as a bike for city use where mileage is extremely crucial. Also, considering the fact that this is an entry level model, the mileage is quite obviously a more important factor than performance or power features. The Hero Passion X Pro is expected to have a mileage of around 70 kmpl – do note that this is under standard testing conditions where the mileage is more favourable than what you may notice on city roads.

Hero Passion X Pro Test Drive Reviews

For a motorbike that is positioned as fuel efficient, 69 kmpl isn’t the highest. In comparison to the Passion X Pro, CB Twister has a mileage of around 70 kmpl, Bajaj Platina 75 kmpl, TVS Star City 83.9 kmpl and Honda Dream Yuga has a claimed fuel economy of 72 kmpl. All these are bikes in the 100cc – 110cc entry range although these are again the claimed mileages. More so, the Passion X Pro is in fact almost the same as Honda Twister (Hero and Honda make the bike with similar configurations and technology after the split-up). So let’s see how the Hero Passion X Pro actually measures up in the real world test drive.

PricesDekho have given the Hero Passion X Pro a thumbs up in their review. On their website, they report the actual reported mileage delivered by Passion X Pro to be around 65 kmpl. That’s pretty close to what the company claims and is definitely on par with what the rivals in the segment offer.

Tech2Auto in their review are positive about the bike and report a mileage of 65-70 on city roads with highways bringing in the reported 70 kmpl mileage. PricesofIndia on the other hand have not seen these high mileages. Their review points out to a review of only around 60 kmpl. This is also reported from IndiaGarage.com. The mileage reported gets down to 55 kmpl on Prodease although it is not clear if they have actually tested the bike (there does not seem to be a review here).

Considering this is a new launch, we are yet to see comprehensive mileage related reviews and complaints. However, if you are indeed planning to go for the Passion X Pro, I would recommend you to go through our article for the Honda CB Twister. Considering that both these bikes are evolved from the same technology, the mileage you should see on the Passion X Pro should not be very different from what is noted on the CB Twister.

Here is a summary of the reviews aggregated so far

Source	City (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	70	—
PricesDekho	65	—
Tech2Auto	65-70	70
PricesofIndia	60	—
IndiaGarage	60	—
ProDease	55	—

Hero Impulse

Around the same time last year, Hero Motocorp launched Impulse – the sturdy 150cc motorbike that brought about a new segment in the market. Hero Impulse is India’s first dual purpose on-road off-road bike that comes with a number of good features like a high torque ATFT engine, Nitrox gas filled mono shock rear suspension, high ground clearance and a high mount muffler. The 149.2cc 4 stroke engine delivers a maximum power of 9.7 kw and 13.4 Nm torque. The Hero Impulse is available at an extremely attractive price of Rs. 69,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Claimed Hero Impulse Fuel Economy

Although the Hero Impulse is designed for use on the rough terrains, it is as much a bike for the highways. Consequently, mileage is definitely something that need to be looked at while buying the bike. While Hero Motocorp does not have any information on the fuel consumption in its e-brochure, according to Gaadi, the officially claimed mileage base is 55 kmpl on the Hero Impulse. In comparison, another 150cc bike, the Yamaha FZ16 is said to draw a mileage of 50.81 kmpl under standard test conditions.

Hero Impulse Customer Reviews On Mileage

A number of websites across the internet seem to concur on the mileage of the Hero Impulse. It is expected to give around 45-50 kmpl. But while websites like PricesofIndia and IndianBikePrices report this range other websites like NewsBeats and IndiaGarage report a broader range of between 40-55 kmpl.

Again, on the owners forum on xBHP, a number of Hero Impulse customers report varying mileages between 42kmpl and 50 kmpl. There are customers who report a lower mileage – one customer for instance reported a mileage of around 28 kmpl – but they are definitely outliers and do not have to be considered while accounting for the average fuel economy.

As always, the best place to check for real-world reviews of bikes is to look into classifieds sites (where you get the upper limit of range) and reviews sites like MouthShut (where disgruntled customers typically post a lower limit). First let’s look at MouthShut.com. There are 4 reviews for the Impulse and these reviewers have together offered a rating of 3/5 for fuel efficiency. It is not clear why the bike has fetched such an average rating. Looking into the individual reviews, one customer says he can see 48 kmpl on city roads and 55 kmpl on highways. Another customer reports a mileage of a much better 60 kmpl – given that this is a 150cc bike, the mileage reported is extremely good.

On Olx, where the reported mileages are expected to be higher than customer reviews from elsewhere, they are pretty much close to test drive reviews reported earlier. The various ad posters have claimed mileages of between 45 kmpl and 55 kmpl.

A summary of the mileages as reported by various riders is posted below.

Source	City (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	55	—
PricesofIndia	45-50	—
IndiaGarage	40-55	—
xBHP	42-50	—
Mouthshut	48	55
Olx	45-55	—

Should you go for it? From what I see, the mileage is pretty decent for the bike specs. There are very few reviews from people who report a drastically lower mileage which underlines the consistent mileage delivered by the bike. It’s definitely a thumbs up for the bike from my end.

Hero Maestro

Traditionally motorcycle manufacturers have targeted the males with their bikes and the scooters are targeted primarily at the female audience. Even those of them who target the males with their scooters position them as a unisex model. Hero Maestro is one of the few scooters targeted primarily at the males. The scooter is equipped with a 4-stroke, single cylinder 109cc engine offering a maximum power of 6 kw and torque of 9.10 Nm. Specs wise, the Hero Maestro is very much like the Honda Aviator 109CC.

Hero Maestro Mileage

At 109cc, the Hero Maestro has the same engine cylinder volume as the Honda Dream Yuga. Given that the Yuga claims a mileage of 72 kmpl, you would imagine a relatively lighter scooter like Hero Maestro to offer a much higher fuel efficiency. But at first look, that doesn’t seem to be the case. According to the company officials, the Maestro offers a mileage of just around 60 kmpl. Is that what everyone riding the scooter is reporting? Let’s find out.

Hero Maestro Customer Reviews

According to one customer reviewing his newly purchased Hero Maestro on BikeDekho, the scooter is expected to offer a relatively low mileage till the third service post which the mileage should shoot to 55-60 kmpl. As a new customer though, he reports a mileage of 41.7 kmpl in city conditions. On Vicky.in, a customer of two months has again reported a mileage of between 40 – 41 kmpl.

These reported mileages are for city conditions. On highways, the mileage could be closer to the officially claimed consumption levels. That is exactly what MaxAbout is reporting. In their test drive, they report a mileage of 42 kmpl under city conditions and a much better 60 kmpl on the highways. That’s very similar to what the folks at IamaBiker note,at least in the city conditions. In their review, they write that the reported mileage on city roads is 43 kmpl although on the highways, the fuel consumption is not very high at 47 kmpl. AutoEmpyrean too report a mileage of between 40-45 kmpl in their test drive.

Often times, MouthShut is a great place to see what disgruntled customers (who are more likely to review a product that those happy with a product) have to say about the mileage on their vehicles. There are 23 reviews for the Hero Maestro and overall, these reviewers have given the scooter a 4/5 for fuel consumption. Most of these reviewers report a mileage of anywhere between 45 – 51 kmpl; except for one reviewer who reports 40 kmpl before servicing.

As with MouthShut, it is also always nice to see what people on classifieds like Olx or Quikr have to say considering people selling a bike always tend to overstate the mileage. As you would expect, almost all the bikes put up for sale are reported to see mileages of between 50 – 60 kmpl.

Here is a summary of what various people report on the fuel consumption:

Source	City Conditions (kmpl)	Highways (kmpl)
Official	60	—
BikeDekho	41.7	—
Vicky.in	40-41	—
MaxAbout	42	60
IamaBiker	43	47
AutoEmpyrean	40-45	—
MouthShut	45-51	—
Olx	50-60	—

Should you buy a Maestro?

Overall, the average mileage that most people seem to report under city conditions is between 40-45 kmpl. Most of these people also appear to be happy with the mileage they were able to extract. I can see why though. Most of the other scooters in the segment too seem to be offering around the same mileage. For example, Mahindra Rodeo offers 45 kmpl while Kinetic Flyte is around 40 kmpl. Honda Dio is again in the 45 kmpl range. The only scooter that is sub-par in this comparison is the Honda Aviator at less than 40 kmpl. Given this is the case, the thumbs are definitely up for the Hero Maestro.

Hero Ignitor 125cc

Hero Motocorp launched the Ignitor 125cc motorbike around July 2012. The Hero Ignitor comes in two variants – the lower variant is priced around Rs.55,900 (ex-showroom) and comes with drum brakes and a self start system while the higher end model comes with features like disc brakes and is priced at Rs. 57,900 (ex-showroom). Both these models have alloy wheels.

Official Mileage Claim

According to the manufacturers, the official mileage of the Ignitor is around 60 kilometers per liter. Do note that these are under ‘standard test conditions’ which does not include your traffic, pot holes or bumps on the roads. This is the maximum you can ever hope to achieve on the bike

User Reviews On Mileage

According to various customer feedbacks posted on MouthShut, the mileage of the Hero Ignitor 125cc varies between 50kmpl to 55kmpl. As one buyer has summed up, you can be assured that the mileage will stay above 50 in any case.

Again, reviewers on MaxAbout claim they see a mileage of between 50 and 55 kmpl. One reviewer even claimed they were able to get up to 62kmpl in rural area although I would be skeptical about this claim. For most of you, the mileage would not go there.

Zigwheels, another popular auto site, has given the bike a thumbs up in its reviews. However, they have not specifically discussed the fuel economy of the Ignitor. However a few commenters there who have already purchased the bike say they see the usual 50-55 kmpl mileage on their bikes in daily traffic. Again, one buyer claims a mileage of 75 kilometers per liter – as usual, stay skeptical.

But according to Overdrive, the popular auto magazine, the mileage claimed by some posters in the websites discussed above could be true. In their test drive, Overdrive claims they saw a mileage of 64.8 kmpl in the city and 68.9 kmpl in the highway – that is even better than what Hero Motocorp claims in its press release.

Bottom Line

Most reviews of the Hero Ignitor 125cc have been extremely positive. While some buyers have complained about issues with acceleration and brakes, the mileage is not one of the concerns. Almost everyone who has tested the bike say they see a very good mileage of at least 50 kmpl. The average user seems to receive around 55 kilometers per litre in the city. That’s a resounding yes to the bike as far as fuel economy is concerned.

Have you purchased a Hero Ignitor 125cc? What mileage have you observed? Do tell us in the comments.