Hero Ignitor - Hero Motocorp's New Baby

Hero Ignitor one of the brand new babies of Hero Motocorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of two wheelers. After the parting of ways between Hero and Honda, the bikes from Hero Motocorp are all being designed to take on the Honda bikes. Going by that trend the Hero Ignitor is Hero Motocorp's reply to the Stunner from Honda.

Hero Ignitor Features & Specifications

The Hero Ignitor features a 125cc ATFT engine. This stands for Advance Tumble Flow Induction Technology. The ATFT ensures that air and fuel mixture flows from the carburetor to the engine cylinder with a tumbling or swirling action. As a result the rider will get more efficient fuel burning. You will get more power for your bike, lesser emissions and will save more on the fuel.

The 125cc ATFT, single cylinder, air cooled engine provides a maximum of 11 PS power at 8800 RPM. The engine is painted in black that makes the bike look more classy and elegant. The vacuum slide helps to provide varying venture size and thus maintains constant velocity. The 5 transmission gear allows you to ride the bike and change the gears effortlessly.

 The Hero Ignitor comes equipped with a digital speed panel and an analog RPM meter. The split seat will allow you a better grip over the bike while riding. Also it gives an altogether sporty look to the new Ignitor. Both you and your pillion rider will find the split seat comfortable. The bike is fitted with five spoke, alloy wheels that help to enhance the overall appearance of the bike and also comes with an option for a front disc brake. The rear view mirrors are dual tone and come in sleek, pointed hexagon design.

The use of tubeless tires in the Ignitor provides for an increased safety. The tubeless tires mean that even if there is a small puncture in the tire, it will only lead to a gentle deflation instead of the motorbike losing control in the middle of the road.

Hero Ignitor Price

Besides focusing on increasing the sporty look, the manufacturers also focused on the bikes reliability and that is exactly why the Ignitor comes fitted with a maintenance free VLRA battery. As far as mileage is concerned, the mileage of Ignitor is around 60kmpl. This bike will arrive in the market sometime in the first quarters of 2012 and its price is expected to be around Rs 48,000.