Hero MotoCorp has added a single-channel ABS (anti-lock braking system) variant to its Glamour X 125 commuter motorcycle, priced at Rs 1.01 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is the first time Hero has offered ABS on a 125cc motorcycle, positioning the Glamour X 125 as a safety-first option in a segment that mostly still relies on CBS (combined braking system).
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The Hero Glamour X 125 ABS, the brand's first 125cc motorcycle with ABS. Image: Hero MotoCorp. |
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KEY FEATURES
- Engine: 124.7cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, around 11.4-11.5 PS and 10.5 Nm torque, five-speed gearbox
- New: single-channel ABS on the front wheel, plus a Combined Braking System (CBS) linking front and rear brakes
- Three ride modes (Eco, Road/Ride, Power)
- Cruise control and a panic brake alert
- LCD console with call alerts and turn-by-turn navigation
- Two new colours: Gun Metal Grey and Matt Axis Grey
- Claimed mileage roughly 65-72 kmpl depending on the source
PROS
- First 125cc Hero with ABS, a real safety upgrade for daily riding and wet roads
- ABS variant costs only about Rs 1,000-4,000 more than the Disc variant
- Generous features for the price (cruise control, ride modes, connected console)
- Hero's wide service and dealer network
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CONS
- Single-channel ABS covers only the front wheel; Hero's own Xtreme 125R offers dual-channel ABS
- No styling or performance changes, just a safety and colour update
- Priced close to rivals like the Bajaj Pulsar 125, so worth comparing specs
PRICING (ex-showroom, Delhi)
- Drum: approx. Rs 89,999 (Rs 88,500 per some sources)
- Disc: approx. Rs 99,999 (Rs 96,800 per some sources)
- ABS (new): Rs 1.01 lakh
Sources vary slightly on exact rupees; on-road price will be higher once RTO, insurance, and local taxes are added.
VERDICT
Worth the extra money over the Disc variant if safety matters to you. The premium is small and front-wheel ABS meaningfully cuts lock-up risk under hard or wet braking. Not a reason to upgrade if you already own a Disc or Drum Glamour X. If performance matters more than safety features, compare against the Bajaj Pulsar 125 or Hero's own Xtreme 125R first.
WHERE TO BUY
Official Hero booking page: https://www.heromotocorp.com/en-in/buy-now/glamour-x.html
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