Hero Motocorp India has hiked the prices of Destini 125 and Pleasure Plus scooters by up to Rs 1,300. Here check out the new prices:
|
Scooter |
Variants |
New BS6 Prices |
Old BS6 Prices |
Difference |
|
Hero Pleasure+ |
Sheet Metal Wheels |
Rs 56,100 |
Rs 54,800 |
Rs 1,300 |
|
Alloy Wheels |
Rs 58,100 |
Rs 56,800 |
Rs 1,300 |
|
|
Hero Destini 125 |
Sheet Metal Wheels |
Rs 65,810 |
Rs 65,310 |
Rs 500 |
|
Alloy Wheels |
Rs 68,600 |
Rs 66,100 |
Rs 500 |
*All prices are ex-showroom Delhi.
As it is clear from the table, that the prices are increased is just a small margin. And despite this increased price, both scooters are still cheaper than their main competitors respective to their segment.
It is important to note that the added premium doesn't contribute to any changes to the scooters.
About the Scooters-
1. Hero Pleasure+
The Pleasure+ is the entry-level scooter in Hero's portfolio. It is powered by a 110cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine which churns out a maximum power output of 8.15PS at 7000rpm and 8.7Nm of peak torque at 5500rpm.
The main highlight of this scooter is its retro-styled headlamp which dons chrome surroundings in alloy wheels variant. It gets a dual-textured seat, USB charging port, drum brakes at both ends, analog instrument cluster with a side stand indicator, etc.
In the 110cc segment, Hero Pleasure Plus competes against the Honda Activa 6G, Honda Dio, TVS Scooty Pep+, and newly launched TVS Scooty Zest 110.
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2. Hero Destini 125
Hero Destini 125 is one of the most value-for-money scooters in the 125cc segment. It locks horn with Honda Activa 125, Suzuki Access 125, TVS NTorq 125, and the Yamaha Fascino 125.
It offers a decent set of features that includes a semi-digital instrument cluster with a service reminder and side stand indicator, a mobile charging port under the seat with boot lamp, external fuel filler cap, LED DRLs, 3D logo, etc.
The Destini 125 comes equipped with a 124.6cc, single-cylinder, fuel-injected (FI) engine, which developed maximum power of 9.1PS at 7,000rpm and 10.4Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm. It also gets the i3S start-stop technology which helps to save fuel for more miles covering. This system switches off the engine when it remains in idle condition for more than 5 seconds. However, it again starts the engine on when one of the brake levers is pulled and the accelerator is twisted.