Hero MotoCorp Laucnhes Ignitor 125

The country’s largest two wheeler maker and the world’s largest two wheeler maker by volume, Hero MotoCorp, has just launched their second product for this year, the 2012 Hero Ignitor motorcycle. This motorcycle, which was first showcased at the 2012 Indian Auto Expo is essentially a rebadged and restyled Honda CB Stunner. The Hero Ignitor 125, however will get only the carburetted version instead of the fuel injection that is available on the top end variant of the CB Stunner. The rest of the specifications of the Ignitor 125 are bog similar to that of the Stunner.

2012 Hero Ignitor 125cc Motorcycle

The Ignitor is priced at INR 55,900 ex-showroom Delhi for the base variant that comes with a drum brake up front and an electric start. The disc braked version is the top end model, and is available at a price of INR 57,900. Both the variants get alloy wheels and self start as standard piece of kit. The Ignitor 125 sports motorcycle’s 125cc four stroke engine pumps out 11 PS of peak power at 8,000 rpm with peak torque rated at 11 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The engine is mated to a 5 speed manual gearbox and weighs 129 kilograms,  a factor which kind of blunts the performance.

Sports Red Color Hero Ignitor 125

The Ignitor 125 joins the increasing crop of 125cc motorcycles that now are vying for the motorcycle buyers attention, who plan to upgrade from the 100-110cc motorcycle. The Ignitor, which is quite stylish is expected to be preferred by younger buyers, looking for a dollop of style to go with good fuel economy and reliability. Hero MotoCorp will be hoping that the Ignitor will become a big seller, unlike the CB Stunner, which has enjoyed limited success at the hustings. Hero too, hasn’t been very strong in the 125cc segment despite having the Super Splendor 125 and the Glamour 125, both tepid sellers. So, the brand will hope that the Ignitor changes a thing or two for it.

2012 Vibrant Blue Color Ignitor 125

The 2012 Hero Ignitor 125 is the first of the two badge engineered products that Hero MotoCorp will launch in 2012. The second product, which will be launched later this year is the Passion XPro 110, which is a motorcycle that comes with the styling and body kit of the Passion Pro while featuring the engine of the Honda CB Twister. The 110cc four stroke engined motorcycle will be positioned squarely in the commuter motorcycle segment, and will take on the likes of the Honda Dream Yuga 110 and the TVS Star City 110.