The Hero HF Deluxe 100 is still a favorite in the Indian motorcycle market, especially for people who want a dependable, saves-fuel, and not-too-expensive way to get around. While mostly known for being useful, the HF Deluxe also has some simple style touches that make it look a bit nicer compared to other bikes in its class.
What It’s Made Of
The Hero HF Deluxe 100 uses a 97.2cc engine that cools with air, has 4 strokes, one cylinder, and an OHC setup. This engine is made to use very little fuel and produces about 8.02 PS of power at 8000 rpm and a top pull of 8.05 Nm at 6000 rpm. It has a 4-speed manual gear system.
Here are some important details:
- Engine Size: 97.2 cc
- Most Power: 8.02 PS at 8000 rpm
- Top Pull: 8.05 Nm at 6000 rpm
- Gears: 4-speed manual
- Brakes: Drum brakes on both the front and back with a linked braking system (IBS) to help you stop better. The drum brakes are 130 mm in size.
- Suspension: Regular shock absorbers in the front and adjustable shock absorbers with a swingarm in the back.
- Tyres: Usually tyres with inner tubes and stronger alloy wheels that look a bit better. The front and back tyre sizes are 2.75 x 18.
- Fuel Tank Size: Around 9.1 to 9.6 liters.
- Bike Weight: About 109 to 112 kg, which makes it easy to handle.
- Distance from Ground: 165 mm, good for different kinds of roads.
- Seat Height: 805 mm, which is comfortable for most people.
How Far It Goes on One Tank
One of the best things about the Hero HF Deluxe 100 is that it uses very little fuel. People often say it goes around 70 km on one liter in normal tests. The actual distance you get might be a little different depending on how you ride and how well you take care of the bike. This great mileage makes it a very cheap way to travel every day, saving you a lot of money on fuel.
Looks a Bit Fancy
Even though the HF Deluxe 100 is mainly a basic bike for getting around, Hero has added some things to make it look nicer than some other simple bikes. These include:
- Alloy Wheels: Having alloy wheels (on most versions) makes it look a bit more modern and stylish than regular spoke wheels.
- Stickers on the Body: Simple but nice stickers make the bike look better.
- Nice Color Choices: The bike comes in different colors, sometimes with two colors together on some versions, which makes it look more up-to-date. Some colors you can get are Black with Red, Black with Purple, and Techno Blue.
- Simple Design: The overall look is clean and useful but also nice to see. The headlight and taillight design, along with the small windshield and front cover, make the front look neat.
- Black Parts: On some versions, black parts like the handlebar and the grab handle on the back give it a slightly sporty feel.
It’s important to remember that the “fancy look” is compared to other basic, affordable bikes. It doesn’t have the high-tech features or very bold styling that more expensive bikes have. Instead, it has a good, balanced design that is both useful and looks okay.
How Much It Costs
The price of the Hero HF Deluxe 100 changes depending on the specific version and where you buy it. Right now, in Delhi, the starting price before extra charges for the basic versions is around ₹ 59,998 and can go up to ₹ 69,518 for the better versions that have features like electric start and i3S (a system that turns off the engine when you stop).
The price you pay on the road, which includes things like registration, taxes, and insurance, will be higher. For example, in Thane, Maharashtra, the on-road price for the basic version is about ₹ 69,574.
To sum up, the Hero HF Deluxe 100 is a great choice for people who don’t want to spend a lot of money and need a bike that saves fuel and is dependable, while also looking reasonably good. Its great mileage (often around 65 kmpl or even more), along with its slightly nicer design and good price, makes it a strong competitor in the world of basic commuter bikes.