Hero Maestro Edge 125 price is from Rs 58,500 for drum brake and carburetor, while top of the line gets EFI for Rs 62,700
After much anticipation, the largest manufacturer of two-wheelers has launched its second 125cc scooter. The Maestro Edge 125 price starts from Rs 58,500 for base drum brake variant. An option for disc brake is available for Rs 60,000. Further, Maestro Edge 125 with programmed fuel injection comes at a price tag of Rs 62,700.
Bookings will start from May 16th and deliveries will follow soon
The new 125cc scooter comes with Hero’s own i3S technology but only in two variants. The EFI variants miss out on i3S technology may be due to cost constraints.
Also Read: Hero Pleasure Plus 110 launched from Rs 47,300
In terms of looks and style, there is not much difference in the Maestro Edge 125 than the regular 110cc scooter. However, there are stylish paint jobs available for the scooter. Carb variants get a total of four matt paint schemes – Blue, Red, Brown, and Grey. The FI variant, on the other hand, gets just two – White and Black.
Powering new Maestro is same Dentini derived 125cc engine with exactly same power figures for carb variant. The powerplant with carb makes 8.7 bhp at 6750 rpm and 10.2 Nm torque at 5000 rpm. It is mated to a CVT transmission for power transfer.
Hero Maestro Edge 125 is the first Fuel Injected scooter in India
Programmed fuel injection variant makes a little more power at 9.1 bhp at 7000 rpm. The torque, however, remains the same at 10.2 Nm at same 5000 rpm. With the programmed fuel injection system, Hero Maestro Edge 125 becomes India’s first scooter to possess FI tech. The motor remains connected to a CVT transmission with dry centrifugal clutch.
Also Read: 2019 Honda Grazia 125 launched with a new color and a sticker
Commenting on the launch, Markus Braunsperger, Chief Technology Officer, Hero MotoCorp Ltd., said, “With the introduction of three strong products – Maestro Edge 125, Destini 125 and Pleasure+ 110 – within just a few months, we have laid out a strong roadmap to accelerate our growth in the scooter segment. The introduction of India’s first scooter with the FI technology – the Maestro Edge 125 – demonstrates the capabilities of our R&D ecosystem.”
The Maestro Edge 125 gets most of its features from the 110cc version. Instrument cluster is an analog-digital combo with all basic readouts like, speedo, odo, trip, fuel gauge, clock, etc. There is a side stand indicator too, which proves to be an accident preventor for some.
No LED headlamp unit on Maestro Edge 125
There is an option for 190 mm disc brake for Rs 60,000 ex-showroom Delhi. Drum brake variant cost Rs 58,500 and comes with 130 mm drums at both ends.
New Maestro Edge 125 rivals TVS Ntorq 125 which is priced from Rs 58,500 to Rs 60,000 for Drum and Disc variant. One more rival to new Maestro is Honda Activa 125 and Grazia 125, both of which are priced slightly higher than Maestro.
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