The 125cc commuter motorcycle space in India just got a jolt. Hero has officially launched the 2025 Glamour X 125, with cruise control, ride modes, ride-by-wire throttle, and a full-colour TFT display, features that are typically reserved for premium motorcycles.
Priced at ₹89,999 for the drum variant and ₹99,999 for the disc, it sits squarely against the TVS Raider 125, Honda SP 125, and Bajaj Pulsar N125.
Cruise Control on a 125cc
The head-turner is, without doubt, the segment-first cruise control. On Reddit, one rider summed up the excitement: “Cruise control for 90k rupees man that’s a game changer tbh, if Hero can put this in a Glamour they will definitely put this in the Xpulse or Xtreme.”
Automotive reviewers agree, calling it “potentially the country’s most affordable motorcycle with cruise control.” Borrowed switchgear from the XPulse 210 lets you set, resume, or adjust speed just like bigger touring bikes.
Still, not everyone’s convinced. Veteran riders question its usefulness in India’s stop-go traffic, where speed changes every few seconds. As one rider posted: “Cruise control on a 125cc bike? That’s an interesting choice! What’s the reasoning behind it?” For highway commuters, though, it might just make those long stretches a little less tiring.
Hero Didn’t Stop At Cruise Control
The Glamour X 125 also gets ride-by-wire and three ride modes—Eco, Road, and Power. Reviewers note that they don’t boost outright performance but tweak throttle response to match conditions. Like smoother delivery in traffic or sharper response for overtakes. Some riders shrug it off as over-engineering, while others see it as Hero future-proofing the segment.
Then there’s the 5-inch TFT with Bluetooth, navigation, and smartphone alerts. Riders appreciate the real-time mileage readouts and distance-to-empty display—features typically found on premium machines.
Add in CBS braking, panic brake alert, LED lighting, and even a USB-C port, and you’ve got a commuter dripping with tech. One YouTube reviewer called it “the most feature-rich 125cc bike in the form of the new Glamour X.”
Styling has also been dialled up, featuring wider handlebars, a lowered 790mm seat for enhanced accessibility, aggressive tank shrouds, and five new colour options. Ergonomics get a thumbs-up for comfort in traffic, with riders praising the improved control. The 124.7cc engine, shared with the Xtreme 125R, puts out 11.4 bhp and 10.5 Nm—refined, predictable, and commuter-friendly.
So where does that leave the Glamour X 125? Younger riders see it as a bold, premium-feeling commuter at an accessible price. Daily riders are more cautious, worrying about maintenance and whether electronics will complicate a bike meant for hassle-free use. As one critic pointed out, “ABS would add much more safety than cruise control.”
In the end, Hero has done what no one expected in the 125cc class: blurred the line between commuter and premium tech machine. Whether it’s a stroke of genius or just a flashy gamble will depend on how it holds up on Indian roads. For now, the Glamour X 125 has given the segment something it hasn’t seen in years—real buzz.
