Ever imagine cruise control on a 125cc commuter? Well, pinch yourself—because that’s exactly what Hero appears to be cooking up for the 2025 Glamour 125. This could be the biggest shake-up in the commuter bike segment in years.
On social media, the headline “Whatttt!!!??? Cruise control on Glamour 125” sparked pure chaos. Riders can’t believe their eyes: cruise control, usually a feature you’d find on luxury twins, might be landing on this everyday commuter.
Spotted camouflaged in R&D yards, the bike reportedly sports new switchgear with a dedicated toggle—cruise control—and a sleek full-colour LCD cluster, plus Bluetooth, navigation, SMS/call alerts, and even a USB charging port. It’s as if Hero handed commuters a luxury upgrade without raising eyebrows.
What We Know (So Far)
Hero insiders suggest the Glamour 125 will launch during the festive season—exactly when the market heats up. Spy photos reveal that the existing hardware remains intact, featuring the same 124.7cc single-cylinder engine, 5-speed gearbox, telescopic front forks, and dual-shock rear setup. Still, the inclusion of cruise control could push the price up—some reports hint at a noticeable premium, but not enough to spoil the value.
An auto analyst who’s followed this closely—speaking on a webinar—said, “Introducing cruise control in a commuter like the Glamour is bold. It’s less about horsepower and more about redefining rider comfort in the segment.”
In the cutthroat 125cc segment, it could be Hero’s masterstroke to fight back against rivals like Honda Shine and TVS Raider.
Expected Price—Will the Tech Cost You More?
The current Glamour 125 Xtec sits in the ₹85,000 – ₹90,000 (ex-showroom) bracket, depending on the city. With cruise control, upgraded instrumentation, and added electronics, market chatter on Team-BHP and Xbhp suggests a ₹3,000–₹7,000 price increase over the current top variant.
That puts the expected starting figure around ₹92,000–₹96,000 ex-showroom for the base variant, with Bluetooth and cruise control likely bundled into a top-spec model.
One rider said “If Hero keeps it under a lakh on-road, it’s a killer deal. Anything more, and they risk losing the commuter crowd.”
Given Hero’s history of aggressive pricing against rivals like Honda Shine and TVS Raider, there’s a strong chance they’ll play the value card to make this tech-loaded commuter irresistible.
What’s Next
- Price & Variant Reveal: Will Hero call this the Glamour Xtec 2.0? We’ll watch pricing closely—will the tech justify a higher tag?
- First-Ride Reactions: Once hands meet throttle, expect real-world feedback—will cruise control hold up under stop-and-go Indian traffic?
- Competitor Response: If Hero pulls this off, expect a swift counter from others trying to match feature-rich commuters.
