Hero HF Deluxe

Detailed Review by Maxabout Team

Overview

Hero MotoCorp has 20 different products in the Indian market and Hero HF Deluxe is one of them. HF Deluxe is considered quite successful in the entry-level 100cc segment, an upgraded version with a BS6-compliant engine was added to the market in 2020. Based on looks it has that I hate it/love it looks, nothing fancy but still good enough, the appearance is not what they were aiming for with this commuter. Hero HF Deluxe is a very economical and fuel-efficient option available in the market, with multiple variants, and comes in more than a handful of shades.

Hero HF Deluxe Design and Style

2024 HF Deluxe is based on the old-school platform, but it has some decent body panel graphics nonetheless. It comes with the angular headlight cowl with clear-lens turn indicators and 3D Hero Emblem on the visor, handlebar-mounted rear view mirrors with the black-shade finish, triple tone graphic upgraded body panels, single-unit seat and the 5-spoke alloy wheels with silver finish. New Hero HF Deluxe is 1965mm*720mm*1045mm in body dimensions, has a wheelbase of 1235mm and a saddle height of 805mm. It has a fuel tank capacity of 9.6 litres and it weighs around 109kg to 112kg depending on the variant.

Hero HF Deluxe Engine and Gearbox

2024 HF Deluxe houses a BS6-compliant 97.2cc air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder OHC with advanced programmed fuel injection capable of achieving 7.91 HP at 8000 rpm of maximum power and 8.05 Nm at 6000 rpm of peak torque. The HF Deluxe engine is mated with a manual 4-speed constant mesh gearbox and a wet multi-plate clutch.

Hero HF Deluxe Suspension, Brakes and Tyres

Suspended on the Tubular Double Cradle Hero HF Deluxe gets a telescopic hydraulic shock absorber in the front and 2-step adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers in the rear. The braking duties are managed by 130mm drum brakes at both ends with IBS (integrated braking system). The HF Deluxe rides on 18-inch wheels that are outfitted with 2.75 x 18 - 4PR/42P front and 2.75 x 18 - 6PR/48P rear tyres.

Instrument Console of Hero HF Deluxe

Instrument Console of the new Hero HF Deluxe is offered with analogue dials that show the speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, telltale lights, AHO etc. it also comes with a programmed Fi with xSens Advantage (xSens Advantage works with 10 sensors) and a maintenance-free battery.

Key Features of Hero HF Deluxe

2024 Hero HF Deluxe hosts several features such as xSens advantage, i3s technology, High-tensile Double Cradle Frame, Long Seat & Adjustable rear suspension, optimised pulling power and IBS. Comfort features for HF Deluxe include a pillion footrest and pillion grab rail.

Top Speed and Mileage of Hero HF Deluxe

It is found that the real-world top speed of the bike to be 87 kmph and the 100cc bike can reach from 0 to 60 kmph in around 9 seconds. The mileage is the forte of the entry-level commuter and has been recorded to be around 65 kmpl approximately under test conditions.

Hero HF Deluxe Colour Options

2024 Hero HF Deluxe is available in 5 variants; HF 100, Kick Alloy BS6, Self Alloy BS6, Self Alloy i3s BS6 and Drum Self Alloy Black. Hero is offering HF Deluxe in 9 interesting shades which are Nexus Blue, Candy Blazing Red, Techno Blue, Heavy Grey with Green, Heavy Grey with Black, Black with Purple, Black with Sports Red, Canvas Black and Gold Black.

Hero HF Deluxe Competitors

Hero Splendor Plus, Bajaj Platina 100, Bajaj CT 110, TVS sport, Honda CD 110 Dream and Bajaj Platina 110 are some similar bikes in terms of price, performance and mileage and can rival the Hero HF Deluxe in the 100cc segment.

Verdict

2024 Hero HF Deluxe is a very good daily commuter, it has a decent body build, easy maneuverability and most of all very fuel-efficient. But it has some cons as well, lack of disc brakes and the engine could get noisy at times. So if you're in the market for a bike that you want to use daily, especially in urban areas and don't want to worry too much about the maintenance, then this is the bike for you. New HF Deluxe can be an affordable option for anyone looking for a hassle-free means of transportation.