2023 Hero Passion Plus launched at Rs 76,301

The Passion Plus rivals the Honda Shine and Bajaj Platina in the Indian market.

Hero MotoCorp has announced the launch of the 2023 Passion Plus. The bike has been relaunched after being discontinued three years ago. The latest iteration of the Passion Plus is priced at Rs 76,301 (ex-showroom).

The 2023 Passion Plus looks similar to its predecessor. It has a halogen headlamp with a fairing around it, a teardrop-shaped fuel tank and a single-piece seat. The bike rides on alloy wheels and comes with a side-mounted exhaust. It gets features such as a semi-digital instrument console, a USB charging port and an electric start.

The Passion Plus carries forward a 97.2cc, single-cylinder 'Sloper' engine. It produces 8 BHP and 8.05 Nm and is paired with a 4-speed gearbox. The bike is now OBD-2 compliant and comes with Hero's i3S start/stop technology.

The Passion Plus rides on conventional telescopic fork suspension and twin rear shock absorbers. Braking is handled by 130 mm drum brakes at both ends.

The Passion Plus rivals the Honda Shine and Bajaj Platina in the Indian market.