Hero MotoCorp has launched the Glamour X ABS in India at Rs 1.01 lakh ex-showroom Delhi, adding single-channel ABS and an Integrated Braking System to its 125cc commuter motorcycle. The updated model also retains features such as Panic Brake Alert and Hazard Lamps while gaining new colour options and technology upgrades. Hero says the motorcycle will be available through authorised dealerships from September 11, 2026. The launch reflects growing competition in India’s commuter segment, where safety, connectivity and feature-rich equipment are becoming stronger differentiators.
Hero Glamour X ABS Launch Brings First-In-Segment Safety Upgrade to India’s 125cc Motorcycle Market
Hero launches Glamour X ABS at Rs 1.01 lakh; Hero MotoCorp has launched the Hero Glamour X ABS, bringing single-channel ABS with an Integrated Braking System in the 125cc segment. The motorcycle also gets new colours, tech features and connectivity upgrades.
Hero MotoCorp has launched the Glamour X ABS in India, priced at Rs 1.01 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) with the new ABS system. The Glamour X ABS is an important update to Hero’s best-selling 125cc commuter motorcycle range.
The new iteration is the first in the 125cc segment to get a single-channel Anti-lock Braking System along with an Integrated Braking System to enhance safety features in a fiercely competitive segment.
The new motorcycle will be available at Hero MotoCorp’s authorised dealerships across the country from September 11, 2026, and will get several feature and styling upgrades.
The company has introduced two new colours, Gun Metal Grey and Matt Axis Grey, to complement its existing Black Pearl Red and Black Teal Blue paint schemes.
Hero Glamour X ABS Expands Safety Technology in 125cc Segment
The Hero Glamour X gets Anti-lock Braking System technology for the first time since its launch in August 2025 with the launch.
The motorcycle was launched last year at a starting price of Rs 89,999 ex-showroom in New Delhi and is aimed at technology-led commuter mobility.
The motorcycle continues to offer safety features such as Panic Brake Alert and Hazard Lamps along with the new ABS system to increase the rider’s visibility in an emergency.
The Panic Brake Alert system alerts trailing vehicles with fast-flashing LED winkers during sudden braking events. Hero MotoCorp said it increases awareness and road safety.
This development is an example of a broader trend in the Indian commuter motorcycle market, where consumers are demanding more sophisticated safety systems that were previously only available on premium motorcycles.
Industry observers say makers are vying to woo younger riders who want feature-rich and connected mobility solutions, and safety technologies have become a key differentiator.
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Design, Connectivity Features and Performance Specifications
Glamour X identity with muscular bodywork, sculpted styling cues, all-LED lighting, sporty graphics and the brand’s signature H Signature.
Hero MotoCorp has also retained a few category-specific convenience features such as Ride Modes, Ride by Wire throttle technology, Cruise Control and dual under-seat mobile storage.
Other equipment consists of a C-Type USB charging port and a long flat seat with a lower height of 790 mm and a wider handlebar for comfort.
The motorcycle has three riding modes: Eco, Road and Power. Riders can select the mode that best suits the traffic conditions and their riding needs to achieve the desired performance.
The motorcycle's information hub is a 4.2-inch multi-colour digital TFT display with ambient lighting, offering more than sixty rider-focused functions and indicators.
The screen displays Gear Shift Advisory, Distance-to-Empty, and Real-Time Mileage Indicator. Bluetooth connectivity facilitates smartphone integration for connected features.
Once paired with the instrument cluster, riders can access Turn-by-Turn Navigation with ETA display, call notifications and SMS alerts.
Under the bodywork lies a 124.7cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine which produces 11.4 bhp at 8,250 rpm and 10.5 Nm at 6,500 rpm.
It is mated to a five-speed gearbox and works with 18-inch alloy wheels shod with 80/100 front and 100/80 rear tyres. Fuel tank capacity: 10 litres
Ashutosh Varma, Chief Business Officer, India Business Unit, Hero MotoCorp said, “At Hero MotoCorp, we believe that customer expectations are changing fast.
Hero Glamour X had already brought in category-first technologies like Ride Modes and Cruise Control, and now integrated ABS is taking safety standards even higher, said Ashutosh Varma.
The launch is proof of Hero MotoCorp's strategy of combining commuter-centric practicality with advanced technology, connectivity and enhanced rider protection, reports Sprouts News.
With changing safety regulations and consumer expectations, the Hero Glamour X ABS is set to up the ante in the burgeoning 125cc motorcycle segment in India.
