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2012Hero Glamour

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The 2012 Hero Glamour is a 125cc commuter motorcycle for riders who want comfort and economy. Its 124cc air-cooled single makes 9 hp, with a 790 mm seat and a 13.6-litre tank.

Capacity
124.5 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
4-speed
Wet weight
125.0 kg
Seat height
790 mm
Power
9.0 HP (6.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM
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What’s new for the 2012 Hero Glamour

vs the 2011
Spec20112012
Power 9.0 HP (6.6 kW) 9.0 HP (6.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Optional 240 mm disk Single disc
Other years 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 7Agility 49Comfort 48Off-road 18Touring 22Road manners 58
Off-road & trail18%
Cornering32%
City riding88%
Daily riding92%
Touring18%
Two-up52%
Track4%
Best for
A no-nonsense 125cc commuter built for cheap, reliable daily transport around town and short suburban trips, prioritizing fuel economy over performance.
Built for
A practical, economical everyday runabout. Modest and unintimidating, it just gets the job done efficiently rather than thrilling the rider.
Not ideal for
Not for speed seekers, track riders, highway tourers, or off-roaders. The small engine and drum rear brake limit anything beyond gentle commuting.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 790mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2012 Hero Glamour, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
124.5 ccm
Power
9.0 HP (6.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM
Torque
10.4 Nm (1.1 kgf-m) @ 4000 RPM
Engine type
Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.0720 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke
52.4 x 57.8 mm
Compression
9.1:1
Cooling system
Air
Fuel system
Carburettor
Starting
Kick
Ignition
Advanced Microprocessor Ignition System
Transmission
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Multiplate, wet
Performance
Top speed
85.0 km/h (52.8 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1265 mm
Overall length
2005 mm
Overall width
735 mm
Overall height
1070 mm
Seat height
790 mm
Wet weight
125.0 kg
Fuel capacity
13.60 litres
Ground clearance
150 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
1.00 litres
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Tubular double cradle
Front suspension
Telescopic Hydraulic Fork
Rear suspension
Swing Arm with Hydraulic Shock Absorbers
Front wheel travel
120 mm
Rear wheel travel
81 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
240 mm
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakes diameter
110 mm
Front tyre
2.75-18
Rear tyre
2.75-18
Other
Color options
Black, red, blue, silver, yellow

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 200620112012201620212026
Capacity 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc 125 cc
Dry weight 125 kg — — — — —
Seat height 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm 790 mm 793 mm 793 mm
Fuel capacity 13.6 L 13.6 L 13.6 L 13.6 L 10 L 12 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Hero Glamour?

The 2012 Hero Glamour has a Capacity of 124.5 ccm (7.60 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Hero Glamour have?

The 2012 Hero Glamour has a Power of 9.0 HP (6.6 kW) @ 7000 RPM.

How many gears does the Hero Glamour have?

The 2012 Hero Glamour has a Gearbox of 4-speed.

What is the torque of the Hero Glamour?

The 2012 Hero Glamour has a Torque of 10.4 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) @ 4000 RPM.

How much does the Hero Glamour weigh?

The 2012 Hero Glamour has a Wet weight of 125.0 kg (275.6 pounds).

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