Hero Glamour X 125 now gets ABS at Rs 1.01 lakh
Hero MotoCorp has added single-channel ABS to the Glamour X 125, priced at Rs 1.01 lakh (ex-showroom). This is the most meaningful update the motorcycle has received since it first went on sale, and if you were holding off on pulling the trigger because of braking safety, that reason is now gone.
What the ABS update actually brings
The Glamour X 125 now pairs single-channel ABS with Hero's Integrated Braking System, so applying the rear brake also distributes some force to the front — a setup that tends to help riders who instinctively grab only one lever in a panic stop. The ABS itself keeps the front wheel from locking on slippery or loose surfaces. Together, the two systems make a genuine difference in real-world stopping situations, not just on paper.
Spec sheet at a glance
For anyone comparing this against other 125cc commuters, here is what the Glamour X 125 brings to the table:
- 125cc engine producing 11.4hp
- Three riding modes
- Cruise control
- Connected features via the instrument cluster
- Single-channel ABS with IBS, priced at Rs 1.01 lakh ex-showroom
How does the price stack up
At Rs 1.01 lakh, the Glamour X 125 with ABS sits at the top end of the 125cc commuter bracket. Rivals like the Honda SP 125 and Bajaj Pulsar 125 offer ABS or CBS at various price points, so the Glamour X 125 is not the only option here — but the connected features and three riding modes on a commuter this size are still relatively uncommon at this price.
Should you wait or buy now
If you are shopping in the 125cc space and safety tech matters to you, the ABS variant is available at dealerships now. The rest of the motorcycle — engine, features, riding modes — has not changed, so if you have already ridden one and liked it, there is little reason to wait. Those who have not ridden it yet should try both brake inputs on a test ride to see how the IBS and ABS work together before deciding.
Would you pay the Rs 1.01 lakh asking price for ABS on a 125cc commuter, or does a rival make more sense at this budget?
Hero Glamour X 125 — the numbers
Price
₹88,000 – ₹92,000
Ex-showroom, pooled across the market
On-road, by city
On-road, as published for each city — road tax, insurance and registration included. Rounded to the nearest thousand. Your dealer's quote will still differ.
The detail
Safety(2)
Features(2)
Specifications(9)
Efficiency by fuel: 65 KM/L
Colours (7)
- Metallic Nexus Blue
- Matt Metallic Silver
- Candy Blazing Red
- Black Teal Blue
- Black Pearl Red
- Matt Axis Grey
- Gun Metal Grey
TT Score
The Glamour X 125 is a sensible, fuel-frugal 125cc commuter with strong owner backing, let down only by its all-drum brake setup at a price point nudging ₹1.10–1.16 lakh on road in major cities.
Who it suits
- Daily office commuter in a metro — A claimed 65 kmpl ARAI and owner-reported 60 kmpl means running costs stay low across the 10-litre tank, critical when fuel bills are a daily concern.
- First-time two-wheeler buyer on a budget — Ex-showroom starts at approximately ₹87,000–₹1.01 lakh, with kick-and-self-start dual ignition reducing the anxiety of a stall in traffic.
- Buyer upgrading from a 100cc commuter — The 124.7 cc engine producing 11.4 bhp and a 105 kmph top speed gives a meaningful step up in highway confidence without leaving the commuter running-cost bracket.
- Rider prioritising low maintenance — 673 owners rate it 4.6/5 on our aggregated ownership data — one of the stronger satisfaction scores in the 125cc segment — suggesting real-world reliability holds up.
Worth knowing
- · Both brakes are drum type — at on-road prices of ₹1.05–1.16 lakh depending on city, segment rivals are beginning to offer at least a front disc option, so the s
- · On-road price varies sharply by city: Delhi buyers pay ₹1.05 lakh while Hyderabad buyers pay ₹1.16 lakh — factor your local figure, not the ex-showroom headline
- · The 10-litre fuel tank is on the smaller side for a commuter, which limits range to roughly 600 km on claimed figures — fine for city use but worth noting for r
Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.
What owners rate it
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 11 Sept 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
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