Hero HF Deluxe Flex Fuel Variant Launched at Rs. 72,792

• Is compatible with E85 fuel
• Rs. 13,315 more expensive than the base variant
• Gets a special black colour scheme

Hero has launched the Flex Fuel variant of the HF Deluxe in India at Rs. 72,792 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bike has undergone several changes to make it compatible with E85 fuel, a mix of 85 per cent ethanol and 15 per cent petrol.

At Rs. 72,792, the Flex Fuel variant is Rs. 13,315 more expensive than the base HF Deluxe and Rs. 172 costlier than the HF Deluxe Pro.

It continues to be powered by the same 97.2cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 8.4bhp and 8.3Nm. However, it gets a revised ECU and upgraded fuel-system components to enable compatibility with E85 fuel. For reference, the E20-compliant HF Deluxe produces 7.9bhp and 8.05Nm.

To make it stand out from the other variants in the HF Deluxe lineup, Hero has offered a special Black colour scheme with Lime Yellow graphics. It also gets a new twin-pod semi-digital console, with an analogue speedometer in one pod, and a digital fuel gauge on the other. It also comes with a side-stand cut-off feature as standard.

Aside from the above-mentioned additions, the bike remains mechanically unchanged. It features a telescopic fork and twin rear shock absorbers. It rolls on 18-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tyres. The braking setup consists of drum units at both ends.