The Hero Maestro Edge 125 scooter is one of the newest and most value-for-money 125cc offerings in the Indian market. Priced affordably between Rs 75,000 to Rs 89,000 ex-showroom, it promises great mileage, smooth performance and modern styling. In this blog, we take an in-depth look at what the Hero Maestro Edge 125 has to offer across all fronts – right from pricing, engine specs, design, features, colors and more.
Hero Maestro Edge 125 Prices and Variants
The Maestro Edge 125 is available in four variants:
- Drum Brake Alloy Wheel FI – Rs 76,100
- Drum Brake Alloy Wheel Carb – Rs 75,100
- Disc Brake Alloy Wheel FI – Rs 82,600
- Disc Brake Alloy Wheel Carb – Rs 79,700
All prices are ex-showroom Delhi. Depending on your city and choice of variant, on-road price can range between Rs 85,000 to Rs 95,000 with registration, insurance etc. Being a 125cc scooter, it offers great value considering the pricing of Honda Activa 125 (Rs 75k onwards) and more premium rivals.
Mileage and Performance
The Maestro Edge 125 packs a 124.6cc single-cylinder engine mated to a CVT transmission. Here are some key performance specs:
- Maximum Power – 9 BHP @ 7,000 RPM
- Maximum Torque – 10.4 NM @5,500 RPM
- Mileage:
- City – 52 KMPL
- Highway – 66 KMPL
- Top Speed – 90 km/hr
The fuel-injected variants deliver slightly higher mileage than the carburetted ones. But both match segment standards, and deliver better economy than 100-110cc scooters. Overall performance is smooth and punchy, making the Maestro Edge 125 at home both on city roads and highways.
Design, Dimensions and Features
Some key details regarding design and dimensions:
- Length – 1,854 mm
- Width – 705 mm
- Height – 1,188 mm
- Wheelbase – 1,261 mm
- Ground Clearance – 155 mm
Visually, the scooter follows Hero’s popular style theme with nice finishes and paint quality. The front apron, rear side panels and some other inserts give it a nice dual-tone contrast.
It gets a sufficiently long and wide seat with 780 mm height. So seating comfort is quite good. The floorboard is spacious too with enough room to stretch your feet. Overall ergonomics suit short and tall riders nicely.
Colours and Variants
You get six beautiful colour options with the Maestro Edge 125:
- Panther Black
- Prismatic Yellow
- Prismatic Purple
- Candy Blazing Red
- Pearl Silver White
- Matte Techno Blue
These youthful shades make the scooter stand out from the crowd. Depending on variant chosen, you get nice graphics and decals for better aesthetics.
In terms of features, it packs in LED headlamps, external fuel filler, boot light, multi-function key shutter, side-stand engine cut-off and more. So you get all vital features plus some nice-to-have touches.
Safety and Handling
The Maestro Edge 125 ticks all boxes for safety and stability:
- Telescopic Forks (Front)
- Mono Shock Absorbers (Rear)
- Combi Braking System
- Tubeless Tyres
- Side Stand Sensor
The diamond type chassis offers good rigidity. Ground clearance is also adequate at 155mm to handle small potholes and speed breakers.
Braking performance is decent thanks to 130mm drum brakes (front and rear) in base variants. The option of 190mm disc brake upfront in premium variants adds extra bite. So overall it gives confidence even at 70-80 kmph speeds.
Verdict – Ideal Scooter For City Use
The Hero Maestro Edge 125 scores highly as an urban, value-focused 125cc scooter. It strikes a nice balance between pricing, mileage, features and daily commute ability. The engine offers smooth driveability while build quality checks most boxes.
We feel it will appeal most to buyers looking for good mileage, nippy city performance and modern styling on a reasonable budget. So if you want a no-nonsense 125cc scooter for daily urban commutes, the Hero Maestro Edge 125 warrants your consideration.
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