Comparing the Hero HF100 and the ATHER 450 Apex side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hero HF100 is available at ₹56,701, while the ATHER 450 Apex is priced at a price on request. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both motorcycles is available in the table below.
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Engine Specifications |
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| Cooling System | Air Cooled | — |
| Displacement | 97.2 cc | — |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4-stroke, Single cylinder, OHC | — |
| Power | 8.02 PS @ 8000 rpm | 7.0 kW |
| Torque | 8.05 N-m @ 6000 rpm | 26 Nm |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 9.1 Litre | — |
| Mileage | 70 Kmpl | — |
| Top Speed (km/h) | — | 100 |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 109 | 111.6 |
| Seat Height | 805 | 780 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No | Combined braking system & regenerative braking |
| Front Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Hydraulically actuated triple-piston calliper disc, 200mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Brake | Drum (130 mm) | Hydraulically actuated single-piston calliper disc, 190mm |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with 2-Step Adjustable Hydraulic Shock Absorbers | Symmetrically mounted progressive monoshock |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 2.75 x 18 - 4PR/42P | 90/90 - 12 |
| Rear Tyre | 2.75 x 18 - 6PR/48P | 100/80 - 12 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | 12 V - 35 / 35 W (Halogen Bulb), Trapezoidal MFR | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| 0–40 km/h (s) | — | 2.9 |
| Anti-Theft / IoT Tracking | — | Yes |
| App Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Battery | MF-3 : 12V, 3 Ah | 3.7 kWh Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity (kWh) | — | 3.7 |
| Battery Chemistry | — | Li-ion |
| Battery Warranty (Years) | — | 5 |
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| Built-in GPS Navigation | — | Yes |
| Charger Output Power (kW) | — | 0.7 |
| Charging Port Type | — | Proprietary |
| Charging Time (Fast) | — | 1–1.5h |
| Charging Time (Standard) | — | 5.45 |
| Cluster | Analogue Instrument Cluster | — |
| Color Options | Red BlackBlue Black | Indium Blue |
| Connectivity Features | — | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, navigation, call/music control |
| Drive Modes | — | SmartEco, Eco, Ride, Sport, Warp+ |
| Fast Charging Supported | — | Yes |
| Final Drive Type | — | belt |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | — |
| Ingress Protection (IP Rating) | — | IP67 |
| Motor Power (Continuous, kW) | — | -0.1 |
| Motor Power (Peak, kW) | — | 7 |
| Motor Type | — | PMSM |
| OTA Updates | — | Yes |
| Price Variants | STD | 62280 | Standard | 189946 |
| Range (Claimed, km) | — | 157 |
| Starter | Kick-start | Push Button Start |
| Torque (Electric, Nm) | — | 26 |
| Transmission | 4 Speed Constant Mesh | — |
| Vehicle Warranty (Years) | — | 3 |





