Comparing the Hero PASSION+ and the Nightster Special side by side helps you weigh how each motorcycle fits your riding needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hero PASSION+ is available at ₹79,500, while the Nightster Special is priced at ₹1,400,000. On the engine front, the Hero PASSION+ comes with a 97.2 cc unit compared to the Nightster Special's 975 cc, producing 5.9 kW @ 8,000 rpm and 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 84 Kmpl for the Hero PASSION+ versus 18.18 Kmpl for the Nightster Special. 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 | Liquid‑cooled |
| Displacement | 97.2 cc | 975 cc |
| Engine Type | Air cooled, 4 stroke | Revolution Max 975T V‑twin (DOHC, VVT) |
| Power | 5.9 kW @ 8,000 rpm | 89 HP (66 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 8.05 Nm @ 6,000 rpm | 95 Nm @ 5,750 RPM |
Performance & Efficiency |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11 litres | 11.7 L |
| Mileage | 84 Kmpl | 18.18 Kmpl |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Kerb Weight | 115 | 225 |
| Seat Height | 790 | 715 |
Brakes & Suspension |
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| ABS | No, IBS | Dual‑channel ABS |
| Front Brake | Drum 130 mm | Disc |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic | 41mm SHOWA® Dual Bending Valve conventional forks. Aluminum fork triple clamps. |
| Rear Brake | Drum 130 mm with IBS | Disc |
| Rear Suspension | Twin Tube | Rear suspension is dual outboard, direct-acting (no linkage) emulsion technology shock absorbers with coil springs and a threaded collar for pre-load adjustment. |
Tyres & Wheels |
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| Front Tyre | 80/100 - 18 | 100/90‑19 |
| Rear Tyre | 80/100 - 18 | 150/80‑16 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless | Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Aluminum cast, satin black |
Features & Technology |
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| Headlight | LED Headlamp w/ DRL | LED |
Other Specifications |
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| Battery | 12V-3Ah MF Battery | — |
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| Cluster | Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster | Digital TFT (102 mm) |
| Color Options | Sports Red BlackBlack Nexus BlueBlack Heavy GreyBlack Brown Stripes | Whiskey FireVivid BlackBilliard GraySnake Venom |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Price Variants | STD | 80328 | | 1538000 |
| Starter | Kick and Self Start | Electric |
| Transmission | Constant mesh, 4 speed | 6‑speed manual |
