Hero Maestro Edge

Introduction

The Hero Maestro Edge is an inspiring and encouraging scooter added to the portfolio of Hero MotoCorp. The Maestro Edge has gained popularity among Indian riders that competes strongly in the likes of Aprilia SR 150, Honda Activa 6G and TVS Jupiter in its category. The acceleration and fuel economy has been improved with the programmed fuel injection and the integrated XSens technology. This scooter houses a long list of features for its price and feels confident and nimble at regular city speeds. It is also the first scooter ever to house an LED projector headlight in its category. 

How is the design? 

The Hero Maestro Edge appears with a uniqueness, having an exclusive design template. The front fender of the scooter is inspired from the cobra-esque design with the indicators making the eyes of the snake and the twin grille its nose. The bolder and sharper cuts and edges add to the good looks of the scooter, the AHO and the clear headlamp being its majestic features. The mirror has been given a touch of grey, while the visor adds to the sportiness of the scooter. The front forks and the exhaust have received minor tweaks. The daytime running light is an additional feature that looks nice on this scooter. The tail lamp being bigger in size gives the impression that the scooter has a large stature. The fuel lid is placed carefully just above the tail light at the rear end. It is a covered lid like the ones found in cars. 

How is the performance?

The Hero Maestro Edge is a commuting two-wheeler that has been built with the promise of long-term performance. It is propelled by a peppy air cooled, single-cylinder, 110cc engine which is now BS6 compliant and supported with the fuel-injection function. The engine has the capacity of delivering 8 bhp of power at 7500 rpm and a peak torque of 8.75 Nm at 5500 rpm. The engine is coupled with a CVT unit and both its mileage and acceleration have significantly improved upon the integration of the fuel injection mechanism and the XSens technology. The braking duties are handled by drum brakes at both ends and at the front it has been given a telescopic hydraulic and at the rear a spring loaded hydraulic. The feedback from the suspension is pretty good for absorbing impacts from potholes and bumps. The tyres help in keeping the scooter stable and well-planted through the ride. 

How does the Hero Maestro Edge ride? 

The Hero Maestro Edge offers a good ride quality and an enhanced on-road experience. It can steadily balance even at slower paces by not affecting the handling quality in any way. This scooter is not tail-heavy and can perform its duty of commuting daily pretty well. The suspensions at both ends help in soaking up potholes and bumps quite efficiently while providing ample leg space for the rider at the same time. The height of the seat is pretty good making it easier for taller riders to manoeuvre easily through city traffic and sound narrow corners. However, the riders shorter than the average height may find it difficult to rear the scooter in busy road traffic. The telescopic fork at the front is more flexible and softer and performs well. The decent gripping offered by the tyres can be felt until the bike is ridden on wet surfaces. 

How comfortable is the Hero Maestro Edge? 

The seat is placed far away from the front fender, which means that there is enough free space for resting the legs. There is also considerable room for the knees which is barely found in the current scooter models. The seat is long, plush and broad that promises an additional comfort for the riders. The grabrail is long and highly functional and can be accessed easily by the rider on the pillion for additional support. Some scooters in the same segment offer a backrest for the pillion rider which is absent in the Maestro Edge. 

How's the tech? 

The Hero Maestro Edge is packed with technological specifications that offer a high-end feeling while riding the scooter. The mileage and acceleration of the scooter have significantly improved upon the integration of the fuel injection mechanism and the XSens technology. This scooter gets a USB port with a stowage light, a side-stand indicator, an external cap for fuel and a combination lock. There is a partly analogue and a semi-digital instrument cluster that comes in pair with an ‘always-on’ halogen headlight. The integrated system of brakes promises superior handling. There is an additional function for service reminder available in this scooter. 

How's the mileage of the Hero Maestro Edge? 

The claimed mileage of the Hero Maestro Edge is 65 kmpl. 

Is the Hero Maestro Edge good value for money? 

As far as commuting is the main concern, the Hero Maestro Edge is a pretty good value for money. It promises a good fuel economy and the build is sturdy. It looks stylish and comes with advanced technology such as XSens and fuel injection. It is packed with other features like USB port and combination lock. 

How is the after sales service? 

Hero is known for its excellent after-sales services. It has several authorised service centres found at the key locations of the country. The Hero Maestro Edge gets five free services after purchase. The 1st one is scheduled after 60 days or 500-750 km of ride, the 2nd one after 160 days or 3000-3500 km of ride, the 3rd one after 260 days or after 6000-6500 k of ride, the 4th one after 360 days or 9000-9500 km of ride, and the last one after 460 days or 12000-12500 km of ride. The paid services are scheduled after every 90 days or 3000 km of ride. 

Which scooters compete in this segment? 

Some of the key rivals of Hero Maestro Edge that compete in the same segment are TVS Apache RTR 160, Bajaj CT 125, Honda Activa 125, TVS Sport and TVS jupiter. 

Verdict (Value for money)

The Hero Maestro Edge is your everyday bike that promises comfort and good quality ride. At Rs 71,200 this bike is a good value for money, considering the premium on road experience and the features it comes with.