Hero Majestic mopeds began in India in 1978. Within a few years, Hero Majestic was a household name in the country, and by 1983, Majestic Auto Limited was the country's leading manufacturer of mopeds. Hero Majestic Mopeds have found great acceptance in the overseas markets, including countries in Africa, North & South America, Europe and the far & middle East and are homologated in Europe & USA.
Models
The hero majestic range includes: Panther, Student, Hero, Stallion, Gizmo and Ankur. Other brands such as Yumbo are also basically the same thing.
Hero Majestic Panther 60cc kickstart
Hero Majestic Panther 70cc version
Hero Majestic Student
Engine
The engines are unique but copied from the hung french motors like Peugeot and similar also to the Laura m48. Most were 50cc, pedal start and non-variated with single speed centrifugal clutch. There are numerous versions however including some variated models, 60cc and 70cc factory cylinders, and case-induction as opposed to the more common piston port design.
Following are the specs from their site for the most recent Hero Panther:
- Power: 2.5 bhp at 4500 rpm
- Type: Single Cylinder, Two Stroke, Air cooled
- Bore: 40 mm
- Stroke: 39 mm
- Displacement: 49 cc
- Transmission: Single Speed
- Starting System: Kick Start
Chassis
- Frame Type: Tubular
- Wheel Base: 1135 mm
- Ground Clearance: 110 mm
- Dry Weight: 52 kgs
Suspension
- Front: Telescopic with springs
- Rear: Swinging Fork with hydraulic Shock absorbers
Brakes
- Front: Internal Expanding Brake Drum, 80mm diameter
- Rear: Internal Expanding Brake Drum, 100mm diameter
Tires
- Front: 2.25 x 19" 6 Ply
- Rear: 2.25 x 19" 6 Ply
Other
- Ignition: *Magwheel Electronic (CDI)
- Electrical System: 12 V, 40 W
- Max Speed: 50 kmph
- Clutch: Centrifugal Automatic
- Tank Capacity (Ltrs): 2.5
- Mileage (under ideal test conditions): 81 kmpl
- 50cc share the same crank seals as a Peugeot 103/102
Links
- Owners manual can be found here: http://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/file.php/1/7376/1138317146_ankur_manual.pdf
- English version of their website: http://www.heromotocorp.com/en-in/
- Thread with some performance help: http://www.mopedarmy.com/forums/read.php?7,3352636,3364524
