# Hero Glamour X 125 gets ABS at Rs 1.01 lakh, takes on TVS Raider 2026-09-17T10:57:17+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Hero MotoCorp has launched an ABS variant of the Glamour X 125 at Rs 1.01 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), making it the first 125cc motorcycle to combine single-channel ABS with an Integrated Braking System. The new variant sits above the existing Drum (Rs 88,517) and Disc Brake (Rs 96,836) versions. Hero says the ABS-IBS combo reduces front-wheel lock-up under hard braking, and the bike also gets a Panic Brake Alert that flashes turn indicators during emergency stops. The engine remains unchanged at 11.4 bhp. Other features carried over include three riding modes (Eco, Road, Power), cruise control, a 4-inch TFT console with Bluetooth navigation, call and SMS alerts, full LED lighting, Type-C charging, and dual under-seat storage. Two new colours, Gun Metal Grey and Matt Axis Grey, join the lineup. The TVS Raider 125's top-spec TFT DD variant with dual discs and single-channel ABS costs Rs 1.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), slightly more than the Glamour X ABS. The Honda SP 125 and Bajaj Pulsar 125 still lack ABS. The Glamour X was launched in August 2025 as the segment's first 125cc bike with cruise control. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Hero is betting that safety tech will sway buyers in the 125cc commuter segment, where margins are thin and competition fierce. The Glamour X now undercuts the TVS Raider on price while adding cruise control and IBS, features normally found on larger, costlier bikes. But ABS alone may not shift volumes: most buyers in this segment still prioritise fuel economy and service cost over electronics. The real test will come when Hero reports monthly sales for the Glamour X from April onwards, showing whether the ABS variant gains traction against the Raider's established network and brand loyalty. The next update to watch is Bajaj's response, it could add ABS to the Pulsar 125 or cut prices to defend its share. The next update to watch is Bajaj's response, it could add ABS to the Pulsar 125 or cut prices to defend its share. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: ABS, Delhi, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Raider 125 Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/hero-glamour-x-125-gets-abs-at-rs-1-01-lakh-takes-on-tvs-raider/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/hero-glamour-x-125-gets-abs-at-rs-1-01-lakh-takes-on-tvs-raider/#story-in-brief