Hero MotoCorp silently launched the new Hero HF 100 in India in April 2021. It is priced at ₹ 49,400 (ex-showroom, Delhi) and is the most affordable Hero model in India right now. It is positioned below the HF Deluxe in Hero's model line-up. In terms of rivals, it goes up against the Bajaj CT100, whose prices start at ₹ 44,890 (ex-showroom, Delhi). The HF 100 is the most basic commuter motorcycle model from Hero MotoCorp at present. Here are top 5 highlights of the Hero HF 100.

(The Hero HF 100 goes up against the Bajaj CT100. It is available in just one colour, black with red. The styling is quite similar to the Hero HF Deluxe)

(The Hero HF 100 gets a 97.2 cc single-cylinder engine which is fuel-injected and air-cooled. It makes 7.91 bhp at 8,000 rpm and peak torque output is rated at 8.05 Nm at 5,000 rpm. The engine is paired to a 4-speed gearbox. The dimensions on the HF 100 stay the same as on the HF Deluxe. The motorcycle also features Hero's XSens system which has an array of sensors that help the motorcycle perform at optimum levels)

(The motorcycle is suspended on telescopic forks up front and hydraulic shock absorbers at the rear. Being a commuter bike, it weighs a light 110 kg. Braking hardware consists of 130 mm drum units at the front and rear)

(The grab-rail at the rear on the HF 100 is made of steel and is skinnier while the one on the Deluxe is bigger and made of Aluminium. The 100 though gets the same alloy wheel such as the Deluxe. Features on the motorcycle include Hero's patented i3S or idle start stop system which helps reduce running cost of the motorcycle. The bike is built on a double cradle frame made from high-tensile steel. The bike gets an analogue instrument console, similar to the Hero HF Deluxe)
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