Top 4 Fuel-Efficient Hero Commuter Bikes : In India, commuter bikes are meant to be fuel-efficient and low maintenance with comfort for everyday rides. However, what if your bike could also save you fuel when it is idle at traffic signals? The Hero i3S (Idle Stop-Start System) comes into play here. This smart technique automatically turns off the engine when the bike sits idle and restarts it with the press of the clutch, so you can ride it easily in the city and save fuel in stop-and-go traffic. If you are looking for a budgeted bike with this feature, then here are the top 4 commuter bikes under ₹90,000 with i3S technology in 2025.
Hero Splendor Plus i3S
Splendor Plus i3S is the most selling bike in India and for good reasons. Reliable, highly fuel-efficient, and now comes with i3S which boosts its per-kilometer mileage in the city traffic. Paired with a 97.2cc engine, the bike gives you around 65-70 km/l and has a simple nature to ride. The on-road price for this superbly value-for-money bike starts at around ₹75,000 (ex-showroom).
Hero HF Deluxe i3S
The HF Deluxe i3S perfectly fits the profile for a simple, no-nonsense, cheap and friendly bike with smart features. Like-Splendor is powered by the same 97.2cc engine but has a slightly different design. The i3S caught on well and it’s giving the bike about 70 km/l useful in real-world riding, all for a steal of about ₹70,000 (ex-showroom), making it one of the most inexpensive bikes that come with this technology.
Hero Passion Plus i3S
Lit up on the style and blended on the practicality. The Passion Plus i3S has the same reliable engine but is taken to a different level in graphics, added comfortable seating, and an air of being slightly premium. The i3S system runs silently and in a very efficient manner, especially among the traffic. It then gives around 68 km/l, and pricing starts at about ₹78,000 (ex-showroom).
Hero Glamour XTEC
For any 125cc commuter that you can find at the price of less than ₹90,000, the strongest bet is the Hero Glamour XTEC (Drum brake version). It offers i3S, Bluetooth connectivity, digital meters, and sophisticated design. The 124.7cc engine gives lots of power on highways along with a mileage of around 60-65 km/l. Price starts from ₹89,000 (ex-showroom).