The FB Mondial HPS 300 has been launched at Rs 3.37 lakh (ex-showroom). It was first showcased at the 2017 EICMA motorcycle show and is based on the Hipster 125cc (HPS 125) motorcycle.
Powering the HPS 300 is a Piaggio-sourced 249cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder, fuel-injected engine. It produces 25hp and 22Nm of torque. This motor is mated to a 6-speed gearbox.
A 41mm, USD fork and dual shock absorbers handle suspension duties. Braking is taken care of by a four-piston radial calliper and 280mm single disc at the front, and a single-piston floating calliper with a 220mm disc at the rear. ABS is part of standard equipment.
The FB Mondial HPS 300 rides on spoke-wheels which are sized 18 inches at the front and 17 inches at the rear. The front and rear tyre sizes are 110/90 R18 and 130/70 R17, respectively. The bike has a claimed dry weight of 135kg and seat-height of 785mm.
The HPS 300 is undoubtedly an expensive proposition for the Indian market, considering its CKD assembly roots, but it does come with an air of exclusivity.
Azaman Chothia
Vishal Venugopal
