Honda Livo vs Hero MotoCorp Passion Pro
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Honda Livo and Hero MotoCorp Passion Pro are both commuter bikes and turn up together on most shortlists. They are priced within ₹1,497 of each other, so this comes down to what each does with the money.
The Passion Pro takes 4 of the 6 categories we score. Our overall ratings are 6/10 for the Livo and 6.5/10 for the Passion Pro.
Category by category
Price
Passion Pro
The Passion Pro starts ₹1,497 lower (₹79,534 against ₹81,031), about ₹50 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
Passion Pro
Passion Pro claims 71 kmpl against 60 kmpl. That is roughly ₹0 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Livo
Livo has the better power-to-weight ratio: 77 against 69 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Livo
Livo adds combi-brake (cbs) that the Passion Pro does not have on any variant.
Features
Passion Pro
Passion Pro gets projector headlamp, led daytime running lamp, usb charging port and idle start-stop.
Warranty
Passion Pro
Passion Pro comes with 5 years of standard warranty against 3 on the Livo.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Livo if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- your priority is budget-conscious daily commuters
- your priority is long fuel-stop-free rides
Buy the Passion Pro if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is value-focused commuting
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Livo | Passion Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹81,031 | ₹79,534 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹93,900 | ₹92,300 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹75,195 | ₹75,195 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹17,500 | ₹17,500 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹4,508 | ₹4,432 |
| Five-year total | ₹1,91,103 | ₹1,89,427 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | HondaLivo | Hero MotoCorpPassion Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹81,031 | ₹79,534 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹2,570 | ₹2,520 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 109.5 cc | 97.2 cc |
| Engine type | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 2 Valves | 1 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 1 Valves |
| Power | 8.7 bhp | 7.9 bhp |
| Torque | 9.3 Nm | 8.1 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 60 kmpl | 71 kmpl |
| Cooling | Air-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Transmission | 4 Speed | 4 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 85 km/h | 85 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 112 kg | 115 kg |
| Fuel tank | 9 L | 11 L |
| Seat height | 790 mm | 790 mm |
| Ground clearance | 163 mm | 168 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1278 mm | 1235 mm |
| Length | 2020 mm | 1982 mm |
| Width | 742 mm | 770 mm |
| Height | 1116 mm | 1087 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| Rear brake | Drum, 130 mm | Drum, 130 mm |
| ABS / CBS | CBS | IBS |
| Front suspension | Telescopic Fork | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Hydraulic Type | Twin Tube |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
| Rear tyre | 80/100-18 | 80/100-18 |
Livo vs Passion Pro: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Livo or the Passion Pro?
- The Passion Pro is cheaper by ₹1,497 at the base variant (₹79,534 against ₹81,031 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Livo or the Passion Pro?
- The Passion Pro claims 71 kmpl against 60 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Livo and Passion Pro in Delhi?
- About ₹1,600: roughly ₹93,900 for the Livo and ₹92,300 for the Passion Pro, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹1,91,103 for the Livo and ₹1,89,427 for the Passion Pro, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The Passion Pro comes out ₹1,676 ahead.
