Hero-Majestic

Contents
Models
1.1 Hero Majestic Panther 60cc kickstart. Hero Majestic Panther 70cc versionHero Majestic Student
2 Engine
3 Chassis
4 Suspension
5 Brakes
6 Tires
7 Other
8 Links
Hero Majestic mopeds began in India in 1978. Within a few years, Hero Majestic was a household name in the country, and by 1983, Majestic Auto Limited was the country’s leading manufacturer of mopeds. Hero Majestic Mopeds have found great acceptance in the overseas markets, including countries in Africa, North & South America, Europe and the far & middle East and are homologated in Europe & USA.

Models
The hero majestic range includes: Panther, Student, Hero, Stallion, Gizmo and Ankur. Other brands such as Yumbo are also basically the same thing.

Hero Majestic Panther 60cc kickstart
Hero Panther Super Sixty.jpg
Hero Majestic Panther 70cc version
Hero Panther Power.jpg
Hero Majestic Student
Hero Student.jpg
Engine
The engines are unique but copied from the hung french motors like Peugeot and similar also to the Laura m48. Most were 50cc, pedal start and non-variated with single speed centrifugal clutch. There are numerous versions however including some variated models, 60cc and 70cc factory cylinders, and case-induction as opposed to the more common piston port design.

Following are the specs from their site for the most recent Hero Panther:

Power: 2.5 bhp at 4500 rpm
Type: Single Cylinder, Two Stroke, Air cooled
Bore: 40 mm
Stroke: 39 mm
Displacement: 49 cc
Transmission: Single Speed
Starting System: Kick Start
Chassis
Frame Type: Tubular
Wheel Base: 1135 mm
Ground Clearance: 110 mm
Dry Weight: 52 kgs
Suspension
Front: Telescopic with springs
Rear: Swinging Fork with hydraulic Shock absorbers
Brakes
Front: Internal Expanding Brake Drum, 80mm diameter
Rear: Internal Expanding Brake Drum, 100mm diameter
Tires
Front: 2.25 x 19″ 6 Ply
Rear: 2.25 x 19″ 6 Ply
Other
Ignition: *Magwheel Electronic (CDI)
Electrical System: 12 V, 40 W
Max Speed: 50 kmph
Clutch: Centrifugal Automatic
Tank Capacity (Ltrs): 2.5
Mileage (under ideal test conditions): 81 kmpl
50cc share the same crank seals as a Peugeot 103/102