Neat styling, a smooth engine, smart handling and super refinement all add up to make the Ambition 135 one good bike.
The trouble seems to be that it does not feel outstanding in any aspect. It's a smart all-rounder, but faces a Herculean task in challenging today's ultra-competitive 125cc motorcycles.
Hero Honda has excelled with its recent spate of cosmetically upgraded models, which have successfully breathed new life into the company’s product line. The manufacturer has the bottom end of the motorcycle segment singing to its tune, with hefty sales of the Dawn, Splendor and Passion. But to do better higher up in the market, it needs to make a quantum leap, starting with the Ambition 135.

Autocar India Verdict

Competent in all areas but excels in none