That this is a modern-looking motorcycle with adroit styling and attention to detail there’s no doubt. Starting with a voluptuous front fairing, fresh bodywork runs the length of the bike. The now-mandatory clear lens headlight is halogen-powered and works brilliantly to shred dark nights. The front mudguard sports a dual-tone theme that is also carried over on the chain guard. Mirrors match the body shade and the decals which, though a tad jazzy for the sober among us, will surely appeal to those with a flashy bent of mind. Peer closer and you will notice the good-looking instrument fascia with a smart brushed-finish look, plus a trip gauge within the very rider-friendly speedometer. A fuel gauge reads out fuel tank capacity and accompanies all the other usual warning lamps. The 13.6-litre fuel tank is finely sculpted but the knee recesses carved within it do not serve to comfortably accommodate a rider’s knees. Ergonomically-designed levers and palm grips are fine apparatus and the Glamour shares its electrical switches with the Super Splendor. This switchgear is easily the best on any Indian motorcycle with high and low beams deployed at the push of a button instead of a switch. A pass-light flasher is also included in the package which is delightfully easy to operate. Check out the flush fuel filler cap that’s migrated here from the Karizma, and dummy air-scoops that serve to fill the undertank void. The side and rear panels blend well with little slits adding visual relief, while racy chequered decals provide a flamboyant touch to the Glamour. Paint lustre and build quality are just what the doctor ordered. The keen-eyed will easily spot silver-painted framework that was earlier black. It is rather clear that the handsome Glamour looks today what the bland Super Splendor should have looked yesterday.

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