The Hero Honda Passion (2001) was a stylish commuter motorcycle designed to offer a balance of reliability, fuel efficiency, and modern aesthetics. It had a stylish yet functional appearance because of its streamlined fuel tank with integrated shrouds, eye-catching body graphics, cosy single-piece seat, and semi-rounded headlight with clear indicators. It was mounted on a tubular double-cradle steel frame for stability and durability, and it was powered by a 97.2 cc 4-stroke, air-cooled engine that was derived from the well-proven CD100 platform. Pressed steel was used for the fuel tank and side panels, while high-impact ABS plastic was used for lightweight strength in body panels such as the side covers and headlamp cowl. For improved heat dissipation, the engine's crankcase and cylinder head were made of aluminium alloy, and the exhaust system was made of mild steel that had been chrome-finished to prevent corrosion. The wheels had rubber tyres on spoked steel rims, while the seat cushions were made of polyurethane foam. Hero Honda Motors Ltd. produced the Passion, one of the most well-liked commuter bikes of its era, by fusing Hero's economical manufacturing with Honda's sophisticated engineering.