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    TVS July 2024 Sales – 1,61,074 Motorcycles Sold

    TVS Apache 200TVS July 2024 Sales – 1,39,995 Scooters SoldTVS Motor Company’s sales report for July 2024 reflects growth across various vehicle categories. Motorcycle sales reached 161,074 units in July 2024, marking a 4.63 percent increase from 153,942 units in July 2023. This growth is part of the company’s steady performance. Within TVS, motorcycle sales capture 47.42 percent share for July 2024.Scooter sales demonstrated a significant year-over-year growth of 14.81 percent, with 139,995 units sold in July 2024 compared to 121,941 units in July 2023. This segment contributed to 41.21 percent of total TVS sales for the month, indicating strong consumer demand and market penetration. E-scooter sales surged by 61.15 percent, with 21,442 units sold in July 2024, up from 13,306 units in July 2023. e-scooters contributed to 6.31 percent sales in July 2024, reflecting the growing popularity of electric vehicles.TVS July 2024 Sales – YoY ComparisonElectric Scooters Gain PopularityMoped sales in July 2024 were 38,607 units, a 5.99 percent increase from 36,424 units in July 2023. Despite a slight decline from June 2024, when 40,481 units were sold, mopeds contributed to 11.37 percent of TVS’ total sales in July 2024.Domestic sales of two-wheelers in July 2024 reached 254,250 units at 8.09 percent increase from 235,230 units in July 2023. However, there was a slight month-over-month decline of 0.58 percent from June 2024, when 255,734 units were sold. This segment accounts for 74.85 percent of total TVS domestic sales for July 2024. In the export market, two-wheeler sales in July 2024 were 85,426 units, marking 10.83 percent growth from 77,077 units in July 2023. Exports accounted for 25.15 percent of total TVS 2W sales, showing a substantial increase in international demand.TVS July 2024 Sales – MoM ComparisonDomestic Two-Wheeler Sales Growth in July 2024 – 8.09 percentTotal sales of two-wheelers for July 2024 reached 339,676 units, an 8.76 percent increase from 312,307 units in July 2023. This comprehensive figure includes both domestic and export sales, reflecting the company’s overall market performance.Three-wheeler domestic sales in July 2024 were 2,301 units, a significant 50.00 percent increase from 1,534 units in July 2023. Exports of three-wheelers in July 2024 were relatively stable with 12,163 units sold, showing a slight year-over-year increase of 0.22 percent from 12,136 units in July 2023.TVS Reports 8.64% Growth in Combined Sales for July 2024Total sales of three-wheelers in July 2024 were 14,464 units at 5.81 percent increase from 13,670 units in July 2023. This total encompasses both domestic and export sales, reflecting overall growth in the three-wheeler segment.Combined sales of two-wheelers and three-wheelers for July 2024 were 354,140 units, an 8.64 percent increase from 325,977 units in July 2023. This figure highlights the company’s comprehensive market reach across different vehicle categories. And reflects a balanced mix of domestic and export sales. More

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    2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied In Detail – New Features Onboard

    2025 Bajaj Pulsar N125 SpiedWhen launched, Bajaj Pulsar N125 spied, will rival sporty 125cc commuter bikes like Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125Revolutionizing Indian sporty affordable motorcycle segment, Bajaj Pulsar line has dwelled into the hearts of millions. Bajaj already sells a multitude of Pulsars across multiple displacements and body styles. There is a new Pulsar in the works that should carry a 125cc engine and might launch around the festive season. Let’s take a look.Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied AgainIf we take Bajaj’s sales performance, Pulsar is the best-selling model, sidelining other sub brands. But if we break the sales in terms of displacement, it is the 125cc Pulsars that outsell every other type of Bajaj offerings. Bajaj is now coming up with a new 125cc Pulsar that should push sales envelope even further.Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied AgainCurrently, Bajaj sells Pulsar 125 and Pulsar NS125. The range will see a new addition with what is believed to be a Bajaj Pulsar N125. Spotted testing on multiple occasions, Bajaj Pulsar N125 will be the most sporty 125cc Pulsar from Bajaj and is expected to weigh a lot less than the 144kg Pulsar NS125.Latest test mule sighting from The Fat Biker, show more details about this upcoming vehicle. For starters, it looks a lot more aggressive in its design which should pit it directly against Hero Xtreme 125R and TVS Raider 125.[embedded content]We can see accentuated tank shrouds for aggression, there seems to be front fork covers for a muscular appeal, there is stacked LED headlight setup, Pulsar-style split LED tail light setup, split seat design with a stepped pillion seat, tyre hugger, stylish single-piece grab rail, front disc brake, same alloy wheels as Pulsar P150 and other elements.Indicators are still halogen bulbs with the upcoming Bajaj Pulsar N125, while Hero is offering LED ones in Xtreme 125R. Bajaj aims to further consolidate its position in the 125cc segment with a sporty offering that looks imposing and from a segment above. In that regard, the new Bajaj Pulsar N125 certainly delivers.Bajaj Pulsar N125 Spied AgainSame engine as NS125?Where powertrains are concerned, there is a good probability that Bajaj might implement the same 11bhp and 11.8 Nm 124.45cc air-cooled single-cylinder engine as Pulsar NS125. Or, there might be a new engine derived from N150’s unit with slightly higher numbers. We can see an underbelly exhaust with Pulsar N125 and a 5-speed gearbox will do duties.Features-wise, Bajaj Pulsar N125 will get a reverse LCD fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth connectivity. There is a good probability that turn-by-turn navigation will be on offer considering its arch rival, TVS Raider offers a 5-inch colour TFT screen with a lot more features.Also read – Bajaj Freedom 125 CNG delivery starts More

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    Honda Overtakes Hero MotoCorp In Domestic Sales – July 2024 and YTD FY25

    Honda ActivaHonda has overtaken Hero MotoCorp both in domestic and export market on a YoY basis and in terms of total YTD salesHonda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has overtaken Hero MotoCorp in two wheeler sales in July 2024. Honda dispatched a total of 4.83 lakh two-wheelers and 4.39 lakh units in the domestic market in July while Hero dispatched a total of 3.70 lakh units in the past month and 3.47 lakh units in domestic markets.Honda Overtakes Hero – Becomes No 1 2W brand of IndiaHonda has experienced strong sales both in domestic and export markets allowing the automaker to surge over market leader Hero MotoCorp last month by 1,12,726 units. The gap in sales between these two OEMs have been shrinking ever since the split in 2011 and had narrowed down considerably in recent months. For the first time, Honda has overtaken Hero in the domestic market monthly sales.Honda 2W Sales July 2024 and YTD FY 25Honda has reported total two wheeler sales at 4,83,100 units in July 2024. This was a growth of 42.80% over 3,38,310 units sold in July 2023 relating to a volume increase of 1,44,790 units. This included 4,39,110 units sold in domestic markets, a 41.26% YoY growth from 3,10,867 units sold in July 2023 while exports surged 60.27% to 43,982 units in the past month over 27,443 units shipped in the same month last year. While the company’s domestic share is at 90.90%, exports command a 9.10% share. However, when comparing sales on a month-on-month (MoM) basis, Honda has seen a 9.01% decline in domestic sales from 4,82,597 units sold in June 2024. Exports held their ground with a 21.49% improvement over 36,202 units shipped in June 2024. Lower domestic sales took total MoM sales down by 6.88% from 5,18,799 units sold in June 2024.Honda has also done exceedingly well in terms of year-to-date (YTD) sales. Total sales during the period April to July 2024 stood at 20,36,292 units, up 49.01% over 13,66,542 units sold in the corresponding months of 2023. This was a volume improvement of 6,69,749 units. The company excelled both in domestic and export markets with a 46.74% growth in domestic sales from 12,63,056 units to 18,53,350 units. Exports on the other hand surged 76.78% from 1,03,487 units shipped during the April-July 2023 period to 1,82,942 units in the same period of the current year.Hero MotoCorp Sales July 2024 and YTD FY 25Hero MotoCorp YoY and YTD Sales July 2024Hero MotoCorp that has seen a slew of big launches in the premium segment in the recent past and is actively testing the new Xpulse 210, has recorded sales of 3,70,374 units in July 2024. This included 3,40,390 motorcycles and 29,884 scooters, both of which have declined on a YoY basis by 5.60% and 2.72% respectively. Domestic sales also took a beating down by 6.43% to 3,47,335 units while there had been 3,71,204 units sold in July 2023. Exports of the company increased to 22,739 units in July 2024 from 20,106 units shipped in July 2023. Hero MotoCorp has presence across 48 global markets with production facilities in India, Bangladesh and Colombia.Month-on-month sales also remained in the negative in domestic markets while exports grew immensely. Motorcycle sales dipped 28.07% from 4,73,228 units sold in June 2024 relating to a 1,32,838 unit volume decline. Scooter sales saw a narrower fall by 1.11% from 30,220 units sold in June 2024. Total domestic sales dipped by 29.32% from 4,91,416 units sold in June 2024 while exports improved by a massive 88.99% to 22,739 units last month from only 12,032 units shipped in June 2024.YTD sales of Hero MotoCorp showed off more positive results as total sales grew by 9.27% to 19,05,530 units in the April-July 2024 period over 17,43,884 units sold in the same months last year. Motorcycle sales were up 9.74% to 17,81,346 units from 16,23,232 units while scooter sales grew by2.84% to 1,24,084 units from 1,20,652 units.Total domestic sales also saw an 8.47% growth while exports improved by 33.02% to 18,31,497 units and 73,733 units respectively. Hero MotoCorp asserts that supply chain constraints and logistics disruptions impacted dispatches and plans to boost sales leading to the festive season. More

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    Electric Scooter Owner Annoyed With Rs 8,000 Bill – Says His 10 Yr Old Car Has Lower Service Cost

    Ather Electric Scooter Owner Shares Service BillThe tweet has gone viral – Ather service team has called the owner and offered free service if the tweet is deletedApart from fuel cost savings, EVs also promise lower maintenance costs. This is often attributed to fewer moving parts of EVs in comparison to ICE vehicles. However, user experiences reveal that EVs too can have high maintenance costs in specific cases.Ather owner gets Rs 8,000 maintenance billWith a maintenance bill of Rs 8,000, one would expect that the scooter could have faced some major damage due to an accident. However, that is not the case. According to the owner, there is no damage to the scooter of any sort. It seems like the issue has occurred due to the normal wear and tear of the scooter. Although EVs have fewer moving parts, they do have components like electric motor, fans and pulleys that are susceptible to damage.Ather offers free service if tweet is deletedIn this case, the Ather electric scooter is around 4 years old. It has clocked 13,398 km on the odometer. In normal circumstances and in most cases, major repairs are not usually required for two-wheelers at this stage. This is applicable for both electric and ICE scooters.So, when someone gets a maintenance bill of Rs 8,000, it is bound to create a shock. Ather is known for its reliability and high quality. And when top brands do not match expectations, it creates significant disappointment.10 yr car has lower service bill – Ather ownerCharging error P014According to the Ather owner, his scooter’s charging stopped and a P014 error started to show. At the service centre, multiple problems were identified. The warranty applicable on the affected parts was only for one year. As a result, the owner had no option other than to get the costly parts replaced.Ather electric scooter owner replying to questions of surprised enthusiastsThe owner is also disappointed due to the fact that he was among the early adopters of Ather electric scooter. Another point noted by the owner is that he has been trying to get the Ather Service pack for the last two months. But he wasn’t able to do that. If the service pack was active, the maintenance bill would have been lower.Ather electric scooter owner replyingResponse from other usersIn response to the alleged inflated maintenance bill, other users have shared their personal experiences. Some say that the high maintenance cost is a real issue with first-gen Ather scooters. One user, who was among the first 100 pre-order list, says that his scooter’s mid assembly was replaced. There was no option to repair it. As a result, the replacement cost came at Rs 16,000.Another user has shared a screenshot, showing his Ather scooter clocking 27,392 km. The owner says that he has paid only Rs 6,646 on maintenance costs. Some car users have also shared screenshots, saying that their car service bill is less than the Rs 8,000 charged by Ather service centre. Even the said Ather electric scooter owner tweeted that his 10 year old car has a lower service bill.Ather electric scooter owner replyingThis is not the first time an Ather owner has shared their disapproval over high service costs. Earlier too a similar situation had arose when an Ather electric scooter owner had tweeted that the service cost of his Ather is same as his Kia EV6. More

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    Triumph 400 Anniversary Offer Extended Till 31st – Price Starts Rs 2.24 Lakh

    Triumph Anniversary Offer ExtendedTriumph 400 Anniversary Celebration Offer extension will keep Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450’s pricing in check establishing VFM quotientExactly a year ago in July 2023, Triumph Motorcycles entered the affordable single-cylinder category. The company achieved this by a strategic partnership with Bajaj Auto. Speed 400 was the first to launch at Rs 2.23 lakh, followed by Scrambler 400X launch in October 2024 at Rs 2.63 lakh (Ex-sh).Fast forwarding to July 2024, Triumph India launched Anniversary Celebration Offer and slashed Rs 10,000 off the price tag. Thus bringing the price of Speed 400 to Rs 2.24 lakh (Ex-sh) and Scrambler 400X to Rs 2.54 lakh (Ex-sh). Now, Triumph just announced that they will extend this Anniversary Celebration Offer till 31st August 2024.Triumph 400 Anniversary Offer ExtendedThe British brand is mentioned that the extension of Anniversary Celebration Offer is due to multiple new milestones achieved in the Indian market. Within a year of launch, Triumph has extended its dealer network to as many as 100 showrooms. Another milestone is Triumph 400 motorcycles being exported to 50 countries. lastly, global sales of Triumph 400 bikes exceeded 50,000 units.The 350cc to 500cc segment has been heated up quite a bit today, than it was a couple of years ago. Within this space, there is a race amongst the high-performance offerings to sack the top spot. Leading the charts is Bajaj along with its alliance partners like Triumph, KTM, and Husqvarna.Triumph Speed 400Individually, Royal Enfield takes the cake with Himalayan 450. Pulsar NS400Z trails the Himalayan 450 in sales, despite packing incredible value-for-money proposition. Trailing Pulsar NS400Z is Triumph’s 400 duo (Speed 400 and Scrambler 400X).Now, a new contender has entered the chat from Royal Enfield with immense sales potential than Himalayan 450. We’re talking about the Guerrilla 450 recently launched starting from Rs 2.39 lakh (Ex-sh). With Anniversary Celebration Offer extended to August 31st, Triumph 400 buyers will enjoy reduced pricing that undercuts Guerrilla 450’s.Statement from Bajaj AutoMr. Sumeet Narang, President Pro-Biking, Bajaj Auto Ltd. commented. “It has been a round of serial celebrations for us as we mark the first anniversary of the Bajaj Auto & Triumph Motorcycles collaboration. We crossed sales of 50,000 Triumph 400s across 50 countries. We also expanded to over 100 best-in-class showrooms in 75 cities, bringing the Triumph experience to more riders in India.Triumph 400X ScramblerIn response to overwhelming bookings and retails, we are extending the anniversary offer till 31st Aug 2024. The incredible response to our Modern Classics is a testament to our commitment to exceptional customer service and our Ride & Community programs which ensure a truly immersive Triumph ownership journey.” More

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    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Spied – Dual Disc In Front, USD Forks

    Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 Dual Disc SpiedFor the first time ever, a Royal Enfield motorcycle is getting adjustable suspension and front dual-disc brake setup among othersIndian motorcycling enthusiasts are in for a treat as Royal Enfield is coming up with a new 650cc motorcycle. No. We’re not talking about the Bullet 650 and Classic 650 or even the Scram 650 (Interceptor Bear 650). This is a lot more exciting. Say Namaste to the first ever Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 spy shots.Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 SpiedAfter multiple rumours, speculations and featuring in a few official internal presentations, Royal Enfield has finally commenced the testing of Himalayan 650. This is the first time, Royal Enfield is creating a truly premium offering and when launched, it will be positioned as the company’s flagship.Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 SpiedThe test mule in question, was completely camouflaged. But the design attributes that it brings to the table easily position it as a Royal Enfield. The same 648cc parallel-twin mill from other RE 650 motorcycles can be seen on this bike too. There is a single exhaust setup, which is of an up-swept design for better water wading.Seating layout is of split-type design with front seat scooped out for comfort and convenience while pillion seat is stepped. There are braces on the rear subframe that end into a rear luggage rack. Just like Himalayan 450, tail lights are integrated into its turn indicators. There are new ORVMs for better visibility too.Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 SpiedUnlike Himalayan 450, upcoming Himalayan 650 has a semi fairing that makes it more of a tourer than an adventure off-roader. The first motorcycle that this test mule reminded me of, was Benelli TNT 600 GT. This bikini fairing engulfs the fuel tank in a soothing manner. We hope the fuel tank is 20L+ for maximum range on a single tank.We can see a circular instrument cluster that looks like it is fully digital TFT unit. The angle of this screen was facing rider, which is better for touring as it falls in rider’s peripheral vision. This could very well be the same Tripper Dash we saw with Himalayan 450 and just launched Guerrilla 450. So, Google Maps, music control and other telemetry features will be present.Royal shares launch plans of 13 new motorcyclesSpecs and PriceFor the first time ever, Royal Enfield is testing dual disc setup at the front on any of its motorcycles. These are dual petal-type rotors. Owing to its touring bias, Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 spied, doesn’t get 21-inch front wheels, although they’re still wire-spoke type compatible with tubeless tyres.This is the first Royal Enfield ever to get adjustable suspension. We can see adjusters for front USD telescopic forks. This is also the first Royal Enfield 650cc offering to get a mono-shock rear suspension. Powertrain-wise, it will carry over the same 648cc parallel twin oil-cooled motor. We expect it to make slightly more power at around 50 bhp and 60 Nm of torque, mated to a 6-speed gearbox.Royal Enfield New Himalayan 450Owing to the premium componentry, design, appearances and other elements, Royal Enfield Himalayan 650 will comfortably cost around the Rs 4 lakh mark. When launched, it will be the most affordable middle-weight ADV rivaling Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli TRK 502 and the likes.Source More

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    Bajaj Auto Sales July 2024 – 2W and CV YoY, YTD Growth

    Bajaj Freedom CNG BikeBajaj Auto has reported total sales of 3,54,169 units in July 2024 recording an 11% YoY growthBajaj Auto has posted excellent sales results for July 2024. The company has seen growth across its two wheeler and commercial vehicle segments both on a YoY and YTD basis. Total sales (2WH + CV) grew to 3,54,169 units in July 2024, a growth of 11% when compared to 3,19,747 units sold in July 2023. It was however a MoM decline over 3,58,477 unit sales achieved in June 2024.Bajaj Auto 2WH, CV Sales and Exports July 2024Bajaj Auto has reported a 19% growth in two wheeler sales in domestic markets in July 2024. Sales improved to 1,68,847 units in the past month, up from 1,41,990 units sold in July 2023. This was a volume growth of 26,857 units. Exports saw only a marginal improvement of 1% with 1,28,694 units shipped in the past month over 1,26,850 units exported in the same month last year. This took total sales in the two wheeler segment to 2,97,541 units in July 2024, a growth of 11% when compared to 2,68,840 units sold in July 2023.Bajaj Auto Sales July 2024The new Bajaj Freedom is set to take the segment by storm. The world’s first CNG bike has received overwhelming response from buyers across the country. Bajaj Freedom, which is being offered in three variants with flexibility of petrol and CNG fuel options claims a range of 330 kms translating to highly economical running costs.Outstanding performance also reported across the commercial vehicle segment. Domestic sales grew by 13% YoY to 42,150 units in July 2024, up from 37,273 units sold in July 2023. Volume growth was thus at 4,877 units. Exports improved by 6% YoY to 14,478 units, up from 13,634 units thus taking total sales in this segment to 56,628 units, an 11% YoY growth from 50,907 units sold in the same month last year. Total sales (2WH+CV) which saw an 11% YoY growth to 3,54,169 units, showed off an 18% improvement in domestic sales to 2,10,997 units while exports were up 2% to 1,43,172 units last month.Bajaj Auto Sales July 2024 – YTDBajaj Auto YTD Sales April- July 2024Outstanding growth was also experienced by Bajaj Auto Limited during the months of April to July 2024. Two wheeler domestic sales were up 10% to 7,51,344 units during the 4 month period, an improvement over 6,84,921 units sold in the same period last year. Exports were also up 5% to 4,97,114 units, marking a volume growth of 23,865 units over 2,73,249 units sold in the same period of 2023.Thus two wheeler sales (domestic + exports) surged by 8% to 12,46,458 units in the April-July 2024 period from 11,58,170 units sold in 2023 period. CV sales also improved 11% in domestic markets to 1,50,274 units while exports were up 8% to 57,493 units, taking total sales to 2,07,767 units in the YTD April-July 2024 period up 10% over 1,88,984 units sold in the same period of 2023.With a 10% growth in 2 wheeler sales (9,01,608 units) and 5% improvement in total exports (8,20,819 units), total sales (2WH +CV) (domestic + exports) grew by 8% to 14,56,225 units in the April-July 2024 period, up from 13,47,154 units sold in the April-July 2023 period. More

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    Hero Philippines Operations Commenced – Xpulse, Hunk, Xoom Launched

    Hero Philippines Operations CommencedAs of writing this article, Hero MotoCorp has presence in 48 countries with production facilities in India, Bangladesh and ColombiaWorld’s largest motorcycle and scooter manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has now commenced operations in the Philippines with a strategic partnership with Terrafirma Motors Corporation (TMC). The company has commenced production at their Laguna plant and will produce premium motorcycles and scooters from Hero.Hero Philippines OperationsThe strategic partnership with Terrafirma Motors Corporation was first announced in 2022. Terrafirma Motors Corporation comes under the Columbia Group of Companies. It is touted to be the most experienced automotive automotive distributor in Philippines.In the Philippines market, TMC will be the exclusive partner for Hero MotoCorp to both assemble Hero products and distribute them. The partnership has already managed to establish a comprehensive retail network comprising of up to 350 customer touch points. Soon, this network will get a major boost.Together, Hero and TMC have established a state-of-the-art assembly facility in Laguna, Philippines. It also comprises a spare parts warehouse as well. This Laguna facility spans over 6,000 sq metres and has an annual production capacity of up to 1,50,000 units.Hero Philippines Operations CommencedThe partnership aims to sell premium motorcycle and scooter range from Hero MotoCorp. These include Xpulse 200 4V adventure off-road motorcycle, Hunk 160R 4V (sold in India as Xtreme 160R 4V) and lastly, Xoom 110 scooter. In the future, we hope Hero Philippines offer more premium vehicles.The retail operations have commenced, starting today, August 1st, 2024. The first unit to roll out of the facility was an Xpulse 200 4V and was delivered to the customer. In philippines, on-road price of Xpulse 200 4V is PHP 140,000 (Rs 2 lakh), Hunk 160R 4Vist PHP 99,900 (Rs 1.43 lakh), and Xoom 110 is PHP 69,900 (Rs 1 lakh). Each vehicle is being offered with a warranty of either 2 years or 24,000 kilometers.Statement from the Hero MotoCorpNiranjan Gupta, Chief Executive Officer, Hero MotoCorp said, “The commencement of operations in the Philippines will bolster our overall global presence. Hero MotoCorp, with its extensive and innovative product portfolio, is committed to delivering superior mobility solutions and exceptional after-sales services ensuring a delightful ownership experience.2023 Hero Xpulse 200 4V ProPartnering with Terrafirma Motors Corporation (TMC), a distinguished entity within the Columbian Group, we are poised to swiftly establish and expand our presence in this vital market.”Statement from Terrafirma Motors CorporationBienvenido Sanvictores Santos, Chairman, Terrafirma Motors Corporation, said, “We are delighted to partner with Hero MotoCorp, one of the leading automotive companies in the world. Hero’s products are renowned for their technology and reliability, and we are confident that customers in the Philippines will love these motorcycles and scooters. Combining Hero MotoCorp’s global expertise with our local knowledge, we intend to make a significant impact in the market.”Also read – Hero Xpulse 210 with Karizma XMR 210 engine spied More