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      Hero Vida Electric ADV Design Patented – Launch Soon Under Acro Brand?

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      Hero Vida Electric ADV Design PatentedAfter launching Vida V2 electric scooter range, Hero MotoCorp is excited to launch more EVs. As seen with recent developments, Vida brand can see a major portfolio expansion including electric off-road bikes for adults and kids. One of them has been patented in India, indicating a launch soon. Let’s take a look.
      Hero Vida Electric ADV
      Vida electric scooter sub-brand from motorcycle giant Hero MotoCorp is yet to make a significant dent in electric scooter space. The company has surpassed most of its startup rivals and often features among the top five best-selling electric scooters in India. However, there can be more sales and they don’t have to be just electric scooters.
      Hero Vida Acro Concept Left, Lynx Concept Right
      Hero MotoCorp seems to be launching an electric off-road motorcycle in 2025. An electric dirt bike, if you may. If you recall, Hero MotoCorp showcased two electric ADV motorcycle concepts at EICMA 2023. Called Lynx and Acro, these electric off-road motorcycles grabbed a lot of eyeballs.
      Lynx concept was an electric dirt bike for adults, while Acro concept was an electric learner dirt bike for kids. Looking at the design patent filed by Hero MotoCorp in India, it looks a lot like a production version of Acro concept. The main reason that points towards it being an Acro and not Lynx, is the lack of traditional motorcycle braking equipment at the front.
      Hero Vida Electric ADV Design Patented
      Yes, the design trademarked in India does not have conventional disc brakes at the front, like the ones seen on Lynx concept. That’s because it is likely to get the exposed shoe-type braking system we see in bicycles, similar to the setup showcased with Acro concept. It will be dedicated to kids as a learner bike.
      Will it be road legal?
      Where dimensions are concerned, it will be substantially small, even when compared to the smallest of motorcycles for adults. We can see a raised handlebar, centre-set foot pegs and a flat seat for an upright seating position. Front suspension looks like they are height-adjustable USD telescopic units with beefy fork covers and a rear mono-shock. Allowing users to adjust this motorcycle’s ergos to suit them perfectly.
      Hero Vida Acro Adjustable Height
      We can see a removable electric battery across the spine of this machine and a mid-mounted electric motor. This electric motor drives rear wheel with what looks like a belt drive. Knobby tyres make this motorcycle look like it is off-road-ready. We also don’t see a speedo on this motorcycle. Instead, we can see a Vida branding where instrument cluster should have been.
      Where performance is concerned, this Hero Vida electric ADV based on Acro concept might be packing quite a punch, enough to kick the tail out on corners and get to speeds to achieve jumps. There is a possibility that it might not be road-legal and only a tool to be used on off-road tracks or trails for future champions to learn and build skills on. More

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      Hero Vs Honda Sales CY 2024 – Hero Leads Honda By Just 1.09 Lakh Units

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      Hero vs Honda Sales CY24Ever since the Hero Honda JV ended, both brands have competed against each other in the Indian market. Hero MotoCorp has always posted significantly higher sales figures as opposed to Honda. But this sales gap has been closing down every year. And in CY24, Honda has reduced the gap considerably. The yearly sales volume difference between Hero and Honda is at an all time low at 1,09,567 units.
      Hero Vs Honda Sales CY24
      Both brands have not been able to tackle each other at their core strengths. Which for Hero is budget commuter motorcycles and it is commuter scooters for Honda. Where sales are concerned, Hero MotoCorp has always had an upper hand with the ever-green Splendor. The company has been striving hard to revamp its premium motorcycle range too.
      Hero Vs Honda Sales CY24
      Honda, on the other hand, has sold less units than Hero, where CY sales are concerned. The company has remarkably reduced the volume gap from Hero to an all time low at just 1,09,567 units in CY24. This is a remarkable achievement from Honda as the company continues to push into commuter motorcycle market while maintaining an iron hand in scooter segment.
      What do the numbers say?
      Looking at sales performance of both brands in CY24, we can see that Hero MotoCorp did maintain an upper hand as it sold 56,57,446 units in domestic market and 2,53,619 units in exports leading to 59,11,065 units pushed in total. When compared to 54,99,524 units from CY23, Hero registered a 7.48% YoY growth, gaining 4,11,541 units in volume.
      At the same time, Honda Motorcycles and Scooters India sold 52,92,976 units in domestic market and 5,08,522 units in exports, leading to a total of 58,01,498 units. When compared to the 43,84,559 unit sold in CY23, Honda registered a significant YoY growth of 32.32% YoY, gaining 14,16,939 units in volume YoY. This massive growth YoY in CY sales has bridged the gap from Hero considerably.
      In CY23, Hero’s total sales of 54,99,924 units and Honda’s 43,84,559 units yielded a volume difference of 11,14,965 units between both brands. However, in CY24, the volume difference between both brands is only 1,09,567 units, which is an all time low.
      This suggests that Honda is rapidly gaining market share and increasing its presence in commuter motorcycle segment, while still maintaining upper hand in scooter segment. On the other hand, Hero MotoCorp is prepping to up its game in scooter segment with soon to launch new-gen Destini 125. Hero is also betting big on premium products with Xtreme 250R and Xoom 160 launching soon. More

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      2025 Yamaha FZ-S, FZ-X Hybrid Showcased To Dealers – Colour TFT, Launch Soon

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      2025 Yamaha FZ-S, FZ-X Showcased To Delaers One of India’s leading motorcycle manufacturers, Yamaha, is set to push its engineering boundaries beyond expectations in 2025. The CY 2025 has just begun and Yamaha is already making significant advances in technology for Indian market. The company just showcased these products to select dealers in a recent […] More

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      New Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Launch Price Rs 1.84 Lakh – All Features Detailed

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      New Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 Bajaj Auto has launched the highly anticipated 2025 Pulsar RS200, marking a new chapter for one of India’s most iconic faired motorcycles. Launched with significant updates in design, features, and technology, the latest Pulsar RS200 aims to strengthen its legacy as the ultimate entry-level track machine for motorcycling enthusiasts. New […] More

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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 New Colour Fully Undisguised – First Walkaround

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      2025 Bajaj Pulsar RS200 While focusing on cosmetic touch-ups and new colours, new Bajaj Pulsar RS200 also gets a fully digital instrument panel Bajaj’s focus on introducing updates for its Pulsar range has ensured that these bikes continue to register strong sales. The New Year starts with the introduction of the updated Pulsar RS200. Bookings […] More

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      Hero Xoom 160 Scooter Spied – Launch Soon (Yamaha Aerox Rival)

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      Hero Xoom 160 Scooter Spied Upcoming Hero Xoom 160 will cater to a niche market segment and rival the likes of Yamaha Aerox 155 India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, is expanding its portfolio to include bigger capacity vehicles. In the motorcycle segment, the company has already introduced the Mavrick 440. Hero Xtreme 250R and […] More