Hero MotoCorp

Hero is getting ready to launch a range of new motorcycles in the 400cc segment – One of them will be an ADVHero Xpulse 420cc – RenderHero MotoCorp is getting ready to launch a new adventure motorcycle, with a larger engine. It is likely to have the same engine which will power the upcoming Harley Davidson for India. This is rumoured to be a 420cc engine, and could carry the name Xpulse 420.Testing for the same has already begun and spy shots have leaked online. Rendering artist Pratyush Rout has penned down his vision of what Xpulse 420 could look like. His renderings are based on spy shots, capturing most of its essence. Xpulse 420 renders get colours from Xpulse 200 2V and 4V.New Hero Xpulse 420 Spied In Ladakh2024 Hero Xpulse 420 Rendered – Ready To Off-roadThe name is an amalgamation of existing Xpulse lineup and 420cc engine (rumoured) co-developed with Harley-Davidson. Harley-Davidson’s upcoming single-cylinder Roadster will get this engine first. HD-4XX was present on the number plate on Harley’s prototype.As opposed to the skinny Xpulse 200, our render of 2024 Xpulse 420 comes off as significantly substantial. It gets a bikini fairing which neatly integrates into the muscular fuel tank. They even cleverly double as tank shrouds or extensions as well. Neatly integrated into its fairing, is a sharp beak. There is a sleek LED headlight below a prominent windscreen. Height of this windscreen is adjustable too, accommodating riders of varied heights.Hero Xpulse 420cc – RenderThere is a scooped-out rider’s seat, which should establish a (relatively) lower seat height. A slightly stepped pillion seat is present too. and the rear subframe ends in a luggage rack, doubling as grab rail for pillions. A chunky up-swept exhaust will ensure respectable water-wading capability. The red-painted tubular frame adds a sporty touch.Hero Xpulse 420cc – RenderMonotone and Dual-tone Colours From Xpulse 2V and 4V2024 Hero Xpulse 420 gets USD front forks, seen on test mules. Front fork covers neatly integrate into the motorcycle’s front fenders. Wire-spoke wheels might be 21” front and 18” rear. We wish Hero offers fatter, tubeless tyres with the production version of larger Xpulse.Xpulse 420 branding on its fuel tank and Hero branding on its side body panels is in line with what the company had done with Xpulse 200. Colour combinations with Xpulse 420 match those offered with Xpulse 200. These are Matte Nexus Blue, Polestar Blue and Sports Red combinations from Xpulse 200 4V and Matte Green, Panther Black, White and Matte Grey from the now discontinued Xpulse 200 2V.Hero Xpulse 420cc – RenderHero MotoCorp and Harley-Davidson’s new 420cc – 450cc platform will spawn multiple new vehicles. Larger Xpulse will primarily lock its horns with KTM 390 ADV, BMW G310GS and upcoming Royal Enfield Himalyan 450. 2023 Hero Xpulse 420 could be priced aggressively in the range of Rs 3-4 lakh upon launch.Disclaimer – Design renders presented in this blog are solely for illustrative purposes and have not been commissioned, approved, or endorsed by the manufacturer. Designs presented here may not reflect the final product or the manufacturer’s intentions. The renders are provided as conceptual designs or artistic interpretations only, and their accuracy or feasibility cannot be guaranteed. More

Hero MotoCorp posted 15 percent YoY growth in sales in March 2023 and while domestic sales improved significantly, exports finished in the redNew Hero Super SplendorHero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters has reported a 15 percent YoY growth in sales in March 2023. Sales stood at 5,19,342 units in March 2023, as against 4,50,154 units sold in March 2022.Hero MotoCorp Surpasses 5.3 million (53 lakh) sales in FY 2023Riding high on its increased sales streak, the company has also ended FY 2022-23 on a positive note. Sales stood at 53,28,546 units in the April-March 2023 period. This was an 8 percent growth over 49,44,150 units sold in FY 2021-22.MoM sales growth stood at 31.66 percent when compared to 3,94,460 unit sales total (domestic + exports) in Feb 2023.Hero MotoCorp Sales March 2023 and FY 2023Taking into account motorcycle and scooter sales separately, motorcycle sales stood at 4,85,896 units in March 2023, up from 4,25,721 units sold in March 2022. On a YTD FY23 basis, motorcycle sales were at 49,59,156 units up from 46,27,765 units sold in FY 2021-22.Scooter sales also saw outstanding growth with 33,446 units sold in March 2023, up from 24,433 units sold in March 2022. YTD FY 23 sales were at 3,69,390 units from 3,16,385 units sold in YTD FY 22. In the scooter segment, it was the recently launched Xoom 110 cc scooter that added to sales.Out of total sales of 5,19,342 units in March 2023, domestic sales stood at 5,02,730 units while 16,612 units were exported. This was as against 4,15,764 units sold in domestic markets in March 2022 and 34,390 units exported relating to a de-growth in terms of exports. YTD FT23 exports were also lower at 1,72,753 units from 3,00,624 units shipped in YTD FY 22.Hero MotoCorp Achievements in FY 2023Hero has also entered the electric two wheeler segment late last year with the Hero Vida V1 electric scooter launched at Rs 1.45 lakh and offering a range of 165 kms. Hero Xoom is offered in two variants LX and ZX priced at Rs 68,599 and Rs 76,699 respectively (ex-showroom).Along with the launch of the new Xoom scooter and Vida V1 electric two wheeler, the company has also set up over 300 charging stations across 50 locations in cities of Delhi, Jaipur and Bengaluru. The company strengthened its portfolio with new and improved variants of the Splendor and Passion along with the Super Splendor XTEC along with XPulse 200T and XPulse 200 4V Rally Edition.Launches in the past financial year also included the Canvas Black Edition for Super Splendor and Stealth 2.0 Edition for Xtreme 160R. Hero MotoCorp entered into an alliance with Zero Motorcycles of California, USA for a more premium range of motorcycles and higher performing engines. Hero MotoCorp in partnership with Terrafirma Motors Corporation, marked its entry into South East Asian and is set to launch its products in the Philippines. More

Upon launch, Hero’s new motorcycle could take on rivals such as TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar NS200New Hero Motorcycle Design Patent Leaks – Is it Hunk 200cc?India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp has started looking beyond the commuter segment. The company has plans to launch multiple new products in 200cc to 500cc segment. This space is expected to register strong growth in coming years and Hero wants to make the most of it.Last month in March, it was revealed that Hero will be bringing back Karizma in its new-gen avatar. Now, patent documents reveal another new bike, which is expected to be Hunk 200. While Hunk is no longer available in India, it is sold in several international markets. New Hunk planned for India will have a unique profile and equipment list.New Hero Motorcycle Design Patent Leaks – Is it Hunk 200cc?Hero Hunk 200 stylingJust like other bikes in this segment, Hero Hunk 200 has a sleek profile. It is expected to have all-LED lighting. Some of the key highlights include compact headlamp cowl, wide handlebar, sculpted fuel tank design, sporty shoulder fairing, rugged engine protector, cone-shaped exhaust canister, single-piece saddle and boomerang-styled grab rails.Hero Hunk 200 could get a full-digital instrument console. It is expected to be a compact unit, all while displaying a wide range of information. It remains to be seen if Bluetooth-based connectivity features will be available with the bike. Among rivals, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has a dedicated connectivity suite. In comparison, Bajaj Pulsar NS200 does not have connectivity options.Riding stance seems a bit committed with the slightly low-set handlebar. However, foot pegs appear to be centrally mounted. Rider seat section has a scooped profile, which should ensure adequate comfort even during longer journeys. It also lowers the seat height, improving overall balance and handling. The bike appears to be agile and highly manoeuvrable, making it suitable for city streets. Pillion seat section seems a bit narrow, but the panels on the side are quite wide. These should ensure adequate thigh support.Hero Hunk 200 engine, specsPowering Hero Hunk 200 could be a new engine. Lack of a radiator indicates that the bike will have an air-cooled engine. Power and torque output could be comparable to other street bikes in this segment. For reference, TVS Apache RTR 200 4V has a 197.75cc engine. In Sport mode, it churns out 20.82 PS of max power and 17.25 Nm of peak torque. Pulsar NS200 is equipped with a 199.5 cc motor that makes 24.5 PS and 18.74 Nm.Hero Hunk 200 is expected to get 17-inch alloy wheels, shod with standard tubeless tyres. It will have disc brakes at both ends, with at least single-channel ABS. Suspension system comprises telescopic forks at front and a monoshock unit at rear. There is unlikely to be any premium equipment such as ride-by-wire tech and slipper clutch. Hero is likely to focus on sporty styling, peppy performance and affordable pricing to make it work. More

Hero MotoCorp has reported positive YoY sales in domestic markets but de-growth in terms of exports in February 2023New Hero XOOM – Enters top 10 scooter salesHero MotoCorp, India’s largest two wheeler maker, has revealed sales for the month of Feb 2023. It continued to lead the two wheeler segment in India with total sales (domestic + exports) of 3,94,444 units in Feb 2023, up from 3,58,313 units sold in Feb 2022. MoM total sales also increased as against 3,56,679 units sold in Jan 2023. It was the Hero Splendor that commanded the list both in domestic and export markets scaling over other models in the company lineup by a significant margin.Hero Domestic Sales Feb 2023 – Splendor accounts for 76% of total salesHero MotoCorp domestic sales stood at 3,82,301 units in Feb 2023. This was a 15.32 percent YoY growth from 3,31,521 units sold in Feb 2022, relating to a 50,780 unit volume growth. Hero Splendor was the best-selling model in the company lineup with 2,88,605 units sold last month. This was a 48.97 percent YoY growth as against 1,93,731 units sold in Feb 2022. The Splendor commands a 75.49 percent share on this list. Hero Splendor is set to see some rivalry in its segment with the new Honda Shine 100cc launched in India as it comes in with a more affordable pricing and higher level of fuel efficiency.Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales Feb 2023Hero HF Deluxe sales dipped 25.86 percent YoY to 56,290 units in Feb 2023, down from 75,927 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a volume de-growth of 19,637 units with a share percentage of 14.72.It was followed by the Hero Glamour also with YoY degrowth in sales. Sales which had stood at 27,406 units in Feb 2022 dipped 68.94 percent to 8,512 units in the past month.  However, Hero MotoCorp noted an outstanding increase in demand for the Destini 125, sales of which surged 1121.36 percent YoY to 8,232 units in Feb 2023 from 674 units sold in Feb 2022.Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales Share % Feb 2023The new Xoom 110 commenced deliveries in India and recorded sales of 7,214 units in the past month. Hero Xoom is priced at Rs 68,599 for the LX variant while the ZX is priced at Rs 76,699 (ex-showroom). Hero Vida is the company’s electric offering, sales of which stood at 80 units in the past month. Hero Vida V1 electric scooter, launched in India at the end of last year, is available in two variants Vida V1 Plus and Vida V1 Pro, priced at Rs 1.45 lakh and Rs 1.59 lakh respectively.Hero MotoCorp Sales vs Exports – Feb 2023Thereafter, all models posted a YoY de-growth in sales. Hero Pleasure sales dipped 62.86 percent to 5,313 units in Feb 2023 from 14,307 units sold in Feb 2022 while Passion sales fell by 35.52 percent to 4,640 units in the past month from 7,196 units sold in the same month last year. Hero Xpulse 200 also saw sales fall by 61.59 percent to 1,640 units while Hero Maestro suffered a YoY de-growth of 70.27 percent to 1,313 units in Feb 2023 from 4,417 units sold in Feb 2022. Hero Xtreme 160/200 suffered the highest YoY de-growth as compared to all models in the company lineup. Sales dipped 87.14 percent to 462 units in Feb 2023 from 3,593 units sold in Feb 2022.Hero Exports Feb 2023Hero MotoCorp suffered de-growth in terms of exports in Feb 2023. Shipments dipped 54.68 percent to 12,143 units in Feb 2023 from 26,792 units exported in Feb 2022. Every model in the company lineup suffered de-growth on a YoY basis except for the Xpulse 200 and Pleasure. In global markets too, it was Hero Splendor that commanded the most attention. Sales stood at 4,664 units in Feb 2023, down 39.30 percent as against 7,684 units sold in Feb 2022. This was a 3,020 unit volume de-growth with a share percentage of 38.41.Hero MotoCorp Exports Feb 2023Hero Hunk was at No. 2 on the export list with a YoY de-growth of 69.85 percent to 2,852 units. There had been 9,458 units shipped in Feb 2022. HF Deluxe followed closely after with 2,555 units exported in Feb 2023, down 53.15 percent when compared to 5,454 units sold in Feb 2022. There was also the Glamour (1,104 units), Hero Passion (270 units) and Maestro (258 units) exported last month, each of which posted a YoY de-growth.It was the Hero Xpulse 200 that commanded some attention globally. Sales increased by 510 percent to 244 units in Feb 2023 from just 40 units shipped in Feb 2022.  Pleasure sales also went up by 140 percent globally to 192 units in Feb 2023 from 80 units sold in Feb 2022. There were also 4 units of Hero Destini 125 exported last month, a 95 percent drop when compared to 80 units exported in Feb 2022. Xtreme 160/200 exports were down to 0 units from 40 units shipped in Feb 2022. More