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Hero MotoCorp has increased prices of both its motorcycle range and scooter range in July 2022 – Here are new vs old prices2022 Hero Passion XTECHero MotoCorp has been the number one motorcycle manufacturer in India. They are like the Maruti Suzuki of motorcycles. Hero MotoCorp is primarily associated with budget commuters and then comes the performance motorcycles. But somehow, Xtreme 160R has clocked an impressive 2175.94% YoY growth in June 2022 over June 2021.But as input prices keep on rising, manufacturers tend to take some load off of them and place it on customers. Hero has increased prices across its range and some models are affected more and some, not so much. We’ll take a look at what’s what.Hero Motorcycle Prices July 2022At the top of Hero MotoCorp sales charts are their budget commuters while performance-oriented motorcycles like XPulse 200 series and Xtreme 160R are at the lower end of the sales charts. But they’re no slouch, it’s just that the sales magnitude of budget commuters in India completely overshadows the rest of the lineup.In this latest Hero MotoCorp price hike, their cheapest motorcycles are the ones to get the highest hike. Hero HF 100 and HF Deluxe are their most affordable motorcycles. Hero HF 100 gets a 7.7% hike amounting to Rs. 4,000 and HF Deluxe gets a 6.81% hike amounting to Rs. 3,820. Now, HF 100 costs Rs. 55,450 and HF Deluxe costs Rs. 59,890 (ex-sh, Delhi).Hero Motorcycle Prices July 2022 – New vs OldPricier bikes belonging to XPulse series have been hiked by Rs. 3,628 and Xtreme 160R by around Rs. 2,800. Glamour range of motorcycles have received around Rs. 1,200 hike and now cost between Rs 77,600 to Rs 88,820. Coming to Hero Splendor range, they received Rs. 1,028 hike in July 2022. Latest prices of Splendor ranges from Rs 70,408 to Rs 71,728 while Super Splendor is priced from Rs 77,200.Hero Passion Pro series got Rs. 1,500 hike, and now ranges from Rs 72,320 to Rs 77,120. In terms of motorcycles, HF 100 and HF Deluxe received the highest hike and Splendor series get the lowest.Hero Scooter Prices July 2022Coming to the Hero MotoCorp scooter prices in July 2022, Pleasure+ XTEC variants got the highest hike of Rs. 1,630 and Destini 125 STD only received a hike of Rs. 300. Other Destini 125 variants got Rs. 1,300 price hike and Maestro 125 got a price hike of Rs. 1,428.Hero MotoCorp Scooters Price List July 2022- New vs OldInterestingly, there is no price hike on the Maestro 110 ZX Drum variant. It is the only model that didn’t get any price hike for July 2022. It continues to be on sale for the same price as last month, that is Rs 66,820. All prices above are ex-sh, Delhi. More

With growth of more than 35%, it is evident that Hero MotoCorp sales have not been impacted by high fuel pricesNew Hero Splendor XTEC vs Passion XTECIn what could be a sign of improving consumer sentiments, India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has registered strong growth of 35.7%  in Q1 of FY 2022-23. Total sales during April-June 2022 were at 13,90,193 units, as compared to 10,24,507 units in the corresponding period last year. Quarterly MoM growth has improved by 17%, as compared to 11.89 lakh units sold in January-March 2022.Both motorcycles and scooters have registered positive YoY growth in Q1 FY 2022-23. Motorcycle sales were at 13,06,294 units, as compared to 9,59,589 units in the corresponding period last year. Scooter sales have improved from 64,918 to 83,899 units.Hero MotoCorp June 2022 salesIn June 2022, Hero MotoCorp registered sales of 4,84,867 units. This is positive YoY growth, as compared to 4,69,160 units sold in the corresponding period last year. The growth is on account of higher motorcycle sales. A total of 4,61,421 units were sold in June 2022, as compared to 4,41,536 units in June last year. Scooter sales have registered negative growth, down from 27,624 units in June last year to 23,446 units in June 2022.While domestic sales have registered strong growth, Hero MotoCorp exports numbers are down in Q1 FY 2022-23. Exports are at 62,027 units, as compared to 83,800 units in the corresponding period last year. In June too, exports numbers were down from 30,646 units to 21,657 units. To boost overseas operations, Hero MotoCorp has launched Euro-5 compliant versions of XPulse 200 4V motorcycle and Dash 110 & Dash 125 scooters. These are available for sale in Turkiye.Hero MotoCorp Sales June 2022In domestic market, the company launched the new Passion XTEC variant that packs in a range of updates. It includes features such as full digital instrument cluster, first in segment projector LED headlamp, real-time mileage indicator, service reminder, side stand indicator with engine cut off function, low fuel indicator, Bluetooth connectivity and SMS and call alerts. Earlier, the company had launched the Splendor XTEC variant with the same set of features.Hero MotoCorp expects sales momentum to continue in coming months. It will be powered by the normal monsoon season (as predicted by the met department) and subsequent increase in farm activity and rural household income. Top selling Hero motorcycles and scooters continue to be Splendor, HF Deluxe, Passion, Glamour, Destini, Maestro, Xtreme, Xpulse, etc.Hero XCLAN platform launchedTo promote the spirit of adventure and exploration, Hero MotoCorp recently launched XCLAN, a new community-riding platform. It is meant for Hero XPulse bike owners who may wish to engage with other riders for sharing their stories, ideas and experiences. In other initiatives, Hero MotoCorp launched EV Technology Expo in Jaipur in June. This was in collaboration with Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA).As part of its Hero WeCare CSR program, the company donated 300 motorcycles as well as 600 helmets to Himalayan Eco Restoration, Biodiversity Conservation and Livelihood Enhancement Society in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. 150 units of Hero Glamour FI 125 were also provided to Uttarakhand Police Department. More

Hero MotoCorp has posted sales growth in domestic markets while exports dipped 13.82 percent YoYImage – Biker MjkHero MotoCorp ended the month of May 2022 with a sales growth of 192.37 percent to 4,66,438 units, up from 1,59,538 units sold in May 2021. This was a volume growth of 3,06,900 units but May 2021 should not really be taken as a benchmark considering the adverse situation in the country during that period. MoM sales increased 17.06 percent over 3,98,464 units sold in April 2022 leading to volume growth of 67,974 units. It was the Hero Splendor that was most in demand both in domestic and global markets.Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales May 2022Hero Splendor was the highest selling model in the company lineup in May 2022. It saw sales to the extent of 2,62,249 units in the past month, up 171.88 percent over 1,00,435 units sold in May 2021. Volume growth was at 1,44,452 units with a 48.99 percent share. MoM sales improved 12.03 percent from 2,34,085 units sold in April 2022 when share percentage stood at 58.75. In May 2022, Hero MotoCorp also introduced the new Splendor+ XTEC commuter bike at Rs. 67,030 while the company has just launched the Passion XTEC at Rs 74,590 (ex-showroom).At No. 2 was HF Deluxe with sales of 1,27,330 units, up 202.32 percent over 42,118 units sold in May 2021. Currently commanding a 27.30 percent share in the company lineup, MoM sales improved 26.57 percent from 1,00,601 units sold in April 2022. These were the only two models to post sales above the 1 lakh unit mark. Lower down the order at No 3 was Hero Glamour with 28,363 units sold in May 2022, up 287.84 percent over 7,313 units sold in May 2021. MoM sales improved by 36.39 percent from 20,796 units sold in April 2022.Hero MotoCorp also had the Pleasure at No. 4 with 18,531 units sold, a YoY growth of 739.27 percent and MoM growth of 50.62 percent over 2,208 units and 12,303 units sold in May 2021 and April 2022 respectively. Hero Pleasure was the 6th best-selling scooter in India in May 2022.Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales May 2022Hero Destini 125 noted outstanding increase in demand by 1917.04 percent to 10,892 units in May 2022, up from 540 units sold in May 2021. MoM sales increased 21.28 percent from 8,981 units sold in April 2022. There was also the Passion (6,847 units), Maestro (4,489 units), Xtreme (4,256 units) and Xpulse 200 (3,481 units) sold in May 2022, each posting increased YoY growth. MoM sales dipped for the Passion down 34.06 percent over 10,384 units sold in April 2022.Hero Splendor Tops Export ListHero MotoCorp exports dipped 13.82 percent YoY to 20,238 units from 23,483 units shipped in May 2021. MoM exports increased only marginally by 0.53 percent from 20,131 units sold in April 2022.Hero Splendor also found most buyers in global markets despite a YoY de-growth. Exports stood at 6,648 units, in the past month, down 2.95 percent over 6,850 units shipped in May 2021. This was a 202 unit volume de-growth with share at 32.85 percent. MoM exports grew by 57.01 percent over 4,234 units shipped in April 2022 when share percentage was at 21.03 percent. Exports increased YoY by 5.21 percent for the Hero HF Deluxe to 5,469 units but dipped 3.07 percent MoM over 5,642 units shipped in April 2022. Share percentage also dipped from 28.03 percent to 27.02 percent MoM.Hero MotoCorp Exports May 2022Hero Hunk experienced a YoY (-29.46 percent) and MoM (-38.80 percent) de-growth to 2,751 units in May 2022 from 3,900 units shipped in May 2021 and 4,495 units exported in April 2022. Exports of Hero Glamour were up 124.01 percent YoY but dipped 20.55 percent MoM to 2,258 units in May 2022 while Xpulse 200 exports grew 75.02 percent YoY and fell 10.38 percent MoM to 2,116 units in May 2022. There were also 544 units of Maestro, 450 units of Passion and 2 units of Hero Pleasure shipped to global markets in May 2022. Exports of Achiever, Xtreme 150,Destini 125 and Xtreme 160/200 were down to 0 units. More

Hero Passion XTec gets a 5-year warranty which is one of the best in segmentHero Splendor XTEC vs Passion XTECHero MotoCorp is the largest motorcycle manufacturer in India and has a strong global presence too. Even though the company has been developing and launching motorcycles with larger engine capacity and higher prices, it is utterly committed to the budget commuter segment too.Hero MotoCorp has undivided attention toward the commuter segment. It has products like HF 100 which is so good in terms of value, very few can actually compete with it. Recently, Hero MotoCorp has been on a product revitalisation strategy and is giving budget motorcycles features like XTec that is a segment first. After the launch of Splendor Plus XTec, it is the turn of Hero Passion to get the same treatment.Hero Splendor XTEC vs Passion XTECFor starters, Hero’s XTec system is already doing duties on Glamour 125 XTec, Pleasure+ 110 XTec, Destini 125 XTec and the recently launched Splendor+ XTec. The fifth vehicle in Hero’s portfolio to get an XTec system is Passion XTec. With this system, Hero aims to be the 110cc segment leader.The motorcycle has seen subtle design changes in the form of a new headlamp design making it look sporty. Headlamp gets a projector unit inside it which is powered by LEDs which is a segment-first feature. This new LED headlight promises 12% more light throw when compared to a conventional halogen bulb that is expected at this price segment. Other design features include a 3D chrome logo and taping for the wheels making it slightly more appealing. Below is a walkaround comparison between the new Splendor XTEC and Passion XTEC, credited to Yo Rider.[embedded content][embedded content]Coming to the heart of the update, Hero Passion gets the new XTec system. It replaces the old analog instrument cluster with a fully digital one with blue backlighting. It gets Bluetooth connectivity and unlocks new possibilities for Passion. Call alert, SMS alert, phone battery percentage, caller name display, USB charging port, RTMI (Real Time Mileage Indicator), low fuel indicator, service schedule reminder, side stand indicator and engine cut-off feature.Specs & PricingNew Hero Passion XTec comes with a 110cc single-cylinder engine making 9 bhp of power at 7500 RMP and 9.79 Nm of torque at 5000 RPM. Passion XTec also comes with Hero’s patented i3S technology which makes it deliver superior fuel efficiency figures.It retains the same chassis and suspension components in the form of conventional telescopic forks at front and twin shocks at the rear. Passion XTec also gets an option for a front disc brake. It gets a combi braking system too.Hero Splendor XTEC vs Passion XTEC – Specs ComparisonThe drum brake variant of Passion XTec is priced at Rs. 74,590 (ex-sh, Delhi) and disc variant is priced at Rs. 78,990 (ex-sh, Delhi). At this price, the price hike for XTec system is quite justified and provides a lot of value to the buyer. It competes with other 110cc bikes in the category like TVS Star City Plus, Honda Livo, Honda CD 110 Dream, TVS Radeon and Hero’s own Splendor iSmart 110. More

Hero Motocorp is offering a 5-year standard warranty with Passion Xtec2022 Hero Passion XTECHero MotoCorp has expanded its Xtec lineup by introducing Passion Xtec at a starting price of Rs 74,590 (ex-showroom). Prior to this launch, the Xtec range from Hero comprised four models including Splendor+ XTec, Glamour 125 XTec, Pleasure+ 110 XTec and Destini 125 XTec.The Indian bikemaker is offering Passion Xtec in two variants- drum brake and disc brake, the latter gets a price tag of Rs 78,990 (ex-showroom). This makes it Rs 5,000-6,000 more expensive than base Passion Pro. For the additional premium, the Xtec version of Passion gets plenty of useful features over the standard model.Hero Passion Xtec – Features on offerSpeaking of features, Passion Xtec is laced with amenities like a first-in-class projector LED headlamp, a fully digital instrument cluster with readouts for Real-Time Mileage Indicator, Low-Fuel Indicator and Service Reminder; USB charging port and a side-stand engine cut-off switch. The instrument console is also enabled with Bluetooth connectivity that offers SMS and call alerts.The Blue backlit instrument cluster also shows phone battery percentage. The company has also claimed that the new LED headlamp offers the best in segment brightness with a 12 percent longer beam than the conventional halogen lamp. The latest iteration of the commuter motorcycle features a chromed 3D branding and rim tape on its fuel tank that increases its premium appeal.2022 Hero Passion XTECOn the occasion of this launch, Ranjivjit Singh, Chief Growth Officer, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Hero Passion is an iconic brand and enjoys massive customer trust for over a decade. With its new style and new attitude, the Passion XTec will appeal to the new age riders and with the latest technology features, it will set the benchmark for the segment.”2022 Hero Passion XTECPowertrain & Hardware SpecsMechanical specs of Passion Xtec remain identical to the standard model. Powering Passion Xtec is the same 110cc BS-VI compliant engine that produces an output of 9 bhp at 7500rpm and a peak torque of 9.79 Nm at 5,000rpm. This motor is paired with a 4-speed gearbox. It is also offered with the patented i3S start/stop technology for better fuel efficiency.Cycle parts of Passion Xtec also remain similar with a suspension setup consisting of conventional telescopic forks up front and twin shock absorbers at rear. Braking duties are handled by drum brakes as standard on both ends with an optional disc brake at front. Braking hardware is complemented by a Combi Braking System (CBS).2022 Hero Passion Prices June 2022The commuter bike rides on 18-inch alloy wheels shod with 80/100 sections of tyres at both front and rear ends. The motorcycle sits on a diamond frame with a wheelbase of 1,270 mm and a ground clearance of 180mm. It has a saddle height of 799mm. Hero MotoCorp will be increasing prices by up to Rs 3k from 1st July. More

Hero MotoCorp announces price revision for its range of scooters and motorcycles to the extent of Rs 3,000 wef July 1, 2022New Hero SplendorPrice hikes continue to be a necessary evil. And whether we factor them into spending, they are here to stay. In recent times, there’s been plenty of chatter around increase in prices of LPG, petrol, cooking oil, staples, dining out, flight tickets, and so on. The list is endless and parts of it affect almost everyone.Earlier today, Hero MotoCorp announced a price revision on ex-sh price of its range of motorcycles and scooters. The price hike is effective from July 1, 2022. Price revisions in this instance are subject to model and market. And will be upto a range of Rs 3,000.Overall cost inflationHero MotoCorp attributes the price revision ‘to partially offset the steadily growing overall cost inflation, including commodity prices’. The auto manufacturer dominates the market with its large volume business.With monthly sales surpassing lakhs, this price hike directly affects lakhs of customers. In May 2022, Hero MotoCorp reported domestic sales at 4,66,466 units. To ensure that the financial burden passed onto customers isn’t intimidating, it’s passed onto customers in a phased manner.Hero MotoCorp Sales May 2022However, a range of price revision announcements each year is no longer a phenomenon that surprises. The market has come to accept them, almost as though they’re factored into purchases. To understand why the 2W market is larger than life in India, one only needs to look at the number of total sales reported each month. In May 2022, domestic two-wheeler sales surpassed the 12 lakh unit mark. In comparison, car sales were just shy of the 3 lakh unit mark last month.Having first announced a price revision from early January this year, the company followed it up with a similar announcement for April. Both previous price hikes were capped at 2k each on ex-sh prices. The current rise of 3k isn’t expected to be the last of the year. And the trend puts estimated price revisions through the year to an expected up to Rs 10k or more, specific to model and market.Hero MotoCorp exportsWhile domestic market sales continue to stay in sight of the 5 lakh units monthly goal, the company has been enthusiastic about exports. Earlier in the week, the manufacturer announced the launch of 3 Euro V variants in Turkey. This includes an Xpulse 200 4V motorcycle, and 2 scooters – Dash 110, and 125cc.Though not big on product portfolio in Turkey, the company sees its bikes sold through a network that surpasses 100 touchpoints. Soysal Group has functioned as an exclusive distributor of Hero MotoCorp since 2014. With exports to 40 markets, total exports last month breached the 20k unit mark. More