Hero MotoCorp

2021 Hero Maestro EdgeHero MotoCorp offers updated Maestro Edge 125 at a starting price of Rs 72,250 and goes up against TVS Ntorq 125
Hero MotoCorp first launched its premier scooter brand Maestro in India back in 2015 along with the Duet. While the latter has been discontinued since April last year, the Maestro Edge brand continues to be a strong seller for the two-wheeler company. The scooter is sold in two engine configurations- 110cc and 125cc.
The latter made its debut in February 2020. The largest two-wheeler manufacturer has now updated the 125cc iteration of Maestro Edge. It comes with mild cosmetic updates which includes new body graphics and colour options. It also gets new features.
Updated Styling
Overall design is retained as it gets the same design from the current model. There are subtle feature upgrades such LED headlight, a sportier front apron and sporty colour combo which make the scooter look more attractive.
It will continue to feature 12-inch black alloy wheels and a textured single-piece seat. In terms of features it gets first-in-segment projector LED Headlamp, fully digital speedometer, Bluetooth connectivity with call alerts and turn-by-turn navigation, Hero Connect and new sharper design features.
2021 Hero Maestro Edge
Available in exciting new colors at Hero MotoCorp customer touch-points across the country, the Maestro Edge 125 is attractively priced at Rs. 72,250/- (Drum variant), Rs. 76,500/- (Disc variant) and Rs. 79,750 (Connected variant). All prices are Ex-Showroom, Delhi.
Specifications & Features
There would be no changes in terms of its specifications. It will be powered by a 124cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor that is capable of producing 9 bhp at 7,000rpm and peak torque of 10.4 Nm at 5,500rpm.
This unit is paired with a V-Matic CVT gearbox. In terms of hardware, suspension duties are handled by telescopic forks upfront and a mono-shock at rear. Braking is carried out by drum brakes at both ends as standard with an option for a disc brake at front.
2021 Hero Maestro Edge
Other features on offer include an external fuel filler cap, under-seat USB charging, Hero’s Integrated Braking System and i3s engine start/stop system. Maestro Edge 125 is offered in three trims- standard, front disc and Stealth Black, the last one being an additional colour variant with a front disc. The scooter is offered in six standard colour options including Pearl Fadeless White, Matte Red, Matte Vernier Grey, Matte Techno Blue, Matte Brown, and Prismatic Purple.
Malo Le Masson, Head of Strategy and Global Product Planning, Hero MotoCorp, said, “The Maestro Edge 125 has been a key player in the 125cc scooter segment. In this latest avatar, we have sharpened its ‘Edge’ further with LED Projector headlamp, Digital Speedometer, Turn-by-Turn Navigation and Bluetooth connectivity. This scooter has it all. These upgrades are part of our overall portfolio push to provide more technology and features to our customers.” More

Image – Hyper RiderThe price increase will impact every model in the company lineup – Rising input costs has been cited as reason for this decision
Hero MotoCorp has announced a price hike across portfolio. The new prices come into effect from 1st July 2021. This is the second price hike in this calendar year. The company had earlier hiked prices in March 2021.
As the prices for raw materials like steel, aluminum and precious metals have sharply increased, Hero MotoCorp had no other option but to pass on the hike to end customer. Raw materials price, many of which are at an all-time high, has impacting input costs. Hero MotoCorp’s cost saving program has however ensured that this price hike will have a minimum impact on customers.
Hero Motorcycle Prices – July 2021
The price hike will impact all models of scooters and motorcycles and start off at a price hike on the Hero HF 100 Kick Drum Spoke by Rs 300. The earlier price of Rs.50,700 has now been increased to Rs.50,900 while the highest price hike of Rs.3,800 is on Hero Xtreme 200S which was earlier priced at Rs.1,20,214 to a new high of Rs.1,24,014.
Price hikes across the scooter segment start off at Rs.850 for the Hero Pleasure Plus which from Rs.64,100 has now been increased to Rs.64,950. There is also a Rs.1,600 price hike on the Hero Destini 125 drum brake steel wheel variant which has been hiked from Rs.58,900 to Rs.60,500. Below is the detailed list of new prices of all Hero motorcycles on sale.
Hero Motorcycle Prices – July 2021
Hero MotoCorp is set to introduce the new Glamour XTEC premium commuter bike in India. This is a more premium iteration of the standard Glamour 125cc that the company already retails in India along with the Super Splendor. The Glamour XTEC will come in with more premium features and will hence carry a higher price tag.
Hero Scooter Prices – July 2021
Hero Scooter Prices – July 2021
Scooters such as the Hero Maestro Edge, Maestro edge 125 and Hero Destini 125 Drum Brake Alloy Wheel Platinum has also been hiked by Rs 1,560 while the Drum Brake Alloy Wheel variant gets a price hike of Rs 1,550. Below is the list of new prices of Hero scooters.
Several other two wheeler makers have also announced price hikes. Honda Two Wheeler prices have also been increased from 3rd July 2021 by upto Rs.2,000. Honda also cites that rising input costs are reasons for this price hike along with escalating fuel prices.
Decline in sales in view of the pandemic situation has impacted the industry and rising input costs are putting on further pressure. The situation however, seems to be easing in several states and restrictions are being lifted which could soon see operations and sales moving back to normal.
Along with two wheeler makers, automakers are also announcing revised pricing. Maruti Suzuki announced higher pricing for the third time in June 21, the third time this calendar year while other automakers could soon follow suit. More

Image – Hyper RiderThe company has reported growth of 3.8% to 469,160 units in June 2021, as against 451,983 units sold in June 2020
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer by volume, has released their sales report for June 21, in comparison to that of June 20 and Year-to-Date sales for FY22 as against that of FY21. On both counts, the company has seen very encouraging growth despite the ongoing pandemic situation in the country. The company has also tackled the shortage of parts and movement of logistics efficiently to gain customer confidence.
Hero MotoCorp YoY Sales Growth
A detailed breakup of motorcycle and scooter sales, both in terms of domestic sales and exports have been considerable YoY growth. However, this is not an equitable comparison as in the last year, the fear of the pandemic and its rapid increase across all states was witnessed.
In June 2021, motorcycle sales stood at 4,41,536 units, up 5.6 percent from 4,18,141 units retailed in June 20. Best sellers include Splendor, HF Deluxe, Passion in the entry segment. While Xtreme and Xpulse range also posted decent sales. Scooter sales dipped marginally and were at 27,624 units in the past month, as against 33,842 units sold in June 20. Hero scooter range includes Destini, Maestro, Pleasure.
This took total sales to 4,69,160 units in June 21 over sales of 4,51,983 units in June 20. Of this, 4,38,514 units were sold in domestic markets in the past month, a marginal increase over 4,30,889 units sold in June 20. Exports on the other hand noted a better performance with shipments to the tune of 30,646 units last month as compared to 21,094 units shipped in June 20.The company had reported total sales of 1,83,021 units in May 21 out of which domestic sales stood at 1,59,538 units and exports at 23,483 units.
Hero MotoCorp Sales June 2021
Year to Date Sales
Year to date sales have doubled. It stood at 10,24,507 units of motorcycles and scooters sold in the first quarter of this fiscal as against 5,64,665 units sold in the same period of the previous year. Motorcycle sales were at 9,59,589 units in the first three months of the ongoing fiscal year, up from 5,24,179 sold in Q1 FY21 while scooter sales were at 64,918 units and 40,486 units respectively.
Year to date domestic sales surged to 9,40,707 units over 5,39,737 units sold in the corresponding quarter of last year, relating to a 74 percent increase in sales. Exports escalated to 83,800 in Q1FY22 over 24,928 units sold in Q1 FY21.
Strict safety measures are being followed by the company even as the vaccination drive goes full steam ahead and around 92% of the entire workforce of Hero MotoCorp having received their first vaccine dose. The compliance to guidelines laid down by State and Central Governments are being followed with sanitization of plant and dealerships and social distancing being a new norm.
Automakers in India expect to see an increase in sales over the months ahead. The ongoing vaccination drive that has gathered steam, predictions of a favourable monsoon, revival of buyer sentiments, the upcoming festive season and the urgent need for personal mobility could all translate to better sales. More

Image – Biker MjkHero Splendor and HF Deluxe take top two spots both in domestic and export markets for May 2021
The ongoing pandemic that resulted in plant and showroom closure has adversely affected both domestic sales and exports of two wheelers in the country. Every two and four wheeler automaker in India has suffered due to this present condition with lower sales and Hero MotoCorp was no exception.
The company has reported total sales of 1,83,021 units in May 21 out of which domestic sales stood at 1,59,538 units and exports at 23,483 units. This was a MoM de-growth by 53.45 percent and 20.86 percent respectively.
Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales
Hero Splendor commanded the most attention both in domestic and export markets. Domestic sales in May 21 stood at 1,00,435 units, down 48.12 percent over 1,93,598 units sold in April 21. The Hero Splendor holds a 62.95 percent share in the company lineup. Hero MotoCorp has also announced a price hike of upto Rs 3,000 across portfolio from 1st July 2021. The revised prices are aimed to offset rising commodity costs.
Hero HF Deluxe was at No.2 in terms of sales with 42,118 units sold in the past month, down 40.92 percent over 71,294 units sold in April 21. This was followed by the Glamour which suffered a MoM de-growth of 69.05 percent to 7,313 units sold in May 21 as against 23,627 units sold in April 21.
Hero Sales May 2021
The Hero Glamour is set to receive a new Xtec variant in India. Glamour Xtec will come in as the top-end variant of the range, sporting some cosmetic updates and added features. Glamour Xtec will also get Auto Sail technology that allows the bike to crawl in stop-go traffic and i3S idle stop-start system for better fuel efficiency.
Domestic sales charts included the Hero Passion and Pleasure lower down the order with each reporting de-growth of 71.60 percent and 87.93 percent respectively. However, it was the Hero Destini 125 and Xtreme 160R, that suffered the maximum de-growth in terms of domestic sales, down 94.08 percent to 540 units and 91.84 percent to 187 units respectively in May 21.
Hero MotoCorp Exports
The export list had Hero Splendor, HF Deluxe and Achiever, at the top – though each of these reported MoM de-growth. Splendor exports dipped 31.88 percent to 6,850 units in May 21 as against 5,194 units shipped in April 21.
Hero Exports May 2021
There was a de-growth of 40.6 percent in terms of HF Deluxe exports which fell to 5,198 units in the past month, down from 8,716 units exported in April 21. Achiever exports on the other hand fell just 4.99 percent to 4,116 units, down from 4,332 units exported MoM.
Hero MotoCorp noted export growth only in terms of 3 of its models that included the Hunk, Maestro and Destini 125. Exports of Hunk increased 61.42 percent to 3,900 units while Maestro exports surged 22.20 percent to 666 units in May 21 up from 545 units exported in April 21 while Destini 125 exports were up 93.33 percent to 116 units in May 21 from 60 units shipped in April 21. More

Image – Yo RidersHero MotoCorp announces price increase for its two wheelers (motorcycles and scooters) wef July 1, 2021
With Q2 FY22 fast approaching, manufacturers are using the time to announce impending price hikes. The latest to do so is Hero MotoCorp. Starting at the fag-end of FY20, auto manufacturers found themselves slumped to zero activity. An absolute lockdown meant a majority of manufacturing activity came to an abrupt halt. For the auto industry it was an absolute end to manufacturing right until May 2020 when manufacturing resumed in a phased manner.
Following a few months of increased production and sales, the start to FY22 was yet again dampened. And while things are starting to look up, there’s no telling when the market can recover. In the meantime, manufacturing costs continue to be impacted. Given the circumstances, Hero MotoCorp has announced an upward revision to ex-sh price of its motorcycles and scooters. The announcement comes into effect on July 1, 2021.
Price revision in Q2 FY22
Price revision for its motorcycles and scooters portfolio will be up to Rs. 3,000. Exact quantum of increase varies on model, and market specifics. Price of almost all scooters and motorcycles are expected to increase, including that of their best sellers like Splendor, Passion, HF Deluxe, Destini and even of their premium portfolio like Xpulse, Xtreme.
Price hike has been necessitated to partially offset impact of continuous increase in commodity prices. And as is the norm, now some of this cost is being passed onto the customer. Hero MotoCorp’s cost savings programme continues to minimize impact on customer.
Hero Xtreme 160R 100 Million Edition. Image – MotoXpert Khan
This being Hero MotoCorp’s third upward price revision in 2021, and second for FY22. Going forward, it’s most likely that further price revisions are to be announced in the current fiscal. Depending on product and city, potential hike for Hero’s two wheelers are upto over 5 grands since the start of FY22.
Resuming production after lockdown
Hero MotoCorp enjoys market dominance when it comes to sales. And two wheeler wholesales were already beginning to take a stride forward once lockdown was relaxed. With markets reopening yet again, this is what manufacturers would be looking forward to. India’s two wheeler market collectively boasts of huge numbers, thereby offering some sense of stability as operations return to normal.
In May 2021, the manufacturer reported sales of 1,83,044 units. The month prior, sales was reported at 3,72,285 units. This is attributed to production closure since end of April ‘21.
Production at its 6 plants in India resumed through the latter half of May. Earlier in the year, Hero MotoCorp had announced its plans to launch multiple new and refreshed products each year. One can expect multiple announcements regarding the same in the months to come. More

Hero Glamour XTECHero Glamour competes against other 125cc motorcycles such as Honda SP 125, Shine and Bajaj Pulsar 125
In December last year, Hero MotoCorp filed a trademark for the name ‘XTEC’ which was earlier suspected to be the company’s first electric motorcycle. However, as per the latest development, it is revealed that the moniker will be used by Hero in a whole different way.
The Xtech branding will be used as a suffix to a new range of Glamour which gets cosmetic and feature enhancements over the current model. In all probability, this will serve as the new top-spec trim of Glamour and will sit on top of the regular trims. There are unlikely to be any changes to the specifications of the motorcycle.
Hero Glamour XTEC
Cosmetic Updates
In terms of design, there are hardly any updates over the current model barring the subtle aesthetic variations. The bike gets three new colour options, all of which adopt a dark theme which are finished in matte colours.
These include Tecno Black, Grey Blue and Grey Red. The Techno Black option gets a white stripe across the panels and wheel rims while Grey Blue and Grey Red options get blue and red stripes respectively running across the grey panels of the bike along with similar shades on rims.
Hero Glamour XTEC
Feature Upgrades
In terms of features, Glamour Xtec gets a new LED headlight and a fully digital instrument console compatible with Bluetooth connectivity. The console reads out data from the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, gear position indicator, service due indicator and RTMI.
Hero Glamour XTEC
Like all Hero bikes, Glamour is also offered with i3s technology which is Hero’s version of start/stop feature which allows the two-wheeler to kill off the engine when idle for a long time. In the same way, it also facilitates the start of an engine by opening throttle and pulling the clutch lever, thus saving a precious amount of fuel. Like the regular Glamour, Xtec should also come with Auto Sail Technology, which is essentially a crawl assist.
Mechanical Specs
The Xtech name is related to a new technology equipped with the engine, although details at the moment are very sparse. It will, however, use the same 124.7cc fuel-injected powertrain that is likely to return an output of 10.72 bhp and a peak torque of 10.6 Nm. in the BS6 iteration, it gets a new 5-speed gearbox instead of an older 4-speed unit. The motorcycle weighs 122kg and has a fuel tank capacity of 10 liters.
Hero Glamour XTEC
Coming to its hardware setup, the bike is underpinned by a diamond-type frame which is suspended on telescopic forks at front and hydraulic shock absorbers at rear. Braking is handled by 130mm drum brakes on both 18-inch alloy wheels while a 240mm disc brake is available as an option. Safety net is provided by Hero’s Integrated Braking System which is essentially a CBS.
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Image – The Bengal RiderHero MotoCorp has resumed single shift operations on all its manufacturing facilities from the second half of May
Amidst the raging second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, Hero MotoCorp has managed to sell 1,83,044 two-wheelers in May 2021. Keeping the unprecedented rise in fresh infections, the manufacturer shut down all operations at all its manufacturing facilities across the country from April 22, 2021.
Given the fresh lease of life given to the deadly virus, Hero claims the sales volume registered in May this year is not comparable to the corresponding month of the previous year as well as sequential months of this year. Despite the lockdowns imposed across various states of the country which led to limited sales and production, the company managed a YoY growth.
More Details
Hero witnessed a YoY increment of 62.44 percent since it sold 112,682 units in May 2020. However, the numbers were 50.83 percent less than 372,285 units sold in April this year. Out of 1,83,044 two-wheelers sold last month, 1,78,706 units were motorcycles while 4,338 units were scooters. These figures include both domestic sales and exports.
In May last year, the bikemaker sold 1,06,038 motorcycles and 6,644 scooters which resulted in YoY growth of 68 percent and a decrease in YoY sales by 34.71 percent respectively. In April this year, Hero registered sales of 339,329 motorcycle units and 32,956 scooter units in April 2021, which are substantially more in terms of volume.
Hero MotoCorp Sales – May 2021
The world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer sold 159,561 units domestically in May 2021 in comparison to 108,848 units sold during the same month last year. This translates to YoY growth of 46.59 percent. Leading products sold by Hero for May 2021 include Splendor, HF Deluxe, Passion, etc. While best-selling scooters include Pleasure, Maestro, Destini, etc
The numbers for exports stood at 23,483 units as opposed to 3,834 units exported in May last year. This resulted in a staggering YoY growth of 512.49 percent. The bikemaker sold 342,614 units in the domestic market and shipped 29,671 units to overseas markets in April 2021.
Resumption of Operations
The company decided to resume single-shift operations on three of its manufacturing plants located in Gurugram, Haridwar and Dharuhera from May 17. This was followed by resumption of operations of the other three facilities located in Neemrana, Halol and Chittoor from May 24. Hero, in its recent media release, stated that it continues to monitor the situation closely and will move to double-shift production gradually.
The brand hopes that with the vaccination drive gaining pace and a sharp decline in the number of Covid positive cases, markets across the country could open up gradually. This will aid in the swift recovery of businesses in the coming weeks. The company also added that currently all its corporate offices are in Work from Home (WFH) mode and a very small number of its employees are allowed in offices on a rotation basis for the continuity of essential services. More