Hero MotoCorp

Hero MotoCorp has increased prices of their 110cc Pleasure Plus and 125 cc Destini scooter
Even though the two-wheeler segment continues to be adversely impacted by Covid-19 pandemic, Hero MotoCorp has increased prices of its Pleasure Plus and Destini 125 scooters. As may be recalled, other manufacturers have also increased prices of their two-wheelers in recent months.

MoM sales have actually improved for several two-wheeler models since the lockdown was lifted. Coupled with the fact that sales may witness an uptick during the festive season, this may be the right time to increase prices.
Pleasure Plus price hike
In case of Pleasure Plus, prices of sheet metal wheel and alloy wheel models have been increased by Rs 1,300 each. Revised prices are Rs 56,100 and Rs 58,100, respectively. In spite of the price hike, the scooter is still a lot cheaper than its main rival, Honda Activa 6G.

Hero Pleasure Plus, Destini 125 Prices vs Activa – Aug 2020
Targeted primarily at women buyers, Pleasure Plus was launched last year in May. The BS4 model came at a starting price of Rs 47,300. The scooter was updated to BS6 earlier this year in January. BS6 Pleasure Plus features an attractive design with chrome accents on the front, headlamp and sides.
Powering the scooter is a 110.9 cc air cooled, FI engine that churns out 8 bhp of max power and 8.7 Nm of max torque. It is mated to a dry automatic centrifugal clutch. Some of the key features include retro styled headlamp, analogue speedometer, LED boot lamp, side stand indicator, mobile charging port, utility box and sporty tail lamp. Pleasure Plus is available in a range of trendy colour options.
Pleasure Plus BS6 also comes with the promise of improved performance via a range of sensors installed in the scooter. Some key benefits include torque on demand, smoother rides, enhanced durability & safety, improved engine life, better uphill climb, all-weather easy start and higher fuel economy.
Destini 125 price hike

Hero Destini
Destini 125 BS6 was launched earlier this year in February. Its primary rival is the top selling Honda Activa. Destini 125 new prices are Rs 65,810 for sheet metal wheels variant and Rs 68,600 for alloy wheels variant. In effect, prices have been increased by Rs 500 each.
Powering Destini 125 is a 124.6 cc air cooled FI engine that makes 9 bhp / 10.4 Nm. It is mated to a dry centrifugal automatic clutch. Some key features of Destini BS6 include chrome brow, LED guide lamps, always-on headlamp, premium dual seat, body coloured rear view mirrors, snazzy tail lamp, external fuel filling, telescopic front suspension, and integrated braking.
Destini 125 is offered in a range of attractive colours. Just like Pleasure Plus, Destini 125 also comes with Xsens technology. It includes the same set of sensors as can be seen with Pleasure Plus.
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Previous Hero HF Deluxe BS6 variants have received a minor price hike while the overall starting price came down
Hero MotoCorp has updated its entry-level HF Deluxe budget commuter motorcycle with the addition of three new variants. In other words, the 2020MY Hero HF Deluxe BS6 comes in five variants in total: kick start + spoke wheels, kick start + alloy wheels, self start + alloy wheels, self start + alloy wheels (black version) and self start + alloy wheels i3S version.
Updated pricing

Prices for the 2020MY Hero HF Deluxe BS6 start at Rs 48,000 ex-showroom. Here is a brief breakup of the five variants:
Kick Start / Spoke Wheels: Rs 48,000
Kick Start / Alloy Wheels: Rs 49,000
Self Start / Alloy Wheels: Rs 57,175
Self Start / Alloy Wheels (all-black): Rs 57,300
Self Start / Alloy Wheels i3S: Rs 58,500
Thanks to the addition of a new base-spec ‘kick start + spoke wheels’ variant, the overall ex-showroom starting price has dropped considerably from before. However, prices of the previous variants have increased slightly. In July 2020, Hero MotoCorp had registered over 5 lakh units in domestic sales thanks to an overwhelming demand for the HF Deluxe and Splendor range.

Hero MotoCorp has a strong budget commuter motorcycle portfolio and this is also the reason why the Indian automaker continues to be the largest two-wheeler manufacturer in the world. Last month, the company witnessed impressive sales figures but underwent a decline of just under four per cent. The Indian automotive industry is still making a gradual recovery from COVID-19 and the initial two-month long strict lockdown protocols.
It appears that two-wheelers are doing relatively well amid these challenging times. This is quite unusual since motorcycle and scooter sales often dip during the monsoons. On the other hand, major automakers have introduced online sales platforms to provide a safe, efficient and socially-distanced path for purchasing a new vehicle.
Specs & features
Powered by a BS6-compliant 97.2cc air-cooled FI single-cylinder engine, the Hero HF Deluxe makes 7.91bhp @ 8,000rpm and 8.05Nm @ 6,000rpm. This is mated to a 4-speed transmission. Key features and equipment include CBS (combi-braking system), engine cut-off on falling, 2-step adjustable rear hydraulic shock absorbers, alloy wheels and i3S technology.
It comes in five colour choices: Techno Blue, Heavy Grey with Green, Heavy Grey with Black, Black with Purple and Black with Red. Fuel tank capacity and kerb weight stand at 9.6 litres and 109kg (kick start variant; 112kg for ‘self start’ variant), respectively. The motorcycle commands a ground clearance of 165mm. More

In July 2020, Hero MotoCorp sold 5,06,946 units (-0.87%) compared to 5,11,374 units back in July 2019
The Indian automotive industry is making a slow recovery from COVID-19 and the near two-month nationwide lockdown that was initiated towards the end of March 2020. By the second week of May, major businesses including automotive facilities (plants, showrooms and service outlets) in ‘green’ and ‘orange’ COVID-19 zones were allowed to function. However, staff now follow strict guidelines on safety and social distancing.

Meanwhile, OEMs across major vehicle categories have started online sales platforms to boost business amid these trying times. Sales have improved in the last couple of months but have got to go a long way before attaining pre-COVID trends. Two-wheelers seem to be doing relatively better despite being the monsoons (a period when two-wheeler sales usually see less demand). Furthermore, the new ‘online showrooms’ offer significant benefits over the usual way of purchasing a new vehicle.
Hero MotoCorp’s July 2020 sales performance
Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, has witnessed appreciable sales figures considering the current scenario of struggling businesses. At a sales decline of just 0.87%, the Indian automaker sold 5,06,946 units in July 2020 compared to 5,11,374 units back in July 2019. Here is the detailed breakup:

Hero MotoCorp Domestic Sales July 2020
Hero Splendor topped the list at 1,59,480 units as against 29,147 units less in the same month, a year before. HF Deluxe followed at 1,54,142 units compared to 1,69,632 units or 9.13% more in July 2019. Super Splendor and Glamour hit 53,933 units and 51,225 units, respectively in July 2020 compared to 48,574 units and 71,160 units in July 2019. Hero Passion marked 44,377 units and witnessed an improvement of 2.16% or 938 units from last year.
Hero Pleasure scooter garnered 16,290 units in July 2020. This is a drop of 7.60% in comparison to 17,629 units last year. The higher Hero Destini 125 lagged at 13,184 units but enjoyed a sales growth of 18.16%. However, Hero Xtreme marked the highest improvement at an overwhelming rate of almost 316%. Sales in July 2020 stood at 6,639 units compared to 1,596 units in July 2019. 6,201 Hero Maestro units were sold in the given period, making a near-48% drop in sales performance.
Hero Xpulse 200, with no previous data to compare with, marked 1,475 units on Hero MotoCorp’s July 2020 sales chart. Products such as Duet, Xpulse 200T and Xtreme 200R are yet to receive BS6 update. In total, five models improved their sales figures while four entrants faced marginal to substantial drops in market performance. Hero Splendor is clearly the best performer. On the other hand, Hero Xtreme (now in 160R avatar) showcased high potential.
Hero MotoCorp’s July 2020 Exports

Hero MotoCorp Exports July 2020
In terms of exports, it was the Super Splendor which was on the top of the list with 2,084 units. This was followed by Passion, Achiever, Xpulse 200, Splendor, Glamour, Xtreme 150, Hunk, Destini 125, Maestro, HF Deluxe, Pleasure and Karizma. Yes, Hero is still producing the Karizma for export markets.
No
Hero Domestic
Jul-20
Jul-19
Diff
%
1
Splendor
1,59,480
1,30,333
29,147
22.36%
2
HF Deluxe
1,54,142
1,69,632
-15,490
-9.13%
3
Super Splendor
53,933
48,574
5,359
11.03%
4
Glamour
51,225
71,160
-19,935
-28.01%
5
Passion
44,377
43,439
938
2.16%
6
Pleasure
16,290
17,629
-1,339
-7.60%
7
Destini 125
13,184
11,158
2,026
18.16%
8
Xtreme
6,639
1,596
5,043
315.98%
9
Maestro
6,201
11,922
-5,721
-47.99%
10
Xpulse 200
1,475
0
–
–
11
Duet
0
2,975
-2,975
-100.00%
12
Xpulse 200T
0
2,530
-2,530
-100.00%
13
Xtreme 200R
0
426
-426
-100.00%
–
Total
5,06,946
5,11,374
-4,428
-0.87%
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
Hero Exports
Jul-20
Jul-19
Diff
%
1
Super Splendor
2,084
840
1,244
148.10
2
Passion
1,270
1,566
-296
-18.90
3
Achiever
989
930
59
6.34
4
Xpulse 200
964
0
964
–
5
Splendor
732
4,950
-4,218
-85.21
6
Glamour
512
5,284
-4,772
-90.31
7
Xtreme
410
312
98
31.41
8
Hunk
386
1,832
-1,446
-78.93
9
Destini 125
80
356
-276
-77.53
10
Maestro
48
1,128
-1,080
-95.74
11
HF Deluxe
40
6,374
-6,334
-99.37
12
Pleasure
40
584
-544
-93.15
13
Karizma
8
0
8
–
14
Duet
0
0
0
–
15
Xpulse 200T
0
108
-108
-100.00
16
Xtreme 200R
0
0
0
–
17
HF Dawn
0
172
-172
-100.00
–
Total
7,563
24,436
-16,873
-69.05 More

These First Responder Vehicles (FRVs) are based on the Hero Xtreme 200R motorcycle
Most automakers in India are playing significant roles in performing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to aid in mitigating the spread of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. Hero MotoCorp is no exception.

As a part of the CSR initiative, Hero MotoCorp has delivered two units of First Responder Vehicles (FRV) to the Civil Hospital in Gurugram. These specially designed vehicles will help to reach out to COVID-19 positive patients in rural and remote areas and help in shifting them to the hospital for treatment. Last month, Hero handed over two such first-responder vehicles to authorities at Community Health Centres in Neemrana and Mundawar, Alwar district, Rajasthan.
Custom-Built as an Accessory on the Xtreme 200R
These FRV’s are custom built as an accessory on the Hero Xtreme 200R motorcycle and is fitted with a stretcher with a foldable hood which is mounted on the side of the vehicle. It also gets equipped with a detachable first aid kit, oxygen cylinder, fire extinguisher and an emergency public announcement system with a siren and foldable beacon light as is normally seen on any full sized ambulance.

In stock format, the Hero Xtreme 200R is powered by a 199.6 cc, single cylinder, air cooled engine offering 18.1 hp power and 17.1 Nm torque. The engine is a 2 valve unit sending power to rear wheel via a 5 speed gearbox. The engine will work harder in terms of the FRV due to extra weight involved.
The FRVs are designed and developed at the Hero Center of Innovation and Technology in Jaipur and New Model Center in Gurgaon. The vehicles were handed over by Mr. Vijay Sethi – Chief Information Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer and Head – Corporate Social Responsibility, Hero MotoCorp, and Dr. Shriniket Mishra – Chief Medical Officer – Hero MotoCorp to Dr. Virender Yadav, Chief Medical Officer, Gurugram in the presence of Shri. Ashok Sangwan – IAS, Divisional Commissioner, Gurugram and Shri. Amit Khatri – IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram.
The specially designed and equipped FRVs are convenient owing to their lithe and compact size. Two wheelers for long have been the wheels of choice for transport in rural areas, and their utility as a transporter will find quick acceptance. They can be pressed into service in quick time based on initial patient diagnosis.
Apart from presenting these two FRVs to the Civil Hospital in Gurugram, Hero MotoCorp is also in the process of manufacturing more such first responder vehicles which will make their way to other local hospitals across India.
Along with this initiative, Hero MotoCorp has also extended support in view of the coronavirus pandemic by distributing 14 lakh meals, 37,000 liters of sanitizer and 30 lakh facemasks along with 15,000 PPE kits to frontline workers in both Government hospitals and the Police Department. More

Hero Xtreme 200S and Xpulse 200T are expected to get a price hike in the range of Rs.10,000
Hero MotoCorp has updated their official website with the re-listing of the new BS6 Hero Xtreme 200S and Xpulse 200T motorcycles. It may be recalled that these two bikes had been struck off the company website earlier in April 2020, along with the Xtreme 200R.

Though there is no update on Xtreme 200R, the good news is that Xtreme 200S and Xpulse 200T are making a comeback in BS6 avatar. Both motorcycle engines are being updated to comply with the new BS6 norms but all styling and features remain unchanged.
Hero Xpulse 200S is a road based fully faired version while the Xpulse 200T is a touring motorcycle, which shares a lot with the recently launched Xpulse 200. Hero offers a fully digital instrument cluster across its 200cc range along with Bluetooth connectivity and turn by turn navigation. The two new motorcycles sit on 17 inch allow wheels in the front as well as rear.

BS6 Hero Xpulse 200T teased
Hero ‘X’ Specs
Hero MotoCorp ‘X’ family includes Xpulse and Xtreme range. In the BS4 era, a total of 5 motorcycles were on offer under the Hero X family. These were Xpulse 200, 200T and Xtreme 160R, 200R, 200S. But in the BS6 era, only two been launched till date (Xtreme 160R and Xpulse 200), while two more are now teased as coming soon.
Hero X 200 range is powered by newly developed 200 cc single cylinder engine. This is a 199.6cc oil cooled, fuel injected engine, that in BS6 format offers 17.8 hp power at 8,500 rpm and 16.45 Nm torque 6,400 rpm. This would be marginally lower power and torque figures by 0.3 hp and 0.7 Nm as compared to that seen on the BS4 models. The engine is mated to a 5 speed gearbox as standard.
Hero Xtreme 200S and Xtreme 200T share many parts as well as platform. To comply with the new emission norms, the two motorcycles are also fitted with a catalytic converter integrated into its exhaust system. The oil cooler allows maintaining temperatures at optimum levels during longer rides though weight of the bikes have been increased by 3 kgs. Hero Xtreme 200S and Xpulse 200T will go on sale at marginally price hike as compared to their BS4 counterparts; by around Rs.5,000-10,000.
Xtreme 160R
In related news, the Hero Xtreme 160R was launched in India recently at a starting price of Rs.99,950 for the front disc / rear drum brake variant while the front / rear disc brake variant is priced at Rs.1,03,500. All prices are ex-sh. It gets a single channel ABS on both variants. Total three color combinations of Pearl Silver White, Vibrant Blue and Sports Red are on offer. Engine specifications include a 160cc air cooled BS6 compliant engine powered by the XSens technology and advanced Programmed-Fuel Injection. This engine makes 15 hp power at 8,500 rpm and gets best in class power to weight ratio and low kerb weight of 138.5 kgs. More

Hero MotoCorp has donated a modified motorcycle / ambulance, based on Xtreme 200
Aiming to do its bit for the welfare of the masses, world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has donated two first-responder vehicles to community health centres in Neemrana and Mundawar. These health centres are located in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The bike ambulances were handed over to authorities in the presence of Shri Manjeet Dharampal Choudhary, Member of the State Legislative Assembly of Rajasthan, Mundawar (Neemrana), Alwar.

The company will be donating more of these first-responder vehicles in other areas of the country. This is part of their on-going Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives targeted at providing the necessary relief to people during the current coronavirus pandemic.
A great help for Covid-19 patients
These bike ambulances can be very useful in the fight against Covid-19, as patients can be quickly transported to the nearest health centre. Ambulances are usually not available in rural and remote parts of the country, so bike ambulances can be a godsend for serious Covid-19 patients. Severe Covid-19 cases tend to deteriorate very rapidly and it becomes necessary to provide medical aid at the earliest.

Hero Bike Ambulance
First-responder vehicles supplied by Hero MotoCorp come with a range of features, medical supplies and equipment. The entire unit has been custom built using the powerful Xtreme 200R motorcycles as a base.
A streetfighter, Xtreme 200R is powered by a 200 cc air-cooled carburetted single-cylinder engine that generates 18.1 bhp of max power and 17.1 Nm of max torque. Engine is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The bike was launched in 2018 and it was positioned as a direct competitor to Bajaj Pulsar NS200. Xtreme 200R can handle rough terrain, which makes it suitable for use as a first-responder vehicle in rural and remote areas.
Basic structure and equipment
Attached to the left side of the motorcycle is a sidecar, which primarily functions as a stretcher. For the comfort and protection of the patient, the stretcher comes with a foldable hood. Medical supplies include a first-aid kit and oxygen cylinder. Oxygen supply is critical to saving Covid-19 patients who develop respiratory issues.

Hero Bike Ambulance
Other equipment on-board the first responder vehicle includes foldable beacon light, LED flasher light, and a fire extinguisher. There’s a siren and emergency public announcement system as well for effective crowd management. Hero MotoCorp’s first-responder vehicle is the result of a joint collaboration between Hero’s Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur and the New Model Centre (NMC) at the Company’s manufacturing facility in Gurgaon.
Other initiatives by Hero MotoCorp
A few months back, Hero MotoCorp had donated Rs 100 Crore (US$ 14 million) to aid the fight against coronavirus. The company has also been helping homeless families and daily wage workers who have been deeply impacted due to the pandemic. More