Hero MotoCorp unveiled their new Xtreme 200R, a motorcycle that debuted at the 2016 Auto Expo with a promise of a 2018 launch. The motorcycle's engine is based on the Achiever 150's platform and is expected to be revealed to the public with a price at the 2018 Auto Expo that opens in Greater Noida on February 9, 2018. Hero had also showed their adventure tourer concept that XPulse at the Milan motor show late last year, billing it as an idea it was exploring. Now, this Economic Times report says there could be more fire where there appears to be just smoke. Hero could be focussed on the 200cc segment as a place to gain a foothold in the premium segment that it can use to build up and out. The new Hero 200R should be priced by March. Sales are expected to start in AprilThe new Hero Xtreme 200R is powered by a 200cc engine producing 18.4PS and 17Nm that is based on the Achiever 150's engine but has been developed further in-house at Hero MotoCorp's CIT (Centre for Innovation and … [Read more...] about Hero MotoCorp to focus on 200cc motorcycles to build premium presence
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Hero MotoCorp says double-digit growth in two-wheeler sales to continue
Hero MotoCorp Country’s largest two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp is confident that a double-digit growth in two-wheeler sales will sustain in the near future. The company is witnessing a double-digit growth after two consecutive years of flat performance, hit by challenges of drought and demonetisation.“The 2017 calendar year has been a record one for Hero and we sold seven-million units. In the April-December period of this financial year, the growth has been 11 per cent. This has come, despite the challenges we faced in last April on the transition to BS-IV emission regime. There was deficient rainfall in some states but the festive demand was strong for both motorcycles and scooters,” said Ashok Bhasin, head of sales & marketing, Hero MotoCorp. The domestic two-wheeler industry has grown at 10 per cent in the April-December period to sell 13,493,749 units. Bhasin said the trend should continue. “We only expect the growth … [Read more...] about Hero MotoCorp says double-digit growth in two-wheeler sales to continue
Hero MotoCorp unveils Xtreme 200R
Country's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp has today unveiled a high-performance version of the Xtreme motorcycle in its portfolio.As the name suggests, the new motorcycle gets a 200cc single cylinder air-cooled engine, which still remains equipped with a carburettor, just like its standard 150cc avatar. The engine on the Xtreme 200 churns out 18.14bhp of power at 8,000rpm and 17.1Nm of peak torque at 6,500rpm. However, Hero MotoCorp has added a balancer shaft to the engine to reduce the overall vibration levels on the motor.The motorcycle sees 37mm diameter telescopic forks at the front end, while there is a 7-step adjustable monoshock doing duty under the seat to support the swingarm at the rear. While the styling is very conventional for a performance motorcycle, the Xtreme 200R gets two pilot LED lamps upfront and it also gets an LED tail lamp cluster, completing the rear.The Xtreme 200R gets a 220mm rear disc brake and the front 276mm disc also comes with the option … [Read more...] about Hero MotoCorp unveils Xtreme 200R
Hero MotoCorp to launch the Xtreme 200S on January 30, 2018
Hero MotoCorp has just released a teaser of its upcoming motorcycle and it is set to be launched on January 30, 2018. Going by the silhouette, we suspect that Hero will be launching the new Xtreme 200 S. The bike was showcased in concept form at the 2016 Auto Expo in Noida and the motorcycle was supposed to go on sale in 2017, but Hero kept pushing the launch date.The Hero Xtreme 200S is the company's all-new performance motorcycle that's set to take on the likes of the TVS Apache RTR 200 4V and Bajaj Pulsar NS200. The Hero Xtreme 200 S is expected to be powered by a new 200cc air-cooled engine that develops 18.6PS at 8,500rpm and generates 17.2 Nm at 6,000rpm. The Hero Xtreme 200S comes equipped with a mono suspension which indicates that the motorcycle is built using a completely new frame. Hero says that the design is inspired by the silhouette of a Cheetah. The headlamp and tail lamps look like an evolution of the current Xtreme. This is also the first Hero product to feature … [Read more...] about Hero MotoCorp to launch the Xtreme 200S on January 30, 2018
Exclusive: Hero MotoCorp readies premium 300cc motorcycle
In an attempt to tap the growing demand for the entry-level midsized motorcycle segment in India, Hero MotoCorp, the country’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, is learnt to be readying its most ambitious offering yet – a premium single-cylinder, 300cc performance-oriented motorcycle.At least four different sources aware of the development of one of Hero MotoCorp’s most tightly guarded and high-stake projects have confirmed the same to Autocar Professional on the condition of anonymity.The upcoming 300cc motorcycle is understood to be derived from the XF3R concept, which was first unveiled at the 2016 Auto Expo in Greater Noida. The concept had provided a glimpse of Hero MotoCorp’s future direction in terms of high performance models.This publication learns that the XF3R-based motorcycle is in pre-production state (near-ready) and is undergoing the various stages of validation. Although the company is expected to unveil the 300cc premium motorcycle … [Read more...] about Exclusive: Hero MotoCorp readies premium 300cc motorcycle