Hero MotoCorp unveiled a 150cc hybrid diesel
concept motorcycle RNT on 29 January 2014. Along with RNT, company has plans to
launch four other models by 2014-15.
RNT, Leap (hybrid scooter) and 250 cc bike HXR250R are completely new
products, while Dash (110cc scooter) and Xtreme Sports (150cc bike) models are
based on existing platforms. Company has plan to launch 150cc Xtreme Sports
bike in the first quarter, 110cc scooter Dash in the second
quarter and Leap
and 250cc sports bike in the second half of the year 2014. The company would first launch the vehicle in the
western markets and then bring it to India. The hybrid scooter will have a
range of around 340 km on one single charge and a full tank. The scooter’s
range is better than any electric vehicle.
About HeroCorp
Hero Motocorp Ltd., formerly Hero Honda, is
an Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer based in New Delhi, India. The company is the largest two wheeler
manufacturer in the world. Hero Honda started
in 1984 as a joint venture between Hero
Cycles of India and Honda of Japan. In 2010, when Honda decided to move out
of the joint venture, Hero Group bought the shares held by Honda. Subsequently,
in August 2011 the company was renamed Hero
MotoCorp with a new corporate identity.