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Hero’s bike exports increased by 74.52 percent in January 2024.
The company exported 12,658 units of motorcycles last month.
Hero HF Deluxe became the company’s most exported bike.
Motorcycle Export: Indian motorcycle companies have dominance not only in India but all over the world. Many companies export motorcycles from India to the world. Because of this, a big market for Indian manufacturers has been created outside the country also. If we talk about the export of motorcycles, then last month Hero MotoCorp has registered an increase of 74.52 percent in motorcycle exports. The company exported 12,658 units of motorcycles last month. Let us tell you that in January 2023, the company had exported only 7,253 units.
Among Hero’s exported motorcycles, the highest demand was seen for Hero HF Deluxe. Its demand increased by almost 90 percent to 4,638 units in January 2024 from 2,448 units sold in January 2023. Hero HF Deluxe is currently the company’s most exported motorcycle. This bike holds a share of 36.64 percent in exports.
Which model was exported and how much?
Last month i.e. in January 2024, the export of Hero Hunk increased by 116.13 percent to 3,551 units. At the same time, exports of Splendor declined by 13.64 percent to 1,672 units. Hero Glamor sales increased by 140.18 percent to 1,614 units. Whereas sales of XPulse 200 increased by 55.72 percent to 735 units. The export list for January 2024 includes Maestro 260 units, Pleasure 96 units, Passion 90 units and Karizma 2 units.
Hero launches Maverick 440
Hero MotoCorp has recently launched its most powerful bike Maverick 440. This bike is of naked roadster design which the company has developed in collaboration with Harley Davidson. The company has introduced it in the premium commuter segment. Its price has been fixed at Rs 1.99 lakh ex-showroom. It is also the cheapest 400cc motorcycle available at this price. Hero MotoCorp has announced to start the delivery of this bike from April 15, 2024.
Like the Harley Davidson X440, this Hero bike is powered by a 440cc single-cylinder, BS-6, E20 oil-cooled engine, which is mated to a 6-speed gearbox. This engine generates a power output of 27 bhp and maximum torque of 38 NM.
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Tag: auto news, cars
first published : February 27, 2024, 09:33 IST
