Hate'em but admit Hero has bought/started something fresh n industry. They bought the first 150, the first 200+ cc, and the first/ only off-on road'r. If they can manage a 'Twin', they can continue the saga. And with Eric, it may be a V twin!. Make it a 300 and go global.

My respect for hero and bajaj is the same... Both are truely amazing!! both have its pros and cons.. Bajaj partnered with kawasaki eariler but that did not quite bring a kick.. But then, something hit them and then you see the pulsar which changes the perception of an indian biker!! Then the upgrades which finally ended with the 200NS with one of the top most technology.. Hats off to bajaj for this.. A desi-looking bike, its own unique design, and it was also the bike to first bring in digital speedos in india.. Hope am correct in this point..
And then we have hero.. Some call it as a stickering company and i pity their narrow-mindedness.. The designs for hunk, cbz classic, karizma, etc etc were given by whom then? The quality of hero came through honda's influence and even after their break-up they will maintain that quality..

We must be proud of hero that an INDIAN company has got an award as the world's largest manufacturer and now its closely followed by bajaj.. Instead of having a bajaj vs hero discussion as we've seen in many threads, it would be greatful if we respect our indian companies.. Hope tvs gains its value soon and hope bajaj, hero etc etc have a rich international market. We have hero introducing us with american tech now and bajaj and KTM doing wonders together.. Let them develop untill they can manufacture a bike rite from the scratch without the help of any foreign hand.. So we have to encourage hero, bajaj, tvs etc to come up to their fullest potential.. Rite now, am proud of these companies...

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

Hero EBR 250cc, 600cc and 1200cc are to be expected for a show in Auto Expo 2014

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

In our patriotic binge let's not forget that all our indian manufacturers have at one point and even to this day borrow/license the core engine technology from foreign companies, without that infusion they would have never reached where they are now. Blame it on the lack of R&D in this country which loves jugaad. The Indian companies did a commendable job in providing basic vehicles suitable for Indian conditions in an affordable package but those days are numbered and now its a different ball game. We live in a global economy and unless the manufacturers rise up to expectations and innovation required for the times they will lag and ultimately bite the dust.

I think they know this and are taking steps to remain relevant in the modern times. Competition is here to stay unlike the 80s and 90s where they were untouched and they have to learn to be competitive and be responsive to market changes.

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

are you sure? what about Royal Enfield Company?

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

The less we speak about Rural Enfield the better. The "technology" and design is from a brush bike of the
Fifties
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re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

Ha, even that was borrowed from Royal Enfield, UK. They are the worst of the lot, others improved whatever they could, RE boasts that old is gold and tries to make 100% money out of Vintage badge alone, nothing to do with the quality of its motorcycles.

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

What about the new Classic range??

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

Don't anyone feel that there might be a Erik Buell Racing 1190rs designed karizma 250. . ?



PS: IT'S JUST MY STRONG FEELING. . .

Cheers!!!

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

Yes its quite possible...

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

front could be...not sure...but yes rear/ tail is same in the new update for ZMR and ZMA...

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

Thats what I have been thinking..

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

And hero was the first to make 4 stroke 100cc bike and start the fill it-shut it and forget it era. During that time the only 4 stroke bike was bullet.

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News

Have a clear look at the front, it's also kinda similar. . .

Cheers!!!

re: Hero Moto Developing 250cc Sports Bike: xBhp News




but i don't think hero will come up with a vtwin.. At least not this year..





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