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In just over two years since commencing its solo journey, Hero MotoCorpBSE 1.03 % seems set to demonstrate its "global technology initiatives" by unveiling a 600cc superbike at the Auto Expo.
Coming just days after the Pawan Munjal-led two-wheeler market leader showcased an innovative concept model - the world's first turbocharged direct injection diesel-run-bike - and its new 250cc sports bike HX250R, it is likely to be the first Indian two-wheeler maker to bring its indigenously developed super bike at the Delhi Motor Show.
According to two highly-placed sources at one of the top event companies entrusted by Hero for managing its stall at the marquee auto show, the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer is set to unveil a 600cc power bike, codenamed " Hastur", thereby marking its foray into the world of super bikes.
ET has been able to procure an image of the bike through these sources, which indicate a prototype model will be showcased at the event. "It has an aggressive street-fighter look. The big sporty tyres, performance suspension and the yellowcoloured metal frame tubes make it look lean, nimble and powerful," one of these two persons told ET on condition of anonymity, adding Hero has currently kept the bike under wraps to unveil it at the Auto Expo either on Wednesday or Thursday.
"Going by the initial look of the bike, it seems to have been designed for the international markets, but it is likely to be launched in the domestic market as well at some stage, where super bikes sales are one of the fastest in the world," says the other person.
When contacted, the Hero MotoCorp spokesperson declined to comment on the subject. In the absence of an official confirmation, therefore, further specifications about the bike could not be ascertained.
When commercialised, it would mark Hero's entry into a segment currently dominated by the likes of established players such as Ducati, BMW, Triumph, Aprilia, Kawasaki, SuzukiBSE -0.69 %, Yamaha and Honda. Hero last week pulled off a huge surprise, unveiling RNT and the sports bike HX250R - Hero' s first model to have been developed on a new platform.
Read more at:
Auto Expo: Hero MotoCorp to flex tech muscle with 600cc superbike - The Economic Times
In just over two years since commencing its solo journey, Hero MotoCorpBSE 1.03 % seems set to demonstrate its "global technology initiatives" by unveiling a 600cc superbike at the Auto Expo.
Coming just days after the Pawan Munjal-led two-wheeler market leader showcased an innovative concept model - the world's first turbocharged direct injection diesel-run-bike - and its new 250cc sports bike HX250R, it is likely to be the first Indian two-wheeler maker to bring its indigenously developed super bike at the Delhi Motor Show.
According to two highly-placed sources at one of the top event companies entrusted by Hero for managing its stall at the marquee auto show, the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer is set to unveil a 600cc power bike, codenamed " Hastur", thereby marking its foray into the world of super bikes.
ET has been able to procure an image of the bike through these sources, which indicate a prototype model will be showcased at the event. "It has an aggressive street-fighter look. The big sporty tyres, performance suspension and the yellowcoloured metal frame tubes make it look lean, nimble and powerful," one of these two persons told ET on condition of anonymity, adding Hero has currently kept the bike under wraps to unveil it at the Auto Expo either on Wednesday or Thursday.
"Going by the initial look of the bike, it seems to have been designed for the international markets, but it is likely to be launched in the domestic market as well at some stage, where super bikes sales are one of the fastest in the world," says the other person.
When contacted, the Hero MotoCorp spokesperson declined to comment on the subject. In the absence of an official confirmation, therefore, further specifications about the bike could not be ascertained.
When commercialised, it would mark Hero's entry into a segment currently dominated by the likes of established players such as Ducati, BMW, Triumph, Aprilia, Kawasaki, SuzukiBSE -0.69 %, Yamaha and Honda. Hero last week pulled off a huge surprise, unveiling RNT and the sports bike HX250R - Hero' s first model to have been developed on a new platform.
Read more at:
Auto Expo: Hero MotoCorp to flex tech muscle with 600cc superbike - The Economic Times
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