Two upcoming Hero motorcycles have been spied together, giving us a glimpse of what the future holds for the Indian two-wheeler manufacturer. These test mules were spotted in the pink city of Jaipur. The Hero Centre of Innovation and Tech is also located there.
The first one is a new sporty 125cc commuter motorcycle that is expected to rival the TVS Raider. The motorcycle was recently spied testing for the first time, and it features several sharp design elements. The motorcycle has a muscular fuel tank with recesses for the knees, a single-piece seat, and a stubby tail section. It also features LED lighting all around, which gives it a modern look.
The motorcycle is expected to be powered by a 124.7cc single-cylinder engine that is likely to be borrowed from the Hero Glamour. This engine produces 10.72 bhp and 10.6 Nm of torque, and it is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. The motorcycle is also expected to have a disc brake at the front and a drum brake at the rear. It will likely be equipped with telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear.
The second motorcycle is a new Xtreme 200R, the successor to the discontinued Xtreme 200R. The new motorcycle has a butch and imposing stance, with a chiselled bikini fairing, prominent tank extensions, and a wider profile front tyre.
The motorcycle is likely to be powered by the same 199.6cc single-cylinder engine that is used in the Xtreme 200S. This engine produces 17.8 bhp and 16.45 Nm of torque, and it is mated to a 5-speed gearbox. But the new Xtreme 200R is expected to have a 4-valve head configuration, which will give it more power and torque.
The motorcycle is also expected to have a disc brake at the front and a disc brake at the rear, with dual-channel ABS. It will likely be equipped with telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear.
Hero MotoCorp is working on its future product pipeline with multiple launches in 2023. While there is no news yet on when these two motorcycles will be launched, it is clear that Hero MotoCorp is looking to expand its product portfolio and penetrate the premium segment soon.
