Hero MotoCorp and Gogoro® Inc. today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the shift to sustainable electric mobility in India.

The partnership brings together Hero, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, and Gogoro, the global leader in urban battery swapping and smart mobility innovation. 

The companies will establish a battery swapping joint venture to bring Gogoro’s industry-leading battery swapping platform to India and will collaborate on electric vehicle development to bring Hero-branded, powered by Gogoro Network vehicles to market. 

 

Commenting on the new partnership, Dr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman, and CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said, “Our strategic partnership with Gogoro is in line with our Vision - ‘Be the Future of Mobility' which we are bringing alive through our Mission to ‘Create, Collaborate & Inspire’.

Today marks another major milestone in our journey, as we bring Hero’s leadership in two-wheelers, our Global scale and innovation powerhouse, with the leadership of Gogoro in the Swapping business model, as they have demonstrated over the years in Taiwan and the rest of the world.”

 

“This partnership will further extend the work, which we are doing at our R&D hubs at the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) in Jaipur & our Tech Centre in Germany.

The vision and commitment of Hero and Gogoro are perfectly aligned towards the common goal of accelerating the shift to Smart, Sustainable electric mobility in India, and around the World.

With this new partnership, we commit to introducing a sustainable mobility paradigm, first in India and then in other markets around the world.

This partnership will strengthen and expedite the Indian government’s electrification drive and will have a significant impact on India’s energy and mobility future” he added. 

 

“We are at a critical stage in the transformation of urban mobility and the evolution of smart cities. With more than 225 million gas-powered two-wheel vehicles in India, the need for smart and sustainable electric transportation and refueling is vital,” said Horace Luke, Founder & CEO, Gogoro Inc.

“The Hero-Gogoro partnership addresses these challenges and will leverage Hero’s market strength and Gogoro’s industry-leading innovations to deliver smart vehicles and refueling with Gogoro Network battery swapping.”

India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer Hero MotoCorp on Monday said it would restart production at three of its factories in India from Wednesday. The company had shut down all the plants in India as well as those in Bangladesh and Colombia on March 22, three days ahead of the mandatory coronavirus lockdown announced by the government, in the wake of the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

The company said it intends to reopen its factories in Gurgaon, Dharuhera and Haridwar from today before commencing operations in a graded manner from Wednesday. Operations at its global parts centre in Neemrana would also be restarted at the same time.

It has also obtained necessary permissions to restart operations at its other factories in Gujarat and Karnataka but those would be operational only after the entire supply chain network is restored. The company said only essential staff would report to work at these factories as well as its corporate office in Delhi while remaining employees shall continue to work from home.

"We are now ready to hit the ground sprinting as we commence the re-opening of our facilities. The well being of the citizens continues to be our focus and the running of our economic engines is crucial to ensure their health and prosperity. With meticulous planning and enthusiasm, we are set to recommence operations. I am optimistic that business and the economy will begin the trajectory of its gradual recovery from here,"  said Dr Pawan Munjal Chairman, Hero MotoCorp.

For the first time ever, Hero along-with the rest of the industry registered zero sales in the domestic market in April 2020.

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Reiterating its commitment to an exciting and safe product portfolio, Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today launched an updated version of the highly popular Super Splendor motorcycle. 

Commenting on the launch, Rajat Bhargava, Head - Global Business, Hero MotoCorp, said, “We are delighted to launch the Super Splendor with IBS for our customers in Nepal. The Super Splendor is one of the most popular motorcycles in the country and we are certain this sentiment and trust on the brand will only grow for this motorcycle, which is now safer than before.”

The Super Splendor is now even more safe and secure with the addition of the Integrated Braking System (IBS). The IBS is an enhanced safety feature that enables the distribution of brake action between the front and rear brakes when the rear brake is applied. This ensures additional safety for the rider in all conditions.  

The Super Splendor has been designed and developed at the Hero MotoCorp’s state-of-the-art R&D centre, the Centre of Innovation and Technology, in Jaipur, India. With this launch, Hero MotoCorp has reaffirmed its focus on providing premium, top-quality and safe products to its customers.

Super Splendor Performance 

The Super Splendor ticks all the right boxes with its performance and durability, in addition to the trust, reliability and fuel efficiency that are distinct to the brand. The motorcycle comes with an Air-cooled, 4-stroke single cylinder 124.7cc engine that produces a maximum power output of 6.72 kW (9.0 bhp) @ 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 10.35 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 

Super Splendor Ride and Control 

The Super Splendor reaches a maximum speed of 90 km/h. It also comes packed with a series of utility and comfort features, such as Side Stand Indicator, 18-inch wide alloy wheels, comfortable seat profile, large capacity fuel tank (13 ltrs.) and with an additional storage utility box in front under the tank. 

Super Splendor Look and colours 

The Super Splendor offers a unique style-quotient and comes with modern graphics in five premium metallic colours – Black with Grey, Candy Blazing Red, Black with Red stripes, Black with Violet stripes and Ebony Grey.

Super Splendor Price in Nepal & availability

The Super Splendor with IBS will be available at authorized Hero showrooms across Nepal at the attractive prices of Rs.1,98,000 (Self-Drum Alloy wheel). 

 

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Equipped with superior ride and handling, Hero Hunk 150R has been made available in the Nepali market by Hero Motocorp. Aimed at providing real-world performance, the all-new Hunk 150R offering precise handling and stability in corners and straight roads. 

Hero Hunk 150R engine: 

Hunk 150 R comes with a 149.2 cc air-cooled engine, its core delivers an impressive 14.2 BHP of power and 12.6 Nm of torque. It has 4 stroke, single cylinder OHC capable of producing a maximum power of 15.6 BHP @ 8500 rpm and the maximum torque goes to 13.50 Nm @ 7000 rpm. 

Hero Hunk 150R features: 

All new Hunk 150R features a lightweight yet rigid tubular frame. Paired with 130/70MM Radial Rear Tyre, it ensures a superior road grip is provided in all types of road and riding conditions. The motorcycle boasts of many safety features and is equipped with the first in category optional single-channel ABS ensuring safe braking.

Sporting a new alloy wheel design, the 276mm front, and 220mm rear disc brakes come as a standard feature for efficient and immediate power stopping in all riding conditions. 

Hero Hunk 150R colors: 

This magnificent motorcycle is available in three colors: NH1 Black, Sports Red, and Techno Blue. 

Hero Hunk 150R price:

The Hunk 150R is priced at NPR 3,01,500/- (Double Disc with Single Channel ABS).

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