Hero MotoCorp to Hike Prices of Select Models from July 1 in India

Hero MotoCorp, India’s largest two-wheeler maker, has announced a price hike for its select models, effective July 1, 2024. The two-wheeler manufacturer says the price revision will be up to Rs 1,500; however, the specific amount shall vary based on the model and market. While Hero has yet to provide specific details about the models affected by the price increase, it attributes this hike to higher input costs associated with inflation, product competitiveness, price positioning, and other factors. 

The latest price hike follows two upward price revisions in July 2023 and October 2023. In July last year, the company implemented a price increase of around 1.5 per cent, while the company's scooters and motorcycles saw a hike of around 1 per cent in October 2023. 

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Hero's motorcycle range currently includes the Mavrick 440, Xtreme 160R, HF 100, HF Deluxe, Splendor+, Splendor+ XTEC, Passion XTEC, Glamour, Xtreme 200S 4V, Xpulse 200 4V, and the Karizma XMR, while the scooter line-up consists of the Pleasure+ XTEC, Xoom, Destini Prime, and the Destini 125 XTEC.

Speaking of which, images of the updated Hero Destini 125 recently surfaced online, indicating that the scooter is due to receive a makeover in the coming weeks. Cosmetic changes expected on the upcoming model are the redesigned headlamp cowl, sleeker turn indicators, and a reworked apron with sharper design lines. Moreover, expect the scooter to borrow the alloy wheel design from the Xoom 110. 

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However, the same 125cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine will most likely be available. A CVT is coupled with this engine, which generates 9bhp at 7,000rpm and 10.4Nm of peak torque at 5,500rpm, enabling seamless performance.