Newest Hero of the Motorcycle Market: Hero Motorcorp’s Lineup
Maini-init pa! Ang bagong-bagong motorcycle brand from India — Hero Motorcorp, asa Pinas na! As the name entails, does the brand name “HERO” speak for itself?
Let’s discover by checking their initial motorcycle line up:
XPulse 200 4V
BORN FOR THE TOUGHEST TERRAINS - Be it city streets or the great outdoors, get ready for any terrain with Xpulse 200 4V
Primera sa line up, unahin na natin ang pinakamalakas: Hero XPulse 200 4V with the largest displacement size - 200cc. Its special features include LED headlamp, LCD and built-in navigation.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Price | ₱ 140,000.00 |
| Engine | 199.6 cc, Single-cylinder, Oil-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve |
| Power | 18.9 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 17.35 Nm@ 6500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 13 liters |
| Kerb Weight | 158 kg |
| Seat Height | 825 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 220 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
| Front Brake | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Disc |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 120/80-18 |
| Instrument Console | Full Digital LCD, with Bluetooth & Turn-by-turn Navigation |
| Colors | Techno Blue, Black Sports Red, and Matte Nexus Blue |
Hunk 160R 4V
EVERY DRAGSTER'S DREAM - Get ready to set hearts racing and turn heads your way with a bike that sports a stylish look and demands a commanding presence
Of course, tulad ko na hanap ang macho sports bike na thrilling ang performance, here’s Hero Hunk 160R 4V. It’s a middleweight naked bike with powerful engine and aggressive styling.
Its special features include inverted LCD instrument panel, split-type seats, all-LED lighting, ABS, sporty exhaust at side-stand kill switch. Kahit si Oscar mapapabili sa siksik na features ng 160cc for only 100K.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Price | ₱ 99,900.00 |
| Engine | 163.2 cc, Single-cylinder, Air-Oil cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve |
| Power | 16.66 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Torque | 14.6 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 12 liters |
| Kerb Weight | 144 kg |
| Seat Height | 795 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock |
| Front Brake | Disc |
| Rear Brake | Drum |
| Front Tire | 100/80-17 |
| Rear Tire | 130/70-17 Digital |
| Instrument Console | Inverted LCD Console |
| Colors | Blazing Sports Red and Matte Sports Black |
Xoom 110
EXCITING EXPLORATIONS - Experience the new Dimension in Urban Riding with Style and Technology with XOOM XTEC
Eto na ang pangmasang entry ng Hero Motorcorp — Xoom 110. This has been strategically added with the possibility to overwhelm the market with its affordability.
Sulit na sulit ang 70K sa special features tulad ng digital meter, LED light, USB charging at front disc brake at may Bluetooth connectivity, SMS alert, and caller ID. Wala ka nang mahahanap na ganitong siksik na feature sa 110 cc scooters ng ibang brands.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Price | ₱ 69,900.00 |
| Engine | 110.9cc, Single-cylinder, Air-cooled, 4-stroke, 2 valves |
| Power | 7.94 hp @ 7250 rpm |
| Torque | 8.7 Nm @ 5750 rpm |
| Fuel System | Fuel Injected |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 5.2 liters |
| Kerb Weight | 109 kg |
| Seat Height | 770 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 155 mm |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic Hydraulic Shock Absorbers |
| Rear Suspension | Unit Swing with Spring Loaded Hydraulic Damper |
| Front Brake | Disc Brake 190mm |
| Rear Brake | Drum Brake 130mm |
| Front Tire | 90/90-12 |
| Rear Tire | 100/80-12 |
| Instrument Console | Fully Digital with Bluetooth Connectivity |
| Colors | Sports Red, Matte Abrax Orange, Polestar Blue and Black |
Overall, promising ang features ng initial lineup ng Hero Motorcorps. Kahit anong piliin mo sa tatlo, sulit na sulit ang pera mo.
Imagine, eto yung bang-for-your-buck motorcycle in the Philippine market that brings advanced technology to a lower CC. Isa na nga ba eto sa magkocompete sa Big 4 ng Pinas? O katulad lang ba to ng Chinese brands na kailangan masubukan muna bago matanggap ng masa?