Hero MotoCorp to launch 200cc off-road bike soon

Hero MotoCorp is developing an off-road motorcycle of around 200cc displacement, and will be launched in mid-FY 2018-2019.

In a conversation with the media brand, Pawan Munjal, CMD, Hero MotoCorp said: We are going to have enhanced focus on the two growing segments,scooters and premium motorcycles with new products. In the current fiscal (FY18), we are looking at aggressive market share gains to consolidate leadership, without compromising on the bottom line and our margins.

Hero has identified the premium segment as one of its top priorities; and multiple motorcycles in the 200cc range have been planned. It was earlier reported that a completely new 200cc motorcycle will be launched this fiscal year. The motorcycle in question is the Hero XTreme 200S.

The other 200cc motorcycle under development, being the off-roader, is likely to be a more powerful version of the Hero Impulse.Apart from premium motorcycles, Hero is also planning a premium scooter in the first quarter of 2018. Additionally, two new scooters are also reportedly to hit the market in the next financial year.