HEROMOTOCO NSE filing

Hero MotoCorp Launches Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 with Upgraded Tech and Mileage

The RealCase readMedium impact Positive

Hero MotoCorp launched the Super Splendor XTEC 2.0, featuring a 124.7cc engine, 72 kmpl mileage, and segment-first hazard lights. The motorcycle includes Bluetooth connectivity, a USB charging port, and is priced at ₹86,500 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). It aims to enhance daily commuting with technological upgrades and improved efficiency.

Why it matters

The launch of a new variant in a popular segment can positively impact sales and brand perception, but its long-term effect depends on market reception and competition.

The market read

The launch of an upgraded, feature-rich motorcycle with improved mileage and safety features is a positive development for the company, potentially boosting sales and market share.

Hero MotoCorp has launched the all-new Super Splendor XTEC 2.0, an upgraded version of its popular 125cc commuter motorcycle. The new model features a contemporary design with dual-tone graphics, a 3D emblem, a stitched dual-textured seat, and rim tapes. It is powered by a 124.7cc engine producing 10.7 bhp and 10.6 Nm of torque.

The Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 boasts a best-in-class mileage of 72 kmpl, achieved through Advanced Programmed Fuel Injection (APFI) and Hero MotoCorp's i3S (Idle Stop-Start System). It also includes an Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) for silent engine starts.

Safety enhancements include segment-first Hazard Lights, a Front Disc Brake, and a handlebar-mounted engine kill switch. For connectivity, the motorcycle features a fully digital instrument cluster with Bluetooth, displaying call alerts, SMS notifications, and phone battery status. It also has a Real Time Mileage Indicator (RTMi), a Low Fuel Indicator, and a USB Type-C charging port.

The motorcycle offers superior comfort with an upright handlebar, relaxed riding posture, and a long seat. It is available in five color options: Glossy Black, Candy Blazing Red, Matt Axis Grey, Matt Nexus Blue, and Matt Chestnut Brown. The Super Splendor XTEC 2.0 is priced at ₹86,500 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi).

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Hero MotoCorp Limited filed this with the NSE as a statutory disclosure, categorised under product launches. It is a primary document, not a recommendation, and the desk marks it medium impact: worth reading, rarely worth acting on by itself.

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A plain-language summary of a public exchange filing by Hero MotoCorp Limited. Read the original for the full detail.

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