India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, is going to launch the HX2050R in India this year, sources have claimed. An Indian data providing website from India has reported that the firm has imported two units of the bike to India from the United States of America a few weeks ago. The units of the 250 cc bike imported from USA features the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Also, the models, reportedly, were brought to India solely for testing purposes. It is the only 250 cc model to be launched by the company and a launch in India, post the testing, looks imminent.
Experts and analysts believe that the testing period is not likely to be extremely high for Hero MotoCorp. The HX250R has been developed in sync with the company’s technological associates Engines Engineering and Erik Buell Racing (EBR). Also, the Hero MotoCorp HX250R will become the firm’s flagship bike when introduced in India.
This bike is fitted with a quarter-litre single cylinder engine that is expected to churn out a maximum power level of 31 BHP. Hero MotoCorp HX250R’s liquid-cooled engine is mated to a six-speed transmission system and deploys the electronic fuel injection system. The HX250R boasts of 17-inch lightweight alloys with 110/80 and 140/70 section tubeless tyres on the front and rear, respectively. In addition, HX250R features front telescopic suspensions and rear mono-shock that is 5-step adjustable. The rear and front feature 220 mm and 300 mm disc brakes, respectively, while ABS is expected to be a standard feature in this bike, which is likely to be priced between INR 1.3 lakh and 1.5 lakh.
