Hero HF Deluxe Overtakes Splendor As Best-Selling Motorcycle In January 2020
It now becomes the second best-selling two-wheeler after the Honda Activa
It now becomes the second best-selling two-wheeler after the Honda Activa
- This despite the HF Deluxe selling 3,871 units less than it did in January last year.
- It, however, sold 52,924 units more than it did last month.
- The Honda Activa sold 2,34,749 units in January 2020.
The two-wheeler sales figures for the month of January 2020 have come in there is a new king of the hill: The Hero HF Deluxe has overtaken the Splendor in terms of sales. The commuter beat its premium cousin to the best selling motorcycle crown by a narrow margin of 3,246 motorcycles. Now, the Hero HF Deluxe becomes the second-best selling two-wheeler in the world behind the Honda Activa that sold 2,34,749 units in the month of January.
Also read: Hero HF Deluxe: BS4 vs BS6 Differences
The HF Deluxe managed this feat despite posting a 2 percent decline in Year-On-Year (YoY) sales. In fact last month, the HF Deluxe was trailing behind the Splendor by a massive 23,642 units. So it is commendable that the HF Deluxe managed to post such a significant growth in sales. A part of the reason is due to the Splendor witnessing a substantial 16 percent decline in YoY January sales as well.
The Splendor iSmart was the first Hero motorcycle to get a BS6-compliant motor in November last year. It was followed by the HF Deluxe BS6 launch in December 2019 and then the Splendor + BS6 this month. All three motorcycle now get fuel-injection as standard. Interestingly, the Hero HF Deluxe BS6 sees the maximum price hike among the three commanding around Rs 8,500 compared to around Rs 7,000 for the Splendor BS6 and around Rs 7,500 for the Splendor iSmart BS6 variants.
According to industry insiders, the sudden surge in HF Deluxe sales is not an unnatural phenomenon but a gradual result of Hero dealers focussing more on the Deluxe sales since the 3rd quarter of 2019. They have managed to pull away potential Bajaj CT100 customers, a direct HF Deluxe rival. Such customers preferred the HF Deluxe over the Splendor thanks to the former offering features like self-start, alloy wheels and i3S start-stop tech. This process did cannibalise prospective Splendor customers as in the customer’s eyes, the HF Deluxe offered the same performance, fuel efficiency and features as the Splendor but at a lower price point.
It remains to be seen if the HF Deluxe manages to stay on top next month as well.
Source: Auto Punditz
Hero HF Deluxe User Reviews
- Good option for daily usesIt's a good bike for those who are use bike on daily basis and it is money saver and gives good mileage in local streets and best average upto 70 kilometers per litre on highway under 70 kilometers per hour speed. If you ride on highway with this bike then it is a best option for the middle class family person and save his money and time after using this bike. All the feature of this bike is satisfactory in compare to a normal bike. Good bike for local riding and maintenance of the bike is too less. I'm using this hf deluxe bike since 2018 and gave me positive response and result is not bad for me and persons who are in my average category person.Read More
- City ride with Hf deluxeI chose the HF Deluxe because it is known for reliability, low maintenance cost, and excellent fuel efficiency, which suits daily commuting needs. Being a product from Hero MotoCorp, it also gives confidence in terms of service network and resale value. The ride so far has been quite smooth and comfortable for city use. The seat is well cushioned and the suspension handles rough roads decently. Mileage is a strong point easily giving around 65 to 70 km per litre which makes it very economical. The bike is lightweight so handling is easy especially in traffic, However speed and power are limited it is not built for aggressive riding On highways it performs okay at moderate speeds 50 to 70 km per hour but feels slightly underpowered if you try to push beyond that. Yes I would definitely recommend this bike to anyone looking for a budget friendly low maintenance daily commuter especially for city rides rather than long highway touring and for office use daily updowRead More3 8
- Basic FeaturesI have been riding my Hero HF Deluxe (2012 Model) for over 13 years now. Even after so much time, the engine is still very reliable and the maintenance cost is extremely low. It is the best bike for daily rough use and still provides great fuel efficiency. Pros:Excellent Mileage: Even after 13 years, it gives amazing mileage on the road. Low Maintenance: Spare parts are cheap and easily available everywhere. Durability: The build quality is very strong; it handles rough roads easily.Engine: Hero's 100cc engine is still smooth and starts in one kick. Cons:Basic Features: It lacks modern features like a digital meter or disc brakes. High Speed: The bike vibrates a bit when crossing 60-70 kmph.Read More7 9
- Those are planning or having 70 thousand of budget they can go without any problem or taking any argument from others.I have purchased this bike for normal or local use but this is very important to note this the comfort, mileage, maintenance cost affordable for anyone those are purchased or planning in future. This bike very happiest and great are in that much of price. I'm buy this bike 5 years ago but they can't create any problem from till to now.Read More4 10
- Perfect bike for daily commutersI had to ride daily 50 kms, so I needed a bike with good mileage, The Hero HF deluxe provided me that feature. Also, the price range of the vehicle was very affordable compared to other motorcycles in the same group. Perfect bike for daily commuters. The ride is very comfortable, It can easily reach a speed of 100 km/hr. on highways and have no vibrations at that speed. The handling is very easy. The seats are comfortable and can easily seat two people. Very comfortable ride. I would recommend this bike for its mileage, comfort, handling, safety and affordability. Perfect bike for middle income group for daily commuting. Also its i3S feature helps to save oil during traffic.Read More12 17