Hero MotoCorp’s Sales On The Rise
There is promise despite YoY figures showing a decline.
There is promise despite YoY figures showing a decline.
The motorcycle market in India is facing a bit of a slump, with big manufacturers like Honda and TVS facing the heat. Even the world’s number one motorcycle manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has not performed as brilliantly as it did in 2018. However, the positive news for Hero is that monthly sales figures show that the brand is slowly but steadily on an upward trend.
Hero managed to sell 6,52,028 units in May 2019, which is 54,337 units fewer than what it sold in 2018. While it would usually be a cause for concern for a brand like Hero, the positive news is that it sold more vehicles in May than it did in the past seven months. Hero’s best month prior to May 2019 was October 2018, when the company sold 7,16,059 vehicles. The last time the figure crossed the 6 lakh mark was in February 2019.
If you look at the monthly sales figures from the beginning of 2019, they have been quite consistent around the 5.7 lakh mark. The spike in current monthly sales is promising as Hero seems to have found its charm once again. With the launch of three new 200cc products, Hero has scaled up in the affordable-performance game. This might be one of the contributing factors to the growth. We have done a small piece on the waiting period of the XPulse 200 twins as well as the Xtreme 200S.
Even when it came to scooters, Hero seemed to be in a bit of a lull. The Destini 125 was the last scooter launched by Hero, in October 2018. However, this past month was quite promising for the company as it launched two new scooters. It launched India’s first and currently only fuel-injected scooter, the Maestro Edge 125. This is a positive step considering that this scooter is also BS6-ready. It upped the ante in the 110cc scooter segment with the Pleasure Plus, Hero’s third offering in the class. It comes with a bigger engine, curvier bodywork and not that much higher asking price over the standard 100cc Pleasure. These two scooters could boost sales for the forthcoming months to help Hero again achieve the heights it once did.
Hero XPulse 200 4V User Reviews
- comfortable for off road and cityI’ve been using this bike for the last 3 years, and overall, I’m very happy with it. It’s a great choice for both city rides and off-roading. The mileage and maintenance costs are good, and the suspension is excellent for potholes and rough Indian roads. The main drawbacks are engine heating during hilly rides and some fatigue on rides over 200 km in a day. Overall, a comfortable, reliable, and capable off-road bike. I haven’t faced any major issues in 3 years. I'll rate it 5/5.Read More4 5
- Best in the segment.Fabulous bike for people who commutes daily and also for long rides. This bike goes everywhere, does everything. Great mileage, works great on highways and off roads. Top speed of this bike is 130 kmph. Comfortable to ride, easy to handle in traffic. This bike have all good features. Must buy and comes under budget also. ABS also works like a charm of this bike. Must recommended.Read More1 1
- Great, But if you add on a bit extra to stock bikeBike is really good, if you choose to ride a stock vehicle, you might feel a bit comfortable, but if you get some accessories on it, it will be your friend for life. Just like i have added accessories like, seat modification with extra foam, handle bar riser, Fog light(for sure), Center stand, Top rack with back rest.Read More2 3
- Hero x pulse 200 4V review after 22000 kmsI am five eleven and it suits me for my height. Comfort of a rider not a pillion and mileage is a plus for this bike. Maintenance cost is also very good and cheap you can get service done from any of the authorised hero service centres. I have been driving since almost twenty two thousand kilometres so far and im fully satisfied with the performance of this bike. I just changed chain socket and fuel motor in the fuel tank. Ride comfort is very good for rider not for pillion thats only negative. Yes I would definitely recommend this bike to those who have height above five eight. I am driving this bike since two thousand twenty two and no major faults or damages done to bike. I am fully satisfied with this bike.Read More6 3
- Best choice for Bad Roads and Daily Use.I chose Hero Xpulse 200 4V for its comfort on bad roads while still being easy to ride daily. The suspension works great on potholes, the engine is smooth for city rides, and maintenance stays affordable. Ride quality has been comfortable so far, especially on rough roads. Mileage is decent for daily use, handling feels light and confident, and while top speed isn't aggressive it's stable and relaxed at cruising speeds. Yess -- I'd recommend it for daily riders who want comfort on rough roads, easy handling in traffic, good mileage and reliable performance. Not ideal if you want high speed or aggressive sport riding.Read More3 3