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Hero Dash Scooter Launch In 2014; Dare, Zir, Leap To Follow
Hero MotoCorp might well be the largest two wheeler manufacturer in India. But when it comes to scooters, rival Honda is the clear leader, controlling over half the market, thanks to the Activa & the Dio. Things could get even better for Honda when it launches the Activa 125.
Also Read: Honda Acitva 125 Coming Soon
To take the battle to its ex-partner, Hero has strong lineup of scooters of its own which it displayed at the Auto Expo 2014 last month. These are, the Dash, the Dare, the Zir and the Leap.
Hero is planning on launching these scooter one at a time over the course of over two years, starting with the Dash in 2014.
The story continues in the next section. Click through the slides for more:
Click through the images to learn about the upcoming Hero scooters.
Hero Dash
First in line will be the Hero Dash. This is a 110cc segment scooter that's powered by a 8.5 HP & 9.4 Nm torque, 111cc 4 stroke engine.
Hero Dash
A few notable features about Hero Dash include, external fuel filler, digital-analogue dash, mobile charging socket & stylish dual tone mirror caps.
Hero Dare
Following next will be Hero Dare that will also be launched towards the end of 2014. The Dare, an Activa 125 competitor, is powered by a 124.6 cc engine that outputs 9.38 HP & 9.8 Nm of torque.
Hero Dare
The Dare is expected to carry a premium price tag. Particularly if it comes with features such as front disc brakes with body coloured calipers, alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights and digital console as was seen at the Auto Expo 2014.
Hero Zir
When Hero launches the Zir sometime during the 2015-16 period it will most likely be the only scooter in its class, powered by a 157.1cc liquid cooled engine rated at 14 HP and 12.7 Nm torque.
Hero Zir
Hero Zir, which will likely be the most expensive scooter coming from Hero, will offer features such as telescopic hydraulic forks at the front and adjustable dual shocks at the rear, disc brakes at the front and rear, dual projector headlamps with daytime running lights, smartphone integration among other things.
Hero Leap
Conventional scooters apart, Hero will also introduce India's first production hybrid electric scooter, the Leap, some time in 2015, likely before the launch of Zir.
Hero Leap
The Leap gets its power from a lithium-ion battery which runs an electric-traction motor. A newly developed 124 cc, 11 bhp petrol engine generates electricity, working as a range extender. Hero has not revealed the range the Leap will offer.
Let us know which scooter you are most excited about in the comments section.
