NEW DELHI: Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest two-wheeler maker by volume, on Wednesday unveiled a 150cc, diesel-powered concept motorcycle, which may potentially change the way two-wheeled vehicles are made in the country.
Codenamed RNT, the liquid-cooled, turbo-charged bike boasts of a two-wheel drive, similar to the four wheel drive on large SUVs.
Another feature of the RNT is a hub electric motor on the front wheel, which is powered by an electric battery pack to give the rider a unique two wheel drive option for off road and slushy road conditions.
The bike also allows the rider to shut off the rear drive and move on electric power front wheel-drive in towns and cities.
Hero also unveiled its first green field platform bike HX250R, which comes with a liquid-cooled engine, advanced fuel injection with dual driving mode and six speed transmission. The company also showcased the “preproduction” hybrid scooter ‘Leap’.
Leap is going to be the first electric-serial-hybrid scooter from India, with an exceptional range of around 340 km on one single charge and a tank full, Munjal said.
Bureau Report
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