Hero MotoCorp Sees Strong Retail Momentum with 5.11 Lakh Registrations

05 May 2025 CW Team

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, dispatched 305,406 motorcycles and scooters units in April 2025.

As part of a planned operational strategy, the company implemented a temporary production halt from April 17–19 at its Dharuhera, Gurugram, Haridwar, and Neemrana facilities to facilitate supply chain alignment and conduct scheduled maintenance and infrastructure enhancements; normalization is anticipated in May 2025.

Hero MotoCorp recorded 5.05 lakh* VAHAN registrations for its internal combustion engine (ICE) two-wheelers in April 2025, underscoring robust customer demand and strong retail performance. The company has maintained a consistent month-on-month increase in retail market share throughout 2025.

VIDA, the company’s electric mobility brand, sustained its strong growth momentum in April, with dispatches of 7,116 units of the VIDA V2 electric scooter. VIDA also recorded 6,123* EV registrations on VAHAN, reflecting a significant year-on-year increase and reinforcing its growing presence in the electric two-wheeler segment.

Reaffirming its commitment to world-class mobility solutions and global market expansion, Hero MotoCorp launched four new products — the Xoom 110, Hunk 160R 4V, Xtreme 125R, and HF Deluxe — in Sri Lanka, in collaboration with its long-standing partner, Abans Auto. The launch is backed by a robust sales and service network, which is set to cover over 500 customer touchpoints across the country by May 2025, ensuring comprehensive support for customers.

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