EICMA 2023: Hero 4K

EICMA 2023: Hero 4K
This is my video from the Hero Motocorp stand at the EICMA 2023 show in Milan, Italy in November 2023. In my preview video I had asked if there was anything in particular that people wanted me to cover, and I received several requests for a video from the Hero stand. Also after day one, some folks were dropping 'Hero video' requests into the comments of my other videos.
So though I generally don't do requests, I did seek out the Hero stand and there were some interesting bikes that I thought would be worth a video. Please excuse the smiling at the 'Hunk'; that name is rather more entertaining in the rest of the world for a 160cc bike than it is in India.
Thanks for watching!
#EICMA #EICMA2023 #EICMAeffect #HeroMotocorp ‪@HeroMotoCorp‬

[@jedw9983]

I've really enjoyed your coverage at EICMA today. Excellent.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks. I've been doing all of today's video on a train between Milan and Zug, and uploading through my phone, which has been getting really hot! I'm eagerly awaiting a note about the acceptable use policy for international data roaming! There's a couple more to come today fore I reach my station in 22 minutes... that's if they upload in time.

I'm xpulse200 4v rider. I'm very satisfied with xpulse200, but users want more power. There isnt any improvements on new models at Hero side. We will be have to look for other brands.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Hopefully they will take note and do something about it. You won't be the only one.

[@surendarmohan9878]

Hero working on a new Xpluse 200 with 210cc liquid cooled engine (karizma engine). Spyshots has already been in the internet, hopefully we can see the bike in 2024.

[@lovepeacehatewar9818]

Xpulse 400-450cc is Testing in India.🙏🏻

[@Rightforrightright]

They have a new model in the name of Harley Davidson. It has higher cc engine

[@RadRaven]

Unfortunately, as far as I know, Hero has no plans to bring their products to Europe... Thank you for showing so much of EICMA 2023!! 💪😎💪

[@BlackHawkTejas]

Wrong information buddy! They are entering Europe next year(France, Spain & UK first) with their Electric sub brand Vida first then their ICE counterparts!

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Will any of the Hero branded bikes be coming? I'm guessing not. Shame really as the 200 trail bikes would probably find a market.

[@BlackHawkTejas]

@@PeakMotorcycles Yes! They will. But first electric ones will come followed by their new liquid cooled ICE engine family from 160-400cc. Same goes for TVS Motor! Exciting time for Indian Two Wheeler companies!

[@ahumblerequest5222]

As a Hero Xpulse 200 4V owner, thanks gor covering Hero. Besides that best part of the bike are the suspension.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks for that and you are welcome.

[@SonOfDrogo]

It doesn't seem like that, though. Google says the travel is below 200mm, both front and back.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

@@SonOfDrogo best is relative 🤣

[@bonjovi1354]

@@SonOfDrogo remember Indians don't hv ny motorsports experiences .. So dont count their bullshit .. I my self an Indian... 99℅ of it's people do not ride dirt bikes or ever seen them in real life.. So....

[@ScrapYardDog64]

Thanks for showing us bikes the mainstream don't :THUMBS:

[@PeakMotorcycles]

The mainstream have groups of people working at the show, and they focus on the big manufacturers, so while I can try to do that, they will always to do it better and first, so I might as well take requests and see what I can find that they are not interested in. It seems to work.

[@fieryspy6414]

Thank you so much for covering this. also the hunk is called the Xtreme in India, there used to be an old model named hunk as well but I guess that was more popular in interantional markets so they chose to name it that for the international models. Hero really leaning into the x branding for their youthful offerings lol. You should have checked out the Harley X440 as well. Its a single cylinder harley made in collaboration with Hero. Really really fun bike, its like the only bike (other than the CB350) that is a real competitor to Royal Enfield in terms of how it rides and the nature of the engine but it still is very true to being a Harley other than the missing cylinder.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

You're welcome.

[@fieryspy6414]

@@PeakMotorcycles

[@enduromotorradtouren]

Hunk ;-) Hero is still very much concerned about their huge home market. Where they are huge. Thanks for your excellent coverage, Günter/Nürnberg

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I guess that's an easier market into which you can sell a 160 and a 200 as big bikes ;)

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@PeakMotorcycles Big bikes for those roads/that traffic. Imagine riding a GS 1300 or a Multistrada V4 through Delhi ;-)

[@adityan3208]

160 or 200 is not a big bike here in India. But we do consider above 40BHP to be big.

[@enduromotorradtouren]

@@adityan3208 Ahm, thanks. Good to know. One day I'll visit India. Liked Sri Lanka. Günter/Nürnberg, Germany

[@ourspanishadventures]

Some good looking bikes particularly the rally bike.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

It is.

[@vickykrish95]

review Ultraviolette f77 and f99 it is a ev start-up from India and they are really amazing. Also, you forgot to check out Hero Vida v1 pro ev scooter it has a Guinness world record for traveling 1700+ km in 24 hrs.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I'm not sure the scooter was on the stand... and yes, I spent some time with Ultra Violette yesterday and today (at the F99 launch) so that video will follow tomorrow. It's just gone 1am here, so I think the Moto Guzzi is the last one I can do today. Sleep is required. I still have 30-ish videos to edit tomorrow and Friday.

[@punyaslokaprusty3343]

No worries take your take time but continue with absolutely amazing coverage of Eicma. FYI really would like your thoughts on Ultraviolette .

[@JaisiKarniWaisiBharniMynameHSD]

I am owner of Xpulse 200 and it is the only most affordable ADV bike in entire world , lightest also . The Hunk 160 r shown is actually Xtreme 160 r in India since Hero cannot lauch Hunk in India due to LEGAL fight with Honda in India

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks! We don't get the Xpulse in the UK I'm afraid, and even the RE bikes are about double the price here that they are in India.

[@JaisiKarniWaisiBharniMynameHSD]

@@PeakMotorcycles Xpulse Hero is most affordable bike in entire world you can ask Hero showroom near you they will get for you

[@galaxygambit1705]

Super happy to see that Hero has entered every relevant segment in motorcycles.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Do they do anything over 400cc? There's a few segments there you know 😉

[@galaxygambit1705]

@@PeakMotorcycles i honestly believe, anything over 400 is not relevant for Indian roads. At least not yet.

[@soumyabrotokarmakar9887]

they made a 440 cc bike with Harley in India.@@PeakMotorcycles

[@amalkumar2775]

​​​​@@PeakMotorcyclesactually they do have a 400cc engine. They have been testing for a few years now. Also they are currently manufacturing 400 motorcycles for Harley.

[@duttarampujari1963]

Hero is the real hero of bikes.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Is it? I thought they were simple, low powered motorcycles manufactured for the Indian market only. Nothing wrong with that, so I suppose it’s how you define ‘Hero’. Are they heroic?

[@subratasadhukhan7471]

Thank You Very Much🌹🌹

[@PeakMotorcycles]

You're welcome 😊

[@user-zn8su4eb5p]

🇮🇳❤👌❤👌❤👌❤👌❤👌

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks

[@metti7275]

nice for hero

[@PeakMotorcycles]

It is.

[@romeldias]

there were two Xpulses here....just to add context - the Xpulse off roader is the main competitor to the older Himmy in the Indian market and the Xpulse T is the street version of the same bike!

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks for that. So the Xpulse T is a Scram with a screen (competitor)?

[@romeldias]

@@PeakMotorcycles nope totally different markets...the T (stands for touring...sigh) but this is a very affordable middle weight city commuter for India and has been pulling in reasonable numbers for Hero...and in India its cheaper than the Scram by approximately a 1000 GBP...which is a huge sum in India!

[@romeldias]

@@PeakMotorcycles for context the top-end version of the XPulse rally is very close in pricing to the entry-level Himalayan!

[@domenik8339]

If the xpulse was brought to the US it would sell for sure. I've started seeing hawks and lifan xpects all over the pacific northwest, even more than new Japanese bikes.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Maybe they will?

[@bonjovi1354]

naah .. i own one ..if u want a 156 kg dualsport mc ??? for usa ??? lol

[@domenik8339]

@@bonjovi1354 Yes, that's exactly what we want, it's probably our best selling segment as of late.

[@bonjovi1354]

@@domenik8339 lol crazy... 😀 i guess u guys r out of good mc

[@domenik8339]

@@bonjovi1354 Yes we truly are. Our "basic" bikes from the Japanese manufacturers cost $7500 USD before taxes. Americans get absolutely fucked on pricing. For another reference our Honda navi is $3,000 for the exact same bike India gets.

[@dirkhuman760]

Oil and air cooled, it has a big oil cooler, to never fail in the extreme heats around india, like here in Africa.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks for that!

[@vidhdevil]

Is this black version of xpulse coming to India anytime soon?

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I’m sorry but I don’t know. If you have a local dealer perhaps they can give you some more information?

[@govindcgopi7609]

I was looking for the bike in the backside of Xpulse 200 rally where a lady sits on it. I think it was Hunk 200 which is going to be launched in India. I was curious about to know it bcoz currently we have no no information regarding it. but you didn't mentioned it. Every media unnoticed it.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

It does look the same as the others though. Please accept my apologies. I did ask if anyone had specific requests, and you’re the first person to say you wanted to see the Hunk 200. Unfortunately I’ve now left the show so can’t go back.

[@govindcgopi7609]

No problem at all. We will get a closer look of it sooner.

[@rocka07]

Xtunt ❤

[@PeakMotorcycles]

They do have some unusual names

[@EinarLerschen]

Were there any new 50cc models?

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Hi, I'm sorry but I didn't see any, and I'm no longer at the show to ask...

[@user-vy5uy9fo8p]

They lack power, but have great reliability and very fuel efficient.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I would expect so, but it's plenty for certain circumstances.

[@Noastrenght]

x pusle pro reminds me of a Suzuki DR650. Rear swingarm design, oil cooler placement, engine covers....

[@PeakMotorcycles]

They say imitation is the finest form of flattery 🤣

[@abhisheksoni9323]

hero showcase most of the different concept but at the time of launch or comes to production, they comes to cnocentrate on few modeles, and One more thing, Hunk is one of the legendary bike in INDIA, but now the model is show case is already in production with Name as Xtreme 160R

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks for that!

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

3:26 This looks the business. If it's done the Dakar, it must be.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

It does. I think it's a Speedbrain 450 RR underneath.

[@RemandYash]

1:13 it Xpulse 200T

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks

[@niladri-wk8888]

That's is Hunk but it's Xtreme 4v in India I have one.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks

[@harbinger_1984]

I think bigger xpulse is actually in works...

[@PeakMotorcycles]

A few folks have mentioned that, a 400 was in the works.

[@BlackHawkTejas]

You missed their Electric Sub brand Vida, with whom they are entering the European market next year. France, Spain & UK will be the first one to receive their electric portfolio before their ICE counterparts.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Was Vida there? I didn’t see that on the stand. Also, this was in response to a request for Hero, not Vida.

[@BlackHawkTejas]

@@PeakMotorcycles They are same not different!

[@chetants6922]

One bike New Hero Hunk 200 was being missed black color one .lady was sitting on bike. If you have video of it please upload it. New Hero Hunk 200 R 4v I believe.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

My apologies, I missed that one and I’m no longer in Milan.

[@chetants6922]

@@PeakMotorcycles Its ok sir , no one has covered it. At least we got a glimpse of it in your video. 👍

[@SouravSatvaya]

2:15 That's Xtreme 200R (discontinued in India), available in Bangladesh as Hunk 150R with a smaller engine but the same body (not to be confused with Hunk 150, that is the same OG Hunk sold in India). Both Hunk 150 and 150R are in production in Bangladesh.

[@yunusbatt1860]

X pulse need to upgrade the power

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Yup.

[@brijeshbthebigb]

Hero Honda!

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Do they still have the joint venture with Honda or is that now finished?

[@SouravSatvaya]

​@@PeakMotorcyclesFinished, more than a decade ago

[@SouravSatvaya]

1:46 Hero removed the "Karizma" branding in favour of XMR 😢. In India they're marking the motorcycle as the "Karizma XMR 210". That's sad they're trying to get rid of that iconic name.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Hi, thanks for that. I guess that in the rest of the world “Karizma” (charisma?) is an unusual name for a motorcycle… especially a 210. The India domestic market is quite different to the rest of the world though so I’m not entirely surprised that there is a difference.

[@aashutoshbhagat2677]

You didn't show us the Hunk 200r 4V that was showcased their alongside Hunk 160r 4v. Please show some shots of that bike also , it is due for launch in india and other emerging markets . We have seen spyshots and videos of that bike being tested here in india. But we didn't get to see it here . Even the Indian automotive journalists have given it a cold shoulder stepson treatment.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Unfortunately I left Milan yesterday so that won't be possible. I can only apologise. I did ask before the show if anyone had any requests for things to look at, and I had quite a few for the Hero stand, just nothing specific, so I'm sorry I missed it. Next time.

[@SahirMomin111]

Hero has upped the ante...

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Excellent. Though for the rest of the world, the 160's, 200's and occasional 400 are all small bike.

[@virajvrooms]

Hunky-Dory. 😂 Superb covergage. Simple and all inclusive.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

🤣

[@vimalprince4467]

I was hoping for a xpulse 400

[@PeakMotorcycles]

That would have been great!

[@shubhamyadav5463]

Already.... testing in india

[@bens5186]

Tell them to sell the rally bike! Give the world a Kove 450 rally competitor. Take my money!

[@PeakMotorcycles]

OK. Can't guarantee they'll listen though! (I did wonder if the Rally bike was a KTM 450 RR underneath, with Hero branding.... it's expensive to develop a bike from scratch just for a one off. And it has WP forks, which made my suspect it's a KTM...)

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Ok, I got that wrong, it's not a KTM, it's a Speedbrain 450RR dirtbikemagazine.com/speed-brain-production-450-rally-racer/

[@Anthony9592]

Hero is the largest motorcycle brand in the world in terms of sales.. We in India are very proud of Hero... Thanks for covering Hero..

[@PeakMotorcycles]

I'm guessing you mean units, not total revenue? Though I think even then they are 3rd behind Yadea and Honda... www.visordown.com/features/general/worlds-10-biggest-motorcycle-manufacturers-are-not-what-you-might-expect

[@adityan3208]

​​@@PeakMotorcycles Interestingly enough, Honda is the one who taught hero how to make smaller bikes. Hero was a bike brand (not motor bikes, just a bicycle brand), but then it joined forces with honda back then to make the "Hero Honda" brand. Eventually they separated ways and both operate in India independently now

[@gishnugnair6497]

@@adityan3208 poda maira

[@Pahadi_Paradise]

X pulse 200 is hit in India...hero is bigger brand than enfield

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Outside India Hero isn’t really known…

[@gomongoose]

This was quite a Hunky review ... Lol

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Lol indeed. I wonder if someone would take you seriously if you causally mentioned you ride a hunk...

[@pramodh36]

Disappointed Hero😴,

[@PeakMotorcycles]

What with?

[@pramodh36]

No new models at Eicma, they have there 2 line-ups expected to announce Xpulse 210 & 400. Much awaited bikes here in India. There concept bikes are never gonna come real world.

[@Actor037]

Disappointed

[@PeakMotorcycles]

What were you hoping for?

[@Actor037]

@@PeakMotorcycles Was expecting Hero to showcase their 400cc adv

[@duraibaskar6037]

You are good auto youtuber ❤

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Thanks. I mean, I'm ok... just doing my own thing really.

[@duttarampujari1963]

Hero is the real hero of bikes.

[@PeakMotorcycles]

Is it?