The growth of the company was very fast, it took only ten years to release its 2 millionth motorcycle, and only two more years to double it (the 4 mil mark was reached already in 2000). The mark of one million units of motorcycles Hero brand passed in 1994. By 1991, on its account have already been half a million bikes manufactured. Starting small (was more a workshop), the company was able to produce its 100 thousandth motorcycle by 1987. But during 2010, as Honda aimed to take full control of its operations in India, the JV split and Hero remained in existence as an independent brand.įounded in 1983, the company began producing motorcycles in 1985. It was still a pretty independent brand, with its line of bikes, production facilities, and everything else.

Till the beginning of 2011, Hero was a joint venture with Japanese Honda, effectively acting as a brand ambassador in India under the name HeroHonda. All the vehicles have motors of no more than 225 CC. At the moment Hero product line includes 21 models of motorcycles and 4 models of scooters. This is truly remarkable and makes the brand one of the largest manufacturers and retailers in the world’s motorcycle segment. Hero Motocorp company occupies a leading position in the Indian motorcycle market, selling about half of all bikes in India. The thing, that made Hero popular is the affordable prices and the decent quality of its motorcycles, which earned a strong and good reputation all over the globe. The company, created as Hero Honda, changed its name in 2012. Official website: Hero is an Indian motorcycle manufacturing brand, which was established by Honda in 1984.

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