Hero MotoCorp to launch India's first 100% ethanol flex-fuel motorcycle on June 3
Hero MotoCorp will unveil India's first 100% ethanol flex-fuel motorcycle on June 3, with HF Deluxe and Splendor flex-fuel variants already cleared by regulators. CEO Chitale signals industry readiness to scale flex-fuel two-wheelers as E85+ fuel availability expands across the country.
What happened
Hero MotoCorp will launch India's first 100% ethanol flex-fuel motorcycle on June 3. Flex-fuel versions of HF Deluxe and Splendor have regulatory approval. CEO
Key facts
- 100% ethanol
- E85
- June 3
Why this matters
The flex-fuel launch signals Hero's intent to anchor an emerging ethanol-powered two-wheeler ecosystem, creating partnership and acquisition openings across fuel distribution, engine tech, and component suppliers aligned to E85+ standards.