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.

— Source publishedWed, 27 May, 2026, 20:24 IST·First seen Wed, 27 May, 2026, 20:42 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

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.