Hero MotoCorp to Unveil India's First 100% Ethanol Flex-Fuel Motorcycle on June 3

Hero MotoCorp is set to launch India's first E100 flex-fuel motorcycle in New Delhi on June 3, likely built on the Splendor or HF Deluxe platform. Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Puri are expected to attend, signaling a major push for ethanol-powered two-wheelers ahead of rivals Honda and Suzuki.

— Source publishedFri, 29 May, 2026, 16:52 IST·First seen Fri, 29 May, 2026, 17:35 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Hero MotoCorp is set to launch India's first 100% ethanol (E100) flex-fuel motorcycle on June 3 in New Delhi, likely on the Splendor or HF Deluxe platform, with

Key facts

  • June 3
  • E100
  • E20
  • E85

Why this matters

Watch for partnership openings across ethanol distribution, flex-fuel componentry, and after-sales calibration—Hero's June 3 unveil sets the reference architecture rivals will need to match or license.