Leading
motorcycle and scooter manufacturer Hero MotoCorp has surpassed the significant
milestone of 100 Million (10 crores) units in cumulative production. The 100
millionth bike, the Xtreme 160R, was rolled-out of the company’s manufacturing
facility in Haridwar, in the northern Indian hill state of Uttarakhand.
Dr
Pawan Munjal, Chairman& CEO, Hero MotoCorp was accompanied by Bollywood
star Shah Rukh Khan at the rollout of 100 millionth motorcycle.
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Road
to 100 Million
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1994 – First Million
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2001 – Five Million
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2004 – 10 Million
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2008 – 25 Million
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2013 – 50 Million
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2017 – 75 Million
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2021 – 100 Million
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This
is also the 20th consecutive year that Hero MotoCorp has retained the coveted
title of the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers. Hero MotoCorp’s achievement
of this landmark is one of the fastest global achievements of the 100 million
cumulative production mark, with the last 50 Million units coming in a span of just
seven years.
To
mark the occasion, Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman& CEO, Hero MotoCorp unveiled
six special celebration edition models at the company’s manufacturing facility
at Gurugram, located in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi. The six celebration edition models include
Splendor+, Xtreme 160R, Passion Pro, Glamour (motorcycles) and Destini 125,
Maestro Edge 110 (scooters)–that will go on sale from February 2021.
Addressing
a global audience including customers, dealers, distributors, investors,
suppliers, employees, customers and the media, Dr. Munjal also outlined Hero
MotoCorp’s plans and vision for the next five years.
During
this timeframe, the company will aim to further consolidate its leadership
position, expand its global footprint, launch exciting and relevant products
and also work on new innovative product concepts.
As
part of the next five-year plan, Hero MotoCorp will introduce over 10 products
– including variants, refreshes and upgrades - every year.