2011 Hero Honda Glamour Refreshed Version Launched in India

Hero Honda, a leader of bikes in India comes up with another bike with refreshed version 2011 Hero Honda Glamour 125cc in India. New Hero Honda Glamour will be available in two variants in which the bike is launched. The Hero Honda Glamour front disc variant will price around Rs. 51,200 and Hero Honda Glamour front drum variant price will be around Rs. 49,300.

2011 Hero Honda Glamour Changes Includes:

- Digital Display (not speedometer mind you)
- Redesigned Stickers & Color combo
- Redesigned Headlamp
- Redesigned Tank extension
- Redesigned Silencer Heat shield
- 12 v 3 ah maintenance free battery
- new muffler cover
- new stylish visor and headlight

2011 Hero Honda Glamour Price in India:
- Hero Honda Glamour Front Disc Price is Around Rs. 51,200 (Ex- showroom Delhi), Rs. 56,572 (On road Delhi)
- Hero Honda Glamour Front Drum Price is Around Rs. 49,300 (Ex- showroom Delhi), Rs. 54,529 (On road Delhi)

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Hero Honda Sales Cross 5 Lakh Units in March 2011

Hero Honda Motors Ltd , the world’s largest twowheeler manufacturer for 10 consecutive years, today reported 5-million-plus sales in a fiscal year for the first time, underlining the robust momentum that the company has sustained throughout the year 2010-11. The company sold 54,02,444 units of two-wheelers during the year, translating into a growth of more than 17% over the corresponding period when Hero Honda had sold 46,00,130 units.

Having sold in excess of five lakh units in two months earlier during the year, Hero Honda capped it off with 515,852 units in March’11 – its highest-ever month sales. This is a growth of more than 24% in over the corresponding month in 2010 when the company had sold 414,638 units. Commenting on the sales performance, Pawan Munjal, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Hero Honda Motors Ltd said, “We are delighted with this year’s sales performance, far surpassing our initial guidance of five million.

Our growth rate is reflective of our strategic and marketing prowess, which has ensured our sustained market leadership. “Hero Honda initiated strategic and structural changes this fiscal, which will begin to take effect in the near future. We are confident that our initiatives will allow us to build on our leadership position. We will actively look at exploring opportunities in newer markets, establishing a new brand identity and further enhancing our in-house resources.

We will continue to work relentlessly to bring more value-added and innovative products to our customers, combined with innovative sales and marketing programmes.”

Source: Hero Honda

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1. Hero Honda Cd-Dawn:

Hero Honda CD Dawn is a beginner's bike with tested well on Indian roads and proven very good in city conditions. Hero Honda CD Dawn is cheaper bike with 100cc engine. Its comes with a good quality and fuel efficiency as well. This bike has a good resale value as all Hero Honda Bikes have.

Hero Honda Cd-dawn Price in India: Rs. 35,600 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) (Estimated On Road Price)

2. Yamaha Crux:

Yamaha Crux is a more reliable bike with good mileage, attractive price, fuel efficiency as well. Yamaha Crux has a good capabilities as per the customers satisfaction. Yamaha Crux is one of the best selling bike for Yamaha.

Yamaha Crux Price in India: Rs. 35,900 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) (Estimated On Road Price)

3. Bajaj Platina:

Bajaj Platina, comes with Platinum Silver and Shine Chrome graphics. Looks great when some one rides it. More than 0.7 million units were sold by Bajaj Bikes and still going well. It was an entry level bike with special features inclueded in it.

Bajaj Platina Price in India: Rs. 36,600 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) (Estimated On Road Price)

4. Yamaha ALBA Spoke:

Yamaha ALBA comes with Aerodynamic cowl, ergonomic seat, sturdy tank, broad seat and more features. Its design is very good for indian customers. It was specially manufactured for indian roads. Yamaha ALBA this model comes with spoke wheels.

Yamaha ALBA Spoke Price in India: Rs. 37,700 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) (Estimated On Road Price)

5. TVS Star Sport:

TVS Star Sport is very popular because of Dhoni's advertisement in the TV. Its looks like a good bike in 100cc with attractive price as well. Lookwise its very comfortable and powerful as well.

TVS Star Sport Price in India: Rs. 38,000 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) (Estimated On Road Price)

6. Hero Honda CD-Deluxe:

Hero Honda CD-Deluxe is newer version of Hero Honda CD-Dawn. Hero Honda CD-Deluxe sale is very good because of its look and ability. It looks very decent and as per the drivers thoughts its very good one. Hero Honda CD-Deluxe sales improves day by day. Its one of the successful bike for Hero Honda Bikes.

Hero Honda CD-Deluxe Price in India: Rs. 38,800 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) (Estimated On Road Price)

7. Suzuki Heat Alloy:

Suzuki Heat Alloy comes with 125cc powerful engine. Its economy attracts buyers as well. Suzuki bikes are not more popular in compare to Bajaj & Hero Honda but still they are in the market with few customers joins them. This bike suits for middle class buyers.

Suzuki Heat Alloy Price in India: Rs. 39,500 (Ex-Showroom Delhi) (Estimated On Road Price)

Hero Honda KARIZMA ZMR Cricket Championship Launched

As the final countdown begins for the much-awaited ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, Hero Honda Motors Ltd. – the world’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer and a Global Partner (GP) of the ICC - has unleashed a slew of activities, offering exciting opportunities for fans to realise their cricketing dreams and get closer to their cricketing icons.

With the cricket fever catching on, Hero Honda announced the “KARIZMA ZMR Cricket Championship” to be hosted in Colombo, Dhaka and 75 cities spread across the country prior to the World Cup.

Spanning over two weeks, the KARIZMA ZMR Cricket Championship will feature cricket teams from several city colleges, who will compete to be the best in their respective cities. Twenty-eight city teams will be finally chosen for the dream-come-true opportunity to take a ‘Victory Lap’ each during a World Cup match, hosted in their city or region. In addition, many winners will also get another opportunity – this time to pose with the World Cup trophy, during the trophy tour being organised on the sidelines of the championship.

Moreover one additional team will be chosen nationally through an online contest. This team will be chosen basis their performance in a cricket-based video game which can be played on mobile phones and computers. And this team gets the Biggest Prize of all – they will get to take their Victory Lap in the final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Mumbai!

Hero Honda – one of the largest corporate promoters of sports in the country – is also organising a tour of the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy. The trophy has already been taken to Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bangalore, and Colombo in Sri Lanka. It will now be taken to Delhi, Chandigarh and Dhaka (Bangladesh) so that fans can actually get to see the all-important trophy for themselves.

Speaking on the occasion, Anil Dua, Sr. VP (Marketing & Sales), Hero Honda Motors Ltd. said “If big time cricket is here, you can trust Hero Honda to bring in exciting innovative concepts for cricket fans and enthusiasts. Taking a Victory Lap at an international cricket match – that too at an ICC Cricket World Cup match – is any cricketer’s dream.

And Hero Honda is playing the catalyst in helping young, budding college cricketers realise that dream. Does it get bigger than this! It’s our own unique way of not just raising a cheer for the game of cricket but also for the FANS – who have made cricket a religion in this part of the world.”

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 – to be played in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka - begins on February 19th and will continue till April 2nd 2011.

Hero Honda has been actively promoting various disciplines of sports, including cricket, golf, tennis, football, shooting and hockey. Besides promoting sports and sportspersons at the highest level, the company has also been committed to the promotion of various sports at the grass root level.

Board Approves Hero Honda Split With Honda

Hero Honda Motors Ltd. (HHML) – the world's single largest two-wheeler manufacturer has signed a new licensing arrangement with Honda Motor Co., Japan, enabling higher growth by giving it the freedom to develop its own R&D capabilities and exploit global export and manufacturing opportunities. The respective Boards of Honda Motor Co. Japan and HHML approved the new licensing arrangement separately in Tokyo and New Delhi.

The Hero Group of India and Honda Motors Co, Japan have agreed to restructure their respective equity positions in Hero Honda - as a part of which, Hero Group will buy the entire 26% of Honda's stake in Hero Honda. It will be business-as-usual for the time being at Hero Honda and there will be no change in ground operations in the immediate future. The two companies have also put in place processes and means of support to ensure a gradual and smooth transition.

Dr. Brijmohan Lall, Chairman, Hero Honda Motors Ltd. said, "We set up Hero Honda more than 25 years ago with the vision of providing easy mobility to millions of people. In all these years, contribution of our technology partners - Honda Motor Co. has been immense in realizing that dream. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our partners Honda Motor profusely for their unstinted support over the years. The new arrangement will have no impact on our long standing and deep relationship and bond. My best wishes are also with our employees, ancillaries, suppliers, dealers and other business partners who are a major source of strength for the company. Today is a new beginning – to broaden our horizons and to pursue our new dreams with the blessings of Almighty."

Fumihiko Ike, Honda's Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for Regional Operations (Asia and Oceania), said "We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to our Partners who made possible Hero Honda's growth to date. Our joint venture agreement will be dissolved, but our positive relationship will continue. And in order to assure service to the customers, Honda will grant the necessary license to enable continued production and sales of current products as well as a license for new products. I would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to the Indian government and related authorities, the customers and all our stakeholders who have supported Hero Honda's growth to date. Honda wishes for the success of Hero Group. And Honda will continue exerting our efforts for our customers in India and for further development of the Indian market."

Pawan Munjal, MD & CEO, HHML, said "For all these years, Hero Honda has stood for a commitment to enduring values, a deep and rewarding relationship with its stakeholders, a willingness to blaze trails and to envision and engineer the future. Now, with this new arrangement, we are set to charter new segments and geographies and develop new products. Enabling yet another contribution to the Brand India story! This marks the beginning of a revitalised journey of growth for the company and its people and business associates. With our pool of talented people, powerful established brands, financial stability, extensive distribution network, committed supplier base and strong business associates, we are well-poised to embark upon a new exciting journey. And in this journey, the interests of our employees, customers, business partners, shareholders and all other stakeholders will continue to be of paramount importance to us."

This new arrangement enables Hero Honda to strengthen its leadership in India, bolster R&D capabilities, explore new product categories, enter large and emerging export markets and build a global presence.

Source: Hero Honda Motors Ltd. (HHML)