The design for a new Hunter has been patented, and to everyone’s surprise, this is an entry-level retro motorcycle which will be very affordable and fuel-efficient. The reason for great fuel efficiency is a new engine, which is yet to be seen in any Hunter. So, let’s take a look at what this new Hunter has to offer.Attention Readers! Join us on the WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates
New Hunter Design Patented
The new Hunter is expected to get a 150cc engine, which will be focused on offering the best-in-class fuel economy and reliability. Still thinking it’s the Royal Enfield Hunter we are talking about? Well, that’s not the case. This particular Hunter is from Hero’s Africa portfolio, which is supposed to be an affordable commuter motorcycle with retro styling.
However, this Hunter, which is also sold under the name Eco 150 in the South African market, might be getting an update, with the deletion of a headlight cowl. What’s quite interesting about the Eco 150 is that the engine is as simplistic as it can get, as it still uses a carburettor, not fuel injectors. The Eco 150 is a conventional workhorse for the market and gets all the basics like a halogen headlight, dual-pod analogue instrument cluster, dual-rear shocks, drum brakes and much more. So will it be coming to India?
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What To Expect?
Well, the Eco 150 is unlikely to come to the Indian market. We believe so, as Hero has a very strong portfolio in India, with its Splendor and HF Deluxe hogging the majority of the sales. Moreover, the Indian audience looking for a 150-160cc motorcycle looks for abundance in features and tech, and all the bike makers have gone to great lengths to cater to this demand. So, a 150cc motorcycle from Hero won’t be the most fruitful, considering it will offer lesser fuel economy than the Splendor and HF Deluxe and not have much to offer in terms of features. We believe that this bike was patented so Hero could manufacture this updated model and export it to other international markets.
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