Hero Dawn 125
Hero MotoCorp has showcased the Hero Dawn 125
motorcycle at the ongoing EICMA 2016 Motorcycle show in Milan. The new
motorcycle was unveiled at the event by Mr. Pawan Munjal, Chairman, Managing
Director & Chief Executive Officer, Hero MotoCorp.
The Dawn 125 has been developed specifically for Africa. The company
says that the “durable product” is primarily targeting the commercial segment
in the African markets, where motorcycle taxis are popular. The bike places
emphasis on the utility requirements of customers such as strength and fuel
efficiency.
Features on the Dawn 125 include large headlight,
metallic front fender, elongated seat, wide rear carrier and large footrests.
The motorcycle is powered by an air-cooled, four-stroke, OHC single-cylinder
engine that delivers a max output of 9 BHP @ 7,000 rpm and a maximum
torque of 10.35 Nm @ 4,000 rpm. Hero says the motorcycle employs “superior fuel
efficient technology.”
The motorcycle will be available in dealerships in
Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Mozambique among others.
