Hero MotoCorp introduced the Hero HF3R concept at
the Auto Expo 2016 to give a glimpse at the company’s design and development
philosophy for performance bikes. According to a report from GaadiWaadi, the
company has applied for the Hero HF3R production version’s patent.
The production version could be a 300 cc-class model targeted at the TVS Akula
310, BMW G310R and the likes. The production Hero XF3R could be priced just under INR 2 lakh (ex-showroom) in India. A definitive launch plan is unavailable yet, however.
The Hero XF3R concept features inverted fork,
mesh-type alloy wheel design, Pirelli Sport Demon tyres, single-sided
monoshock, single-sided swingarm, upside-down forks, fully-digital instrument
panel and LED tail lamps. The twin-port exhaust can is positioned almost
beneath the rider’s seat in a way that mimics the styling of high-end bikes.
The bike also features ‘Dual Map’ technology, meaning that it offers two driving
modes one of which could be performance-oriented.