Nitin Gadkari To Launch Hero MotoCorp's First Flex Fuel Motorcycle On June 3

Hero MotoCorp, India's largest two-wheeler manufacturer, is preparing to launch its first flex-fuel motorcycle in the Indian market on June 3. The launch event will be attended by Nitin Gadkari, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, and Hardeep Singh Puri, the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The launch of the motorcycle will mark a major milestone in the brand's history, making a significant contribution to the country's transition to cleaner alternative fuels.

What is Flex-Fuel Vehicle?

A flex-fuel vehicle is an automobile equipped with an internal combustion engine that can operate on any blend of petrol and ethanol. This includes E85, which is a fuel containing an 85 per cent ethanol blend, and other higher blends. Currently, the Indian market offers vehicles designed to run on E20 fuel. However, the government aims to achieve compatibility with E100 fuel in the future, primarily through the adoption of flex-fuel vehicles.

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Hero MotoCorp's First Flex Fuel Vehicle

The two-wheeler manufacturer has not yet revealed the name of its first flex-fuel motorcycle. If reports are to be trusted, the maiden models will likely be based on the Splendor and the HF Deluxe. It is worth mentioning that these are the popular models of the brand in the commuter segment and boast a good consumer base. Furthermore, the first flex-fuel model showcased by the brand at the Bharat Mobility Expo Global Expo 2025 was also based on the HF Deluxe.

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Status Of Flex Fuel Vehicles In India

Presently, the two-wheeler market in India has a flex-fuel motorcycle from Suzuki Motorcycle India. Suzuki has the Gixxer SF 250, which comes with a 249 cc single-cylinder engine and is sold at a starting price of Rs 1.98 lakh (ex-showroom). Earlier, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India had launched the Honda CB300F with a flex fuel engine, which was discontinued later.

On the side of four-wheelers, Maruti Suzuki is planning on launching its maiden flex fuel vehicle on June 5, coinciding with World Environment Day. The announcement came from Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The brand has not yet revealed the name of the model. However, it is expected to be the flex-fuel version of the WagonR.