Hero MotoCorp is all set to take a big step towards alternative fuel mobility in India with the launch of its first flex fuel motorcycle on June 3. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways will attend the launch event. Nitin Gadkari. and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh PuriBrand said.The upcoming motorcycle will become Hero MotoCorp’s first ethanol-powered model for the Indian market. A flex-fuel vehicle is designed to run on gasoline as well as high ethanol blends, including E85 fuel, which contains up to 85 percent ethanol. Currently, most vehicles in India are compatible with E20 fuel, but the government is encouraging manufacturers to develop vehicles capable of running on even higher ethanol blends in the future.Hero MotoCorp is yet to officially confirm the name or details of the upcoming motorcycle. However, reports suggest that the company’s first flex-fuel offering could be based on either the Splendor or the HF Deluxe, both of which are among the brand’s best-selling commuter motorcycles in India.Interestingly, Hero had earlier showcased a flex fuel prototype based on the HF Deluxe at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, hinting at the direction the company plans to take for alternative fuel mobility in the mass market.Stay connected with TOI Auto for the latest updates on the automotive sector and follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
