Hero MotoCorp, a leading motorcycle manufacturer in India, has leaked a design patent for an electric dirt bike. The design features a slim and compact build with a narrow seat, tall stance, and a high front fender. The bike is powered by an electric motor, which is likely to be mid-mounted and connected to the chain drive. The battery is placed at the front, and the bike features long-travel front forks with a linked monoshock and front and rear disc brakes mounted on spoke wheels with knobby tires.
While it is not clear when the electric dirt bike segment will flourish in India, the leak of this design patent suggests that Hero MotoCorp is serious about entering this market. As the owner of equity in California-based Zero Motorcycles, an electric two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero is well-positioned to make an impact in the electric motorcycle space.
However, it’s worth noting that the design patent does not include all the elements required to make a street-legal motorcycle, such as indicators, number plates, and a rearview mirror. Therefore, it’s likely that this bike will be designed primarily for off-road use. The design of the bike also indicates that it will be designed for serious off-road riding, with long-travel suspension and knobby tires.
Overall, the leak of this design patent is an exciting development for fans of off-road riding in India, and it will be interesting to see how Hero MotoCorp proceeds with this project. With its expertise in the Indian market and Zero’s experience in electric two-wheelers, it’s possible that we could see a production-ready electric dirt bike from Hero MotoCorp in the near future.