Hero MotoCorp has patented a new motorcycle — a dirt bike. This is no surprise as Hero MotoCorp is a big name in the motorsport world globally and in India, with its own factory team. However, what makes this patent more interesting is that it looks like an electric dirt bike, meant for adults and not for children.
New Hero electric dirt bike — What does the image reveal?
Looking at the image, the electric powertrain sits in the traditional place where an engine would, and the rear wheel is driven by a chain. This is also no surprise as Hero MotoCorp owns equity in Zero Motorcycle, a California-based EV maker.
The image reveals a typical dirt bike design with a tall stance, a high front fender, a slim overall profile of the motorcycle, minimal bodywork, lever guards, and a flat seat. There are no lights — headlight, tail lamp, or blinkers, indicating that this is not a street-legal motorcycle and is meant for competition purposes.
The motorcycle features long travel suspension in the form of USD forks at the front and a monoshock at the rear. The electric dirt bike runs on wire-spoke wheels wrapped in off-road tyres and gets disc brakes at both ends. Apart from the details shown in the image, there are no other details at this time. Stay tuned as more details will emerge over time.