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Hero RNT Diesel concept scooter launched: All that you need to know

Hero Motocorp has recently showcased the RNT diesel concept scooter which will hit the launchpad by 2015 for about Rs 1,00,000. The scooter is the first ever diesel scooter in India. It will come with an optional electric motor to make it a 2WD scooter. Read on to find out what Hero has in store for the future

New Delhi: There was a time when scooters dominated the two wheeler space in the Indian automobile market. With the steady evolution of motorbikes, scooters gradually faded away. However, in the past 5 years players like Hero and Honda have made numerous attempts to reignite the segment. In the latest attempt to do so, the Indian two wheeler maker Hero Moto Corp has presented a new concept diesel scooter just ahead of the Indian Auto Expo.

The 150cc liquid-cooled turbo-diesel hybrid concept scooter is named ‘RNT’. It can produce13.5 BHP of maximum power and 35 Nm of maximum torque. It comes witha six-speed gearbox and detachable headlamps that can double up as a torch. It may also feature two-wheel drive option. The focus of the product is on fuel efficiency, comfort of ride and off course stylish looks.The company has not chosen to divulge many details about the scooter as it is currently undertaking further studies to analyze its feasibility for the Indian market. Hence, there is no pre-fixed time frame for the launch of this scooter.At some stage of development, accessories and further variants may be added to the concept.

The project is a unique one as it is in line with the Indian scenario where the price difference between diesel and petrol makes an opportunity arbitrage which not many players thought of exploring so far.

The concept, as and when it comes out will have to face off with Mahindra’s diesel scooter range Duro as the later has been very bullish on the usage of alternative fuels for two wheelers.There are high chances that some other players will also join the league as the competition heats up in the coming days. Grabbing big market share in this segment means a lot of innovation. Let’s see who is the ultimate winner here.