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Hero HF Deluxe Touched 1 Million Milestone for FY2015 Sales

In this era, people are frightened by the skyrocketing cost of the petrol, where everyone is showing their interest in the commuter motorcycles and feel comfortable dealing with fuel-efficient motorcycles. The Hero Motocorp has taken care of those customers and introduced a wide range of fuel-efficient motorcycles in the market carrying affordable price tags as well. One of the fuel-economic motorcycles offered by the manufacturer is the Hero HF Deluxe. It's been a long time since the Hero HF Deluxe has made its appearance in the market. Joining the row of the well-famed Hero Splendor and Hero Passion series of commuter motorcycles, the Hero HF Deluxe has clocked 1 million sales by the end of the financial year in March, 2015.

"HF Deluxe has remained the most popular entry-level bike in the country for a long time and it is no surprise that it has clocked over a million units in both dispatch and retail sales this year. Every second bike sold in this segment is now an HF Deluxe, with its market share in excess of as much as 70% in states such as Odisha and Chhattisgarh," said a top official to ET.

In terms of performance and mileage, the Hero HF Deluxe is an admirable motorcycle that has made its position in the commuter segment by achieving the success of the great sales. The motor of HF Deluxe is very refined which always provide a smooth power output and dynamic performance. The motorcycle houses a legendary 97.2cc four-stroke and single-cylinder engine that has done its duties by sending of 7.8 BHP of power at 7500 RPM and 8.05 Nm of torque at 4500 RPM. Moreover, the advanced engine helps to achieve an impressive mileage of 69 KMPL. It comes mated to a four-speed gearbox with all up-pattern.