Hero MotoCorp Enters France with Launch of Hunk 440, Expands Global Footprint to 52 Markets

Paris/New Delhi, October 29, 2025 – Hero MotoCorp Ltd (NSE: HEROMOTOCO, BSE: 500182), the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, today announced its official foray into France with a strategic partnership with GD France as it enters its 52nd international market. The move further consolidates the company’s presence in Europe after successful inroads into Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

French Market Debut and Product Launch

Hero MotoCorp entered France with the launch of its all-new Euro 5+ compliant Hunk 440 at the iconic UTAC Mortefontaine, providing ground near Paris, a historic testing facility created back in 1956. Immersive test rides showcased the motorcycle’s advanced design, engineering precision, and smooth performance.

The Hunk 440 makes 36.0 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm and a peak power of 27 bhp at 6000 rpm. Coming in at €3,599 including VAT, the model is available in two distinctive color variants: Twilight Blue and Phantom Black.

It will feature a high-tensile steel trellis frame, dual-channel ABS, KYB USD cartridge forks, a TFT digital display with navigation, and LED lighting. A motorcycle that is capable of meeting the performance threshold under the A2 segment and appealing to both urban riders and long-distance touring enthusiasts is the Hunk 440.

Distribution Network Expansion

Hero MotoCorp’s France operations will be handled by GD France, which initially covers more than 30 sales and service touchpoints that will further increase to more than 50+ by 2026 and get fully deployed by 2028. The collaboration ensures comprehensive after-sales support through a network of authorized dealers and technical centers across major French cities.

Leadership Commentary

Sanjay Bhan, Executive Vice President at Hero MotoCorp, said, “Hero MotoCorp’s entry into the France market marks yet another milestone in our journey of global expansion. The Hunk 440 reflects our deep understanding of French riders’ expectations for reliability, superior quality, and performance-driven machines.”

Ghislain Guiot, CEO of GD France, added, “We are proud to partner with Hero MotoCorp for their entry into the French market. Starting with the Hunk 440, we look to provide riders with a unique blend of technology and value that speaks to consumers in France.”

Brand Philosophy and Customer Assurance

Under its global brand message “You Are Limitless,” Hero MotoCorp wants to inspire freedom and individuality among riders. The company is extending a 3-year standard warranty, with an additional 2 years under a special launch offer, providing up to 5 years of coverage for every customer.

Recent Events

Hero MotoCorp has entered the French market following its aggressive European expansion. More recently, the company entered Spain on October 15, 2025, partnering with Noria Motos of the ONEX Group, and launched its Euro 5+ range comprising the Hunk 440 and Xpulse 200 series, marking its 50th international market.

Subsequently, on October 23, 2025, Hero MotoCorp entered the United Kingdom in partnership with MotoGB Ltd., unveiling the Hunk 440 in three colors: Twilight Blue, Phantom Black, and Titanium Grey at a starting price of £3,499. This marked its 51st global market before expanding into France.

Share Price Update

At 2:17 PM, the share price of Hero MotoCorp is trading at ₹5,565, which is a 0.79% dip on Wednesday. Hero MotoCorp Ltd’s shares opened at ₹5,637.50 and moved between a high of ₹5,638.50 and a low of ₹5,527.00 during the session. The market capitalization of the firm stands at ₹1.11 lakh crore. The stock is trading at a P/E ratio of 22.12 and is yielding a dividend of 2.96%. It has reached a 52-week high of ₹5,717.00 and a 52-week low of ₹3,344.00. The company declared a quarterly dividend amount of ₹41.18 per share.

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