Hero Enters France With This 440cc Bike After Italy, Spain & UK

Hero MotoCorp, the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, has officially made its entry into France, marking the company’s 52nd international market. The Indian two-wheeler giant has partnered with GD France for this launch, introducing its Euro 5+ range of motorcycles led by the all-new Hunk 440.

The brand’s French debut took place at the UTAC Mortefontaine proving ground near Paris, a renowned testing and validation facility with a rich automotive history dating back to 1956. With this entry, Hero MotoCorp aims to strengthen its foothold in Europe following successful debuts in Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom.

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products will be sold and serviced through a network of over 30 dealerships managed by GD France. These outlets will cover major French cities, ensuring easy access to Hero’s latest offerings. The network will expand to 50+ dealers by 2026, with full nationwide coverage expected by 2028.

At the heart of this launch is the Hero Hunk 440, a motorcycle positioned in the popular A2 licence category. The Hunk 440 produces 27 bhp at 6,000 rpm and 36 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The bike comes with a high-tensile steel trellis frame.

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Hero has also equipped the Hunk 440 with premium hardware to appeal to European riders. The bike features dual-channel ABS with 320mm front and 240mm rear discs, KYB USD cartridge forks, a full-digital connected TFT display with turn-by-turn navigation, all-LED lighting, and wide 150/60 ZR17 radial tyres that add to its road presence. Priced at €3,599 (including VAT), it will be available in two colour options: Twilight Blue and Phantom Black.