Hero MotoCorp (HMCL), the leading two-wheeler manufacturer in India, marked yet another significant milestone in its global journey. Marking the debut of the new solo brand 'Hero' in Colombia, six of its best-selling bikes went on sale today in 120 outlets spread across the country. The company plans to expand its distribution network to over 150 outlets in a year's time.

Hero MotoCorp today also set yet another industry benchmark by becoming the first two-wheeler company in Colombia to offer 4-year warranty on all its models.

The two-wheelers rolled out today include the 100cc bikes - Splendor iSmart, Eco Deluxe, and Passion-Pro; the 125cc Glamour; the 150cc Hunk and the 225c Karizma ZMR.

The all-new 'Splendor iSmart' comes with the 'i3S Technology' (Idle Stop and Start System). The i3S is a revolutionary green technology that automatically shuts the engine when idling and turns it on, when needed, with a simple press of the clutch, giving more mileage in congested cities. Splendor iSmart comes with a 100-cc air-cooled, 4 Stroke Single Cylinder OHC engine that delivers maximum power of 5.74 KW (7.8 Ps) at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 0.82 Kg-m (8.04 N-M) at 4500 rpm. The Splendor iSmart is elegantly designed for universal appeal. Its aesthetic features include exciting body graphics, stylish alloy wheels and meter console.

Shares of the company gained Rs 51.8, or 1.65%, to trade at  Rs 3,194.  The total volume of shares traded  was  7,693 at the BSE (11.35 a.m., Monday).