Hero MotoSports, the motor sports division of Hero MotoCorp has showcased their rally bike- Hero RR 450 in India. Hero MotoSports also announced their rally team for the upcoming prestigious Dakar Rally 2018. The team for the upcoming rally will include CS Santosh, Joaquim Rodrigues and Oriol Mena Valdearcos. The Spanish debutant Mena has been included in the team as a part of Hero MotoSports’ vision to identify new talent and nurture them into professional rally riders.The new Hero RR 450 rally bike is an upgrade of the proven rally bike from last year. The bike has new design and styling of tank, body parts and front section to improve mass centralization, handling and riding ergonomics. The new ‘Hero 450 RR’ has already proven its capabilities at the OiLibya Rally in Morocco earlier this year. Last year’s Dakar rally experience and key learning from the Team’s debut year have been implemented in the bike. Company claims that there have been several improvements done to the bike, which have affected an increase in riders’ confidence.
Speaking on the occasion, CS Santosh, Ace Rider, Hero MotoSports Team Rally said,
I am satisfied with this year’s preparations, where I had the opportunity to work with industry professionals and experts, which brought in a better structure to the preparations. I am very happy with the new bike that we raced with at the OiLibiya Rally in October. The new bike is light, agile and makes going fast safe! This Dakar I will aim to make each and everyday count! Ultimately it’s about enjoying the process and arriving at the finish line.
By: Farhan Kashif