New Delhi,San Jose (Costa Rica),May 12, 2023.
In line with its aggressive Global Business
expansion plans, Hero MotoCorp, the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles
and scooters, today announced Motosport SA as its partner in Costa Rica – a key
market in Central America.
As the exclusive distributor for the sale and
service of Hero MotoCorp motorcycles and scooters in the country, Motosport SA
will play a key role in the rapid expansion of Hero’s network in Costa
Rica.
Established in 2002, Motosport SA has more than two
decades of expertise in the motorcycle industry, with a sales, service and
parts network spanning across the entire country.
The phase-wise expansion plan has begun with the
inauguration of the first Exclusive Hero MotoCorp Store in the Uruca, which is
an important industrial and commercial area of San José. The store will display
13motorcycles across segments and have separate spare-parts and workshop areas.
Subsequently, two more stores will be opened in Alajuela and Paseo Colon.
In the next phase of expansion, four more Hero
MotoCorp stores will come up in Heredia, Cartago, Liberia and Nicoya and later
the network will be spread to all key regions of the country.
Sanjay Bhan, Head –
Global Business, Hero MotoCorp said, “We are
delighted to collaborate with an experienced and reputed organization such as Motosport
in Costa Rica. With their expertise in the motorcycle market, Motosport is the
ideal partner for Hero MotoCorp as we introduce our technologically-advanced
and globally benchmarked products and services here. Our immediate focus is to
develop a robust and widespread sales, service and spare parts network across
the entire country. We expect our new range of motorcycles and scooters to
excite the customers.”
Luis Perez, General
Manager, Motosport SA said, “We are
extremely happy to partner with the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles
and scooters, Hero MotoCorp. They are a globally renowned brand and we are
confident that Hero products will be appreciated by the customers. We are an established
company in the Costa Rica market and our experience and expertise in the market
will enable growing the business. The first objective is to enhance our
presence,increase recall amongst the customers and popularize the priority
products. We look forward to an enduring and highly successful relationship with
Hero MotoCorp.”
The company plans to have a distinct product line-up
of five models in the country including sports & off-road motorcycles and
scooters. Globally popular motorcycles such as the Hero Xpulse 200 Advance and
Hero Hunk 160R will be introduced with refreshed styling. The portfolio will
also include Hunk 150, Xpulse 200T and Dash 125.
Hero MotoCorp and Motosport SA are confident that
the new design and technology of the Hero motorcycles are very relevant to the
market.With the accessible price points of the motorcycles and their
world-class technology and features, brand Hero will soon carve out a
significant share in the Costa Rica market.
Motosport’s nationwide after sales and parts network
will ensure that customers have a hassle-free ownership experience. Motosport
will also run promotional offers and financing schemes for customers.