Hero MotoCorp Unveils Diesel Hybrid RNT 150cc TDi Scooter

Hero  RNT 150cc TDi Diesel Hybrid Scooter

Hero  RNT 150cc TDi Diesel Hybrid Scooter

Hero Motocorp has stayed silent all these years when other manufacturers went far ahead of them in terms of the products they're offering now. But with Hero's recent move the company has taken a huge leap. It has unveiled a Diesel concept scooter in India along with four more products, a new CBZ Extreme, Dash Scooter, Leap Scooter and the HX250R.

With the rising prices of petrol all of us used to wondered to have a diesel bike/scooter to commute at lower prices. This time its Hero fulfilling our dreams by launching RNT. Even though its still a concept scooter, Its expected to be launched in the market with some changes. As for now, this concept scooter makes 13.5 bhp of power at 4000 rpm along with a gigantic 35nm of torque at a rather low 1600 rpm using a 4-stroke, liquid cooled 150 cc engine with direct injection and turbocharger. All these power will be transfered to the rear wheel via a 6 speed gearbox. The most surprising feature of the RNT is the optional 2WD(two wheel drive system) system which sends 1kW power down to the front wheel as well via an electric front hub motor which gets two options of either controlling it by a secondary throttle or make it work automatically in conjunction with the standard chain drive at the rear.


Hybrid power is provided by a 16 cell li-ion, 500CCA, 12 amp, dry cell technology battery, which can be mounted in any direction. The alternator features 1500W of continuous electric power , developing 6.5 Amp of current at 230 Volts

With the amount of twisting force available and a weight of just 136 kgs, RNT takes about 6 seconds to reach 60kmph, with a rather low top speed of 70kmph. To stop this gigantic torque, it has got a 300mm rotor with twin-piston at front and 220mm with a single piston calliper at rear. Suspension duties are been handled by a 37mm telescopic front fork at front and adjustable hydraulic dual shock absorber at rear. The wheels comes in the form of 2.75x17 inch alloy with 120/70 R17 rubber and 4.00x17 inch alloys with 150/60 R17 tyres at rear. Fuel tank capacity is at 6 litres which is at par with industry standard and has a ground clearance of 168mm.

All of this makes RNT which was really awaited in India and a good answer by hero to the rising prices of Petrol. Even though it looks a little awkward, not stylish like Honda Dio or Yamaha Ray, but hey, when there's a diesel turbocharged engine then who will stop for the matter of looks??

Key Features and Highlights as mentioned in the official release include

Rugged, utilitarian and practical design
Wide flat loading surfaces with strap bars, as well as multi-use folding front, rear and side racks, a large comfortable seat and spacious foot-boards
2WD via optional electric front hub motor which provides up to 1KW of power to the front wheel
Controllable using secondary throttle
Works independently or in conjunction with standard chain drive
Integrated stationary generator mode providing 1500W of continuous electrical power or 6.5A @ 230V
 Removable secondary LED headlight with internal Li-ion battery. Front mounted LED main headlights for excellent visibility even with the front rack loaded

Hero  RNT 150cc TDi Diesel Hybrid Scooter

Hero  RNT 150cc TDi Diesel Hybrid Scooter